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the Powells @ Black Forest Academy: August 2009
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The Powells at Black Forest Academy. Wednesday, August 26, 2009. Meredith (11th), Evan (8th) and Ethan (3rd) on the morning of their first day of school. Already bored with what they know will be a day filled with Dad pointing the camera at them and their friends! And here are the rest of "our kids". Seniors taking part in the annual flag parade for the opening ceremonies of the school year:. Our students' families serve in over 50 different countries across the globe. Susan, Mark and kids. I guess I nee...
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the Powells @ Black Forest Academy: March 2010
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The Powells at Black Forest Academy. Tuesday, March 16, 2010. An Amazing Team and Latest Happenings 'Round Here! Meet the amazing group of 13 students that I have the privilege of co-leading on a mission trip to Longido, Tanzania! This is us before we headed out to a nearby city to get our yellow fever innoculations. What a minute.just how big is the needle? Some cool kids being much braver than me! A much needed treat after getting shots:). Ah the joys of cross cultural living. When we arrived at th...
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the Powells @ Black Forest Academy: April 2009
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The Powells at Black Forest Academy. Tuesday, April 21, 2009. Why Do We Stay at BFA? This one is long, but please keep reading until the end! This question got me thinking which then led me to our blog so that I could tell you why we stay at BFA! Erin, Michele, Alyssa). L tell you why I'm here. I'm still here because my heart beats earnestly and fiercely for the students of this school. I'm here because classrooms are venues for healing and lessons are platforms for life changes. I'm here because thi...
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the Powells @ Black Forest Academy: Our Family is Growing (but it's not what you think)
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The Powells at Black Forest Academy. Tuesday, February 22, 2011. Our Family is Growing (but it's not what you think). In August of 2011, Mark and Susan will gain about 20 something more sons and Evan and Ethan will be gaining 20 something more brothers (and Meredith is thankful she's heading off to college)! Mark and Susan will be dorm parents at Haus Maugenhard dorm. Exciting times indeed. Click play above to get a glimpse into what our lives will look like next Fall. More updates to follow. Tommy Bress...
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the Powells @ Black Forest Academy: February 2010
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The Powells at Black Forest Academy. Monday, February 15, 2010. This post goes out to our favorite missionary kids of all time.our own! We know this life that God has called our family to is not always easy for you guys and we thank you for your sacrifice. We love you and are very proud of you! Posted by Mark and Susan Powell. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Mark and Susan Powell. We are supporting the global missions effort by serving MK's and their families at BFA. View my complete profile. Please pray for...
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the Powells @ Black Forest Academy: December 2009
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The Powells at Black Forest Academy. Monday, December 14, 2009. Time Flies When You're Having Fun! You know how the saying goes, right? Time has flown by since our last blog entry. Sorry about that. Life has just been flying by here and we have stayed busy with ministry activities. So, here's an update on what we've been up to over the last six weeks:. The swine flu couldn't have come at a worse time. Our annual school play was scheduled for the weekend of our quarantine. Parents were flying in f...All o...
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the Powells @ Black Forest Academy: May 2010
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The Powells at Black Forest Academy. Thursday, May 27, 2010. I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends. Hallie and Lydia - dear friends. Here's our attempt to catch you up on a few recent happenings. Meeting Mkapa for the first time. Our students served at the Longido primary school each day. The students taught lessons and I helped Moses (above) organize his library. Very cool! Greek ruins near Agrigento, Sicily. Best friends:). Silly siblings.that sometimes masquerade as friends! We've also enjoyed s...
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the Powells @ Black Forest Academy: October 2008
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The Powells at Black Forest Academy. Sunday, October 26, 2008. Ich bin zu Hause in Deutschland, aber. The title is translated "I am at home in Germany, but." I am at home in Germany, but I am homesick. It's official. I am really surprised by it too! Well, here's the short list. 1St B's - the people, the clergy and the worship. 2My mom and dad. 3Mark's mom and dad. 4Bob, Tamara and Priscilla . 5 The Hamptons, the Grosses, the Wests (both of them), the Flynns, oh heck, everybody in the Lifebuilders Class.
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the Powells @ Black Forest Academy: October 2009
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The Powells at Black Forest Academy. Saturday, October 24, 2009. This year, Mark and I agreed to serve as class sponsors. We were added to the sophomore class and will have the wonderful pleasure of serving them throughout the rest of their high school years. This will involve helping them raise funds for their junior/senior banquet, guiding them in leadership and being chaperones on their class trips to both Normandy and Rome. Nice. Here are a few pictures to give you a good laugh:. After hot showers, t...
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the Powells @ Black Forest Academy: November 2010
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The Powells at Black Forest Academy. Sunday, November 28, 2010. This semester has been no exception. I (Mark) have been very busy with my work with students. This has been my most rewarding year so far. It is very satisfying to build and experience community. We continue to be blessed by our small groups. Recently we had a spaghetti dinner with the combined groups. The girls were in the kitchen cooking the meal. Everyone around the table for spaghetti. A pensive student in the German cemetery. Mark also ...
