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Jul 10

Furlough Travel

by Matthew Hanna on July 10, 2020, at 1:24 pm

As of July 2, 2020, Marla and Matt have arrived in the US for a 6-month furlough. They plan to do some recuperating, vacationing, and visiting with family and friends during July and August. During September through December they plan to visit with supporting churches in California and Arizona. Lord willing, they will be […]

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 […]

Sep 4

Fall Prayer Letter

by Matthew Hanna on September 4, 2017, at 7:02 pm

August 4, 2017 Wedding

Wedding:

Our daughter, Rose was married to Mike Elmore on August 4.

Prayer Letter:

See our most recent prayer letter for information about weddings, travel, ministry, and other events in our lives.

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, […]

May 9

Meet the Graduate: Rose Hanna

by Matthew Hanna on May 9, 2016, at 1:13 pm

Our daughter, Rose, graduated Friday from Bob Jones University with a degree in Biblical Counselling. Congratulations Rose!

Rose Hanna BJU Grad, May 6, 2016. Click the image for more photos.

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 […]

Aug 9

Typhoons and Other Trifles

by Matthew Hanna on August 9, 2015, at 4:46 am

We haven’t blown away. Typhoon Soudelor made international headlines when it struck Taiwan on Saturday. It was a powerful storm with strong winds and torrential rain that passed directly through the middle of the island. The weather channel reported that one location in the mountains NE of Taipei received 52 inches of rain. Another report […]

Apr 23

Tenth Anniversary of Cornerstone Baptist Church

by Matthew Hanna on April 23, 2015, at 5:45 am

CBC 10th Anniversary

On Sunday April 19, 2015 we celebrated our tenth anniversary as a church.

History of Cornerstone Baptist Church

In July 2002, American missionaries Matt and Marla Hanna moved their family to the DzwoYing District of Kaohsiung with the goal of planting a new Baptist Church. With God’s help and leading, and […]

Oct 25

2015 Annual Bible Reading Calendar

by Matthew Hanna on October 25, 2014, at 4:39 am

Plan early!

I hope that you have a habit of reading the Bible regularly. If you need help staying on track, I have posted the new Annual Bible Reading Calendar for 2015 on the ABR (Annual Bible Reading) page. Pick up your copy early so that you will be ready to begin the new year […]

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. […]

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