Dorm Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving comes one week early for dorm students at BFA.  We had an opportunity to celebrate with the young men from HBR, Haus Bad Riedlingen, where we spend each Thursday evening.  There were about 50 of us who gathered that evening to enjoy sweet potatoes, green beans, corn, mashed potatoes, rolls and of course turkey and gravy.  The gentlemen were just that as we mingled over hors d'oeuvres and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving.  Greg Storrs, the dorm dad, led us in a Thanksgiving Turkey Quiz to decide which table could be first for dessert.  With my assistance, the 7 students at my table and I came in last place.  Thankfully there was plenty of delicious food and dessert to go around.

Sharing Thanksgiving

The students at CSK (Christian School Kandern), which is the elementary school that Matthew and Jacob attend, celebrated Thanksgiving the same way they do everything, by blending both German and North American customs.  They had traditional Thanksgiving dinner, with turkey and all the fixin's.  Then they had games and activities to continue the celebration.  Heather had a chance to work with the students on their dessert, a turkey made of rice cakes, marshmallows, candy corn and icing to keep it all together.  The students enjoyed both the food and fun.

Dr. Seuss Comes to Kandern

Approximately 1/3 of the middle school and a good number of high school students, as well as staff, shared their many gifts with the Kandern community through their version of Seussical the Musical.  The countless hours of preparation paid off as they blessed us with great acting, singing, dancing and musical accompaniment in 3 nights of sold out shows!

Matthew Gets Baptized!!!!

On Sunday, 13 November 2011, Rob had the privilege to baptize Matthew.  Prior to his baptism, Matthew shared the following:
Hello my name is Matthew Shuman. I am a 5^th grader at Wollback. When Pastor Harrop announced that there was going to be a fall baptism, I remembered being here two years ago. I had a chance to see about 11 students get baptized, that memory got me excited about the idea of being baptized here this year. I want to be baptized to share that I am following Jesus. I believe that Jesus died on the cross for me, and because of that, my sins are forgiven and I want to follow God's will for my life.

I would like to share my favorite verse with you.

Joshua 1:9b, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” 

Thank you to all those who poured into Matthew's life.  Praise and honor goes to the Lord!