Encouraging Pastor*Helping Churches*Assisting Missionaries
D.W. Smith
Cell Phone: (501) 360-6566 (501) 360-6566
Sending church: Heritage Baptist Temple
4910 Stagecoach Rd. Little Rock, AR 72204
November 3, 2009
Dear Praying Friends and Churches,
We have just completed the first half of our two month mission to Tanzania. It has been a very busy, but fruitful time. Our main goal was to assist missionaries Tim and Kim Whitfield. On Sunday, November 1, 2009, we celebrated the fifth anniversary of Tabora Baptist Temple. The day’s activities included organizing the church into an Independent, Bible Believing, Fundamental Baptist Church. What a proud moment for all of us, but especially for the Whitfields.
Also, we ordained a Tanzanian man, John Masanja, to the ministry, and then called him to be the Pastor of Tabora Baptist Temple. At the conclusion of the service he baptized his first 4 converts. What a victory! We believe the Dear Lord brought us here to participate in this great day. I had the privilege of preaching the charge to the new pastor. The Lord gave me exceptional liberty, even though it was through an interpreter. Also, I met 3 new African pastors that were a great blessing to me.
Please continue to pray for the work here. During November we have another week of Bible Institute. I will be teaching all week out of I Corinthians 12-14 on the subject of Spiritual Gifts, denouncing Scripturally the modern day charismatic movement including the gifts of tongues and healing.
Also, pray for our return home and God’s leading as we preach a number of mission conferences in 2010.
We are looking forward to being back in the good old USA in early December. Thanks for everything.
Sincerely In Christ,
Pastor David Smith
A Church for Every People and the Gospel for Every Person
Preacher and Sharron,
ReplyDeleteThough we miss you, it is exciting to read the "Tanzanian Times" you are publishing. We are praying for your health and God's blessings on the work there. We look forward to your safe return to the land of the frozen chosen.
With much love and prayer,
Heritage Baptist Church North, Br-r-r-r-lin, NH
Pastor Dana Hoyt