April 2023 || Ministry Update


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Dear Family and Friends,

WE ARE THANKFUL FOR GOD’S GRACE

1 Corinthians 1:4 reads, “I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ…” God’s grace has ministered to each of us in tremendous ways. It is evident by how the Lord is shining PPP through you, and we are grateful! Let’s purpose to shine for the glory of God so others may know God’s wonderful grace through Jesus Christ!

REJOICE POINTS SINCE OUR LAST NEWSLETTER

  • We rejoice over ministry opportunities. We had tremendous revival meetings or Sunday services in Prescott, AZ (new to us church), Osawatomie, KS, Goldsboro, NC (new to us church), Semmes, AL, and Savannah, GA. We were also able to stop in to a supporting church in Freeport, FL for a visit in between meetings. Everyone has been so gracious, and God has blessed us with sweet fellowship and needed encouragement from the Word. Please continue to pray for revival and souls saved.

  • We rejoice over 9 new events added to the calendar.

  • We rejoice over our support level increasing. The Lord has given us 2 new supporters. Our support level is now 75.5%. Thank you for your consistent and generous giving!

  • We rejoice over many additional gifts given to aid in the work of the ministry.

  • We rejoice over Rachel’s next CD fund. Due to CDs sold and extra designated giving toward this endeavor, Rachel’s next CD recording fund is just over halfway raised. Thank you for every purchase and gift given toward her next CD recording.

  • We rejoice over a blessed ski vacation with Justyn’s side of the family back in late February.

  • We rejoice over making new ministry friends, reconnecting with familiar friends and enjoying sweet family time.

  • We rejoice over Lydia’s desire to sing more with her mom before daddy preaches.

  • We rejoice over God’s safety over the 12,000 miles traveled in the work of the ministry since our last newsletter.

A LOOK AHEAD TO APRIL AND MAY

Please continue to pray for God’s power, provisions, health and safety as we travel. We desire to see souls saved and saints revived. Pray for God’s good hand to be extremely evident.

APRIL 2023

23-28 Michigan: Calvary Bible-Benton Harbor

29 Michigan: Community Baptist-Grand Ledge (Rachel)

30 Michigan: Community Baptist-Grand Ledge

May 2023

6 Illinois: Bayview Baptist Ladies Event-Washington (Rachel)

7 Illinois: Bayview Baptist Church-Washington (SS: Rachel)

2-4 British Columbia: Harvest Baptist-Langley (Zoom)

7-10 British Columbia: Harvest Baptist-Langley (Zoom)

13 Illinois: Heritage Baptist Ladies Event-Princeton (Rachel)

14-17 Illinois: Lighthouse Baptist-LaSalle

23-25 British Columbia: Harvest Baptist-Langley (Zoom)

28 Kansas: Victory Baptist-Osawatomie

31 Oklahoma: Ministry Refresher-Oklahoma City

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. Let’s purpose to delight in God and be a light for God in 2023.

Justyn, Rachel, & Lydia Smith • Proverbs 3:5-6












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