July 11

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

“IMPACT THROUGH INTERCESSION.”

July, 11 2010


Dear Friends,

June 10 and 11 we were with friends in Columbia, SC and while we were there we took two chaplains from Ft. Jackson out for dinner. It is a great blessing to visit with our IFCA chaplains and their families and hear how God is using them in ministry with our US military. We drove from Columbia to Fayetteville, NC where Jerry taught a leadership workshop at The Church at Fayetteville. This church is pastored by one of our Southwest Church Planting couples, Rodney and Chris Phillips, and we had a great weekend with them. We were also able to spend some time with another of our missionary couples, Spencer and Linda Hammond, who work with the military at Ft. Bragg. Chris, Linda and Amy had fun having lunch at a great Tea Room in Fayetteville while the guys were at the workshop. The fellowship that weekend was good and encouraging.

June 26th – July 2 was the annual IFCA Church Extension and IFCA Convention which was in Springfield, IL this year. We drove to the convention and took a long way around to get there. Our first stop was in Little Rock, AR where we spent a few days with good friends, Doug and Jane Anne Smith. We drove to St. Louis and made an afternoon stop at South County Bible Church which is pastored by Gary Armstrong. Gary and Chela and their three boys have been a special part of our family for many years and it is a blessing to see God using them in ministry at SCBC. The church was having Vacation Bible School and the youth group from Branson Bible Church was there to teach the VBS. What made this so special for us was that our grandson, Eric and Sarah, were two of the youth leaders from Branson, so we got to spend a few hours with them and watch their youth teach a soccer camp in the afternoon and lead the VBS that evening. From St. Louis we drove to Jerseyville, IL and stayed with another of our church planting missionaries, Dave and Phyllis Georgeff. One of our responsibilities and joys is to try to encourage and help our missionary church planters and other pastors in any way we can.

The IFCA Convention was such an encouragement. We enjoyed wonderful fellowship with many “old” and “new” friends, and the general session speakers and seminar speakers were great. The women’s conference speaker was Martha Peace and Amy really enjoyed her teaching and her testimony given at the Ladies’ Luncheon. Amy also was able to visit the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield while we were there.

We are thrilled to report that we have reached our goal of 300 prayer warriors on our Prayer Force. We have 302 people who have signed up to pray for us every day and we feel so blessed. Thank you all so much. We know it makes a difference in our lives and ministry.

Jerry continues to do well physically and has his diabetes under control. He was able to play quite a lot of golf in June and the exercise helps him too. We are looking forward to a full candidate orientation beginning tomorrow, and we are glad to be able to keep two couples in our home.

Serving with Joy,



Jerry and Amy Smith


Praise

1) For safety over the many miles we drove in June. We saw an unusual number of bad accidents as we drove so we don’t take our safety for granted.
2) For good, encouraging times with friends and missionaries.
3) For some summer work for Susan to help provide for her needs.
4) For a large group of new missionary candidates, and God’s provision for places for all of them to stay.
5) That we have over 300 in our Prayer Force and for the power of prayer.
6) For the individuals and churches who provide financial support for our ministry.
7) For granddaughter, Cara, who is finishing class work for her masters this week.

Prayer

1) For the new missionary candidates who are here for two weeks. Strength and wisdom for them and for those who are teaching them.
2) For Vince and Jill as they will be cooking lunch and dinner for about 100 people for the next two weeks.
3) For wisdom for granddaughter, Cara, as she makes decisions about what to do next year.
4) For Eric and Sarah and their expected baby (November).
5) For jobs for our son-in-law, Todd, and grandsons, Ryan and Derek.
6) For guidance and wisdom for Susan as she looks for a smaller, reliable car.
7) For more opportunities to share Christ in our neighborhood.


July
6-9 ---- Administrators retreat, BMW office
12-21 ---- Candidate Orientation, BMW
15 ---- Neighborhood Meeting
12-16 ---- Representatives Retreat, BMW
17 ---- Drive to KY
18 ---- Putney Bible Church, KY
19 ---- Drive Home
21,22 ---- Drive to Iowa
22-25 ---- Bible Conference, Oakland Mills Community Church, Mt.Pleasant, IA
26 ---- Drive Home

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

September
2 ---- Leadership Class, BMW Office
7 ---- Tactical Team Meeting, BMW Office
10 ---- Church Planters Network, BMW Office
13-17 ---- Golf Retreat, BMW
17 ---- Fly to Los Angeles
18-19 ---- Mission Conf. Los Angeles Community Bible Church
20 ---- Fly Home
23-24 ---- Thinkspots Forum, Pastors Retreat, BMW Office


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