October 2023 || Ministry Update

 

October 2023

A Heart For Revival’s Ministry Update

This update was written and sent by mail and email on October 17th.


We are currently in revival at Crossroads Baptist Church in Peoria, IL. Please pray with us and visit us if you are in the area. We would love to see you!

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Above: Picture taken in Freeport, FL as we enjoyed wonderful fellowship with church friends.


MAY GOD GIVE US A HEART FOR REVIVAL!


Psalm 85:6 reads, "Wilt Thou not revive us again: that Thy people may rejoice in Thee?” We need a reviving sent from God; a reviving that ministers to each soul, convicting of sin, challenging and comforting the saint. We need the power of God’s Word to go forth in our day with boldness and zeal as in former days. May God grant us the rejoicing that only comes after a great reviving from HIM. Will you continue to pray with us?


HERE ARE A FEW REJOICE POINTS SINCE OUR LAST NEWSLETTER ON SEPTEMBER 19TH:

  • We are rejoicing over wonderful ministry opportunities: There are two to highlight. We were greatly encouraged by the fellowship and ministry opportunities with our supporting church in Freeport, Florida, Bible Baptist Church. We had a blessed extra week’s stay in Florida due to a meeting cancelation. This provided extra time for fellowship and rejuvenation with this dear church family. Then, God allowed us the opportunity to minister for the first time at White Drive Baptist Church in Batesville, AR. God helped us greatly in the meetings. We gained some new friends and are still rejoicing over the tremendous time around the Word, seeking revival. To further the excitement, we just found out of this church’s desire to partner with us and they will begin supporting us in November. Praise the LORD!

  • We are rejoicing over a soul saved during our meeting in Freeport, FL! An 11 year old boy ran up to me before church on Tuesday night of the meeting and testified that as he had watched the live stream the night before, God had worked on his heart and he’d put his faith in Jesus Christ alone. Praise the Lord for His working in this young man’s heart!

  • We are rejoicing over the addition of 3 new events to the calendar.

  • We are rejoicing over two new supporters.

  • We are rejoicing over Rachel’s opportunity to record at Faith Music Missions. Rachel was blessed to enjoy 2 1/2 days of working with the production crew at Faith Music Missions. Her new CD, called, “He’s Always Been Faithful”, should be available in November! Look for more information about this in the next newsletter. On top of a wonderful recording session, Faith Music Missions graciously blessed us with several of their CDs to sell to get Rachel back sooner to record her third CD. FMM receives a small fraction of each sale of their CDs, but all the rest of the money goes to Rachel’s next CD fund. We are grateful for each one who has already purchased some of these CDs and given over and above to help Rachel fulfill this desire. Praise the LORD for His Goodness!


A LOOK AHEAD AT OCTOBER—DECEMBER

  • October 15-19, Peoria, Illinois

  • October 22-25, Langley, B.C. (Zoom)

  • November 5, Pounding Mill, Virginia

  • November 15-19, Langley, B.C. (Zoom)

  • November 26, Belleville, Illinois

  • December 3, Pekin, Illinois

  • December 3-6, Langley, B.C. (Zoom)

  • December 10, Palmer, Alaska

  • December 24, Wasilla, Alaska

  • December 27, Anchorage, Alaska


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

Above: Rachel recording at Faith Music Missions.

Above: Friends!

Above: Preaching from the first time at White Drive Baptist Church in Batesville, AR.  

Above: Our friends in Batesville, AR blessed us with family pictures. New family pics  and a new prayer card coming soon!  

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