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Overby Odyssey First Day of School

August 26, 2026

Hello Everyone, Today marked the first day of school at BFA, and as always it is an emotional one with the presentation of flags and roll call of nations. Each one being a country represented by a student at BFA. So many countries and even ones you would not expect. I am asking if I […]

We Made it and Here We Go!

August 14, 2026

Hello Everyone, Thank you for your prayers as we made it safely to Germany last week, picked up our foster baby on Monday, and started with beginning of the year meetings this week. Today marked day 1 at Black Forest Academy’s All Staff Conference and it was a success! What a joy to gather with […]

Thank You! Please Pray for Safe Travels

August 6, 2026

Hello Everyone, First of all we want to say thank you for all of your prayers and support this past month while we have been in the USA. God has provided in so many ways, and it is because you all prayed and stepped up in so many different ways. It has been a good, […]

Overby Update

July 20, 2026

We are now at the half way point of our time in Oregon. Tomorrow we drive up to Bellingham. Praise for cars to borrow while we are here. The car that died was under warranty and we will be able to pick up a rental today (praying it is a 7 seater). If it is […]

Overby Odyssey May 2026

May 22, 2026

Serving Him in Germany and supporting missions around the world, Scott (for Heather, Stanley, Holly, Stuart, and Samuel) Hello Friends and Family, We are nearing the end of the school year and it has been a fast paced ride. I, Scott, have started this update twice, and then before the editing could be finished, life […]

Overby Odyssey February 2026

February 17, 2026

Serving Him in Germany and supporting missions around the world, Scott (for Heather, Stanley, Holly, Stuart, and Samuel) Hello Friends and Family, At BFA we call this season the “Ahh”… and then after spring break comes the “choo!” Right now, everything is building toward a rapid acceleration to the end of the school year. The […]

Overby Odyssey November 2025

November 9, 2025

Serving Him in Germany and supporting missions around the world, Scott (for Heather, Stanley, Holly, Stuart, and Samuel) Dear friends and family, As the end of 2025 quickly approaches, we wanted to take a moment to update you on our family, ministry, and the ways God has been working here in Germany. We are so […]

Quick Overby Update

June 4, 2025

Greetings from Germany, Today marked the end of regular classes and finals begin tomorrow. As we wrap up the school year here at BFA, we’re feeling the weight of goodbyes once again. This is such a beautiful, international community—but it also means that every year, we say farewell to students and staff heading off to […]

Overby Odyssey May 2025

May 6, 2025

With love and gratitude, Heather (for the whole Overby family) Hello from Heather! Normally, Scott is the one who writes our ministry updates, but he’s in the middle of one of his busiest seasons of the year. Track season is in full swing, and he’s really enjoying his role as the head distance coach. This […]

Overby Odyssey February 2025

February 8, 2025

Serving Him in Kandern, Germany at Black Forest Academy, Scott for Heather, Stanley, Holly, Stuart, and Samuel Merry Christmas and Happy 2025! Here is a special family greeting We’ve just wrapped up the first semester of the school year and are excited about what God has been doing, is doing, and will continue to do […]