From this point, the trip is winding down. After the roofing has all been delivered, at some point Michael will be returning to the city to begin the process of traveling home. He is to arrive home on Thursday morning. We thank the Lord for your prayers and for His blessings. We are looking to Him to bring Michael home safely.

Tomorrow morning Michael will be with the congregation for morning service and visit several congregations in the afternoon to deliver roofing. Thank you for your prayers. Michael said he got some relief from his headache last night and today though it returned in the afternoon.

The women prepared a pot of rice for Michael to eat for supper last night along with a few small pieces of beef. He took a few canned goods and crackers for the most of his eating. Last night Michael had a pretty bad headache in the night and was praying this morning for the Lord to give him some relief. He said that it did ease during the teaching but was returning this evening. He and Brother Master were in town arranging for rental of a flatbed truck to use in delivering the roofing on Monday.

Today marked the beginning of the ministers meeting. Sixty to seventy ministers and gospel workers gathered for teaching sessions. The morning session was teaching in nature and in the afternoon the ministers participated in some interactive teaching and activities that seemed to be effective. Michael's burden this time is to emphasize the importance of practical Christian living and holiness. Some can follow for the loaves and the fishes, but it is imperative that we realize that following Christ brings about real changes in the heart and life.

I am thankful to be able to reach Michael through a local Brother's cell phone. Years ago when Karen got malaria they had to walk or ride a bike for miles to make a phone call. The village still has no electricity or running water, but they do have cell coverage. It is such a boost to morale on both sides to be able to communicate regularly.

Please continue to pray for Michael that the Lord would give him strength. His health is still somewhat compromised and combined with jet lag brings a real exhaustion. The Lord has been so good to him this far and we believe He will continue to do so. Thank you also for your prayers for our family. I know God has heard them, for he has removed all fear and anxiety from my heart. That is a real blessing to me.

It is nearing 5 o'clock there and they still have a trip ahead to reach the village. Most likely, Michael will be setting up his net in the dark as there is neither electricity or running water there. The ministers have already gathered in and are waiting to begin ministers meeting in the morning. There will be sessions all day for three days. Please pray for these meetings that the Lord will anoint the teaching, translation and hearers alike. Some of these people have traveled for days themselves to learn more about the truth. Also, please pray that the Lord will give Michael physical strength and endurance.

Lord willing, I will be leaving for a short trip to Malawi on August 16. I will be conducting a three day ministers meeting and general services on Sunday. I will also have two days to distribute roofing material to congregations in the area. Most of the congregations are without proper roofing. On average, it will cost $250 per chapel. There are about 46 chapels in need of roofing. Please remember me in prayer that God will give health and bless in these efforts.

-Michael Smith

I thank God for life and salvation. I appreciate every prayer and fast that took place in my behalf. God heard prayer and we are thankful that the time of divine healing is not past. The work of God is often not smooth and there are obstacles in the path, but so it was for our Lord.

I received word that one of the orphan girls in Kenya died two days ago. Let us pray that the Lord will comfort and help the children and the congregation. There has been a lot of sickness recently. Bro. Peter is continuing to travel and have meetings in different places. There has been good response to the preached Word.

There are continual needs with the orphanage operation. When it rains - which it does frequently, it makes it very muddy in the courtyard of the orphanage. The children are having to get muddy and wet and mosquitoes are breeding in the standing water. It would be good if we were able to make a concrete pad to eliminate this problem. There are monthly needs for food as well as clothing and shoes for the orphans. The children are doing very well in their school work and continue to outperform the government schools.

Storms have been been a real problem in Malawi as well as in Ghana. In Ghana, a wind/rain storm ripped the roofing off of the new chapel that Bro. Alen has helped build. The mission house in Ghana is leaking badly and is in need of repair.

The saints in Malawi just finished a meeting where a number of people were saved and baptized. I was made aware that 12 congregations in Mozambique desire some kind of weather proofing for the roof on their chapels. This has been a hindrance in the gathering of the saints during the rainy times.

I am thankful for all of the spiritual blessings and for every report we receive of souls being saved. The needs continue to be great. The Africa Mission Fund is getting very low as there have been mission trips and a number of projects and needs this last year. We are looking to the Lord to provide that we can continue to assist our brethren in various African countries.

--Michael Smith

This has been a long time coming and we thank the Lord for everyone that has made this possible. This is a life-changing event for the orphans. They have had to walk for long distances to get water. Many suffer and sometimes die from typhoid and other diseases due to contaminated water.

