Mike Allen

"I came ot Central Care Mission two years and seven months ago a homeless and helpless drunk. I was baptized as a baby and again at twelve years old as an altar boy at St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Washington State. After high school, I hid from God behind alcohol, marijuana, and various drugs. I only prayed to God to relieve my physical and mental pain.

Since coming to Central Care, I have skirted and danced around being baptized after accepting Christ. I have said, "I'm waiting to become 'more perfect' before doing so." But William eloquently, professionally, and diplomatically assured me it would be many a Sunday before I'd get anywhere near "perfect".

Through the training I have received, I have become progressively more aware of the principles and value of God's Word.

Through God, I am constantly being transformed by the renewing of my mind. I have regained my self-respect and my dignity. But He taught me something I didn't have or pursue before. He taught me "Integrity".

So today, I publicly declare and confirm my belief in God and Jesus Christ my Saviour.

In God's love
Michael James Allen