Dear friends and family,
Good News! God has relieved me of an uncomfortable and sometimes difficult task . . . asking for money. But God has challenged me with a ministry opportunity in South Asia.
I guess you could call me a "missionary", though not in the traditional sense of giving up
the comfortable life here to disappear in a remote jungle for 10 or 20 years. Mine will be a short-term journey with a team from Oklahoma City Community College Baptist Collegiate Ministries from December 11th through December 23rd.Our two-week trip will focus on the vibrant cultures of South Asia, where rich traditions and diverse beliefs shape daily life. The purpose of our journey is fourfold:

First, we aim to allow God to work in our lives through the exposure and changed perspectives that come from engaging deeply with the local culture.

Second, this is a "Prayer Journey" that takes us to a bustling city with over a million residents, where we will pray “on-site with insight.” We will seek to open the eyes and hearts of the people we encounter to the message of Jesus.

Third, we will focus on building relationships within the community, with the hope of sharing
Christ's love with those we befriend. Our goal is to connect with individuals and families,
fostering genuine friendships that can lead to meaningful conversations about faith.

Finally, we will encourage local Christians in the city, supporting their efforts to spread God’s Word. Our presence will uplift their spirits and strengthen their mission as we engage with them in their daily lives and ministries. Through these connections, we hope to cultivate a spirit of unity and collaboration in sharing the message of hope and love.

We are excited about the opportunity and experience that lies ahead, and we hope you
see Kingdom value in the ministry planned for us. As you can imagine, funding for a trip like this requires financial support from a number of people. I am currently in the process of raising
$3000 in order to meet the minimum requirements by November 22nd, 2024.
When it comes to missions, people can be active in three categories:

"Mobilizers" - These are the people who build the fire in their local church, keeping
others informed of the needs and opportunities, and helping them get involved.

"Goers" - These are the ones who feel called to spend time in another culture, live a
different kind of life, and minister face to face with the unsaved.

"Senders" - It's hard to say that one of these three groups is more important than any
other, but without the "senders" not much will happen. They provide the funds and, more
importantly, the prayer support. Prayer is the fuel that will allow us to be successful as
we follow God's leading in ministry in these foreign countries. Without prayer, very little
will happen.

As I said up-front, God has relieved me of the fund-raising responsibility. My job is just to let you know about this opportunity.

Maybe you haven't thought of yourself as part of a "missions team,"
but if you want to become one of the all-important "senders", you can mail a check to: 2407 N Kentucky Ave, OKC 73107, or online through the website.

If you make your check
payable to Oklahoma City Community College BCM, it will be tax-deductible. Just be sure to
write “South Asia Trip" and my name on the memo line.

If you can't be a financial "sender," that's okay. Please consider being a "sender" in prayer.

I am grateful in advance for your encouragement and support.
Thank you,
Brady Allen