Rather than a cheaper shallow well, we are drilling a deep water well which we trust will serve them even during the dry seasons. The well is primarily for the orphans but will also be available for community use. Our original plan was to have a hand pump installed. But, since the company is on site and electric lines are nearby (although not yet in operation) we are going to have an electric pump installed. A 15-20 foot steel tower will be built and a large holding tank placed. From there, we will pipe the water to the orphanage. We will purchase a generator to use until the government gets the electricity.

The cost of projects such as this can be 2-3 times the amount in Africa as in the U.S. This is due to lack of competition and the high cost of imported goods. For example, the electric water pump costs twice the amount in Kenya as here in the U.S. We have ample funds designated for Phase 1 (deep well drilling) of this project. While we don't yet have designated funds for Phase 2 (steel tower, holding tank, piping, generator), we are proceeding while we have the opportunity and the company is on site.

We thank the Lord for giving Michael S. and Michael G. a safe trip home. Michael apparently contracted malaria. He was critically ill and the Lord definitely worked in sparing his life. He has been sick for over five weeks now. While he is much better than when he returned home, his body is still fighting the disease and we are praying for a complete recovery.

We thank the Lord for His blessings on the trip. Souls were reaped in the harvest and we thank the Lord for His faithfulness to accompany His word with the Spirit.

Malawi/Mozambique:

Bro. Master called to inform us that the lack of food due to flooding in Mozambique is still critical. This is not a call for funds, but rather a call for prayer that God would bring relief to these people. We recognize that the numbers are far too great for us to be able to provide. 15 ministers traveled from Mozambique to tell Bro. Failos that 50 people have died. Most of these are children who have succumbed to diseases since their bodies were in a weakened state due to the lack of food. The people are still in camps in the government schools. However, the government aid has not been sufficient to sustain them. Please keep these people in your prayers.

The resident orphans joined them for a joyous feast of chicken, two kinds of fruit and cookies for dessert. The children were singing and allowed to stay up until around 10 p.m. One of the young girls stood up and asked, "Do you eat like this all the time?" They eat meat once a week and fruit only about twice a month.

The young boy that has a problem with his leg was visited by a nurse today. She determined that he is suffering from a boil and that he also has malaria. Please pray for his healing.

Today held a visit to Bro. Joseph's congregation. Bro. Joseph also keeps orphans and operates a school, though more of the students are from families in the community. Several came forward for salvation, healing and other burdens.

Saturday, they will travel over the roads to Tanzania to be with them Sunday and Monday for services. Thank you again for your continued support and prayers.

As I mentioned before that the staff at the Huruma Orphanage school is working at a personal sacrifice to themselves. In a government school, they might earn 15,000 shillings/month. The headmaster at Huruma earns 3,000. The teachers 2,000 and some helpers 1,500/month. Seeing their own dedication is inspirational. The children are receiving a quality education and perform better on tests than those given a government education. If they have money to take a test upon completion of their education and pass, the government will pay for them to go on to the University.

They feed the children a midday meal along with the schooling. Most of the children stay with villagers at night. Sixty orphans live in the orphanage. In the orphanage, thirty children sleep on eight mats that are three feet wide.

Since they have been in Stellah, one of the orphan boys has suffered with his leg being swollen to the point of being hard. It is also feverish. They don't know if it is broken or if he is suffering from a disease that some of the children there get. He is having trouble walking. They desire prayer that this boy be healed to the glory of God. Please join in this burden. Michael G. has also been helping out some of the children by giving them first aid, cleaning out cuts and disinfecting.

Tomorrow, they will travel to two congregations for service and return for the evening meal with the children. The children are usually fed meat once a week. Today they purchased seven chickens and told the children they wanted to sit down and eat a meal with them tomorrow evening. They are looking forward to that with great anticipation.

Our hearts go out to those in need. I think of Jesus whose heart was moved with compassion when he saw the hungry multitude. When the disciples would have sent them away, Jesus said they would perish on the way and he fed them until they were satisfied. How I wish He were here today to feed them from five small loaves and two fishes. Please pray that the Lord will provide for these people in the way He sees best. I will be sending a little more over for food today, but it is less than we were able to send the last time. We will do what we can and ask God to fill in the gap. I often pray in these times of need that the Lord would succor these dear people who live with many hardships to be drawn closer to Him in these trying times.

