One Wonderful Day in Syracuse NY!

We drove to Syracuse New York to spend some time with one of
our team members. Her name is Tajuana (Tae). Our Youth team
pulled together the pieces for our recent Youth Retreat themed
a "Faith Worth Sharing." Minnie, Damon and Tae did some
awesome work!

I wanted to celebrate what God did through their efforts but
Tae moved back to Syracuse NY. What were we to do? We jumped
into the 'Man Van' and hit the highway to have lunch with our team
at the Red Lobster in Syracuse NY. It was a great time eating, talking
laughing and reflecting on the goodness of God.

There are many hard times in ministry but the joyful times of fellowship
food and fun keep life in balance. Thank you Lord for a wonderful day with
some wonderful people!

Pastor Bill Smith

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Our Assignment includes GOING!

I hope everyone on the team is looking forward to this trip.
We all have an assignment that includes going. Not just praying,
not just giving but the instructions from God include going.
So, I'm going to Africa with a team July 17-31, 2010.
William H. Smith

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Going to the Ends of the Earth - Zambia South Africa

The Opportunity of a Lifetime!

Isn’t the Lord good! His name is high above all other names and He is worthy, oh so worthy to be extolled. The Bible tells us to give thanks to Him, and to exalt His Holy name. How can I not worship someone who so great? Oh, Lord, you are worthy, so worthy and I love you.

 

            There are so many people around the world who do not know the Savior we know so well. They are in darkness and really have no clue about eternal life. God has called us to make Him known among the nations. The Bible says in Psalm 46:10

 

“Be still, and know that I am God.

I will be exalted among the nations;

I will be exalted in the earth!”

 

It is God’s desire to be known in all the corners of the earth and it is our assignment to take His good news to the ends of the earth.

 

            God recently led me to an opportunity of a lifetime. This door opened wide and it is my time to go through it. God has given me a chance to go to the ends of the earth with a short term mission team from Buffalo New York. Our destination is the country of Zambia in Southern Africa. This country is about the size of the state of Texas.

 

            We have been invited to share in the ministry of International Mission Board missionaries, Troy and Tracy Lewis. Our work will include prayer walking, discipleship development, training and ministry to those affected by HIV and AIDS. Our two weeks in this part of the world will be filled with opportunities to share God’s love. We pray for the chance to share the gospel and see many Zambians come to our Lord.

Pastor Bill Smith

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Valerie Rives needs Our Help
The last few days or so have been very serious medically for Valerie Rives. She is very sick and needs our prayers and financial help. The other day Valerie went to WCA with some serious issues and her outlook was not very good. The care she needed after her first surgery had to found else where. First she was going to Erie but she finally ended up at the Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh PA where she is now.

It's Time to Pray
Will you pray for her and her family? Tawny has made her way to Pittsburgh I understand to be with her mom and the family is in Jamestown with Krysta and Cameron. Ed is there to assist if needed. My appeal to us all as a family is for us to pray for Valerie's healing. Secondly, that we pray for Tawny & family as they go through this ordeal together.

A Donation for The Family?
I also wonder if you would be willing to support Tawny financially during this trial. She will be running back and forth on the highway, needing finances for the extra expenses which will be incurred. Ed has agreed to be the clearing house for your donations. Checks and money orders can be made out to Him. He will cash them and forward the funds to Tawny quickly. Nothing is too small. Please send any support you can to:

Edward Smith
224 Price Street
Jamestown, NY 14701

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Donate New Sneakers to the Troops in Iraq

Two Local Western New York Churches Partner To Collect New Sneakers

For Wounded Soldiers in the Hospital In Balad, Iraq to Show God’s Love

Buffalo, New York - June 2, 2010 - North Buffalo Community Church (NBCC), SBC has joined the Forestview Church of God of Niagara Falls, New York to answer the request of new footwear for soldiers in Balad, Iraq. To fulfill the request, the two churches are collecting new, affordable sneakers to ship to the wounded men and women in the hospital in Balad, Iraq until June 13, 2010.

Pastor Bill Smith of North Buffalo Community Church said "The soldiers have no comfortable shoes and they need our help." He also stated that "This is another practical way we can support our troops." The two churches are asking for help from their communities. All sneakers, men and women sizes 9-11, are to be dropped off at 350 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14223 between the hours of 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

The goal is for the people of Western New York to pitch in by providing a pair of new sneakers for our troops. Once the collection is finished, the churches will ship the sneakers to be distributed to those in need.

The motto of NBCC is "Sharing God's Love.” The churches regularly pray for the service men and women as they do their job. This initiative is just another way that love will be shown to our armed forces serving overseas.

 

 

Contact:
Minnie L. