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3 08, 2018

Refreshing Ministry in the USA

David Smethurst2021-12-17T21:27:24-04:00August 3rd, 2018|

I had a really fruitful and enjoyable time of ministry in the USA in May. The first port of call was Memphis, Tennessee where I caught up with good friends, one of whom, Ned LaWarre, arranged for me to minister to the executive team of the company where he worked. It was tremendous ministering to this team of Christian men and encouraging them in their ministry to the community through their business. A good friend, Frank Webb, drove all the way from Columbus, Mississippi to Memphis to see me. The first Sunday ministry in a wonderful House Church in LeRoy, Illinois [...]

15 10, 2016

Wonderful Ministry in USA

Aleksandrs Rodionovs2016-10-25T14:58:52-04:00October 15th, 2016|

I had four weeks of very fruitful ministry in USA against the backdrop of uncertainty surrounding the upcoming presidential elections. Arriving in Bloomington in late August, I spent a couple of days resting up with my hosts, Steve and Janet Eddington. The House Church meeting in LeRoy, Illinois was very sweet and the worship was wonderful. The prophetic message I had for this congregation was well accepted and the fellowship over lunch was excellent. Sunday evening I enjoyed at the Harvest Family Church with a small, but enthusiastic group of people. Monday lunchtime I met with the group [...]

24 06, 2015

Wonderful Ministry In the USA

David Smethurst2021-12-17T21:27:31-04:00June 24th, 2015|

Delightful Wedding In an old historical Cape Cod Church It was my privilege to help conduct a wedding for longstanding friends in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. John & Linda Andrewski’s son, Christian married his childhood sweetheart Lizzie (Elizabeth Munafo). The wedding was held at the West Barnstable Congregational Church that dates back to 1616. It was a delightfully joyous occasion and during my address, that included a gospel challenge, a somewhat indifferent man shouted out “Amen” that jolted everyone. I sensed that a quite few people came closer to a faith in Jesus during that beautiful service. The next morning it [...]

2 07, 2014

Ministry in USA, May-June 2014

David Smethurst2021-12-17T21:29:04-04:00July 2nd, 2014|

Amazing ministry in the USA I had an extremely busy 2 months on this series of missions in the USA. The ministry in Florida at the River of Life AOG church in Merritt Island, and the Park Avenue Baptist Church in Titusville bore wonderful fruit with many coming to the Lord. At the Park Avenue Baptist Church I had four services that day – two church services, an adult Sunday school with the older charismatic prayer and prophetic group. The evening saw a dynamic youth service led by the pastor’s son. I had a wonderful two morning Easter services in [...]

3 05, 2012

USA Ministry April 2012

David Smethurst2021-12-17T21:29:18-04:00May 3rd, 2012|

What a special time in had ministering with Pastors Don and Chris Prouty at the Latter Rain Fellowship in Danville IL. The worship was very sweet and the fellowship with the adults and children was refreshing. The children had sold cakes they’d made and presented me with a love gift of the sales money to give to the orphans. Missions Dinner in Ogden IL that Ken & Pam Cooley arrange every year was excellent with so many needy people attending. What a joy to fellowship with these great local people. The support they raise for the orphans of Eastern Europe [...]

21 06, 2011

Wonderful Ministry in USA May-June 2011

David Smethurst2021-12-17T21:29:18-04:00June 21st, 2011|

I had wonderful ministry in Florida. The Easter outreach at The River of Life Church Merritt Island was very fruitful. At the Park Avenue Baptist Church in Titusville I met with the Prayer and Prophetic Group for a wonderful time of equipping in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I also had the privilege of ministering messages of hope to the Homeless and Poor in the area. I had some very special meetings in Williamsport, Pennsylvania at City Church, the Wings of Love Community Church and an Interdenominational Ladies Bible Group (that was great fun). With my friend [...]