Brothers Michael Smith and Michael Gellenbeck departed today for Kenya. They were to meet up in Atlanta and travel through Amsterdam to Nairobi together. I will try to avoid name confusion by referring to them as Michael S. and Michael G. Thank you for every prayer in their behalf. There is a burden for evangelism of souls on this trip. Please pray that the word will be preached in power and the the Holy Spirit will convict and reveal. The Lord knows the burdens of the heart, the tears of life, the bondage and despair that souls experience and these brothers are keenly aware of their dependence on the Holy Spirit to be the one to lead in every interaction.

Thank you for your prayers for Sarah and me and the families remaining at home. We have felt the effect of your prayers already. -René Smith

Lord willing, I will be leaving for Kenya this Wednesday, January 27. I will be gone for 2 1/2 weeks and return on February 12.

I plan to have meetings in Kenya. Bro. Peter (of Kenya) and I will also travel to Tanzania where there has been some fruit of past labors.

I also intend to re-examine the needs of the hundreds of orphans in Kenya that are being cared for by the saints. We appreciate the support for the well project at the orphanage.  The final government permits were delayed and finally they were obtained. Then, the company that we are under contract with to drill the well had an equipment breakdown. This has delayed the process by a number of months.

I desire your prayers that the Lord will bless my family in my absence and also that He would give me strength and protection for the journey. Most of all, we want to see the work of God grow and prosper. There are some very precious people in Africa and there remains a hunger for truth in many areas.

I love the saints of God. This work is a joint effort of all who have sacrificed and prayed for it.

Updates will be posted on this site as my wife, Rene, is able to be contact with us in Kenya.

In Christ,

Michael Smith

UPDATE: Bro. Michael Gellenbeck has expressed a burden to join me on this trip. A ticket has been purchased. We are thankful for his burden and desire to help in the work of the Lord. Please remember him and his family.
 

Malawi: The saints in Malawi and Mozambique had a minister meetings that concluded successfully. Bros. Failos and Master traveled three days by bicycle to be in a gospel meeting in Mozambique. They continue to have various meetings and to spread the gospel.

They are still in need of prayer as no rains have come since October. The seeds have been destroyed by the sun, hence they won't have a maize harvest this season. The brethren from Malawi send their greetings to the saints here in the United States.

Ministers came together from Malawi and Mozambique and studied the scripture and reviewed what was taught at the last meeting. I am thankful for the hunger and desire of the ministers to learn. Malawi is currently not getting sufficient rain for the crops and in Mozambique they had too much rain. Six congregations of the saints have reported their huts have fallen due to the severe weather. Please continue to pray for the spiritual and temporal work in these impoverished countries.

Greetings to you in the highly exalted name of Jesus, our sweet Rose of Sharon!

With gladness in my heart, I want to share with you some of the good and encouraging things the Lord in His mercy has done in our midst recently.

Printing of Bible Lessons:

A total of 140 copies have been printed – 30, 30, 30 and 50 for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarters respectively. Distribution to the various congregations has begun with Yenagoa. Other congregations will include Tombia, Ogu, Ede/Amah, Lagos, Port-Harcourt and some brethren in Abuja and Niger State. Some will be reserved for individual’s demand. If the need arises, we will then print more...
 

Charity Work:

In the course of doing hospital evangelism, some of the brethren met some Patients and their care-givers. Two men, including the husband of the sick woman and the woman herself became interested in the truth. Both men worshipped the Lord with us and did acknowledge the difference. But one of them could not continue to come for fellowship as he was persuaded to remain in their sect by his wife on the ground that they may not afford the transport cost for the family. The other man continued from the hospital residence, taking time to listen to the teaching and receiving the booklets we gave to him happily. He admitted operating a church in his home town but planned disbanding it. He kept acknowledging that what we are holding is the truth and desired to know more about the church. He showed delight almost in every thing, including the Evening Light Songs, therefore requesting for a copy of the song book.

We visited the hospital to conduct prayers for his wife often. This created friendship and intimacy between himself, the wife and the church. ...

Her health condition suddenly deteriorated, resulting in bleeding, with the doctors not able to control the situation. We went around offering fervent prayers to save the life of this woman who had become dear to us. The Lord deemed it better to call her away the following day.

The church was invited to his home town to participate in her funeral activities, where the faithfulness of God through the church was acknowledged and His name glorified.

