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May 5

May 2020 Prayer Letter

by Matthew Hanna on May 5, 2020, at 2:40 am

Here is our latest prayer letter for your reading pleasure and prayer ministry. Beginning with this letter, we have updated our letterhead for easier readability and incorporated the new BMM logo.

In important news for you to note, Marla and I have stepped away from our role as Field Administrator with BMM to focus […]

Jul 3

Summer 2018 Prayer Letter

by Matthew Hanna on July 3, 2018, at 4:32 am

Sunday preaching in the book of 1 Corinthians

Pray for us!

Please keep us in prayer this summer as Cornerstone Baptist Church conducts various ministries here in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Read our most recent prayer letter!

We have published our newest (June 30, 2018) prayer letter with a report of recent ministries and plans […]

Jun 24

Moving Down in Life

by Matthew Hanna on June 24, 2016, at 6:06 am

Matt was recently appointed to a new role in Baptist Mid-Missions as the Asia-Pacific Field Administrator. However, this ministry will be based out of Taiwan, rather than returning to work from the Home Office in Cleveland, OH. His region of oversight extends geographically from Russia to the southern tip of New Zealand; it includes India, […]

Feb 5

Earthquake Update

by Matthew Hanna on February 5, 2016, at 10:20 pm

This morning at about 4 a.m. local time, Marla and I were awakened from sleep by a strong earthquake. Here is the official notice sent out by AIT (the American Institute in Taiwan is the Taiwan equivalent of the US consulate):

On February 6 at around 4:00am, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake and series of aftershocks […]

Dec 5

Christmas Prayer Letter

by Matthew Hanna on December 5, 2015, at 7:22 am

Recap of 2015

Our 2015 Christmas Prayer Letter is now available for viewing, downloading, or printing. Thank you for your prayers, letters, and financial gifts.

Mar 3

Spring 2015 Prayer Letter

by Matthew Hanna on March 3, 2015, at 11:55 pm

We have posted our latest prayer letter for viewing, downloading, or printing on our Prayer Letter page. Please pray for the needs of our ministry! Thank you!

Apr 8

Lillian Tolly Homegoing

by Matthew Hanna on April 8, 2014, at 7:58 pm

Lillian Tolly

Marla’s Mom, Lillian Tolly, went to be with the Lord Sunday evening, April 6. Marla was able to be present and help to care for her during the last two months of her life. She passed away peacefully at home after a long illness. Her funeral will be held on Friday. […]

Apr 1

Baptismal Service

by Matthew Hanna on April 1, 2014, at 4:41 am

Three individuals received baptism after morning worship at Cornerstone Baptist Church on Sunday. In the last two weeks, two families and three individuals have been added to the church by either baptism or statement of faith. In spite of all that has been taking place in our family, Christ is continuing to build his church. […]

Mar 4

News and Prayer Requests

by Matthew Hanna on March 4, 2014, at 2:15 pm

I will be leaving from San Francisco to return to Taiwan this evening. Thank you for your prayers for our family, and especially for my mom during this major transition in her life after my dad’s passing. Marla is still in Michigan. She was originally scheduled to return to Taiwan at the same time as […]

Feb 7

Art Hanna Promoted to Heaven

by Matthew Hanna on February 7, 2014, at 8:21 pm

Photo: September 2013

I just received word that my Dad, Art Hanna, has passed away at age 93. I will be returning from Taiwan to the U.S. for a few weeks for the funeral and to help my Mother. Marla has just departed Taiwan for Michigan to visit and help care for […]

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