The Smith Connection

Happy Independence Day, at least here in Mexico. The celebrations will begin this evening at midnight and continue through tomorrow and the long weekend. Here at the New Birth Bible Church in Queretaro we will be celebrating Mexico´s independence day on Sunday with a special fellowship meal together after church. After eating lots of yummy Mexican food, the activities will include a hot salsa eating contest, a Mexican "grito" (scream) contest, and a best Mexican outfit contest. Sound like fun? Wish you could join us! Please at least pray that this time of fellowship will be used by the Lord for the encouragement and building up of the church. Often many unsaved family members and friends join us for this type of activity, so please pray for much fruit for God's glory.

Some other items for your prayer time:

1. We are heavily involved in the planning of three events for the months of October and November:
October 15 - Biblical Grandparenting Conference for the churches in our Bajio region
November 18-21 - Church Leader Retreat for 5 families in our Bajio region
November 23-26 - CAM Mexico Fellowship Conference for our fellow CAM missionaries here in Mexico
Please be in prayer for each of these activities - that they would be used by the Lord to impact lives for His glory.

2. One of the church leaders here at the New Birth Bible Church, Gerardo, is going through a very difficult and unjust situation related to his job. Please pray that the Lord might work things out for His glory and that Gerardo would be encouraged through this trial.

3. After a lengthy set-back with the church property purchase (the seller needed to correct some legal issues) it seems that we are back on track. Please pray that we might soon be able to close on the purchase and that the Lord would continue to provide the needed funds in order to finish paying for the property.

Thanks so much for your prayers! We value your partnership with us for God's glory.

Bryan and Lori