Meet the Family
Juli and Stephen Bounds have been married for 20 years, and have 7 kids. Every one of their kids has been born in a different location around the world. They have moved 22 times in their married life. Each of their kids has a specific role in their house, as well as in their ministry no matter where God calls them to serve.
Stephen was born in England but raised in Salzburg, Austria as the son of missionary parents. He became a US citizen in 2016.
Juli was born in Germany, while her dad was in the US military. She grew up as a pastor's daughter in California and Kansas. When she was 15; Juli moved to Austria, and met Stephen only 3 years later.
All of Juli and Stephen's kids' names start with an "S", and they are all Hebrew in origin.
Selah - Meaning; "Stop and think about it" - is the oldest of her 6 siblings. She is very responsible, and is a big help to her parents. She enjoys writing, dancing, choreography, directing plays, and singing with her sister. She wants to become a Theatre/movie director when she gets older.
Seanna - Meaning; "God is gracious" - is the second oldest. She has a very funny personality, and enjoys making people laugh. She loves acting, drawing, playing the piano, and singing with her older sister. She wants to become a worship leader, missionary, professional singer/actress and pianist. She is also very good with younger children.
Semachiah (Kai-Kai) - Meaning; "God has sustained" - is the oldest boy, and quite the charmer. He is very outgoing, and has a sweet heart. He enjoys drawing, inventing, and talking to people. Kai-Kai wants to become a pastor or missionary when he grows up.
Sofe - Meaning; "Forever" - has a leadership personality. She likes to be "in control" of things, and is very good at taking care of her 2 younger siblings. She loves dancing and singing. Sofe wants to be a mom when she grows up.
Shamarah - Meaning; "Watchman" - is very smart for her age. She is also very polite, and is a "prayer warrior". She loves to sing to Jesus, dance, and be cute! Shamarah says she wants to be "a Selah" when she grows up.
Seth - Meaning; "Apointed one" - is the youngest of the kids. At 2 years old, he is discovering his role in this large family. When asked what he wanted to be when he grew up; he moaned, and laid his head down. (Apparently, the thought of the future, is too much for him to handle. :-) )
Shiloh - Meaning; "The one who is in the place of rest" -
Stephen was born in England but raised in Salzburg, Austria as the son of missionary parents. He became a US citizen in 2016.
Juli was born in Germany, while her dad was in the US military. She grew up as a pastor's daughter in California and Kansas. When she was 15; Juli moved to Austria, and met Stephen only 3 years later.
All of Juli and Stephen's kids' names start with an "S", and they are all Hebrew in origin.
Selah - Meaning; "Stop and think about it" - is the oldest of her 6 siblings. She is very responsible, and is a big help to her parents. She enjoys writing, dancing, choreography, directing plays, and singing with her sister. She wants to become a Theatre/movie director when she gets older.
Seanna - Meaning; "God is gracious" - is the second oldest. She has a very funny personality, and enjoys making people laugh. She loves acting, drawing, playing the piano, and singing with her older sister. She wants to become a worship leader, missionary, professional singer/actress and pianist. She is also very good with younger children.
Semachiah (Kai-Kai) - Meaning; "God has sustained" - is the oldest boy, and quite the charmer. He is very outgoing, and has a sweet heart. He enjoys drawing, inventing, and talking to people. Kai-Kai wants to become a pastor or missionary when he grows up.
Sofe - Meaning; "Forever" - has a leadership personality. She likes to be "in control" of things, and is very good at taking care of her 2 younger siblings. She loves dancing and singing. Sofe wants to be a mom when she grows up.
Shamarah - Meaning; "Watchman" - is very smart for her age. She is also very polite, and is a "prayer warrior". She loves to sing to Jesus, dance, and be cute! Shamarah says she wants to be "a Selah" when she grows up.
Seth - Meaning; "Apointed one" - is the youngest of the kids. At 2 years old, he is discovering his role in this large family. When asked what he wanted to be when he grew up; he moaned, and laid his head down. (Apparently, the thought of the future, is too much for him to handle. :-) )
Shiloh - Meaning; "The one who is in the place of rest" -