Some pamphlets were given out again which he appreciated, expressing the desire to meet with us later to discuss or reason together on the truth of the gospel. He called in response recently for us to agree on a convenient time for our meeting. We give glory to God for this work which made even his people marvel at the love of God.

Baptism at Ede/Amah

Two persons, husband and wife by name, Mbadiwe and Blessing Okoro got baptized at the end of a revival meeting in Amah, one of our new fields of labour. On hearing the truth and convinced about its difference from others, they came out from their sect, “Assemblies of God church”. After a careful self examination, they surrendered themselves and got baptized into the body of Christ on 24th Nov. 2009. They were glad that God has set them free from human bondage and creed. This is where Bro. Okuro Agborubere and his wife, Gloria are laboring.

The Church at Yenagoa

We remain grateful to God that this field which started soon after our crusade late December, 2008, is making progress. We plan to hold revival there before the end of December. While we acknowledge God blessing the work there, the church is being disturbed on the issue of a place of worship. The church has been sharing a government primary school building with over a dozen of sects. Recently, the State Government, frowning at this, gave quit notice to all church organizations using their school buildings. This compelled us to begin looking for an alternative place of worship or better still, land to build our own chapel...

We will be having a Wedding program this week and are preparing for it. Join us in prayer for the blessing of God over the activities on hand.

Thank you so very much. May God bless you.

Yours in Him,

Bro. F. Naths-Igbanibo

Government officials came out to the orphanage and investigated. It appears that the officials will stop harassing Bro. Peter. He will be required to make some improvements on the orphanage in the next couple of months.

The last water permit was finally issued for the well digging. By the time this was received, the company that was hired to drill the well had moved to another city. Their equipment has since broken down and they should be back at the orphanage within three weeks -- good Lord willing. Please pray that this will be expedited without further delay. We appreciate greatly all who have supported this effort. At this time, there are sufficient funds to complete the well project.

Ghana Update:

We began a building project in Ghana where Bro. Andrews is pastor. They have been worshipping under a temporary structure for a few years. Due to heavy rains, the thatched roof was insufficient and fell in. The basic structure of a tabernacle has been built. There is still need to buy metal sheeting for roofing.

Kenya Well-Orphanage Update:

We are thankful to report that we have sufficient funds to complete the basic well drilling project in Kenya. We are still waiting for final approval from government authorities which is anticipated to come next week. Things often work on a different timetable in Africa than in the U.S. Please pray that this project will be completed properly.

The orphanage has for all general purposes run out of food. The maize from the orphanage farm has been used up and they have been unable to feed all the children adequately. It is an enormous expense to feed over 300 children every day. In an attempt to facilitate help from the Kenyan government, a brother called the Kenyan Embassy in Washington D.C. The result was that government officials in Kenya showed up at Bro. Peter's and for the last two days have harassed him with questions etc. Different officials from various government offices have showed up over the last two days. They threatened to take him to court and they could make life very difficult for him and the children at the orphanage. Please pray that God would intervene and that the government will cooperate.

We thank God for His faithfulness to lead us by the Holy Spirit.  Bro. Matthew and I were about to purchase tickets for our trip to Kenya, but the situation changed and we both felt a hesitation in our spirit about going at this time. We trust the wisdom of God and so we commit this change of plans into His hands. God knew what the future held and for whatever reason, He saw fit to have us hold off on the trip for the present. I am pursuing having the well dug and made operational in Kenya without being onsite.

Kenya Well Update:

About an acre of land has been purchased next to the orphanage school in Kenya. We have had a hydrogeological/geophysical survey done of the land. The water table is at a depth of 240 feet. A well at 100 feet in the area has just enough water for one family. Our desire is for the well to be deep enough to supply water during the times of drought. Bro. Matthew has been investigating a system to dig a well by man-power. We may use this system in the future for other wells. Unfortunately, this will not be feasible for this depth of a well. Hence, we are going to hire a company in Kenya to drill a bore hole. This raises the cost substantially. We will have a permit in hand this week from the government to proceed with the well operation.

I have investigated various aspects of the costs and feasibility of  this project. I have spoken with various non-profit organizations that dig wells in Kenya. From all information I have obtained, costs are in-line and I have been encouraged to move ahead with this project. There is a great need for water at this time in Kenya. The well fund is still short of the $13,000 needed to move ahead with this project.

