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8733 Brackenwood Dr.
Orlando, FL 32829

407- 739-1382 (cell)

Our email:
fosteremail@bellsouth.net

Our website:
www.ericandallison.org

Account # 0530640

Praises:

Praise the Lord that the Indian follow-up video is progressing

Praise Him that we celebrated 8 wonderful years of marriage 8/29.

Praise Him that Eric’s Book “Destiny of Discipleship” has been sent to the printer and will be available very soon!

Praise Him that Paul & Robin Hardway and Steve & Karen Jameson have joined the follow-up team and are currently raising some support

Prayer Requests:

That He would QUICKLY bring a buyer for our old house!

For safety in travel for Eric, Susan and others as they travel to India for filming!

For more laborers to help with the follow-up video.

Please pray that those raising support will finish soon: Paul & Robin Hardway and Steve & Karen Jameson



“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song”

Psalm 28:6-8

African Follow-up Video Update #2

When I (Allison) was in college, my “theme song” was a funny song called “Please Don’t Send Me to Africa.” The person sings that he will do anything the Lord wants, EXCEPT go to Africa! My three roommates had all lived overseas, and even though they survived (and even enjoyed!) the experience, I was still afraid to go. How would I survive that long of a plane ride? What if I got sick? What if I had to eat BUGS?

The Lord was extremely gracious to have my first overseas experience be Nairobi. It is very different from the States, but westernized enough to not have been a complete culture shock. All the things I feared would happen, didn’t- praise the Lord! I so much appreciate all your prayers for us, because I know it was only by His grace that we had such a good, fruitful trip.

I loved the experience of going overseas. It was amazing to meet new people and experience new things. The missionaries that we met with were some of the kindest people I’ve ever met. I am still in awe of how this group of almost 20 strangers instantly bonded and worked together like we’d known each other for years. And to participate in the meetings, knowing that the work we were doing that week would help meet deep needs that people have had for decades and could impact tens of millions – I was humbled and in awe.

The trip wasn’t all work though! When the week of meetings and discussions was over, we spent some time at the market, which is much different than here. Instead of things being priced, you talk with the seller and “barter” for a price that is agreeable to both. It was frustrating at times, but very refreshing to meet new people.

We saw so many things – ostrich, gazelle, impala, zebras and giraffe. I am used to upstate New York where you often have deer cross the road in front of you, but I never imagined having ZEBRA cross the road instead! Wow!

About halfway through the safari, we stopped and got out of the bus to take a hike to look for crocodiles and rhinoceros. To our surprise at the road in front of us, a giraffe began to cross. He stood and looked at us as we looked at him, what a majestic creature! At some point he must have signaled somehow to his family that is was safe because 5 came out of the tall grass and crossed the road. It was so amazing! (See the photo below)

We hiked with our group and a guide for about a mile in the fields along a little creek. Though we didn’t see any rhino, we saw a crocodile, and even some little monkeys! One got very close to Eric because he was eating a granola bar and he was hoping to share.

As we walked, the thought hit me, “I am here, walking through the wilds of Africa! WOW!” It was an incredible moment to realize that it doesn’t matter where I am, God is with me. He is my shield and protector, my strength and my king.

The Lord loves it when we take risks, and doesn’t ever give us more than we can handle. We may think we can’t handle what He’s given, but He knows us better than we know ourselves. And what we can’t handle, He will carry, if we let Him.

If you have ever thought about going on an overseas trip, I highly encourage it! To see what missions trip Jesus Film has available, check out their website at: www.jesusfilmmissiontrips.org.

Indian Follow-up Video

Things are progressing rapidly for the India follow-up video. When I met with the Indian staff in February, we decided that we would attempt to get the video completed in six months— we knew that this was a very ambitious goal, and would not be possible without God’s favor and assistance.

Well, it has been seven months and we are finally able to begin production. Finding a qualified Indian script writer and producer was a challenge, but thankfully the Lord has brought Susan Cherian to work with us.

She has completed the script and is in Mumbai (Bombay) India this week to begin selecting a production studio and actors for our video. I will be traveling to Mumbai later in the month, once the details are in place, to participate in the actual filming and directing of the video.

The Lord has also brought Paul and Robin Hardway to work with our team. They has been on Campus Crusade staff for several years, working with our Campus ministry. Paul has a heart to teach new believers and a wealth of experience in the film industry. I am excited about bringing Paul with me to India to be the creative director and insure that the video is as effective as possible.

Please continue to pray for wisdom for me as I focus on producing this project. It has been taking up most of my time lately, as many details need attention because we are so close to filming. Also, please pray for safety for travel—for Paul, Susan and I.

Below is a prayer calendar for the upcoming month. Please take a few minutes each day to lift up this project, our team and all the details that need to be sorted out. I need the Lord’s wisdom and guidance more than ever as I am making decisions daily that will directly impact the final product.

Thursday Sep 14 - Sunday Sep 24
For wisdom for Susan and Eric in making arrangements for filming

For wisdom for Susan as she interviews and selects actors

Monday Sep 25 - Thursday Sep 28
For the set— that design and construction would be fast and believable

That the actors would learn their lines

Friday Sep 29 - Saturday Sep 30
For safe travel for Eric and Paul to Mumbai

Sunday Oct 1
For a restful day for Eric and Paul before the busyness begins

Monday Oct 2 - Oct 15
For God’s favor in the filming process

That the scenes would be good quality on the first shoot

For the actors—that they would be believable in their roles

For the actors—that we would have a chance to share the Gospel with them

Thursday Oct 10-20
For the editors—that they would be able to “clean up” the footage quickly

Saturday October 14 - Oct 21
That the Campus Crusade Indian staff would be happy with the filming

That the filming would be successful and believable

That the editing would go smoothly

That the final product will reach hundreds of millions of new believers

Friday Oct 14-16
For safe travel for Eric, Paul and Susan from Mumbai

Thank you again for your partnership and friendship. We appreciate and love you. Thank you for standing with us as we fulfill His calling.

May God bless you and keep you—always.

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