OUR NEXT ADVENTURE BEGINS!
Dear Family and Friends,
While in Florida last winter, I was recommended by missionary friends, Rev. Dr. Rich Carter and his wife Miriam, for a short-term preaching position with Wittenberg English Ministry (WEM) in Wittenberg, Germany. Yes, this is where Martin Luther nailed the 95 Thesis on the door of Castle Church. Alice and I have accepted the invitation and are scheduled to serve at the Wittenberg English Ministry. We will be in Germany during the first three weeks in August.
A short explanation of the Wittenberg English Ministry is included in the printed handout included with this letter. Complete details can be found on the website: https://wittenbergenglishministry.com. You may also follow the Facebook page: Wittenberg English Ministry.
Your prayers are requested in our days of preparation, during the trip, and for a safe return. Following our return to Frankenmuth, our intention is to share the details of the experience.
All expenses for travel, insurance, lodging, food, etc., need to be raised by each participant. Previously, many of you have blessed us with your financial partnership for overseas mission trips. We are asking you to consider this opportunity to once again join us for that purpose.
St. Lorenz Lutheran Church has opened an account on our behalf connected to mission ministry. All donations are tax-deductible.
Rev. Bob Smith
Wittenberg English Ministry Fund
St. Lorenz Lutheran Church Office
850 West Genesee
Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734
It is amazing to us the doors the Lord opens for us to serve, here in Michigan and beyond. To Him be all the glory! We will continue to prayerfully consider and accept His callings to serve wherever He leads.
May God bless your own witness of His love as you link with the people who cross your path.
In His service,
Rev. Bob and Alice Smith
Cell: (989) 295-8494
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: keepmeandkeepall.com
While in Florida last winter, I was recommended by missionary friends, Rev. Dr. Rich Carter and his wife Miriam, for a short-term preaching position with Wittenberg English Ministry (WEM) in Wittenberg, Germany. Yes, this is where Martin Luther nailed the 95 Thesis on the door of Castle Church. Alice and I have accepted the invitation and are scheduled to serve at the Wittenberg English Ministry. We will be in Germany during the first three weeks in August.
A short explanation of the Wittenberg English Ministry is included in the printed handout included with this letter. Complete details can be found on the website: https://wittenbergenglishministry.com. You may also follow the Facebook page: Wittenberg English Ministry.
Your prayers are requested in our days of preparation, during the trip, and for a safe return. Following our return to Frankenmuth, our intention is to share the details of the experience.
All expenses for travel, insurance, lodging, food, etc., need to be raised by each participant. Previously, many of you have blessed us with your financial partnership for overseas mission trips. We are asking you to consider this opportunity to once again join us for that purpose.
St. Lorenz Lutheran Church has opened an account on our behalf connected to mission ministry. All donations are tax-deductible.
Rev. Bob Smith
Wittenberg English Ministry Fund
St. Lorenz Lutheran Church Office
850 West Genesee
Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734
It is amazing to us the doors the Lord opens for us to serve, here in Michigan and beyond. To Him be all the glory! We will continue to prayerfully consider and accept His callings to serve wherever He leads.
May God bless your own witness of His love as you link with the people who cross your path.
In His service,
Rev. Bob and Alice Smith
Cell: (989) 295-8494
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: keepmeandkeepall.com
WANT TO GUESS WHERE WE ARE GOING TO BE LIVING FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS?
Yes, Hawaii! No, we are not on a vacation. I was asked to serve as a vacancy pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church, Ewa Beach, Oahu, Hawaii. We are presently in a second floor condo supplied by the congregation. We just have completed self quarantine for fourteen days. I can’t think of a better place to have been. The view is great and the temperature for us is perfect with the ocean breeze.
In late July we were not aware this adventure to serve the Lord was in our future. Our good friends Rev. Les Self and his wife Sharon were going to fill this vacancy. Unfortunately, he was diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatments in Arizona. (Please include him in your prayers.) He suggested to the LCMS District President of California, Nevada, Hawaii, Rev. Mike Lange, that he ask me to take his place. It didn’t take long for us to say: “Yes.” We are amazed how the Lord keeps surprising and using us.
We would have come sooner but I was serving as Chaplain for the Hospice program with Wellspring Lutheran Services in the Saginaw Valley. Alice had a special invitation to a conference at the Billy Graham Training Center in Ashville, NC. Thirty Christian women speakers and authors from 15 states attended for five days. It was a very dynamic and uplifting experience for her. I served as her driver and had my own private prayer retreat.
I will begin leading worship and preaching on Sunday October 4th at 9:00 a.m. Hawaii time (3 p.m. Eastern time). It is lived streamed each week if anyone one wants to join us. This would be 3:00 p.m. EST. Just look up Messiah Lutheran Church, Ewa Beach, Oahu on Facebook or http://MessiahLutheranHawaii.org/.
Please keep in touch. You can contact us by our cell phone numbers and/or e-mail addresses:
Bob – (989) 295-8494 | [email protected]
Alice – (989) 295-8497 | [email protected]
We would appreciate your prayers for good health, safety, and that the Holy Spirit would work through us as we share His love with others.
