tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13058718358557321262012-02-16T18:15:27.398-08:00How to Create the Adventure of a Lifetime - Serve the Lord!William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.comBlogger261100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-11919965716190690312011-10-14T18:57:00.001-07:002011-10-14T18:57:59.853-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p align="center" style="text-align: center;"><b style="">FREE ENERGY SEMINAR</b></p> <p align="center" style="text-align: center;">****** Imagine Getting your Gas and Electric for Free Every Month! ******</p> <p align="center" style="text-align: center;">What could you do with all of that extra money? Your choices would be limitless.</p> <p> </p> <p>The first program of its kind in the Energy Industry has come to WNY. You are invited to The <b style="">FREE ENERGY SEMINAR Saturday</b> <b style="">October 29th, 2011</b> at 10:30 AM at 350 Kenmore Ave. Buffalo NY 14223. (Did we say there will be door prizes as well?) Here&#39;s what you will learn in this free One Hour seminar:</p> <p style="margin-left: 1.0in;">* How to cash in on the Federal Energy Deregulation Laws</p> <p style="margin-left: 1.0in;">* How to Earn Extra Income Right Now!</p> <p style="margin-left: 1.0in;">* How to get your Gas and Electric for free (3 Simple Steps)</p> <p style="margin-left: 1.0in;">* How your Family and Friends can do the same for Free</p> <p style="margin-left: 1.0in;">* How to Make this Shift for Free in Just a Few Minutes</p> <p style="margin-left: 1.0in;">* How to Earn Your Free Customer Website</p> <p style="margin-left: 1.0in;">* How to Get Your Free 3 day/2 night Hotel Stay (25 Locations)</p> <p style="margin-left: 1.0in;">* And Much More...</p> <p> </p> <p>Invite your Family and Friends to join you because you don&#39;t want them to miss out on these benefits. To get your <i style="">Quick Start:</i> bring your account numbers for your gas and electric bills and get rolling right away.</p> <p> </p> <p>Have any questions, or need more information email Bill Smith at <a href="mailto:FreeEnergyWNY@gmail.com">FreeEnergyWNY@gmail.com</a> (Did we say there will be door prizes as well?)</p> <p> </p> <p>Remember The <b style="">FREE ENERGY SEMINAR Saturday</b> <b style="">October 29th, 2011</b> at 10:30 AM at 350 Kenmore Ave. Buffalo NY 14223. (Did we say there will be door prizes as well?)</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-1191996571619069031?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-33252488663139833572011-07-15T21:03:00.003-07:002011-07-15T21:03:14.202-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'>What is a Soul Snatcher? <br />Every year as I listen to worship music, one song, maybe two will <br />capture my heart. These songs will literally say what my soul is <br />saying to God. It will be right on, dead center. These songs are like <br />soul snatchers. They grab my soul and won't let go until I express <br />what's inside to my Lord. <p /> Tae, The song we heard last night, is called The Stand by hill song. <br />Here are the awesome lyrics; <p /> You stood before creation <br />Eternity within Your hand <br />You spoke the earth into motion <br />My soul now to stand <p /> You stood before my failure <br />Carried the Cross for my shame <br />My sin weighed upon Your shoulders <br />My soul now to stand <p /> So what can I say <br />What can I do <br />But offer this heart O God <br />Completely to You <p /> So I'll walk upon salvation <br />Your Spirit alive in me <br />This life to declare Your promise <br />My soul now to stand <p /> So what can I say <br />What can I do <br />But offer this heart O God <br />Completely to You <p /> So I'll stand <br />With arms high and heart abandoned <br />In awe of the One who gave it all <p /> So I'll stand <br />My soul Lord to You surrendered <br />All I am is Yours</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-3325248866313983357?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-59915213858380674912011-07-15T21:03:00.001-07:002011-07-15T21:03:13.319-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'>What is a Soul Snatcher? <br />Every year as I listen to worship music, one song, maybe two will <br />capture my heart. These songs will literally say what my soul is <br />saying to God. It will be right on, dead center. These songs are like <br />soul snatchers. They grab my soul and won't let go until I express <br />what's inside to my Lord. <p /> Tae, The song we heard last night, is called The Stand by hill song. <br />Here are the awesome lyrics; <p /> You stood before creation <br />Eternity within Your hand <br />You spoke the earth into motion <br />My soul now to stand <p /> You stood before my failure <br />Carried the Cross for my shame <br />My sin weighed upon Your shoulders <br />My soul now to stand <p /> So what can I say <br />What can I do <br />But offer this heart O God <br />Completely to You <p /> So I'll walk upon salvation <br />Your Spirit alive in me <br />This life to declare Your promise <br />My soul now to stand <p /> So what can I say <br />What can I do <br />But offer this heart O God <br />Completely to You <p /> So I'll stand <br />With arms high and heart abandoned <br />In awe of the One who gave it all <p /> So I'll stand <br />My soul Lord to You surrendered <br />All I am is Yours</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-5991521385838067491?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-81188584776294434022011-05-02T19:48:00.001-07:002011-05-02T19:48:48.293-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'>Adrian and I are at the "Impact Your World Conference" in <br />Holt Michagan. We are looking for this to be a great time. <br />Meeting some old friends, and making some new ones. <p /> I preached my sermon entitled, "Blessed to be a Blessing." <br />God has lavished His great love on us and expects for our <br />Response to be do whatever He desires. We have been <br />Instructed to go into all the world and make disciples. Let's <br />Do it! <p /> Tomorrow will be more for so many reasons, can't wait! <p /> Bill Smith</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-8118858477629443402?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-53089639640693067272011-04-28T08:37:00.001-07:002011-04-28T08:37:10.666-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'>There's a really cool message I think you should check out from CompassionNet! "The Lord is near" from the "PrayerLine" series: via @TheChurchApp. Will you pray for five people, and share God's love with them? When the Lord gives you an open door will you share the gospel as well? <p /> This is how we help people to know the Lord who is near. <p /> Pastor Bill <p /> <p /> Sent from my iPad</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-5308963964069306727?