June Stepping Stones

Smith Stepping Stones
Psalm 37:23-"The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord and He delights in his way."

“IMPACT THROUGH INTERCESSION.”

June 10, 2010




Dear Friends,

May turned out to be a "stay at home mostly" month. It was a blessing to be able to attend services at our home church for four Sundays in a row. We did take a few short trips--one to North Carolina for a "Cousins Day" for Amy. Her cousin, Eleanor, was visiting from Washington state, so we got together for a fun day with her and some other cousins. We
celebrated Jerry's birthday with brunch at a favorite restaurant with Jill & Jana's families and Jana and Amy got to attend a Mother/Daughter event at our church. Amy had her yearly physical checkup with good reports and she got busy and did some spring cleaning at our home. Jerry has been very disciplined with his diet recently and his diabetes is doing much better. We drove to Birmingham, AL to attend the Gulf States IFCA Regional and enjoyed good fellowship with lots of friends. We also had a cookout in our subdivision which was well attended and a good chance to continue to build relationships with our neighbors.

We are very thankful to report that we now have 298 members of our Prayer Force. What a wonderful encouragement! Only two more before we reach our goal of 300, but of course we will be happy to have more than 300! Every morning and throughout our day we are so encouraged as we think of the many people who are praying for us. We continue to send several prayer reminders during the month and Jerry sends out daily prayer reminders on Twitter and Facebook.

June will be a little different from May. Already we have celebrated our 51st Wedding Anniversary with a trip to Tennessee. We spent time with Amy's brother, John, and Pat and we were at Homecoming at Lambert Community Church last Sunday. Jerry's father pastored here for 44 years and this is where Jerry grew up so it is always a blessing to visit and reminisce with the many friends who attend. Please use the schedule which follows to keep us in your prayers as you see where we are and what we are doing.

Thank you to all who support us financially and prayerfully. You are a blessing!

Serving with Joy,


Jerry and Amy

PRAISE:
1) For our Prayer Force who encourage us every day.
2) For our faithful financial supporters.
3) For 51 years of mariage.
4) For the blessing of having wonderful family and friends.
5) For time to spend with family in May.
6) For a large group of missionary candidates coming in July.
7) For good relationship building opportunities in our neighborhood.

PRAYER:
1) For our Prayer Force to reach over 300.
2) For some churches and individuals to support our present church planters in the Southeast.
3) For several more couples to do church planting in the Southeast.
4) For more opportunities to teach the Change Workshops.
5) For our own walk with the Lord and growth in our spiritual lives.
6) For all of our grandchildren to love God and follow after Truth.
7) For opportunities to build relationships with neighbors this summer.
8) For needed employment for our Son-in-law Todd. Jana's job will also be terminated in August.
9) For wisdom and planning for events we are trying to schedule in September.
10) For provision for Susan this summer.
11) For Eric & Sarah as they prepare to become parents in November.
12) Amy has some dental problems that need to be taken care of.

SCHEDULE:
June
2 ---- Drive to Tennessee
6 ---- Lambert Community Church, Lambert, TN
6 ---- Drive home
8 ---- Tactical Team Meeting, BMW office
10 ---- Drive to Columbia, SC, Dinner with Chaplains
11-12 ---- Workshop at The Church at Fayetteville
13 ---- The Church at Fayetteville, Drive home
19 ---- Drive to Putney, KY
20 ---- Putney Bible Church, Putney, KY,
23 ---- Drive to IL
23-25 ---- Visit Pastors
26-28 ---- IFCA Church Extension, Springfield, IL
28-30 ---- IFCA Convention, Springfield, IL

July
1-2 ---- IFCA Convention, Springfield, IL
3 ---- Drive Home
6-9 ---- Administrators retreat, BMW office
12-21 ---- Candidate Orientation, BMW
15 ---- Neighborhood Meeting
12-16 ---- Representatives Retreat, BMW
22-25 ---- Bible Conference, Oakland Mills Community Church, Mt.Pleasant, IA

August
5-6 ---- BMA Retreat, Lawrenceville, GA
10-11 ---- Drive to Arkansas
11-14 ---- With Lowery’s, Bella Vista, AR
15-22 ---- Vacation, Branson, MO
23 ---- Drive home
28 ---- Church Outing, Gainesville, GA