Family Update

God Is Changing Lives!

“NILI was amazing!  I’ve never been able to hear God so clearly. Changed my life COMPLETELY.  Glory to God.”  These are just a few of the comments from the last group of NILI students.  Advise for future NILIs includes:  “Don’t miss a chance to do God’s work.  Listen to what God is telling you.  If you allow him, he will change your life.”  God is at work through NILI, and we stand amazed.

Through NILI (Nazarene International Language Institute), North American university students come to Ecuador seeking a Spanish immersion program that provides various travel and culture experiences.  But, praise God, they’re reporting that an encounter with God has made the biggest impact on their lives.  The NILI program is far more than an academic program.  The students eat, room and fellowship with our national Seminary students who are preparing to be ministers.  The NILIs are actively involved in ministry events that often confront their levels of faith.  All the glory belongs to God.  Pray for Stan as he directs this program and his staff who work hard to make it a program of excellence and integrity.

Testimonies Abound!

Testimonies tell the story of God’s work around the world.  Check out our web sites for personal testimonies and Jesus Film testimonies.  Our family blog is www.hallupdate.blogspot.com.  Our mission blog is www.andeanadventure.blogspot.com.  In addition, Sherri emails the prayer requests for the mission every Friday.  If you would like to be a prayer partner, email Sherri at thehalls4@gmail.com to request the brief weekly mailing.

Prayer Requests

·      Mary has been struggling with her health.  Her immune system is worn down, and she’s had bronchitis, a bad cold or flu since November.  She is getting shots to help build her immune system.  Pray that God will completely heal her system.

·      Landon graduates from the 6^th grade next week and Mary has a full week of final exams the following week.  Pray that they finish their school year well.

·      We will be driving from Colorado to Florida to Texas and all of the States in between.  A lot of miles, so we need God’s traveling mercies and a lot of patience as we live out of a suitcase for 9 weeks.

·      Pray for a spiritual revival in our field:  Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador.  Pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit among our workers and for more souls to be saved.

·      Pray for our Seminary students and for God’s wisdom and direction for Stan and Sherri as we work with these students.

Home Assignment Schedule

We soon return to the States for General Assembly and Home Assignment.  We would love to see you if we’re in your area! Here’s our schedule (so far):

6/14     AM            Florence, Colorado
6/14     PM            Colorado (open)
6/16                 Westminster, Colorado
6/21     AM            Poplar Bluff, Missouri
6/21     PM            Missouri (open)
6/23 – 7/3            General Assembly, Orlando, Florida
7/5       AM            Braedenton, Florida
7/5       PM            Florida (open)
7/6 – 10            So. Florida Teen Camp
7/12     AM            Wike, Arkansas
7/12     PM            Ashdown, Arkansas
7/19     AM            Northside Forth Worth, Texas
7/19     PM            Texas (open)
7/26     AM            Festus, Missouri
7/26     PM            Fenton, Missouri
8/2       AM            Neosho, Missouri
8/2       PM            Springfield, Missouri
8/9       AM            Durango, Colorado
8/9       PM            Colorado (open)
8/15 & 16:            Faith Promise, Gunnison Valley, Colorado
8/16     PM            Colorado (open)

We still have several dates open.  If you’d like to schedule a service, email Stan at stanleyrhall@gmail.com.  To call us while we’re in the States:  636-459-7834.

God bless you for your prayers and your support of our family and our ministry.

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Mother's Day Lunch

For a special Mother's Day lunch, we went to Pim's which is a very nice restaurant in the old town section of Quito.  Pim's is located at the top of a hill which is called the Panecillo.  The hill also has a huge statue of a virgin with wings that overlooks the city.  Because the Panecillo is about midway between the northern and southern sections of the city, you're able to see an incredible panoramic view of the city.  Today the sun was shining, so you could see forever.  Incredible, fun day.  

Mother's Day Service

For Mother's Day we attended one of our favorite churches in Quito, Comite del Pueblo, which translates as Committee of the People.  This town is called that because it is an invasion community.  Thousands of people organized and "took over" this part of Quito almost overnight.  Much like squatters, each family took over a plot of land and settled there.  Now this "suburb" of Quito has one of the largest populations in a very small area.  The church is full of loving Nazarenes who know how to worship.  We always enjoy going there.

Today, several different groups performed either  a song or dance in honor of Mother's Day.  The adults danced an indigenous dance dressed as Otavalons (see photo 1).  A group of children performed a rap dance (see photo 2).  It was a great service.

More Glimpses of Ecuador

Pictures:

#1:  Mary and Landon at the indigenous museum on the equator near our home.  If you come to visit us, we promise to take you.  You'll be able to do several fun experiments which prove that you're on the equator.

#2:  Chimborazo:  You see this volcano when you travel to Riobamba, about 4 hours south of Quito.  Stan and Landon have climbed up almost to the top.

#3:  Cayambe:  Recently when driving around Quito, we got a rare glimpse of this beautiful mountain.

#4:  This cathedral is found on a town square in Riobamba.  When you travel through Ecuador you see the remains of the Spanish conquistadors that overthrew the Inca empire.  This is one example.