Nathan and Rachel Allen Missionaries to the Tribes - right here in Jackson, MI! 
This fall we have had many firsts for our family. Firsts can be both exciting and a bit scary. Read the rest of this entry »
Praise God for a Van
On the way home from our trip to Cincinnati, we started having some trouble with a mini van that we have had for over 7 years. The hose leading to the water pump sprang a leak. We were able to make it home on water without the van overheating, but we started seeing the need to replace our van. It had 215,000 + miles on it, and more things were starting to show it’s age.
God provided a used mini van at an affordable price in August. It is 8 years newer, has less miles, engine is in good shape and the body is in tons better shape. A few weeks later we were able to sell our old van to help offset buying as well. We are enjoying the captain seats and added square footage. Praise God with us for giving us wisdom and the finances to purchase a “new” mini van.
Upper Peninsula
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Summer Ministry
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! Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Jac, Jackson Christian School
Our forgetfulness…God’s faithfulness
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! Read the rest of this entry »
Long time no see…
After two long years of being away, it was so wonderful to be back in the beautiful mountains of Pennsylvania. Even more marvelous was getting together with the amazing people God has placed there. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Wayumi
Florida in February
Since Nathan had US IT meetings in Sanford, we took the opportunity to come a few days early to meet with folks we work with via phone and e-mail. While we were packing for a trip to Florida, we had a hard time wrapping our minds around 78 degrees. Although Nathan wore shorts most of the time, I understood how the Floridians consider this, part of their winter. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: NTM
Ground Hog Day Derby
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. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Jackson Christian School
The Ranch goes Bowling with Crazy Hats
Each month our children’s church program called The Ranch at Rives Baptist has an event on Sunday evening. January’s activity was bowling. Exercise, Fellowship and Prizes were all apart of this fun filled night. Read the rest of this entry »
Christmas Season
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. Read the rest of this entry »