April 8, 2015
Our dearly beloved Mike Hale, one of the most effective WEI Internet teachers ever, has gone to be with his Lord after struggling with heart ailments for many years. But his legacy lives on.
Mike was a humble man. In life, he did not want his name mentioned in print lest he become proud. In death, we bestow on him the honor he deserves. We extend our sincere sympathy to Mike’s beloved wife, Genie, and their entire family.
Mike’s legacy extends around the world. He studied with Bene Ribeiro in Mogi das Cruces, Brazil in 2010, and Bene became a New Testament Christian.
Upon Mike’s death, Bene wrote the following e-mail to Bob and Jan Towell: “Brother Mike Hale was a precious tool in the hands of our Lord God. … In spite of the thousands of miles that separated us, I could feel him near me all the time, giving me strength and saying that I could start telling the truth here in my city and could gather people for God, baptize and teach them. … Well, today, to the glory of our Lord God, the small seed brother Mike planted has germinated into a tiny plant of 25 souls. Our Lord God has been giving growth.
“I am sure we all look forward to seeing him there someday! I do. Under the consent of our Lord God, I want to look into his eyes, hold him and thank him, as we both praise our Lord God for his love and mercy upon us.”
