May 2025
Dear Praying Friends,
Forty years ago this month, I left the United States to begin my life as a missionary. Leaving my family and church home was difficult, but it was what God had called me to do. I was single and uncertain as to what faced me, but determined to obey the Lord in spite of my fears of the unknown.
I remember the frightened young man I was and how the Lord comforted, guided and blessed me. Within two years, God had brought Michele into my life (next to Jesus Christ, the greatest blessing I have ever received!) and the Lord worked mightily in every place He sent us.
As I look back over the past four decades, I am amazed at what God has done. Ten Baptist churches have been planted and four Bible institutes were established as ministries out of those churches. Hundreds and hundreds have been saved, discipled and trained in teaching and preaching the word of God. This is all because of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Thank you for sacrificing to keep us on the mission field, for praying daily for us and for being faithful in serving the Lord there!
Thankful for the past forty years,
Mark Hale
