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Matthew Duncan Allen
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Adina Henderson left a comment for Matthew Duncan Allen
wow, small world. My mother and Kelley Leigh's father both went to Gordon College.
Kristy Simons left a comment for Matthew Duncan Allen
Thank you so much for your good advice. I must replace all the fluids that are running out my nose! Thanks for taking the boys tonight. Greg and I went to chinese and talked to each other...what a concept!
Matthew Duncan Allen left a comment for Jim and Heather Frazier
Hey Jim and Heather,
Betty Lou Pollock is still living in the Houghton area as far as I know... Interaction Inc.'s office is now located in the Chicago area...Debbie's younger brother attended Houghton, and the current acdemic dean (Ron…
Emily Allen left a comment for Matthew Duncan Allen
Hi daddy!!!
I love you!!
Jim and Heather Frazier left a comment for Matthew Duncan Allen
Wow! How cool! We have the book Dave co-authored, and we are slowly working our way through it. I did hear that he had passed. That is too bad. Where is Betty Lou living? We also looked at attending the TCK-Pre-Field Orientation at Houghton this…
Matthew Duncan Allen left a comment for Jim and Heather Frazier
Hi Jim and Heather,
Debbie and I have some close family friends (Dave and Betty Lou Pollock) whose kids attended RVA, and who lived in Kenya for several years (She is a nurse, and he did a lot of TEE work with national pastors). They started a…
Matthew Duncan Allen left a comment for Bruce Caldwell
Hey Bruce,
I've joined the brave new world...I'mnow on WPCC's site, as well as "Facebook", which my daughters hooked me up to ...By the way since I'm so new at this...If I send you a comment does everyone else in one of…
Bruce Caldwell left a comment for Matthew Duncan Allen
Hi Matt,
Welcome to the website! I'm glad you joined and I hope we can use this to make some good conenctions and conversations. If you get a chance, put your picture on your page in the upper left corner. That green couch just doesn't do…
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- Are you a member of the church or just visiting?
- Member
- What type of work do you do?
- Teacher at an alternative high school in Colorado Springs
- If you are comfortable in sharing..... What is your story of seeking/ knowing Jesus Christ?
- I received Christ as a 4th grader on the same day my mom did... we discovered this when we ended up in the pastor's study, after church, together! I later rededicated my life as a junior in high school ! I also was blessed to have two godly grandmothers whose lives and example had a big impact on me... I helped to start a prayer/share group in high school, also and had the opportunity to work at a Christian camp for 3 summers. I attended Gordon College, a Christian liberal arts college in Massachusetts. I made several lifelong friends, and was influenced to pursue teaching/coaching as a career.
I taught in inner city schools in Brooklyn, NY for 11 years, which cahllenged me to daily depend on the LORD. I met my wife in the process, and together we have grown as we've faced career changes, several relocations, financial bumps, and several health challenges in our family !
Jesus has been, and is ever faithful to us, and has blessed us far above anything we could ask or imagine !!!
- List any of your personal interests or hobbies so we can know you better
- I love people !!! I love to meet, talk, interact, ask questions, and just get to know other people!
I enjoy sports of all kinds (both watching and participating). I especially enjoy participating in hiking, skiing, golfing, and occasionally softball and basketball.
Our family loves to take roadtrips. We often stop or get sidetracked, as I love history, and hate to travel the same way twice (unless we missed some good stuff the first time).
- If married and or have any kids please tell us about them?
- My wife is Debbie Maxwell Allen, a remarkable and talented lady (If I do say so myself)! She has been homeschooling for 13 years, is active in single parent ministry, leads a homeschool group in Teller County, is a trusted friend to a lot of other women, is a talented writer, and is one of the most frugal women west of the Mississippi !!! She's also my best friend, and is very patient with her peripatetic husband!!!
We have 5 children: our oldest son (Keith) is a chef.He came to live with us while he was in high school, and has been on his own for quite awhile.
Katie (17) is a writer and artist (like her mom), Bible scholar, book lover, and philosopher. She has a sharp and perceptive mind and a sincere heart! She loves to ask why things can't be solved, or be made better! She also loves to tease her dad!
Emily (15) is a pianist, singer, early childhood teacher/babysitter, with an unusual sense of humor (and also a lover of good writing).She also has her mom's good listening/empathy skills.
Daniel (almost 14) is good at designing and configuring all kinds of things. He's analytical,compassionate,and thoughtful as well. He's involved in target shooting, and also enjoys basketball. He loves to hang out with his younger brother, and other buddies who share his unique view of the world.
Jonathan (almost 12) is characterized by enthusiasm and sincerity. Whatever he decides to do, or is asked to do, he does with alacrity and vigor. He also loves to read, build things, and do almost any kind of sport (especially soccer, basketball, skiing, and anything "extreme").
- If you are part of our community, what's your favorite thing about our fellowship?
- We welcome people, who are (or have) been suffering the slings and arrows of life, with open arms. We have a desire to walk alongside them as brothers and sisters (who don't necessarily have all the answers) while trying to point them to Jesus !
- What are you reading?
- Anything by Liz Curtis Higgs, C.S. Lewis, Francine Rivers, John Grisham, Ted Dekker, Frank Peretti (most of his stuff), Oswald Chambers, Brock and Bodie Thoene, and David McCullough.
I love anything historical, especially biographies (the 920/921 section in the library). I'm also currently reading about the history of Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek (Spencer Penrose, General Palmer,etc).
- What are you passionate about?
- Jesus!
My wife !
My kids!
Helping broken, "throwaway" kids !
Sports of all shapes and sizes !
Meeting new people!
Exploring new places !
Talking,Hiking, walking, skiing, driving, golfing, reading, singing, and eating with enthusiasm !
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 3:35pm on March 10, 2009,
Adina Henderson said…
- wow, small world. My mother and Kelley Leigh's father both went to Gordon College.
- At 9:42pm on February 27, 2009,
Kristy Simons said…
- Thank you so much for your good advice. I must replace all the fluids that are running out my nose! Thanks for taking the boys tonight. Greg and I went to chinese and talked to each other...what a concept!
- At 9:24pm on February 21, 2009,
Emily Allen said…
- Hi daddy!!!
I love you!!
- At 5:15pm on February 20, 2009,
Jim and Heather Frazier said…
- Wow! How cool! We have the book Dave co-authored, and we are slowly working our way through it. I did hear that he had passed. That is too bad. Where is Betty Lou living? We also looked at attending the TCK-Pre-Field Orientation at Houghton this summer. What a small world! We would enjoy talking with you too! Thanks for helping in Faith's Sunday school!
Jim & Heather
- At 4:02pm on February 19, 2009,
Bruce Caldwell said…
- Hi Matt,
Welcome to the website! I'm glad you joined and I hope we can use this to make some good conenctions and conversations. If you get a chance, put your picture on your page in the upper left corner. That green couch just doesn't do you justice!
Blessings to your family, Bruce
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