Hey everyone,
wanted to send out a brief update to let you know the happenings...
We're
rolling into Autumn weather and temperatures are cooling, especially
tonight!! It's been a bit crazy lately with the kids' school, soccer,
and student excursions but we're pressing on as families do.
We found out some disturbing news yesterday
which is a bit of a set back. The visa application supposedly submitted
6 months ago has somehow been lost in processing, the government has no
record of our application ever being submitted. Which means we're back
to square one. Honestly we're feeling a bit discouraged but trusting
God has a plan in all this. My employer (Covenant Christian) has
graciously taken it on the chin and has re-submitted the application.
We've got a number of issues to work through with job title and work
experience, hopefully all would be acceptable to the government. The
big issue are the fees; the visa fee alone is $3060. Plus medical exams
($1600) and skills assessment which is around $1000...all up we're
looking at around $5000-6000. We're glad God has deep pockets because
we don't know where this money will come from!!
Aside from the visa stuff, God has opened many doors to
minister and teach. Evangelism training at Covenant for teams to go to
an Aboriginal town up north; Men's accountability groups also at
Covenant (we had a Joshua Challenge night to encourage men to walk in
integrity); teaching weekly bible studies at the college; I taught at
French's Forest Anglican a few weeks ago. Following is the link to the
message from their website if you're interested (there's a lady doing
the bible reading at the beginning...and I sound like I have a lisp): http://assets.forkie.com/
I'm teaching at another church this weekend,
doing a one day mini-conference on "the joy of the Lord is my
strength." I've been meeting with a couple guys on Tuesday mornings for
prayer and fellowship, its been a very rich time!! This morning we had
a Christian Surfers meeting to catch up and pray. And there are a few
other ministry opportunities coming up as well. Christy has been
attending a weekly Monday night women's bible study which has been a
blessing and meeting with ladies for tea and breakfast.
With all that God is doing it seems the devil
is right there to oppose us...Please pray we'd remain steadfast and
diligent in what God has set before us, also that He would provide for
all our needs!
We're truly blessed to know you're with us on this journey and to know you've got our backs in prayer. Thank you so much!!!
May God bless you richly as you seek His face!
Love the HallsAs you’re praying and seeking the Lord, if you sense God leading you to partner with us financially there are a few options for doing so:
FOR AUSTRALIA:
BSB: 082 116
Acct: 179391629
Bradley Hall
FOR USA:
1. If by credit card you can do so by going to: https://www.easytithe.com/f/k=
Under the ‘Missionary Name/Code’ prompt you’ll find us listed as “Hall, Brad”
2. If by check:
a. Make checks out to: Calvary Chapel, in the memo note: “Brad and Christy Hall.”
b. Mail checks to: Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, Attn: accounting
3800 Fairview
Santa Ana, CA 92704
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