Baraka and Melanie Hall Prayer Letter: God’s Hand at Work
“For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the work of thy hands.” (Psalm 92:4) God’s business is truly the greatest business in all the world. Last April, we made a trip to Cape Coast. Our friend, Amy Kielas, fr [...]
Baraka and Melanie Hall Prayer Letter: Looking unto Jesus
“. . . and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith . . . .” (Hebrews 12:1-2) Running and running and running seems to be the motto for our family and ministry in 2024. [...]
Baraka and Melanie Hall Prayer Letter: Deaf School
“And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book . . . .” (Isaiah 29:18) Back in August of 2017, we had the privilege to host a group of men from First Baptist Church of Hammond and our mission board for dinner. I recall on this e [...]
Baraka and Melanie Hall Prayer Letter: God Packs a Mighty Punch!
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities [...]
Baraka and Melanie Hall Prayer Letter: Celebrating the Goodness of God
These past three months, we have had much for which to celebrate and praise God! We had four beautiful baby dedications. This is a traditional and sweet time for our church and the families. We celebrate God giving the mother a safe deliver [...]
Baraka and Melanie Hall Prayer Letter: Back in Ghana!
Akwaaba! We thank God that we have arrived safely back in Ghana! We have been here a little over a week and are getting settled in once again. After being in Ghana for nearly six years, our furlough started on October 3, 2022, and concluded [...]
Baraka and Melanie Hall Prayer Letter: His Ways Are Higher
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:8-9) In July, our chu [...]
Baraka and Melanie Hall Prayer Letter: Highs and Lows
On March 6, 2022, Ghana celebrated 65 years of independence. In addition, Hope Fundamental Baptist Church for the Deaf celebrated its 5-year anniversary. We had a high attendance of 122 people. This was an incredible day, with much celebrat [...]
Baraka and Melanie Hall Prayer Letter: Let Him That Is Athirst Come
“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely.” (Revelation 22:17) We just finished the very arid season of Harmattan. [...]