Bart and Emily Allen Tribal Church Planters in Papua New Guinea
For several years now (dating back to our time in the New Tribes training in Jersey Shore, PA and then also in Missouri) we have been asking the Lord to provide a good team for us to join in this effort to take the Gospel to a tribe of people who are still unreached.
Our Team - From left to right - Allens, Parrys and Hattons
We are very joyful, thankful and praising the Lord that He has recently answered that prayer!!! (more…)
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Every few weeks we pack up our kids, some food, and other necessary items and head off to prison. And we all love it! The rickety bridge we have to cross to get there sometimes makes our hearts beat a little faster, though.
Agnes
Introducing Caleb to PNG
Mumu and singsing in a nearby village
Thanks for looking at our photos!
Do you like to wait? Most people would probably answer a resounding “no” to that question. Even though we often see the value or benefit that results, waiting for something that you are really looking forward to is often hard.
Well, we are in a waiting phase right now. For any that are new to reading this blog and as a recap for the rest of you, here’s a short history of the past few years for our family. (more…)
Here in PNG, just about anything can be carried in a bilum (string bag) – vegetables, firewood, pigs, babies… and lots more!
Off to the garden
We’ve been back in PNG for just over a week now!! And we’re still working on the unpacking and reorganizing. I’ve found that unpacking with a 4 month old baby is not that much different than packing up with a 3 month old – everything just takes longer. But that’s okay!
Everyone is adjusting well to being back here. Luke and Titus are happy to be able to ride their bikes again, play in and build new forts, play with their Legos and be warm again! (You can click on any of the pictures to see a larger version.) (more…)
No matter how many times we move and how much we try to get things done ahead of time, it always seem to come down to the wire! And it was no different this time!! After a short night of sleep, we woke up on Wednesday with a few last minute things to do. We then got on the road to head to the Pittsburgh airport. First, though, we needed to stop one more time at Walmart. And that’s where the delays began!! Rather than write out all the crazy things that happened on this trip, I’m just going to list them. (more…)
A few weeks ago, at 6 weeks of age, Caleb received something in the mail that gave him special distinction in the Allen family! He became the member of our family who received his passport at the earliest age!
Doesn't he look excited?
Now we’re just waiting for his entry permit (visa) for Papua New Guinea and we’ll be all set for our return on May 11.
Caleb James Allen
Our little Caleb arrived on 1/11/11 – about 3 weeks early!! He weighed 7 lb. 9 oz., was 21 in. long and has lots of dark hair. We are all adjusting to life with a newborn, but we are doing well.
The 3 brothers
