The Burden is Great.

I am writing this note on Monday morning. First, let me thank my sweet daughter, Susie Coyne, for doing such a great job managing our “blog”. The little paragraph explaining what a “blog” is and how to get the most out of it was excellent. I love you Susie.


My heart is both joyful and burdened as we begin our two month period of serving in Tanzania. Joyful to have arrived safely and to be with Tim and Kim Whitfield, veteran missionaries, whom we respect greatly and are learning to love deeply as we live and serve alongside this choice couple.

My heart is greatly burdened as we see the spiritual condition of the Tanzanian people. The needs are overwhelming. Pray much that Sharron and I can encourage our missionaries as they carry the heaviest portion of this burden. We have been able to pass out many tracts, pray with a number of people, and invite many Tanzanians to church during the few days since our arrival. We had one saved last Saturday.


On Sunday I had the privilege of preaching out of Isa. 12:3 “therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.” While Tanzania is suffering from a severe shortage of water, I was happy to tell them that there is no shortage of “living water” which is available through trusting Christ as Savior. What a joy I received through preaching the unsearchable riches of Christ to these dear people.

This week we start Bible Institute classes. I will be teaching Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for 4 hours a day on the subject of “Personal Holiness”. We are praying for many national pastors and preacher boys to attend. The hope of Tanzania rests largely on training and equipping the nationals for the work of the ministry here in this needy country.

Sharron and I are doing fine and enjoying every minute with the Whitfields. Please know that we love all of you and appreciate your prayers and encouraging notes.

Yours for Christ’s Sake,
Brother David Smith