Dear Pastor and Praying Friend,                                                                                                                                                                            

I have some really exciting news to share. On New Year's Day I asked Rebekah Lynn Kozel to marry me. After a long pause, and near heart failure on my part, she said yes. Bekah is from Prescott Valley, AZ. She currently attends PensacolaChristianCollege where she is in her final semester of Nursing. We met in Arequipa, Peru last summer when she came down to be part of a medical clinic. Bekah will be graduating on May 7. A couple of weeks later, on May 30, we will be getting married. If you would like to read her testimony you may do so at www.everytongue.org/blog .

Yesterday I had the opportunity to share God’s word with two wonderful churches here in Ohio; Bethesda Baptist Church of Bedford and then also Calvary Baptist Church of Ashville. Before returning to Georgia on Thursday, I have one more meeting scheduled here in Akron on Wednesday. So far this year I’ve preached and presented my work in thirteen churches.

When I am not on the road traveling to meetings my time is spent on the phone. I am trying to fill the remainder of my calendar for this year. It is by far my least favorite part of the job. Some say if there were such a thing as purgatory, calling would be it. I would probably have to agree. In spit of my bad attitude the Lord has blessed. I am now booked through May. I have no doubt that by the time those days come the Lord will provide meetings.

A special prayer request: As you all are aware, the dollar value has dropped drastically around the world. As a result this has put a tremendous amount of stress on the ministry in Peru, specifically the PeruBibleCollege. Due to this fact, at the end of this month, a Missionary I work with, Chris Gardner will be returning to the states. His purpose in returning is of course to raise additional funds for the ministry. He is one of the most exciting preachers I know. He would be a true blessing and encouragement to you and your Church. If you might be interested in having him in please contact me.

Again I want to thank all of you who have allowed me the privilege of coming by and sharing your pulpit. It is an honor for which I am not worthy. Every time I stand to preach from His word, I am absolutely amazed that I have been given such favor. My prayer is that I have been as much of a blessing to you as you have been to me. Thanks again for all that you do!

Missionary to Peru,

Jeremy Hall