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-52253014375293351812011-04-25T19:56:00.001-07:002011-04-25T19:56:59.975-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><b>To All Pastors in and Near Lansing Michigan</b><br />If you&#39;d feel adventurous and curious than I&#39;d like to invite you to<br /> a conference that could change your life. The meeting is May 2-4, 2011<br /> at Cedar Street Baptist Church, 1705 Cedar Street, Holt MI 48842.<br /> Here you will explore new ideas regarding missions and outreach. You<br /> may even hear the voice of God call you to something new and exciting. <p />This conference is designed to enlarge your vision for missions. It will<br />not only show you how you and your church can impact our world for Christ<br /> but if you attend this meeting what you will see and hear will impact your <br />personal world. You will never be the same again.<p />Make arrangements to attend at this late date. You can do it.<p />A Fellow Traveler<p /> Pastor Bill Smith<br />North Buffalo Community Church, SBC<br /><a href="mailto:pastorbill@nbccwny.org">pastorbill@nbccwny.org</a> <br />716-833-6598</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-5225301437529335181?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-38250744375800802192011-04-25T19:39:00.000-07:002011-04-25T19:41:33.818-07:00<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dl29GIXp_xw/TbYq3K6WBII/AAAAAAAAAjQ/lnDauFv8HvQ/s1600/1167176_a_touch_of_faith.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dl29GIXp_xw/TbYq3K6WBII/AAAAAAAAAjQ/lnDauFv8HvQ/s200/1167176_a_touch_of_faith.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">God's Word is Clear - "Go and Make Disciples"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />You and I have been given the command to be disciple makers.<br />Our command is divine in origin and has not been revoked. If<br />you are a believer in Christ Jesus then you have been given this charge.<br />&nbsp; <br />To live out God's plan for your life can be a frightening thing.<br />After all God wants nothing less then for you to enlarge your<br />vision. He want you to see missions as more that what you do<br />around your church or even your city. He actually desires for you to<br />stretch out develop ministry that will touch people in places all<br />around the world.<br /><br />If you'd feel adventurous and curious than I'd like to invite you to<br />a conference that could change your life. The meeting is May 2-4, 2011<br />at Cedar Street Baptist Church, 1705 Cedar Street, Holt MI 48842.<br />Here you will explore new ideas regarding missions and outreach. You<br />may even hear the voice of God call you to something new and exciting. <br /><br />If you have questions feel free to contact me at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nbccwny.org/">Reach Your World</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-3825074437580080219?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-18633325874781744292010-12-21T05:46:00.001-08:002010-12-21T05:46:19.914-08:00<div class='posterous_autopost'>The words of this card smacked me upside the head. They <br />Arrested my attention. Most words are nice and kind. <br />They say what the author intended. But then there are those <br />few words that grab your attention like nothing else said that day. <p /> Listen to these words with your heart. Listen deeply and allow them <br />to direct your steps today. <p /> Every purpose He has made <br />He purposes to fulfill. <br />He has the authority to accomplish <br />All He has spoken. <p /> His power is limitless... <br />His character changeless... <br />His love endless <p /> lord have your way in my life today! <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://williamhsmith.posterous.com/jesus-the-faithful-one">williamhsmith's posterous</a> </p> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-1863332587478174429?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-37402509108754564522010-10-28T21:14:00.001-07:002010-10-28T21:14:31.946-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/williamhsmith/nryvhWEEK9GftstGTspW9JrqWa78az6EcXd9ArK2C868bWzwQ2ASO2LJPYyf/1278053_follow_my_lead.jpg" width="100" height="65"/> <p>The tug of war: The tale of two ideas; Is leadership <br />inherited at birth or is leadership learned? Which is <br />the right view? Both? Some people are born leaders. <br />Others may not know it but leadership can be learned. <br /> How to influence others for the greater good can be acquired. <br />Yes, you can study, practice and grow your leadership every year.<p />There is one question. What are you doing to take your<br />leadership skills to the next level? What are you reading,<br /> who are you listening to? Who do you spend time with<br />when it&#39;s totally your choice?<p />Ponder these ideas. Oh, by the way John Maxwell&#39;s book<br />&quot;The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership&quot;, is a great read.<br /></p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://williamhsmith.posterous.com/whose-in-the-lead">williamhsmith's posterous</a> </p> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-3740250910875456452?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-38956649922387341182010-10-17T20:25:00.001-07:002010-10-17T20:25:34.884-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/williamhsmith/ll4ZnPeNw0XObrgjNDGtsJYfOiXIk2vbyR2VAzXj6bGhmrdFDyX74wSXwLtR/1167176_a_touch_of_faith.jpg" width="100" height="75"/> <p>God isn&#39;t mad at you. He really wants you to have a relationship <br />with Him that is alive and rich in blessings. From the very beginning He<br />started an avalanche of events that opened up the way for us to have<br />a personal and daily walk with Him...the God of the Universe! Now whatever<br /> we need is there for the taking.<p />Think about it! The Mighty Creator of our world wants to relate to me in a <br />real personal way. He wants to talk to me everyday. He has a plan for <br />my life and He wants for me plug into that plan. God wants nothing but the <br /> best for me.<p />The concept that God wants to talk to me is a hard one to grasp.<br />In order for me to have access  to all of the stuff He wants to pour into <br />my life, He must communicate with me. Well how does that work?<p /> He speaks to us through His Holy Spirit who actually lives inside of <br />every believer. The Spirit empowers us, teaches us and leads to the pathway<br />He has for us. He also speaks to us through many different Bible teachers.<br /> Sunday school teachers, radio preachers and teachers, mentors and discipleship<br />leaders. These men and women all communicate God&#39;s truth to us all along the way.<p />Are you willing to hear what the Lord has to say? He is speaking, listen.