Bohall Ministry

Every year since Petra was a child, July has meant camp season in Orahovica. This summer is no different. As we turn the calendar, normal activities are exchanged for registration forms, building preparation and lots of phone calls. This year Jeremy has a more direct role in camps. During Teen Camp he will be speaking with the teenagers every morning about what it means for young people in Croatia to live in light Christ's victory. Paul's letter to the Ephesians, especially chapter two, will be the basis of his messages. Jeremy will also be a leader at Young Adult Camp while Petra will continue working on the logistical side of Children's Camps. Please pray not only for wisdom and direction for us, but also that that Lord would draw each camper closer to Himself. Sunday, June 30th was a special day for our family as we dedicated David to the Lord. His deda (Peter) and our pastor prayed over him while many other Kuzmič's joined the celebration. We are thankf...

We are the Bohalls - Jeremy, Petra, Enoh, Ian, Emily, David and Mihej. We've been living and serving in Croatia since 2007. Our aim, put simply, is to glorify the Lord by endeavoring to make disciples of Jesus Christ. As followers of Christ we have experienced His grace in our lives and are passionate about sharing His love with others. From a practical standpoint we see ourselves as a bridge between the church and community. This is where we've witnessed the Lord's sovereignty in our lives and ministry. He has directed our paths to Croatia and provided us with tools that we are able to use practically to benefit the local community and worship the Lord. Rather than list the various ways we've been able to do so, we invite you to stay updated on what God is doing through our ministry. If there are any ways we can better communicate with you, please let us know. Feedback is always welcome. Your partners in ministry, The Bohall Family The Bohalls Summer ...

We are proud to announce the arrival of David Peter Bohall! He was born at 9:57 pm on Mother's Day. Both he and Petra are doing well. After each of our children's birth we've been overwhelmed with thankfulness. David is an example of the Lord's incredible mercy - a gift graciously given. We are aware that many have kept us in prayer and we are so thankful for those who support us in such an important way.  The kids were excited to meet their baby brother. Their faces in this picture say it best. Enoh as the oldest brother was certainly the most proud. Emily wasn't sure what to think. And like he is so often, Ian was just plain excited.  We plan to return to Orahovica (about an hour from Osijek) when Petra and David are released from the hospital on Wednesday or Thursday. Thankfully, Petra's mother will be with us to help us adjust to life as a family of six.  We consider raising a Christian family the most important part of our ministry. T...

Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. John 15:4 (ESV) It's impossible to obey the Great Commission without living John 15:4.  Remaining, residing and abiding in Jesus is not only essential to being fruitful, but it is the true mark of a disciple. We've been reminded of this truth in several ways this spring and have been exhorted to live it out in the midst of a busy and challenging time of our life. Here's a quick update on what's going on: Personal: The doctors in America gave Petra a different due-date than the doctor in Croatia did. Regardless of which one the baby listens to, we're within a couple weeks of meeting our fourth child. For whatever reason, this has been the most difficult pregnancy for Petra. Pray that the Lord would give her strength, and periodic moments of rest and relief as she gets closer to giving birth. Ministry: During the late...

The hours of peace during a smooth day of travel is the latest example of God's mercy in our lives. Thank you to those of you who prayed. Lam. 3:22-23

In 2007, just a few months after we moved to Orahovica, our pastor asked Jeremy to "share something" on Sunday morning. In preparation, Jeremy wrote a short testimony and a few thoughts revolving around Paul's benediction in Ephesians 3:20. As the Sunday service progressed, Jeremy realized that he wasn't called up during the normal testimony time. We looked at each other and joked that "maybe Jeremy's the preacher today...haha!". It turns out Jeremy was the preacher that day. Since then, Jeremy's been asked to preach or lead a Bible study at least twice a month. Our pastor Slobodan and members in the church have been extremely supportive of Jeremy's role as teacher and assistant to the pastor over the last few years. Additionally, Jeremy's been serving on the board of elders since 2008. All of this has given Jeremy an increasing desire to be involved in leadership in the church. Jeremy preaching at a church retreat in 2009 When we wr...

Even with all the activity (see previous post), we miss Croatia! We're looking forward to getting back to our home church, our friends and life in general. As we anticipate our trip back in January, our biggest need is a vehicle. With number four on the way in the spring, we're hoping to purchase a mini-van soon after we arrive. Croatia's entrance into the EU may make it less expensive to bring in a car from the U.S. (where the price of mini-vans is approximately half the price of those in Croatia). We probably won't know until January though. Either way, there will be several hurdles to cross. Your prayers would be greatly appreciated! Here are a few additional things you can pray for: Jeremy’s continued focus on his studies, especially as the semester comes to an end on December 18th.  Our church back home in Orahovica. God’s direction and wisdom as we evaluate the future of our various ministries. God opening new doors for new ministries when we go back h...