March 2020 || Ministry Update


Dear Family and Friends...

Welcome to Spring 2020! Please don’t let the current events control your faith...desire to move forward “Seeing Him Who Is Invisible.” We are rejoicing over so many blessings to report, but, first, thank you for your faithful prayers, love and support.
REJOICE POINTS:
1. GOD BLESSED US WITH A GREAT FAMILY VACATION! We always look forward to every opportunity we get with family!
2. GOD INCREASED OUR SUPPORT! We received news (at the end of February) from a current supporter. They felt led to increase their monthly giving to A Heart For Revival Ministries! Thank you, dear supporter, for increasing your monthly gifts to aid us financially in the work God has led us to do. You are an answer to our prayers!

(Though we don’t petition for support from behind pulpits [unless asked to present the need], we do PRAY for support in private. This rejoice point answered specific prayers for support, and allows us another avenue to teach Lydia how God wonderfully hears our prayers and desires to answer them in His time and according to His will!)

3. GOD INCREASED OUR VEHICLE FUND...AGAIN-HALLELUJAH! Checking the mail box was a joy again this month! God has used the USPS to transfer many answers to prayer for His Kingdom’s work to us over the years. This month (similar to last month, but even greater) we were recipients of TWO OTHER HUGE blessings which increased our car fund tremendously! We are extremely thankful for the individuals who saw fit to direct these funds our way. It has been very timely. God bless you! Please pray with us for the further provision of funds and the wisdom of which vehicle to pursue as we consider our ministry needs.

4. GOD GAVE US 2 MORE EVENTS! 2 more for 2020 taking the total to 40 events in 2020 (We had our last 2 meetings postponed. 1 of the 2 postponements have been rescheduled and the other is in the scheduling “que”) ...We can’t wait to see how the Lord will continue to fill our schedule for His glory as there are other ministry opportunities in the making!


5. GOD GAVE US 2 POSTPONEMENTS ALLOWING US TO SERVE HIM IN OTHER WAYS. Our current residence is on the church property here in Princeville, IL. This opens the door for many service opportunities! We have enjoyed fellowship, raking leaves, gathering sticks, trimming trees, painting, a new projector install, a new pathway install, website revamp/updates, design work, laying rock at the mission house driveway, miscellaneous recordings, etc. People have asked us how we are doing during the recent turn of events. We are well, busy and BLESSED BY THE BEST!

Pictures:

  1. We had a blast skiing and snowboarding together. Lydia loved skiing and, she really loved the chair lift rides up!


  2. Teepee rest area in Colorado. We love traveling together!


     

Please pray for our APRIL “Spring Stretch” of ministry:

1. March 29th-April 1st - Spring Revival at Anchor Baptist in South Haven, MI 

2. April 5th-8th - Spring Revival at Calvary Bible in Benton Harbor, MI

3. April 12th-16th - Spring Revival at Harvard Hills in Washington, IL

4. April 17th-18th - Teen Extravaganza at Camp Joy in Whitewater, WI

5. April 19th - Southside Baptist in West Allis, WI

6. April 24th-25th - Couples Retreat with Liberty Baptist of West Indy 7. April 26th-29th - Spring Revival at Maranatha Baptist in Rantoul, IL

AS ALWAYS, please continue to pray for souls to be saved and revival to be stirred wherever the Lord leads us ... WE LOVE YOU!

The Smith Family

Proverbs 3:5-6

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