Orphanage Addition:

The addition to the orphanage is coming along. The walls are up and funds were sent for a roof. A few days later the roof was finished as well. We thank God for those who have carried a burden for these various projects. Funds were sent today to buy windows and doors to weather-proof the new addition.

After this time of drought, it is predicted that heavy storms will be moving into Kenya. It was necessary to get the orphanage to this stage so that it wouldn't be destroyed by the severe storms.

Nigeria:

God blessed the saints in Nigeria with a good meeting. Below is part of a letter sent by Bro. Naths-Igbanibo:

"The Lord made His presence felt in the meeting. His word was taught in its clearness and anointing of the Holy Spirit to make us wise in spiritual things. There was peace, joy and comfort in our hearts. People gained from the work of the Lord in several ways. A young man who had belonged to a cult and seemed to have been under the spell of satanic forces, gradually regained himself during the Seminar and testified to the truth which he said, had made him free. He was among nine souls who came out seeking for help at the altar of grace. There are indications that some of them will surrender themselves for baptism into the body of Christ, probably on Sunday or later. "

May the Lord continue to bless and reward each individual who carries a burden for the gospel work in other lands. Your sacrifice is appreciated and it is not in vain. Please continue to pray for the Lord to keep His hand over these efforts.

In Christ,

Michael Smith

"Thanks be to God which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Greater victories lie in store for each of us as we learn more and more to be dependant on the power of Christ.

Funds from the Africa Mission Fund have been sent to Bro. Naths-Igbanibo for the purchase of a printer for the work in Nigeria. Shipping costs have become very expensive, so the plan is to help enable the saints in Nigeria to print some of the Bible Lessons, tracts etc. for themselves. We trust that this plan comes to good fruition. Remember the Nigerian saints as they meet in a National Meeting on September 2 -6 for Bible study and to hear the preached Word.

There has been drought in Kenya over the past few months. The saints and orphans have had to travel long distances to get water, as many of the wells have dried up. Water has been very scarce and livestock has been dying. The season for rain is approaching but there is need for a deep well close to the orphanage school. Lord willing, Bro. Matthew Gellenbeck and I will be traveling this month to Kenya for the purpose of digging a well. This is a new venture for us and there are a number of unknowns. We are very needy of the Lord to go before us that this project could be expedited and successful. We appreciate greatly those who are helping to make this effort possible.

-Michael Smith

We are thankful for the Lord's continued blessings in the various fields of labor on the African continent.

The Lord is continuing to bless the ministers in Ghana and we are praying that the Lord will lead a new congregation in Ghana in the paths of truth.

Let us continue to remember the family of God in Nigeria. There are various building projects that need to be accomplished and there is always a need for gospel literature. (Chapel in Lagos pictured left)

(Excerpt of a letter from Bro. Naths-Igbanibo): "The Lord is blessing the new field work in Yenagoa which He assigned to us in Late December 2008, to engage in. We are much encouraged that some persons could acknowledge the truth and be willing to work in it. At least two brethren go from Port Harcourt each Sunday to conduct services there. It will remain so until someone responds to God’s call to pastorship of the flock. Meanwhile we are using a classroom in a state government owned primary school building where over a dozen of sects are also worshipping. We are encouraged to start looking for land in the town. The church has started to save money for the purchase of the land while looking up to God to make our heart desire come through."

A national meeting will be held in Port Harcourt from September 2 -6, 2009. Let us pray for the success of this meeting as well as for some spiritual battles that our brethren in the Lord are facing in Nigeria.

(1) One new addition of the school/orphanage.

(2)  The children having morning prayer.

(3) A small garden plot that is used to grow maize for the orphans. Six bags of maize were harvested.

(4) Some of the children eating a bowl of beans.

Read a report of the most recent mission trip to Kenya & Malawi and view photo galleries and video clips.

Bro. Doug Wall and I will be leaving on Sunday, April 26 for the African continent. We plan to have a three day ministers meeting in Kenya and purchase building and personal supplies for the orphanage that is being built. Bro. Doug will remain in Kenya and visit other congregations and contacts while I fly on to Malawi. He also plans to have some Revelation teaching with the brethren.

Lord willing, I will hold a three day meeting with the ministers from Malawi and Mozambique. I will fly back to Kenya and then Bro. Doug and I will return home together on May 13. Please remember us in prayer that the Lord will meet every need and that God would bless those who are hungry for the truth.

