Summer 2021 || Ministry Update


Dear Family and Friends,


We don’t deserve such love, but GOD so loved us!

“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8


Our 2021 Summer ministry is coming to a close, and it’s been wonderful! (View pictures on this digital version below...)

HERE ARE THE BIGGEST REJOICE POINTS SINCE OUR LAST UPDATE:
(We send monthly updates when we are home and can get to the printer. We are starting to send more frequent updates via email.)


1. GOD BLESSED WITH ADDITIONAL MEETINGS!

Concerning the filling of our schedule, our philosophy has always been "...if the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that…” and since our last update the Lord has provided 6 more event opportunities: 4 of the 6 in 2021 (1 of the 4 is reoccurring annually) and 2 of the 6 in the years to come. This takes the 2021 event total to 41 and the 2022 total to 6. We rejoice in how the Lord is filling our schedule.


2. GOD BLESSED WITH ADDITIONAL MONTHLY SUPPORT! God provided us with a new monthly supporter as well as an increase of monthly support from a current supporter. This takes our total overall monthly support to 43%, which in turn means our Level Two Support has reached 87%. (Find out more about Level 1, 2, and 3 support by visiting our website.) Thank you to all those the Lord has led to give monthly support or whenever the Lord prompts you. We are extremely grateful for each gift of love!


3. GOD BLESSED IN EACH EVENT! Since our last Update, we have had 15 events. From preaching regular services and pulpit supply, to Teen Camps and Revivals, God has greatly blessed each event in unique ways. There isn’t enough room on this page                 to type all testimonies from each event, but thank you for praying. May God continue to use His Word to stir lives for His glory!


4. GOD BLESSED WITH SALVATION DECISIONS! Since our last update, we have seen at least 3 souls come to Christ for salvation. There have been many other Gospel conversations and seeds planted. We are praying for God to give a great increase for His kingdom’s sake!


PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING END OF SUMMER/ FALL EVENTS:

  • August 9th-12th, Wisconsin: Lifepointe Baptist - Lodi (VBS)
  • August 15th, Wisconsin: Lifepointe Baptist - Lodi (Sunday)
  • August 22nd, Illinois: Marquette Manor Baptist - Downer Grove (Sunday and Picnic)
  • August 23rd-27th, Illinois: Marquette Manor Baptist (School Connections Week)
  • September 11th, Pennsylvania: Anthony Baptist - Jersey Shore (Teen Rally)
  • September 12th-15th, Pennsylvania: Anthony Baptist - Jersey Shore (Revival)
  • September 26th-29th, Missouri: Arnold Baptist Tabernacle - Arnold (Revival)
  • October 1st, Illinois: First Baptist - Creve Coeur (Youth Event)
  • October 2nd, Illinois: Freedom Baptist - Seneca (Ladies’ Event, Rachel Speaking)
  • October 3rd-6th, Indiana: Fair Haven Baptist - Charlestown (Revival)
  • October 10th-13th, Indiana: Faith Baptist - Kokomo (Revival)
  • November 14th, Illinois: Crossroads Baptist - Peoria (Sunday)

AS ALWAYS please continue to pray for souls to be saved and revival to be stirred wherever the Lord leads us. We hope to see you in 2021… WE LOVE YOU!

          The Smith Family

                               Proverbs 3:5-6


Preaching At Camp Joy Wisconsin - July 2021



Family Picture While At Camp Joy - Wisconsin - July 2021

 

Preaching During A Teen Rally - Homer, Alaska - July 2021

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