“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16) “It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23) In April, we flew Stateside for an earlier-than-expected furlough with the intention of seeking medical attention for our son, updating some of our supporting churches, and presenting our ministry to a few new churches. God was so good to give us answers and treatment not just for our son but also for our family. We thank God for His hand of protection as we traveled to 23 different churches within 2½ months. He certainly gave us grace in our time of need. We serve a good, good God!
In July, two weeks before returning to Ghana, my wife received a phone call that her mother Ruthie had been put on hospice. Ruthie was in the end stages of COPD and emphysema. My wife’s sister told her that she was unable to breathe without a BiPAP machine. This was during FBMI’s Missions University. By God’s grace, we were only three hours away, and we were able to go to her sister’s house the next afternoon. Upon visiting Ruthie in the nursing home that evening, to everyone’s surprise, she was awake, alert, and breathing through her oxygen tank. Her sister then began having the difficult conversation of what arrangements her mother wanted for the rest of hospice. Ruthie was hard-of-hearing, and when around other Deaf people, she would use her sign language rather than just her voice. My wife and I were amazed at this conversation. For those who don’t know my wife’s testimony, she grew up in a drug addict’s home. Ruthie was finally diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2017 after years of self-medicating with drugs. Neither Melanie nor I have ever had a lucid conversation with Ruthie, even after being diagnosed, yet here she was talking with clarity. The next morning before leaving, we visited Ruthie once more. Again, she was talking with much clarity, and my wife was able to share the Gospel with her. Ruthie placed her faith in Christ alone for salvation. We know it’s by God’s mercy that He lifted the clouds of confusion for Ruthie. On August 6, 2025, after our family had already returned to Ghana, Ruthie met her merciful Saviour. His compassions fail not!
We arrived in Ghana on July 26 with much work for us to do. Hope Academy for the Deaf finished its last week of the school year. We then began planning and prepping for our team’s annual Pastors’ and Workers’ Conference and hosting American visitors, as well as Ghanaian Deaf visitors. We praise God that Bro. & Mrs. John (Jane) Cooper were able to join our mission board director, Bro. Mark Bosje, to assist with the interpreting and teaching of the Deaf during this conference. We had over 20 Deaf attendees. During the split sessions, Bro. John, Bro. Jonathan (our assistant pastor), and I taught the Deaf how to share the Gospel. Many Deaf responded with the desire to reach their friends. We are praying for God’s grace to equip and empower them to do just that in the upcoming weeks.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support. Thank you to the many churches that invited us while we were on furlough to come and share what God has been doing here in Ghana. Thank you to the churches that gave toward our building fund and those who have committed to making our building project their missions project. Please continue to pray, as we now are looking to get the permits and raise more funds for our buildings. We were looking to raise $130,000, but we are not sure of this now. Pray that God will show mercy by lowering the costs here in Ghana. Our support is taking a hit at the fluctuation of the currency here. The currency changed from roughly 15 to 10 Ghana Cedis per American dollar, but the prices are not reflecting this change, which is like losing one-third of our support. We know God is able to help in time of need. We covet your prayers.
Your co-laborers in Christ,
Rocky, Melanie, Rocky II, Malachi, Tyler, and Marissa Hall
