smiths2argentina

We were able to go to Camp Meeting at our sending church, Faith Baptist in Franklin, Ky, this past weekend. Because of work, we only made it to the meetings on Friday, but we were able to meet several new pastors. Bro. Pierce also gave us the opportunity to sing and play several songs. 

I wanted to praise the Lord for helping us to get some meetings scheduled over the last few days. We have a meeting in OH in June, a meeting in WV September, a meeting in Indiana in November, a meeting in WV in February, and a meeting in KY in March. I can't wait to get moved to KY so I can start calling full time, instead of just here a little, there a little.

We dropped in tonight on the Wednesday Night service at Cedar Ridge Baptist Church in Halls (North Knoxville) pastored by Larry Brannon. A friend of mine used to work in the church so we stopped in to at least meet the pastor and pass out some prayer cards. We met the pastor before the service and he asked us to sing and for me to give my testimony. The pastor gave us the offering for the night. The people were very gracious. We will be scheduling a meeting for some time mid next year. 


God is good. We are encouraged that He is providing for us to do the work He has called us to.

God blessed this weekend! We spent Sunday AM in Franklin at Faith Baptist Chuch. We left for Somerset, KY to go to Clifty Road Baptist Church pastored by Randy Wiles. The Pastor and the people treated us very well.

We set up our display; I played "All That Thrills My Soul Is Jesus" on the guitar. There were smiles on many faces as we sang "There's Just Something About That Name". We sang "Little Is Much When God Is In It". I found out afterwards that those are two of the church's favorite songs. I was able to present the ministry Christ has given us, then I preached from 2 Kings 7 "We Do Not Well." We do not well (1) to hide our treasure, (2) to hold our peace, or (3) to tarry till morning.

May God bless the people of Clifty Road for their generosity!

 

We just arrived in Franklin, KY after a couple days at Camp Meeting at Camp Victory in Somerset, KY. God has used the people associated with the camp in a great in our lives. I was called to preach there, surrendered to be a missionary, met my wife, married my wife, and countless times, I have received spiritual refreshment. 


My wife and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary, yesterday the 29th! 


We met with many pastors, and passed out lots prayer cards. We hope to schedule many meetings as a result of this visit. Sunday PM, we plan to be with Pastor Randy Wiles of the Clifty Road Baptist Church in Somerset, KY. 


I was told that in Pulaski County KY, there are about 150 Baptist churches among a popluation of about 60,000. In the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, with a population of around 14 million, I would be suprised if there were 30 Baptist churches. 


May the Lord allow us to raise our support quickly so we can get to Argentina, and get to work!