Nathan and Rachel Allen Missionaries to the Tribes - right here in Jackson, MI! 
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. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Family’ Category
Busy Easter
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009Special Visit
Monday, February 23rd, 2009
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. (more…)
Blessings
Thursday, December 4th, 2008
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. (more…)
Two in a row
Friday, October 31st, 2008
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! (more…)
Firsts
Friday, September 12th, 2008
This fall we have had many firsts for our family. Firsts can be both exciting and a bit scary. (more…)
Upper Peninsula
Monday, July 28th, 2008
Campers were side by side
This year we broke the mold and headed farther north to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for our vacation.
With parents at Lower Falls Island
Two weeks out of our summer we reserved for camping in our pop up trailer. A special treat for us this year was that Nathan’s parents being able to join us. They were such a help and made this trip one to treasure. (more…)
Summer Ministry
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
Cook out with Georges
With the students mostly gone, how do we fill our time?
Work in the office and at home, building relationships with friends and family and lots of fun! (more…)
Our forgetfulness…God’s faithfulness
Monday, May 26th, 2008
What would you do if you left the suitcase packed with all your children’s clothes at home? Well, we didn’t quite leave it at home. We had some help not bringing it with us to Cincinnati.
We had some student friends living with us last week while they were packing all their belongings and cleaning their apartment. On Saturday morning we were both getting ready to leave and had suitcases all over the first floor of our house. In the hurried pace of the morning they ended up taking our kids suitcase with them to Missouri! (more…)
Ground Hog Day Derby
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008
Homemade cardboard sleds, lots of snow and a competition…who’s in? This last Saturday Leighanna’s school had their 6th annual Ground Hog Day Derby. It ended up being a great family project. (more…)
Christmas Season
Friday, December 28th, 2007
What does Christmas mean to you? Family and giving gifts are two of the the words that come to mind at Christmas time. We were able to have several celebrations of Christ’s birth this year. (more…)