<p /> </p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://williamhsmith.posterous.com/30840197">williamhsmith's posterous</a> </p> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-3895664992238734118?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-31177142038963677622010-10-11T21:03:00.001-07:002010-10-11T21:03:26.681-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/williamhsmith/oKZH9gcMJXlF5l4PUFICbMf1g7Khlp6bAkOvKR8DeazEI0jwqFAVAWdq82t5/SSPX0065.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/williamhsmith/6BNydoA3fbUWA1F51qolwTGB7awOGvtsoukcHUUogQCuQgHTDyCG077CS1vd/SSPX0065.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="375"/></a> <p>When you connect with a friend or two or three  <br />that friendship becomes a bond for life. Maybe even<br />forever.<p />You remember when you were a kid and you had a friend that <br />was your bestest of friends. You ate together, laughed together<br /> and even fought together or even each other. But you always <br />made up and life was good again. It was true friendship. Nothing <br />could break that bond, nothing at all.<p />Now, if you were fortunate enough to spend time throughout your<br /> teen years it even got better. More time doing life together just forged<br />a bond of steel. Oh, there were times when you felt like this friendship <br />will last forever. Nothing would ever tear us apart.<p />Then that painful day arrived. You over heard your parents talk <br /> about a move they were planning for your whole family. And that<br />was the beginning of the end. Your heart sank and you had nothing <br />else to do but cry. What would ever happen to my friend?<p />The day of reality finally came and all you could do was cry. Sure you had<br /> to pack your boxes but the tears just flowed like a river. Your mind was<br />filled with all of the memories of your times together. It was so sweet, <br />so powerful. Now it is quickly slipping away. What will you do?<p /> One day, thirty years later you make plans for your trip back to your old<br />neighborhood. The thoughts of your youthful friends begin to flash across your<br />mind. You wondered about your buddy. Is he as grey as you are now? You haven&#39;t<br /> seen him since the last funeral of a mutual friend some 9 years ago. This is a<br />holiday weekend and you wonder will I see him again? Will I share in that <br />precious moment once again? I hope so.<br /></p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://williamhsmith.posterous.com/30274354">williamhsmith's posterous</a> </p> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-3117714203896367762?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-6132024959623116182010-10-04T21:36:00.001-07:002010-10-04T21:36:07.074-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/williamhsmith/cfpEIIVK01hJKtN4UyEEEGqWpxoUnUcJTk5YHZ3rCwMNVG5eOejoujuzbKkH/flowers.jpg" width="78" height="130"/> <p>Everyone needs to have the light turned up on their day.<br />You know what I mean? It gets pretty dark when people act <br />crazy and say crazy things. You wonder what planet they <br />came from. So, what they really need is a reality check. <br /> More about that later. <p />Determine that this silly, unexpected stuff will not define <br />the rest of your day.<p /> Here comes the day saver.<p />A bundle of flowers, sent from someone who loves you will<br />swoop in and brighten up any ones day right? Send, or take your<br />loved one some sunshine in a small bouquet of flowers and<br /> really turn up the light on a day that is headed toward the <br /> darkness. You will be glad you did and so will they.<p />Brighten My Day!<br /></p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://williamhsmith.posterous.com/a-few-flowers-to-brighten-her-day">williamhsmith's posterous</a> </p> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-613202495962311618?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-19870702086518758722010-10-01T20:06:00.001-07:002010-10-01T20:06:25.104-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p><b style="">They Are So Precious!</b></p> <p> </p> <p><b style="">What Are Our Questions?</b></p> <p>What’s on our minds? What do we really</p> <p>think about? Do we wonder about tomorrow?</p> <p>Are we concerned about the basics of life?</p> <p>Was there enough food yesterday and will there be</p> <p>enough for today? Who will pay the rent so we don’t have</p> <p>to move again. Can we move and get out of here? Who</p> <p>cares about me?</p> <p> </p> <p><b style="">What Value Will You Place On Us?</b></p> <p>Don’t children everywhere have concerns? Do they daydream </p> <p>and wonder about the next day? Who will reach out to them? </p> <p>Who will love them with all their might? </p> <p> </p> <p>Will you value us as gifts from God? Will you pray </p> <p>for us, laugh with us and tickle us? Will you provide what </p> <p>we need? How far does your reach extend. How big is your love?</p> <p>Do you care for those who are here and over there too?</p> <p> </p> <p>If you love me, pray for me, provide for me and show me God’s way.</p> <br /><p><a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/williamhsmith/fhdXNaiTjzFNYcGj53bpyV7OnMGkEjUUSFPocLX4UPgyMPwU4dHInulkIwqJ/100_2300.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/williamhsmith/p8enrW2DNi5VYmt25JrMBnV2SwYnpz65j9bypbknJm1yIIoCcpNVTdb3yLdu/100_2300.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="375"/></a> <a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/williamhsmith/jdiTgWisHfG1o7AtlZjBfeTrSNAuHzYWc1BixA9tdpFDmDUzdoEo5YFFV9BG/chil.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/williamhsmith/wpwtm1ATVou5KT3bsK95WTLjwyM2zx2eeJFZpTJOgJ3uXl7X3A6OT3z6Uu28/chil.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="498"/></a> <a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/williamhsmith/8vVtcPZIAfAWdqBJVR5f5jzzMEA6fmKzvHw7Q7Aq71lsuockXI6j7WJXk8Ka/faces.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/williamhsmith/6DAmnPU5Hru5RI9zPlv47fnfc4lFuvPkKkBBmliYITAzbcqdCbRsD0bhrCfG/faces.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="452"/></a> <div><a href='http://williamhsmith.posterous.com/29465624'>See and download the full gallery on posterous</a></div></p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://williamhsmith.posterous.com/29465624">williamhsmith's posterous</a> </p> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-1987070208651875872?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-66337502328389397712010-10-01T19:49:00.001-07:002010-10-01T19:49:23.230-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'> <p> </p> <p><b style="">They Are So Precious!</b></p> <p> </p> <p><b style="">What Are Our Questions?</b></p> <p>What’s on our minds? What do we really</p> <p>think about? Do we wonder about tomorrow?</p> <p>Are we concerned about the basics of life?</p> <p>Was there enough food yesterday and will there be</p> <p>enough for today? Who will pay the rent so we don’t have</p> <p>to move again. Can we move and get out of here? Who</p> <p>cares about me?