Bart and Emily Allen Tribal Church Planters Enroute to Papua New Guinea 
For quite a while now we thought it would be neat to plant a tree on Grandpa and Grandma Weber’s farm (Emily’s parents) so the boys could watch it grow as they do. Well, with only a few weeks until we leave for Papua New Guinea, we finally did it!! Read the rest of this entry »
A Tree for Luke and Titus
Interesting Partnership Development Stats
In December 2007 we finished our linguistic training with New Tribes. That concluded 4 1/2 years of study – 2 years of Bible school, 2 years of missions training and then the additional 1/2 year of linguistics.
So, in January 2008 we started Partnership Development (known elsewhere as deputation or support raising). That time is quickly coming to a close as we anticipate leaving for Papua New Guinea in early December. With only one church left to visit to share the ministry of tribal church planting, we thought you might be interested in some stats we’ve been keeping! Enjoy! Oh, and we’d love to hear which one is your favorite! Read the rest of this entry »
Support Update
Into the 90’s!!
Well, we’re really at 95% but we had already taken this picture so we wanted to share it.
Fun Family Photos
Here are a few fun photos from Homecoming at Cedarville University – our alma mater! It was a great time of catching up with college friends that we hadn’t seen for many years.
And the photo booth they had available was a hit with the boys!
Cultural Excursion – In Pittsburgh?
The best way to learn a new language and culture is to experience it! When we get to Papua New Guinea, there will be plenty of new things to experience and learn. And our boys will be experiencing those things right along with us. Read the rest of this entry »
Bart’s Ordination
Earlier this spring our pastor approached Bart about being ordained before we leave for Papua New Guinea. While ordination is not a requirement for being a tribal church planter, Bart felt that it would be a beneficial thing for him to go through. So, the studying began!!! In reality, he had been studying for this his whole life. Read the rest of this entry »
One More Step
Name that photo!
A new playhouse for the boys? Our new house until we leave for PNG? Read the rest of this entry »
Luke’s Birthday Celebrations
Luke ended up having several birthday parties this year! On his actual birthday he had a few friends over for the morning. They played lots of fun games, made homemade ice cream and got to eat Lego brick cakes! Read the rest of this entry »
New Departure Date
September 1st is quickly approaching and you may be wondering why you haven’t heard anything about the Allens actually leaving for Papua New Guinea! Read the rest of this entry »
One more trip to Michigan
Our family "in" Michigan
As we get closer to leaving for PNG, at some point there has to be a last time visiting friends, supporters and churches. This may have been it for Michigan. Read the rest of this entry »