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24 06, 2015

Latvia – Ministry to the Military

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

The first day of seminars to the Latvian military was amazing. The weather was very cold but no snow, thank God. It is amazing that this miraculous door to the Baltic Troops has stayed open for so long – 5 years. On this first day we travelled 260 kms. On these long hops between bases we stop for refreshment breaks and to plan the strategy at the next base. I enjoyed three outreach seminars to the military police, the army headquarters and the air force base (that was a particularly excellent attendance). It’s not difficult in a crowd like that [...]

21 03, 2015

Latvia Orphans

David Smethurst2021-12-17T21:28:59-04:00March 21st, 2015|

There have been some huge needs to meet in Latvia in the last few months of winter with heating bills, medicines and vitamins, and warm clothing. Although warmer weather is anticipated, temperatures are still around -3C and more snow is predicted this weekend. The Gardene Orphanage at Dobele, is extremely grateful that the final stage has been reached in the replacement of their much-needed heating system. It’s with Harvest Time Page 3 much respect that we think of people like Mother Teresa. She was a great servant of God. There are many others like Mother Teresa, who have sacrificed much [...]

6 01, 2014

Latvia Report December 2013

David Smethurst2021-12-17T21:29:10-04:00January 6th, 2014|

Dave's Report from the latest of his trips and ministry in Latvia.

13 05, 2013

LATVIA UPDATE

David Smethurst2021-12-17T21:29:15-04:00May 13th, 2013|

Greetings from Latvia at this time. This is my 10th time to conduct seminars to the Military of Latvia. The commanders asked me three years ago to come and do these seminars to an army under immense stress. I was asked, “Please prepare our troops for eternity and help them solve their family problems.” What a time I’ve had over the last three years bringing many into a vital relationship with Jesus and endeavoring to help them with their problems The local chaplains are working overtime doing the follow-up work. All this came about through supporting orphanages in this nation over [...]

24 11, 2011

2011: October-November missions

David Smethurst2021-12-17T21:29:18-04:00November 24th, 2011|

David writes about his trips made in October and November of 2011. He visited Ukraine, Latvia, Israel, Sweden, South Africa and ministered in these countries.

29 10, 2010

October 2010 – Latvia & Odessa Mission

David Smethurst2021-12-17T21:29:19-04:00October 29th, 2010|

In October David has ministered in Ukraine, Latvia and Israel. Here David writes about all the work that has been done there.

29 08, 2010

August 2010 – Latvia Mission

David Smethurst2021-12-17T21:29:19-04:00August 29th, 2010|

I want to keep in touch in spite of all the travelling I've been doing lately. The Mission I had in Latvia was amazing. Thank you so much for your prayers. Hundreds of troops (commandos and navy seals) had the opportunity to receive Jesus. I've just concluded another intense mission in Eastern Europe, conducting outreach seminars to the military, navy and air force in Latvia, ministering at youth rallies, church services, sports outreaches, and checking on the orphanages we support in this very needy part of the world. So many people came to a vital faith in Jesus. My small [...]