</p> <p> </p> <p><b style="">What Value Will You Place On Us?</b></p> <p>Don’t children everywhere have concerns? Do they daydream </p> <p>and wonder about the next day? Who will reach out to them? </p> <p>Who will love them with all their might? </p> <p> </p> <p>Will you value us as gifts from God? Will you pray </p> <p>for us, laugh with us and tickle us? Will you provide what </p> <p>we need? How far does your reach extend. How big is your love?</p> <p>Do you care for those who are here and over there too?</p> <p> </p> <p>If you love me, pray for me, provide for me and show me God’s way.<img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/williamhsmith/axfY3hrKQizfswY9EcS2utEpGjmh9dKTLAfNFup3mderabsckIFlVMo0SWqw/35E.gif" width="12" height="12"/> </p> <p></p><p><a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/williamhsmith/fzqUfi4aMesWoqU9nQURJENJHwBS9BnEUtzVRT1J06PgvqekG7Cbla06zcJs/100_2225.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/williamhsmith/gjxjxeW6w19frs7SNGPjq998s90eNIQiSj7w5gKDJycx5JWPsgjmhfg4pqkc/100_2225.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="375"/></a> </p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://williamhsmith.posterous.com/what-do-i-mean-to-you">williamhsmith's posterous</a> </p> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-6633750232838939771?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-18524690940211008852010-09-06T11:30:00.001-07:002010-09-06T11:30:14.365-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><p>For a long time now I communicated with this dedicated school teacher</p><p>from Geneva NY. Her name is Sandy. I met her through Sue, a long time</p><p> friend from my Hometown Jamestown NY. <br /></p><p><br /></p><p>We shared prayer stories via email. When FaceBook began to take off we <br /> </p><p>would talk about our ministries in our respective cities. Sandy works hard in <br /></p><p>her school with her precious little students. She has taught them how to pray for adults. <br /></p><p>Sandy even uses prayer coupons placed in her bulletins and newspapers to find</p> <p>more prayer needs.</p><p><br /></p><p>I thank God for the people He places in my life. Sandy is an inspiration to me</p><p>as she serves the Lord by ministering to her children and teaching them the power</p><p>of prayer.  </p> <p><br /></p><p>Thank you Lord for Your Precious Gifts.<br /></p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://williamhsmith.posterous.com/met-a-facebook-friend-face-to-face-today">williamhsmith's posterous</a> </p> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-1852469094021100885?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-58302748778572343982010-08-10T23:28:00.001-07:002010-08-10T23:28:48.242-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/williamhsmith/eppxCZKVP0HzV4QHxqdcHXTkm8Pwel41Qar4NlgoJTDVh2CWo1Y259QTvbFb/A-B.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/williamhsmith/ZHJjGVJh6CeFp5K485iTQ4CtFk33ilmILFpU5a06ZzK3n8inZ3gRzvYEvhHy/A-B.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="407"/></a> <p>The Next Five Post (Highlights of the Mission Team)<p />I will highlight a member of the Zambia Team and let you<br />all know why they are the best people in the world. I would<br />serve with them any where in the world anytime.<p /> The first person is my dear wife, friend and life partner Adrian V. Smith.<br />She is a trooper in all of the sense of the word. She now walks with<br />a cane but that didn&#39;t deter her from the Zambia trip. In fact all she had<br /> to do is wave the cane and she would get VIP treatment at every airport.<p />Seriously, she loves God and people around her. Her hugs are contagious.<br />Adrian had her share of fear and uncertainty about some things but she<br /> pushed forward. Her sensitivity towards the hurting was evident. She <br />shed tears for those who were orphans and considered vulnerable. Adrian<br />reached out and touched those who were chronically ill because her heart<br /> demanded it.<p />Every where we went Adrian spread the joy of the Lord. She laughed her way<br />across Zambia. I thank God that she is my wife and partner. It was a privilege<br />for me to serve along side of her.<br /></p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://williamhsmith.posterous.com/team-ship-there-nothing-like-it-0">williamhsmith's posterous</a> </p> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-5830274877857234398?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-9878643661583102862010-08-10T20:07:00.001-07:002010-08-10T20:07:18.604-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><a href='http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/williamhsmith/t6rnRJrGyPsAHPv92Gocn1v4KS9mv6VR6GpNyHnjZu2Z4xtds3KSYsNH8iwN/A-B.jpg'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/williamhsmith/lyHIGawNryEaWdC3aT9NCnsXl4gCw7OnuUzPWus0V0KJV1ubv7PqGOoIr5z4/A-B.jpg.scaled.500.jpg" width="500" height="407"/></a> <p>The Next Five Post (Highlights of the Mission Team)<p />I will highlight a member of the Zambia Team and let you<br />all know why they are the best people in the world. I would<br />serve with them any where in the world anytime.<p /> The first person is my dear wife, friend and life partner Adrian V. Smith.<br />She is a trooper in all of the sense of the word. She now walks with<br />a cane but that didn&#39;t deter her from the Zambia trip. In fact all she had<br /> to do is wave the cane and she would get VIP treatment at every airport.<p />Seriously, she loves God and people around her. Her hugs are contagious.<br />Adrian had her share of fear and uncertainty about some things but she<br /> pushed forward. Her sensitivity towards the hurting was evident. She <br />shed tears for those who were orphans and considered vulnerable. Adrian<br />reached out and touched those who were chronically ill because her heart<br /> demanded it.<p />Every where we went Adrian spread the joy of the Lord. She laughed her way<br />across Zambia. I thank God that she is my wife and partner. It was a privilege<br />for me to serve along side of her. I look forward to the next trip.<br /></p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://williamhsmith.posterous.com/team-ship-there-nothing-like-it">williamhsmith's posterous</a> </p> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-987864366158310286?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-5774913946669962372010-07-23T09:50:00.001-07:002010-07-23T09:50:46.648-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'>Just a little word to tell you of the wonder of Lusaka Zambia. <br />This place is like a magnet. Many people are drawn here to <br />do many things. We met two women on the plane from Jo'burgh <br />to Lusaka to help a pastor and church with their work with people <br />effected with HIV/AIDS. They together raised $12,000.00 for the <br />pastor to buy 23 arces of land to build an orphanage for children. <p /> These two senior citizens were an inspiration to me as they showed <br />me a copy of an article written about them. They are busy on this <br />trip with details regarding their ministry.  