23 Dec Prayer Needed for Gerald Hallman

Gerald Hallman, an ordained and retired United Brethren minister, was diagnosed on Friday, December 23, with an inoperable and aggressively growing brain tumor. He and his wife, Rozanne, began their ministry serving two churches in Ontario–Silverthorn (1975-1977) and North Bruce (1977-1986). They concluded their ministry at Montgomery UB in Montgomery, Mich., and retired to a lakeside property in Fremont, Ind. Since 1998, they have been active members of Anchor Community Church in Fort Wayne, Ind., which is pastored by their son, Tim Hallman.

Tim wrote on Friday afternoon, December 23: “Dad has surgery on Christmas Eve at 9am with Dr. Kachmann to remove a portion of the brain tumor they found in the back of his head. They will then treat what they cannot remove with chemo or radiation. Hopefully Dad will come through the surgery and be able to go home by New Years Day. We are praying that we will have another six months or more with him. Dad is at peace with these unwanted developments, trusting God with what is next. Thanks for your prayers.”

The surgery will be performed at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind., where Gerald is currently in the ICU surrounded by family.