As the first quarter of 2021 is coming to an end we would like to share a family update with you. 

Johnbull and Stacy have been planning for the year and praying towards upcoming community outreaches, students going to school, and the year ahead.

Johnbull takes care of the day-to-day operations at CORM. His primary focus has been on making sure all of the senior high and university students have everything they need for this school year and that they are where they need to be. Because of COVID, our new school year in Ghana is now January-December instead of September-August. The change in the start date gave us some extra time to plan and prepare.

Stacy has been working at our school, Faith Roots, to ensure that each student is assessed in reading, and then the kids who need extra help have a reading coach. Stacy is passionate that our students are reading at grade level by the time they are in the 3rd grade, and for those who are behind that they receive the extra help they need. She is also coaching the women in our single mother’s program, CORE, in reading.

Rosemary is finishing up her last year in university. She is busy teaching Caleb and Justice in the mornings and then studying the rest of the day. She can do most of her work from home, but some of her professors ask that she comes to campus for exams.

Paul and Grace have been helping at Faith Roots this term. Grace is working in the Creche classroom, and Paul is teaching computer classes to all of the students at FRIA. They will both be returning to university in April.

Valentina returned to Radford University this month. She has in-person classes, so she is living near the school. We are looking forward to having her home at Easter.

Mary is boarding at her senior high school. She was home last week for a mid-term break. It was good to have her home for a short break. We are waiting to hear where Michael and Dora will be going to senior high school. They have been busy studying and helping at home since they finished JHS.

JJ and Miracle are finishing up their Junior year of high school. They are both enrolled at Liberty University Online Academy. JJ is taking his electives in music, and Miracle is studying computer applications. They are both looking forward to their senior year.

Bright is in the 8th grade this year. He is working hard to be at the top of his class and enjoys playing basketball with his friends.

Caleb and Justice are learning from an American homeschool curriculum. Caleb is in the 8th grade, and Justice is in 6th. Joel is an active 5th grader; he is athletic and loves to play football. Mercy is in the 1st grade; she loves to play with her friends after school at the playground. She is a sweet, caring, and loving little girl.