They are Australian Baptist <br />who have a passion to bring the love of Christ to people who are hurting. <br />Marg and Dawn are drawn to Zambia like a magnet draws metal. They <br />are a wonder that I wish you could have the opportunity to meet. <p /> Pray that God would use you today that you might be a wonder to <br />those around you. Make a difference in the lives of others as the <br />chance presents it's time. <p /> Friday July 23, 2010 - Today we faced pain, eye ball to eye ball. <br />The lord allowed us to meet some really awesome children today. <br />The were taught in a large church building with a new roof. It was <br />a blessing as the older children sang three heart wrenching songs. <br />They showed us team building exercises that showed how they trusted <br />one another. <p /> These are just snippets of God's work in Zambia. I have some video <br />to share at a later time. Please keep praying for us. Please ask God <br />for wisdom for us. <p /> Pastor Bill and the Zambia Team <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://williamhsmith.posterous.com/zambia-is-wonderful">williamhsmith's posterous</a> </p> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-577491394666996237?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-66875768608662864732010-07-21T11:54:00.001-07:002010-07-21T11:54:35.481-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'>Dear Family & Friends, <br /> We arrived at about 1:00 pm today after two days of traveling. All <br />Went well until we went to pick up our luggage. It wasn't there. Have no fear <br />The Lord is here. W e are on the way to the airport as I write this <br />email. Troy has <br />iPad. The Lord is gracious and His mercy is everlasting. We have met some great <br />People all along the way. Tell you more later. <p /> Please pass the word to our family members for us. <p /> Thanks for your prayers. <p /> Your Mission Zambia Team <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://williamhsmith.posterous.com/we-have-arrived-to-zambia-safely">williamhsmith's posterous</a> </p> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-6687576860866286473?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-47584033631837749552010-07-06T09:45:00.000-07:002010-07-06T09:45:12.152-07:00<a href="http://www.letssaythanks.com/GrabOurWidget.aspx">http://www.letssaythanks.com/GrabOurWidget.aspx</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-4758403363183774955?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-7898196430878993242010-07-05T20:57:00.000-07:002010-07-05T21:01:59.806-07:00<span style="font-weight: bold;">Prepare for Good Health in Zambia</span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" id="internal-source-marker_0.42783124310951826">The following packing recommendations should help you prepare your traveling essentials.</span><table style="border: medium none; border-collapse: collapse;"><tbody><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Recommended Packing List</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">These are just suggestions. Your particular trip may require other items. Remember that when packing for overseas, less is better.</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Clothing</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Please keep in mind that the weather may differ from the weather where you live. See</span><a href="http://www.wunderground.com/global/ZB.html"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 153); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">http://www.wunderground.com/global/ZB.html</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">.</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Toiletries</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Medicines</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Prescription and over-the-counter, including anti-diarrhea medication, laxatives, and motion-sickness medicines. Bring adequate amounts of all essential medications and pack them in your carry-on bag; some medications may not be available at your destination</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Minor first-aid items, such as Band-Aids, etc</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">See also the "Items to Bring With You" section of</span><a href="http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationZambia.aspx"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 153); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;">http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationZambia.aspx</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">.</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Small towel and wash cloth</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Bath toiletries</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Toilet paper (remove cardboard center before packing), Kleenex packets, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Wet wipes</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Anti-bacterial soap</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunscreen / lip balm</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Feminine products</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Other</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Small Ziploc bags</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Pack your lotions, creams, and other liquid items in bags in case they rupture on the plane</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Space-Saver bags</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Vacuum bags that can reduce the bulk of clothing</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Adapters and converter for electronic equipment</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">(advise against bringing electrical devices)</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Camera, film, video camera, extra batteries</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Bible/Journal/pen, or small note book</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Small flashlight/penlight</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Family photos, maybe extra to give away</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Please be sure they are modest and do not show wealth.