It is only in God - through the prayers and support of the saints - that these trips are possible. I want to thank each one who has sacrificed in behalf of the work of God in Africa. The work has expanded greatly and the needs continue to be many as we are working with many people in a number of different countries with diverse needs and spiritual understanding. My heart is continually touched when I see the poverty and suffering of many in Africa. My heart also rejoices at the spiritual hunger and happiness that I behold in God's children in this land.

Christ taught His people to minister to those who are hungry, thirsty, and naked. While our primary objective is to share truth, we in part share the love of Christ as we fulfill the commission in reaching out our hand with a blanket, clothing, shelter, a Bible, etc. as we share the hope of Jesus Christ.

In the Lord,

Michael Smith

Bro. Peter has been working on building an orphanage to accommodate some of the 100+ orphans that they house and school. As funds are provided, there will be eventual need to expand the orphanage. The need remains great due to the large number of orphans that the church in Kenya is helping.

Bro. Peter is continuing to share the gospel in Kenya and is helping to oversee and school 250 orphans. We desire to see the accommodations for these orphans completed. Currently, Kenya is in a drought so the people are having to walk many miles to find water.

View pictures from the 2009 Ghana trip.

I am very thankful for the blessed trip to Ghana that the Lord gave to Bro. Matthew Gellenbeck and myself. We left on January 12 and returned home on the 23rd. Our purpose was not evangelistic but was rather to address some needs among the ministers and to encourage them in the way. God met with us and blessed in our fellowship and time together with the brethren.

Bro. Naths-Igbanibo (from Nigeria) traveled to Ghana to enter into the burden with us. We appreciate his spiritual leadership and support of the work in Ghana. The brethren are encouraged and have expressed a desire to work in unity for the furtherance of the gospel.

There is a minister we met that had left the truth over twenty years ago. In the last two years, he has left Babylon and desires to labor in God's true church. We are looking for the Lord to lead this new congregation into all the light and make them a blessing in Ghana. The night we had service with them, a number of people came forward and prayed to start a new life in Jesus Christ.

In the mornings we had Bible studies with the ministers; and in the evenings, we went and had services in the different village congregations. On Sunday, people from the various congregations came to Akumadan and we fellowshipped together.

God was gracious to give us good health and strength for the trip. My heart is full of thanks for the presence of God.

Please remember the work in Ghana that the Lord will bless and help them to be rooted and grounded in truth that the light of Christ will shine in that country.

In the Lord,

Michael Smith

Ghana: Brother Igbanibo has returned to Nigeria. We are so thankful he was willing and able to lend his support and aid in this trip. Tomorrow, the brethren will travel together to the furthest outlying congregation for service. It is partway back to Accra, so they will part ways after that service. The local ministers will return to their villages and Brothers Michael and Matthew will be making their way back to Accra. They will arrive home on Friday evening. Michael expressed that the visit was timely and that the Lord has blessed. We sincerely appreciate the support of your prayers for this trip.

I spoke again with Brother Master this afternoon and he told me that the food they had was already gone and the people were going out to gather what they could find. With it being the weekend, the financial institutions will be closed until Monday. He said they would send out messengers tomorrow, informing the saints that some help is coming.

Our hearts are moved by the trials these people experience. As someone mentioned to me today, Malawi is a harsh land. It is among the poorest in the world. The people go from flood to drought and famine within the span of a single year. Please keep them in your prayers.

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I received word from Bro. Master Gustor in Malawi that they have been displaced from their homes due to massive flooding. They are taking refuge in a school in Chiringa, a nearby village. I have verified this information with various news reports. The southern part of Malawi was struck with rains this past week as well as cyclones and the rivers have swollen beyond their banks. Bro. Master reported that the water is still standing in their home village. Some homes have fallen down. They had to "run from their homes". They have since been joined by other saints families. He tells me that 2,000 saints have been affected of an estimated 8,000 of the general population.

The government is not giving them aid. This is the fourth day they have been out of their homes. The Seventh Day Adventists are now distributing aid in the form of food etc., but it is only made available to their church members. He called us to put his plea before the saints. The children, orphans and elderly are especially in need. I told him that we would pray for the Lord to care for them and ask Him to help us determine the best way to assist. Please join us in prayer.

Pray that the Lord will accompany them in the power of the Spirit and keep them from all harm. I will endeavor to update the website for those interested whenever I receive word.

--René Smith

.--Michael Smith