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Greetings!
In 2006 while on sabbatical, Bonnie and I served for 3 weeks on the MV Doulos in Maylasia and Thailand. It was one of the most fruitful times of ministry we have ever experienced. We were so impacted by this unique approach to reaching the world and making a difference for Christ among the nations, that our daughter Bethany began sensing the call of God in her life to join with OMships ministry and she is now serving on the MV Logos Hope.
Bonnie and I have been eagerly waiting for God's timing to serve again with OMships and believe that the time is July 8-28, 2010. We have requested time away from our church, purchased tickets, made reservations on the Logos Hope, applied for visas and got up to date on our immunizations. All of this has happened very quickly.
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Now we need help from our friends. We need prayer support: prayer for our preparations (physically and spiritually); prayer for our protection (travel, health, safety); prayer for purposeful ministry and use of the time we will have on the ship; and prayer for the provision for the expenses of our mission.
Our expenses for travel, visas, medical preparations, and accommodations on the ship are close to $3,000.00 each. Because all this came together quickly, we need the prayers and God's provision quickly. If you would like to assist us in prayer, please let us know so we can keep you up to date with specific prayer requests and share with you how God works His wonders.
If you would like to assist us financially, you can send your checks to Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 3505 Bamboo Road, Boone, NC 28607 - memo for Ghana Mission Trip.
In addition to ministry to the people of Ghana, ministry to and with the multi-cultural crew is a big part of what God is calling us to in July. Pray God will use us to encourage, love and give direction to these young adults that are serving on the ship from all over the world.
Thank you for your love and support!
Ever in joyful song,
Terry and Bonnie Smith
tsmith@mtvernonchurch.org