</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Money belt or travel pouch, if you have one</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">One that can easily hold important documents</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Address list for postcards or possible e-mails home</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Photocopy of I.D./passport</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Keep in different place than I.D./passport</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Emergency contact information for USA</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Give these to other members of the team</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Driver's license or alternative form of ID</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Trip itinerary and contact information</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Extra eye glasses</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Especially if you wear contacts</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Accessible Items</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Keep these items in your money belt or pocket at all times during travel.</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Copy of I.D./passport</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Airline tickets and all airline receipts (ticket stubs)</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Never throw anything away</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Cash</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Carry-On Items</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">All Accessible Items</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">See above list</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Clean change of clothes</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">In case of misplaced luggage</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Basic toiletries</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">All valuables</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Camera, jewelry, money, I.D./passport, etc.</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Watch</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Leave valuable jewelry at home</span></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Reading material for travel time</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">MP3 or music player with extra batteries</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /></td></tr><tr style="height: 0px;"><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Journal, pens or pencils</span></td><td style="border: 1px dotted rgb(170, 170, 170); vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Bring extra pens in a Ziploc as some explode at high altitudes</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><h3><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Packing Considerations</span></h3><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Smart packing</span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">To more easily identify your luggage, attach a bright-colored ribbon or luggage tag. What you wear overseas does make a difference. Make sure your clothing is neat and modest in all circumstances. Be sure to pack comfortable shoes, as many places require a great deal of walking.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br />Pack extras</span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Luggage is occasionally lost in overseas travel. It is a good idea to have an extra set of clothing (including underwear) and essential medications in your carry-on bag.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Leave valuables at home</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. Expensive and sentimental or favorite items should be left at home unless you are willing to part with them.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br />Pack lightly</span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Remember when packing for overseas, less is better. Keep in mind the airline baggage allowance as you pack. Extra weight or extra bags cost you money. Also remember you are limited to the bags you can personally carry; in most cases you will be carrying your own luggage.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Empty your pockets</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. Bring with you only the necessary ID and credit/debit cards. Also remember to have enough money on hand for "tipping" those who help you along your travel route.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><br />Make copies</span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Make copies of credit cards and the phone numbers to cancel them if they are lost or stolen. Bring the copies with you and keep them in a safe place, separate from your cards. Make three copies of your I.D./passport. Give one copy to your team leader, keep one in your suitcase, and leave the other at home with a family member or trusted friend.</span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-789819643087899324?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-23633802913809822362010-07-05T20:32:00.001-07:002010-07-05T20:32:56.495-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'>Are we there yet, relates to the task the Father has given us.<br />We have been charged to take the gospel of good news to all the<br />peoples of the earth. We are to start in are hometown, then move <br />to other parts in our state, after which we fan out to other states <br /> in the US. But that&#39;s not all.<p />We have also been commanded to go to the ends of the earth <br />with this good news. All the way to what some have called the uttermost<br />parts of the world. We must go because He told us to. The eternity of<br /> many souls is weighing in the balance. Can the lost depend on you?<p />We are not there yet! Will you pray, give and go? Will you do what God<br />commands? <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://williamhsmith.posterous.com/are-we-there-yet-89">williamhsmith's posterous</a> </p> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-2363380291380982236?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-53207701054298995502010-07-05T20:03:00.001-07:002010-07-05T20:03:09.886-07:00<div class='posterous_autopost'><img src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/williamhsmith/L8nWFSI52D6g0znztLhmXhP1Dw8fEf95UwGOkykiL1ARnb90AA8MmpULyJhF/ist1_11292786-traditional-clot.jpg" width="73" height="110"/> <p></p><h2>Take Ten, Volume 5</h2> <small><a href="http://www.seasianpeoples.org/?author=1" title="Posts by admin">admin</a> | Wednesday, May 26th, 2010 | <a href="http://www.seasianpeoples.org/?p=2009#respond" title="Comment on Take Ten, Volume 5">No Comments »</a> </small> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ten requests are provided</span></em></strong> for those willing to go before the Father on behalf of the SEA Peoples Affinity Group.  These ten requests can be read through in about 10 minutes.  So little time but, oh what the Father can do through your interceding can have an amazing impact.  