As I
reflect on the past year it has been amazing to see how God has blessed our
family. We have seen God move in every
aspect of our lives physically, financially, careers, and yes even most
importantly spiritually. It is true we
have also seen heart arche, physical pain, and disappointments. However, the
reality is that throughout 2019 we have seen God be faithful.
We was
blessed in the expansion of Grace Church of the Valley School of Ministry
International outreach, as well as the publishing of my second book.
2020 is going to be even more amazing!
As we
move into this New Year it is amazing to already see God moving from dinner
last night with our children to celebrate their mother’s birthday to hearing
their stories of what their schedules look like. It is easy to see God’s hand moving in each
of their lives. It is just as easy to see God preparing my wife and I for some
amazing opportunities throughout the coming year.
We see
some financial blessings coming our way and believing God for even greater
physical healing throughout the year. We also see ministry opportunities, from
preaching for friends throughout the Greater Cincinnati area, to attending and
participating in local and national conferences.
Then
there is the West Africa trip and honestly, I can’t wait to see what God has
planned for this amazing adventure. He
has already supplied over half the funds for the trip. I will be traveling with
my dear friend Dr. Charles Travis, preaching, teaching pastors, and doing radio
interviews are on the agenda for the last part of March or early April. There is also a possibility that I may be
given the opportunity to teach at a local university on “God’s place in helping
with Addiction”
If you
would like to help with this amazing opportunity the need is Two-fold, (1) We
need your prayers that all required plans come together as we move forward, (2)
help in covering the cost to go and minister. The total budget for this very
extensive trip is only $4500.00, all inclusive. We are asking you to pray about
what God would have you to do in helping make this trip possible.
Friends, we have made arrangements
with Grace Church of the Valley so that your donation can be tax deductible. If
you go to https://gcotv.com/give/ and go
to Mission, then make a note in the memo line for Don Allen’s trip, and the
funds will be applied to the account. Or you can mail a check or money order to
GCOTV @ 1709 Nowlin Ave. Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 with the same designation.