In His service,
Pastor Bob and Alice Smith
In late July we were not aware this adventure to serve the Lord was in our future. Our good friends Rev. Les Self and his wife Sharon were going to fill this vacancy. Unfortunately, he was diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatments in Arizona. (Please include him in your prayers.) He suggested to the LCMS District President of California, Nevada, Hawaii, Rev. Mike Lange, that he ask me to take his place. It didn’t take long for us to say: “Yes.” We are amazed how the Lord keeps surprising and using us.
We would have come sooner but I was serving as Chaplain for the Hospice program with Wellspring Lutheran Services in the Saginaw Valley. Alice had a special invitation to a conference at the Billy Graham Training Center in Ashville, NC. Thirty Christian women speakers and authors from 15 states attended for five days. It was a very dynamic and uplifting experience for her. I served as her driver and had my own private prayer retreat.
I will begin leading worship and preaching on Sunday October 4th at 9:00 a.m. Hawaii time (3 p.m. Eastern time). It is lived streamed each week if anyone one wants to join us. This would be 3:00 p.m. EST. Just look up Messiah Lutheran Church, Ewa Beach, Oahu on Facebook or http://MessiahLutheranHawaii.org/.
Please keep in touch. You can contact us by our cell phone numbers and/or e-mail addresses:
Bob – (989) 295-8494 | [email protected]
Alice – (989) 295-8497 | [email protected]
We would appreciate your prayers for good health, safety, and that the Holy Spirit would work through us as we share His love with others.
In His service,
Pastor Bob and Alice Smith
Daily DEVOTIONS
DEEPER
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful (Colossians 4:3).
To most Americans it has been forgotten, but to those Korean War veterans it will forever be remembered. It is known as the “Land of the Morning Calm.” However, at 4:00 a.m. on June 25, 1950, that calm was shattered by artillery shells exploding on the Korean peninsula. I’m glad I wasn’t part of the military that had to serve 50 years before my arrival to Korea. Mountains cover 70% of Korea’s land area, making it one of the most mountainous regions in the world. I never expected to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Korean War when returning to Frankenmuth, Michigan. Yet approximately 85 war veterans had been gathered by Harry Boesnecker to hear me as the guest speaker on June 28, 2000, for the Korean War Anniversary Celebration. It was a humbling experience to share and provide a link from our Korean American students attending Seoul Foreign School (SFS) to these ex-G.I’s. SFS students sent postcards with handwritten messages of thanks for the freedom. I saw tears in a few of the men’s eyes that night, and there were some in mine, too, as the cards were read.
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful (Colossians 4:3).
To most Americans it has been forgotten, but to those Korean War veterans it will forever be remembered. It is known as the “Land of the Morning Calm.” However, at 4:00 a.m. on June 25, 1950, that calm was shattered by artillery shells exploding on the Korean peninsula. I’m glad I wasn’t part of the military that had to serve 50 years before my arrival to Korea. Mountains cover 70% of Korea’s land area, making it one of the most mountainous regions in the world. I never expected to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Korean War when returning to Frankenmuth, Michigan. Yet approximately 85 war veterans had been gathered by Harry Boesnecker to hear me as the guest speaker on June 28, 2000, for the Korean War Anniversary Celebration. It was a humbling experience to share and provide a link from our Korean American students attending Seoul Foreign School (SFS) to these ex-G.I’s. SFS students sent postcards with handwritten messages of thanks for the freedom. I saw tears in a few of the men’s eyes that night, and there were some in mine, too, as the cards were read.
PRAYER QUESTIONHow can I concentrate more
on prayer? 
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A CROSS A DAY, ACROSS THE WORLD
HMONG PRAYER BOOK & PRAYER SEMINAR THAILAND MISSION
The cross you see in the picture was given to each of the Hmong pastors and wives who participated in the prayer seminar. The event was held in Chiang Mai, Thailand in December.
The Christian faith of the participants is strong but the forces of physical, emotional, social, and spiritual warfare are challenging in their lives. They have been persecuted for their Christian beliefs. The live video footage is unavailable due to protection of those who were involved. Please take a few minutes and watch this modified video that has been produced. Include these Christian ambassadors in your prayers.
Hmong Prayer Seminar Video HERE
PAST VIDEO COLLECTION HERE
Please check out THAILAND MISSION TRIP 2018 here for more information.
The cross you see in the picture was given to each of the Hmong pastors and wives who participated in the prayer seminar. The event was held in Chiang Mai, Thailand in December.
The Christian faith of the participants is strong but the forces of physical, emotional, social, and spiritual warfare are challenging in their lives. They have been persecuted for their Christian beliefs. The live video footage is unavailable due to protection of those who were involved. Please take a few minutes and watch this modified video that has been produced. Include these Christian ambassadors in your prayers.
Hmong Prayer Seminar Video HERE
PAST VIDEO COLLECTION HERE
Please check out THAILAND MISSION TRIP 2018 here for more information.
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