October 2025
Dear Praying Friends,
The first time I asked him to pray during a church service, his eyes widened and he looked like he would die of a heart attack. Over time, he has grown and matured in Christ and now prays earnestly when I ask him to without the wide eyes and fear choked words.
Recently after a Sunday service, he stood nervously nearby, looking like a school boy waiting at the door of the principal’s office. “Pastor, I have something I have to tell you.” I nodded and gave him my full attention. “I know God is calling me to preach and I would like to know if we can begin studying together to help me prepare for this.” I knew his fear of public speaking, I have that same fear, so I asked, “Is this something you want to do?” He looked at me with those same terror filled eyes and simply shook his head, too frightened to even speak.
As we study together, he is always prepared and knows the material well. He loves the Lord, loves studying the Bible and is anxious to grow and mature in Christ. His precious wife is right by his side, supporting his studies and his calling. She understands the responsibilities of being a pastor’s wife and is willing to obey the Lord. Please pray for J and A and their three children. They have already been responsible for J’s 61-year-old mother, L, coming to Christ and continue to be a witness to their lost families. J is the seventh man God has called to preach here in our ministry in Lagos, praise the Lord!!!
Joyfully training those God calls,
Mark Hale
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