Dear Praying Family and Friends,
We are alive and well in Tanzania and loving every moment of it. We just finished our first session of Bible Institute. We had 10 national pastors and students in training to be pastors. I taught on the subject of Personal Holiness with Brother Whitfield interpreting. What a special time for me. The sessions were lively and the students seemed to thoroughly enjoy each day. Can you imagine, we were in the Word of God from 8:00 A.M. until 12:30 P.M.! By the end of each day Brother Whitfield and I were completely worn out. I am already preparing for the next institute class which will be held in early November on the subject of “Dispensations”. Please pray this class will be attended with power from on high by the blessed Holy Spirit.
In the morning Brother Whitfield and I will be leaving for Nguruka, Tanzania. This is a large and remote village about 4 hours to the west of Tabora. Brother Whitfield says it is very primitive and he is worried about me making the trip. Well, that is like saying “sickem” to a dog. I am ready and excited about the trip and the special meetings that will be held through Sunday A.M. Please pray for God’s power and safety. The ladies will stay behind and mind the home front. The associate pastor, soon to become the pastor of Tabora Baptist Temple, Brother John Masanja, will do the preaching. By the way, we are going to have the privilege of ordaining him to the gospel ministry on Sunday, November 1. This will be the church’s 5th anniversary. Pray much for that day. We are working for a record attendance on that day. Brother Whitfield would like to see 125 in attendance. Pray, Pray, Pray!
Sharron and I are doing great. No health issues to speak of, with one exception. We think Sharron has another stress fracture in her right foot. She is hobbling around, however, as usual, it has not dampened her spirits, or stopped her from attending church. I call her “Super Woman.”
Pray for the Whitfields. What gracious hosts! We love them and count it as an honor to assist them in whatever way we can.
Thank you for praying for John’s nephew, Timmy. He is doing better. He is able to walk with help. His jaws are wired closed so he is enjoying vanilla milk shakes. Continue to pray for his recovery.
We love all of you and deeply appreciate your prayers. May the Dear Lord continue to extend to all of us His wonderful grace to serve Him until He comes.
I Love You,
Brother David Smith