Won’t you join with us and PRAY?</p> <p><strong><em>Pray for three Thai men</em></strong> who have, happily, become Followers of Jesus.  Ask that their faith would be proved to be genuine and their temptation to be followers of men would be laid aside.  Ask that their interest in language learning from these men would not be the “main attraction” but instead the Son would be the focus of their affections and intentions.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">“I am just so tired</span></strong> of working!  They make me haul 20 feed bags of corn before I can take a break! “Y”, a single mom with only a sixth grade education, has worked since she was 11 years old. Her worries used to consume her, but now things are different, she is beginning to depend on Jesus. She shares stories reflecting the care of the Lord. Pray for “Y” to trust in God’s perfect provision and to learn from Him in prayer and from His Word. Please pray “Y” and her daughter will find true rest in the Son and commit their lives to loving and serving Him.</p> <p><em>At the end of this month</em>, students from various locations will arrive, teaching and reaching out to students. <em>Please pray that the labor of these groups will</em> <em>bear much fruit for the kingdom and that these</em> <em>students will come away from their experience with a</em> <em>great hunger to be more involved in God’s purposes</em> <em>for the world. Ask the Father to help with all</em> <em>the logistical details involved in these endeavors.</em></p> <p><strong>They have been building</strong> a relationship with KB, for the past few months. She now has become a follower of Jesus.  As she shares with her family, the persecution begins.  They said she was crazy. Her father said she must deny Jesus or be beaten.  KB said she wants to stay with Jesus. What would you do?  Ask that her relationship with the Son will flourish in the midst of difficulty.</p> <p>“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.  Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”  Matthew 5:11-12</p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Many in the village</span></em> don’t understand why she would move back to the village since they know she could make a lot more money living elsewhere.  She is the only follower in this Buddhist area.  It is said that no one comes to share the Story in this area because the people have a reputation for being stern and intimidating!  Her greatest desire is to see her family and fellow villagers come to know the Son. Pray that she have many opportunities to share the Story with boldness and clarity.  Pray that she has discernment as a younger family member has heard and believed though now seems to be struggling with many questions. Ask that she that she will be wise in discipling him as he charters new ground as the lone believing boy in his school and village.</p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">“The intense prayer</span></em></strong> of the righteous is very powerful.”  Join in asking for…</p> <ul><li>A rattan shop owner and his family to hear the voice of the Father calling them to salvation.</li><li>A dispirited leader to have his faith be fanned back to life.</li><li>The efforts of a hard working shepherd as he shares the Story of the Son to bear much fruit.</li><li>A lone believer to soon have others in her village to fellowship with her.</li><li>An older farmer to be empowered to shine as light in his village.</li></ul> <p><strong>Continue to pray for</strong> young people who are living in M communities for several weeks making Him known.  The Word is being proclaimed and lives are being changed and as is to be expected, there has been great opposition. They have had great resistance in one area, having their bags searched and some of their things taken in an attempt to scare them away.  Pray for their faith to grow and with it their boldness to share.  Pray that they will have discernment and clearly hear from Him along the way.  Pray for His glory and for a harvest to be seen in this place.</p> <p><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> Training with local</span></em> believers in 2 areas is going well.  Learning to share their testimonies and the good news presentation and then doing it is a great achievement.  Pray that as goals are set to share, training on how to put this into practice, and boldness will result in the Kingdom being expanded in these areas.</p> <p><em>A few weeks ago Mr. M</em> and his crew were asked to make a wooden cross as an Easter decoration.  He had been forthright in sharing the Truth with co-workers on the maintenance crew.  Some co-workers ridiculed him, but he was mostly unaffected by the abuse he invited by sharing.  When they finished making the cross, they placed it against the wall and made Mr. M stand in front of it with his hands outstretched as if he were the one being crucified.  They even placed a crown of thorns they had made on his head – all the while giving him a hard time about being a believer.  Mr. Martin says it was then that he started to cry.  As the men saw his tears, they felt bad and said they were sorry they had pushed things too far.  They really hadn’t intended to offend him.  But Mr. Martin immediately said his tears were not because of their mockery.  It was because, by standing as if he were being crucified, he realized how much Jesus had done for him.  Once again, Mr. M had the opportunity to share.  Ask that the Seeds of the Story he has planted will bear the fruit of Salvation.</p> <p><strong><em> “Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should” (Ephesians 6:19:20, NIV).</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">A new believer was</span></em></strong> persecuted today because of her faith. Earlier, when she was persecuted for her beliefs she gave strong testimony about her relationship to Isa. She has not only continued to study the Book, but she is sharing with other people in the community. Her faith is known to her family and to religious leaders. After this recent incident, her faith is likely known throughout her community. Ask that God’s presence will guard her heart and mind in Christ Jesus. Ask that God will use her bold witness and transformed life to bring many people in her village to faith. Ask that God will bring deep conviction of sin and righteousness to those who are persecuting her.</p> <p style="font-size: 10px;"> <a href="http://posterous.com">Posted via email</a> from <a href="http://williamhsmith.posterous.com/look-at-what-i-found-6">williamhsmith's posterous</a> </p> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-5320770105429899550?