David Smethurst, Author at Smethurst Ministries

24 06, 2015

Latvia – Ministry to the Military

June 24th, 2015|

The first day of seminars to the Latvian military was amazing. The weather was very cold but no snow, thank God. It is amazing that this miraculous door to the Baltic Troops has stayed open for so long – 5 years. On this first day we travelled 260 kms. On these long hops between bases we stop for refreshment breaks and to plan the strategy at the next base. I enjoyed three outreach seminars to the military police, the army headquarters and the air force base (that was a particularly excellent attendance). It’s not difficult in a crowd [...]

24 06, 2015

Exciting Missions in Norway

June 24th, 2015|

I flew from London Gatwick airport to Alesund, Western Norway and then enjoyed an incredibly picturesque drive around the fiords to Molde for an amazing three meetings. The first was an evangelistic meeting through a local church. The second was an amazing meeting attended by some 60 unchurched teenagers who were playing loud, physical games when I arrived at 10pm. They were called to attention by their leaders, and to my amazement, paid attention and respect as I shared my personal testimony of my relationship with Jesus. Many of them responded to my challenge to receive and follow Christ. Others [...]

30 05, 2015

Orphanages Heading Towards Summer

May 30th, 2015|

While I was in Latvia I checked on a number of the Orphanages where they’d just come through a horrendous winter. Some of the children with low immune systems were still sick, but thank God we didn't lose a child in the winter months, for which I am so grateful. Bless you for helping to make this possible. Sasha, my manager contacted me to say there were six 17 year-old teenagers at the Spriditis Children's Centre in Latvia who wanted to do driving courses at 480 Euro each to prepare them for the work force when they leave [...]

21 03, 2015

Latvia Orphans

March 21st, 2015|

There have been some huge needs to meet in Latvia in the last few months of winter with heating bills, medicines and vitamins, and warm clothing. Although warmer weather is anticipated, temperatures are still around -3C and more snow is predicted this weekend. The Gardene Orphanage at Dobele, is extremely grateful that the final stage has been reached in the replacement of their much-needed heating system. It’s with Harvest Time Page 3 much respect that we think of people like Mother Teresa. She was a great servant of God. There are many others like Mother Teresa, who have sacrificed much [...]

20 03, 2015

Ukraine Orphans

March 20th, 2015|

In Zhitomir,150 kms west of Kiev, snows began to fall very heavily which made travelling to the outlying orphanages very difficult for our local team. Viktor, my manager, wrote, “We were able to visit an orphanage of 90 orphan girls with mental disabilities. Itwas an amazing meeting.We had a special show of Christmas Bible stories. We asked the children: “What is Christmas all about and who believes in Jesus?”Then we prayed with the children. There was such a lot of love and joy. Many of them hugged us and wanted us to join in their playtime. There were several children [...]

10 03, 2015

Winning Your Family to Christ

March 10th, 2015|

Winning Your Family to Christ from David Smethurst on Vimeo.

27 02, 2015

A place called Gardene

February 27th, 2015|

[wpgmza id="4"] At one time Gardene was a flourishing community, but now it was smitten by poverty. Electricity and heating was something everyone now only hoped for. Buildings which had housed the Soviet army had been completely destroyed as the departing army stripped them of everything they could carry away. Local families, left with nothing, now hoped for a better life in future. The more fortunate had moved to bigger cities like Riga, Jelgava or nearby Dobele in search of a better life. It was a very difficult time but hope was in the air. Marija was there to [...]

8 01, 2015

“The Father of mercies and God of all comfort”

January 8th, 2015|

About three year ago Janis received Jesus as his Lord and Savior at the Word of Truth church In Riga during a Sunday service. However, he continued to drink alcohol and gradually stopped attending the services. His wife and children continued to attend though. Over a year ago, when he fell ill and was hospitalized, we visited him. At the time he did not know his diagnosis, but he prayed a prayer of repentance, together with us again. We believe that he sincerely accepted Jesus Christ into heart as Lord and Savior. Then, on the morning of July 10th Janis (51) was [...]

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