The Stemple Family

[...] has hit us. It has been so good for us to have time as a family. Right after graduation of Black Forest Academy, Sam flew back to the US for two weeks to take a class at Moody, visit his home church ( [...]

[...] school began again for us, and that was about a month ago. A lot has happened here at Black Forest Academy, as well as with the Stemples, since then. I thought I'd give you an update on our school' [...]

[...] clipping along at a real nice pace, feeling good about our ministry and life here at Black Forest Academy. Life has been good, the windows are down and the music is up. Up ahead, though, I [...]

[...] in his life. Spiritual Emphasis Week (SEW) – One of the seasons that we have here at Black Forest Academy is SEW. It is one of my main responsibilities and it is one of the ways we kick off the [...]

[...] 5th grade is the big momma at the elementary campus now. When I got to the high school (HS and Middle School are on the same grounds, elementary is separate), I arrived to the sounds of squeals and [...]

[...] I hate wearing it. I love riding my bike around town or blading places. Last weekend we had a middle school overnight at the school, which was so much fun. Ellie – I am in 5th grade this year and am [...]

[...] in those groups. Our family is doing well. Jordan is in 8th grade and president of the Middle School. Ellie is in 7th grade and has a great group of friends (I remember when she was in 1st [...]

[...] great job leading us music. All –in-all it was a great week. For our SEW we combine the Middle School and the High School together, but Wed night is a special service just for the Middle [...]

[...] Rome , Italy . Suffering for Jesus, I just came back from a week with the senior class on their senior trip. It is not every senior class that can say they went to Rome on their senior trip (Wait, how [...]

[...] to Rome! Last month both Jen and I had a unique privilege to travel with the seniors on their senior trip. We bused down to Rome and spent a week on the Mediterranean. It is a fun week, but one filled [...]

[...] school year. 2) In a couple of weeks I (Sam) will be traveling with the senior class on their senior trip. While I look forward to the bonding time I will have with the seniors, I will be gone for a [...]

[...] for your prayers In our lives, I (Sam) will be leaving today, as I am going along on the Senior Trip. The senior spend a week in Rome, Italy, so I am really looking forward to that time [...]

[...] to BFA. **Opening ceremony was on August 24, where 45+ countries were represented and a senior class of 60 students walked into the auditorium carrying the flags of their countries- Breathtaking!! [...]

[...] deep dark jungles of Rome , Italy . Suffering for Jesus, I just came back from a week with the senior class on their senior trip. It is not every senior class that can say they went to Rome on their [...]

[...] start this new school year. 2) In a couple of weeks I (Sam) will be traveling with the senior class on their senior trip. While I look forward to the bonding time I will have with the [...]

[...] this week will be a great way to help students refocus their lives as they start this new school year. 2) In a couple of weeks I (Sam) will be traveling with the senior class on their [...]

[...] is SEW. It is one of my main responsibilities and it is one of the ways we kick off the new school year. We had a speaker from St. Louis come and share his life with us. He was a Military “Brat” [...]

[...] happen, even though the race itself holds some unknown. Well, we're off to the start of a new school year after a great summer in the US seeing many friends and family. Our year is before us and even [...]

[...] I'd give you an update on our school's Spiritual Emphasis Week (SEW). One of my main responsibilities as chaplain is to coordinate and organize a week of special meetings for the school. [...]

[...] of the seasons that we have here at Black Forest Academy is SEW. It is one of my main responsibilities and it is one of the ways we kick off the new school year. We had a speaker from St. [...]

[...] (Sept 14) we start our Spiritual Emphasis Week (SEW). As chaplain at BFA, this is one of my main responsibilities, so it will be a busy week. We have a speaker here from P oland and a band here from [...]

[...] more, so we had our own Baptismal service right there and then. God is Awesome! One of my main responsibilities as Chaplain at BFA is to organize our Spring Break Mission Trips. I was able to announce [...]

[...] (do you see the tear in the corner of my eye) - Matthew has started school at a German Kindergarten and loves it. Sure there are things that he hashad to adjust to (not knowing the language) [...]

[...] and English. He is doing well in his German language after spending a year in a German Kindergarten. Katie is loving being the only one at home all day long, though she does miss her [...]

[...] their Father. **All our 4 kids are in school- including Katie (5years) in her first year of German kindergarten. What's happening in the next leg of the race... **Next week (September 13-17) is a big [...]

[...] of bi-lingual so he is really doing well learning German, as well as English. Katie is in a German Kindergarten and is still trying to figure out life there. She has days when she is excited, and then [...]

[...] you know the far reaching effects of your prayers on His people. Serving Him together, Sam and Jen Stemple (for Jordan; Ellie; Matthew; and Katie) [...]

[...] , and eat with these amazing teens! Thank you for praying! Running the race together, Sam and Jen Stemple [...]

[...] to pray for us. We need them so much. Have a super day!! Sam; Jen; Jordan; Ellie; Matthew; and Katie Stemple [...]