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-42670614252029895402010-06-18T21:15:00.000-07:002010-06-18T21:18:10.595-07:00<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CWILLIA%7E1%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; mso-hyphenate:none; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:AR-SA;} p.line, li.line, div.line {mso-style-name:line; margin-top:14.0pt; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:14.0pt; margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; mso-hyphenate:none; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:AR-SA;} p.indentline, li.indentline, div.indentline {mso-style-name:"indent line"; margin-top:14.0pt; margin-right:0in; margin-bottom:14.0pt; margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; mso-hyphenate:none; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language:AR-SA;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal">Isn’t the Lord good! His name is high above all other names and He is worthy, oh so worthy to be extolled. The Bible tells us to give thanks to Him, and to exalt His Holy name. How can I not worship someone who so great? Oh, Lord, you are worthy, so worthy and I love you.</p> <p class="indentline" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="line" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=""> </span>There are so many people around the world who do not know the Savior we know so well. They are in darkness and really have no clue about eternal life. God has called us to make Him known among the nations. The Bible says in Psalm 46:<i style=""><span style="font-size:78%;">10</span> <o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="line" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><i style=""><span style="font-size:6pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p class="line" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><i style="">“Be still, and know that I am God.<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="indentline" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><i style="">I will be exalted among the nations;<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="indentline" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><i style="">I will be exalted in the earth!”<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="indentline" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;" align="center"><i style=""><span style="font-size:6pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p class="indentline" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">It is God’s desire to be known in all the corners of the earth and it is our assignment to take His good news to the ends of the earth.</p> <p class="indentline" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="indentline" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=""> </span>God recently led me to an opportunity of a lifetime. This door opened wide and it is my time to go through it. God has given me a chance to go to the ends of the earth with a short term mission team from Buffalo New York. Our destination is the country of Zambia in Southern Africa. This country is about the size of the state of Texas.</p> <p class="indentline" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="indentline" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style=""> </span>We have been invited to share in the ministry of International Mission Board missionaries, Troy and Tracy Lewis. Our work will include prayer walking, discipleship development, training and ministry to those affected by HIV and AIDS. Our two weeks in this part of the world will be filled with opportunities to share God’s love. We pray for the chance to share the gospel and see many Zambians come to our Lord.</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-4267061425202989540?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-34737580883044405342010-04-26T19:01:00.000-07:002010-04-26T19:39:08.419-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_PK9nsRKv9fY/S9ZIgSHGuVI/AAAAAAAAAf4/FVpQXIOFBas/s1600/ist1_185043-together.jpg"><br /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mississippi - Mission Camp Macon</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Frontier Baptist Western New York and<br />Mississippi Baptist Partnership) - July 10-17, 2010</span><br /></div><br />You have the chance to go to Mississippi and work with young people in a camp setting. You will cross state lines driving from Buffalo to Lake Forest Ranch to help teenager meet Christ Jesus as their Lord and Savior. This will be your opportunity to even help this 14-21 year old young adults to find God’s calling in their lives.<br /><br />Teenagers can make an impact in the lives of others and you will see this unfold before your very eyes. Come and commit to spend this time as a sacrifice to God for the sake of God’s Kingdom. You will make an eternal difference!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Who</span>: Anyone from Teenagers to senior citizens are invited to join this team.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What</span>: This trip is a van road trip including at least one night at motel<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where</span>: Lodging in Camp area and possible church locations.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How Much</span>: The final costs are still be negotiated (With God’s help you will be able to afford it.)<br /><br />Contact Info: Pastor Richey Ivey is the contact person for this trip by phone (716) 664-3218 or email him at southsidebaptist@windstream.net<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-3473758088304440534?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1305871835855732126.post-45922992669778588202010-04-20T19:00:00.000-07:002010-04-20T19:28:06.590-07:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">To Be with You</span><br /><br />God's desire has been from the beginning to have a love relationship<br />with us His creation. From day one He wanted to walk in the garden <br />of life with us side by side. He most wanted to talk with us anytime<br />of the day. He wanted to just be with us. <br /><br />Imagine that! Big Holy God wants to be with me.<br /><br />Our selfishness led to a broken relationship with Father God and it was<br />over. The closeness, the total vulnerability was lost in the garden. <br /><br />Of course the Lord’s continual desire is still the same; that is to redeem us <br />back to himself and to have a restored connection. Side by side He still wants <br />for us to be friends who have a close bond that would never be broken ever again.<br /><br />What is the solution? How can we, the collective we, get back to that place of<br />paradise bliss? Is it possible?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1305871835855732126-4592299266977858820?l=yourmissiontoreachtheworld.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>William H. Smith (Bill)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14551376000168650519noreply@blogger.com0