Halls' Summer 2014 - still in USA!

 

WOW!! One whole year now in the States, it's been a long time since that happened! 

The girls ask from time to time when we are going home. Jette and I are asking the same question; Africa is still home to us...
God has us here for this season and it is good; we are learning and seeing a lot.

 

Suitcases:

We were in the Portland, Oregon area, over the summer at my (Lyle's) dad’s farmhouse, with lots of space, lots of work, lots to see. It was great to spend time with Grandma and Grandpa too. They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary while we were all there.

We drove the long way from Florida, a four week drive, visiting along the way. Still living out of suitcases but this will likely never really end in our lives... Every weekend we were out sharing in different churches throughout the NW. A lot is happening in this nation but at the same time we sense a deeper hunger for the Lord.

 

Danish Visitors
Jette’s brother and his family from Denmark came to visit us for two weeks in July, what a joy to see them! This photo is from Cannon Beach, Oregon Coast, where we got to spend a couple of days. Hearing the Danish language (great for the girls), sightseeing many different places,  and spending lots of quality time together was wonderful.
We look forward to seeing all of our Danish family and as many Danish friends as possible when we go to Denmark for Christmas

Emergency:

We were on our way to Boise ID. last month from Portland  OR. and on the way I began having serious cramps which eventually led Jette to taking me to the nearest emergency room in a local hospital. The reason we were given was that some kind of virus (?) had caused intestinal swelling leading to blockage. After groaning like a dying animal for what seemed like hours I was finally given morphine and two days later I was released from the hospital but only after having a tube up my nose and down my throat for 48 hours. That was not a pleasant experience...

Many people all over the world were praying for us, we are so thankful to have friends from around the globe. The whole experience has helped me to have a bit more understanding of those who are working with medical issues.

 

What is next?

We arrived a week ago in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina after another USA crossing by car and will be here till the end of the year running a Discipleship Training School for YWAM.
Jette and the girls will be busy with home school for the most part these next four months, but will also be a part of the YWAM activities as much as time allows.
  Click here for info. YWAM Myrtle Beach DTS

 

 It is very possible that I (Lyle) will be taking a trip back to Africa in the spring of 2015 for 4-5 weeks with some pastors from here in the States.

4M – The Fourth Musketeer: 

A 72-hour character challenge weekend for men. Here men are challenged to become warriors for their marriages, homes, churches, communities as God intended. I have seen men truly  transformed before my eyes. The 4M office receives letters from wives saying "thank you; my husband is a new man."

I am part of the 4M USA team, which runs camps in Oklahoma, Kentucky, California, and opening up in North Carolina and Washington in 2015.

It is not only an adventure, but a great experience; life-changing testimonies at every camp.
Men, check it out on-line, click link below.

The 4th Musketeer

Thank You!
In closing  a big thank you to all, stay encouraged in the Lord, stay in prayer and in the Word. We are always encouraged by any e-mails we receive, sso drop us a line and let us know how your summer has been!

Blessings,
from Lyle and Jette,
Rachel, Acacia, Mikaela and Naomi