June 2022 || Ministry Update

 A Heart For Revival Ministries



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June 30th, 2022
Dear Family and Friends,

AN UNEXPECTED BLESSING IN FAIRBANKS, ALASKA…
During the first day of our Fairbanks trip this June, we stopped for a bite at an Arby’s in Fairbanks, AK for lunch.
Three career men from the Phoenix Air Guard were behind me in uniform on a “mission.” The Lord prompted me to ask if they would allow me to purchase their meals as an expression of gratitude for their sacrifices and services to our country. They allowed me to do so. They were grateful. They gave us one of their patches. We enjoyed meeting them, and they were so kind to our family in conversation as we were awaiting our meals. After our food came, we had prayer together for them, their upcoming mission and their families. Then, we parted ways. What great guys. We are thankful for our military!

But…that’s not the end of the story…A couple hours after this event, I was checking on ministry business and discovered one of men (whose Dad is a retired pastor) took the opportunity to look up our ministry’s website and bless us in return with a $500 donation through our online giving platform. God is so good!
There were tears of joy for this unexpected “give and it shall be given unto you” blessing. This truth is revealed in Luke 6:38: "Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.”

REJOICE POINTS FOR JUNE 2022:
  • God saved two souls and worked greatly on others during the camp meeting we were blessed to be a part of in Rockford, IL. Praise the Lord for how everyone came together to care for the work of the ministry during this week of preaching, singing, meal prep and fellowship. We are excited for next year.
  • God provided with a new supporter. Thank you Victory Baptist Church in Rockford, IL. We are so grateful for the partnership in the work of the ministry.
  • God added 3 events to the schedule since our last newsletter.
  • God gave great fellowship with familiar friends as well as the opportunity to meet new friends. We are grateful!
  • God has allowed the physical strength to fulfill small side jobs in Alaska. We are grateful of each of these opportunities.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JULY — AUGUST: (Please pray for God’s strength and power.)
  • July 3 Alaska: Resurrection Bay Baptist-Seward
  • July 6 Alaska: Valley Baptist Tabernacle-Palmer (Pulpit Supply)
  • July 10 Alaska: Birch Harbor Baptist-Wasilla
  • July 24-27 British Columbia: Harvest Baptist-Langley (Zoom)
  • July 31 British Columbia: Harvest Baptist-Langley (Zoom)
  • August 1-3 British Columbia: Harvest Baptist-Langley (Zoom)
  • August 4-7 Florida: Production Prep For Drama (Rachel)
  • August 7-10 British Columbia: Harvest Baptist-Langley (Zoom)
  • August 17-21 Wisconsin: Lifepointe Baptist-Lodi (VBS, Family Night & Sunday)
  • August 28-31 Kansas: Victory Baptist-Osawatomie
In conclusion:
Thank you for being interested in what God is doing with A Heart For Revival Ministries. Thank you for praying for our family.
We wish you God speed and great love,
Justyn, Rachel, & Lydia Smith
Proverbs 3:5-6

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