Posted in Ministry, NTBI on Aug 19th, 2009 | Discuss This Post
Full Parking Lot
The new semester has begun here at NTBI. A whole new class of freshmen has come and today was their first day of classes. It has been exciting to see all the new freshmen get acquainted with their surroundings and their peers. Adjusting to these new surroundings, people, and even cultures can be difficult at first but eventually it all becomes routine.
As you may have noticed, we have a brand new ministry site designed for ease of use and more common blog functionality. Many of our co-workers have been working diligently to roll out this new site. There are still a few bugs being worked out like some of our photos are not yet restored. Take a look around and see how you like it. Sign up on the new subscription page to get our periodic updates and to be notified of new blog posts. We would love your feedback as we get “moved in” to this new site!
Posted in Ministry, News Article, Prayer Request, Rives on Jul 20th, 2009 | Discuss This Post
The Village
Wayumi = To go to a specific place, for a specific time, for a specific purpose. We had the opportunity to lead a group of 17 people to one of the first weeks of Teen Camp at Wayumi in Jersey Shore. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted in Ministry, News Article on Jun 27th, 2009 | Discuss This Post
When asked to give one word to describe our time at Enrichment 09 it was clearly “Connections.” Connecting to NTM International, coworkers, and innovative ideas for partnership development.
This was our first year to attend an event at the Missionary Training Center (MTC) in Missouri. We learned many things. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted in Ministry, NTBI, Prayer Request, Rives on May 17th, 2009 | Discuss This Post
Youth Day is a fun pack twelve hour day for teens to get a better idea of what God is doing among unreached people groups and how they can be part of His work. Nathan got to be the Master of Ceremonies this year. He brought two Bible school students as well as two teens from our youth group to join in on the days activities. They all had a blast. Below is a photo journal of the day. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted in Family, Rives on Apr 22nd, 2009 | Discuss This Post
All the details fell into place – administrate an Easter Egg Hunt, welcome family from out of town and 2 large family get togethers. Although we had a busy Easter weekend, it was very satisfying. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Ministry, Rives on Apr 11th, 2009 | Discuss This Post
new friends
long time friends
One of the advantages of ministering in the states is seeing your supporters more often. Since we have a large concentration of people who support us in a variety of ways that live in PA, we like to make a trip out there once a year.
Had fun playing with other kid`s cool toys
Although it is always very busy; it is also extremely enjoyable.
of course we were fed well!
My favorite part, by far, is the depth of conversations we get to have with these precious folks. Some we have only met a few times, but the commonality of Christ provides no end of encouraging and challenging things to discuss.
Wayumi
Wayumi is the name of the NTM Mobilization program that is located in Jersey Shore. The name comes from a people group in Venezuela that means the act of going away to another place for a time. While staying on Wayumi’s campus, Nathan was able to attend several sessions of their program for a group that was there. It was incredibly exciting.
More pictures of our time in PA
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Posted in Answered Prayer, Family on Feb 23rd, 2009 | Discuss This Post
Do you have a best friend that lives far away from you? I have one that lives in Utah; her name is Patience. We only get to talk on the phone every couple of months, yet the fellowship is so sweet.
Since the beginning of this year I have been asking the Lord when I could go out and see her. I knew that this month worked best for her, but the Lord never gave me a peace. On February 12, I found out why He kept saying no.
For two weeks her and Nathan were planning a surprise 6 day visit. Executed to near perfection they managed to shock me completely. I was sitting in Midway’s departure area waiting for an airplane ride when Patience comes walking up. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Answered Prayer on Jan 29th, 2009 | Discuss This Post
God provided even before we were in need or had even asked.
Recently I mentioned to my sister in law in passing that I had no more coats in storage. What the girls used everyday was all we had. A couple days later I got a phone call from a supporter asking if the girls needed coats because she had run across a sale and wanted to get them some for next year. She did not know about the conversation with my sister in law, but she just has a giving heart. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Family, NTBI, News Article on Dec 4th, 2008 | Discuss This Post
Our thanksgiving was spent in Missouri at NTM’s Missionary Training Center. Last minute plans came together for us to celebrate thanksgiving break with some really good friends we’ve made while in ministry at NTM training centers. It was so good to fellowship with them. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Family, NTBI on Oct 31st, 2008 | Discuss This Post
new warm color
It had been 10 years since Nathan had surprised me and now he has done it two months in a row. First he took me to my first Michigan football game and now this! Read the rest of this entry »
Nathan and Rachel Allen Missionaries to the Tribes - right here in Jackson, MI! 
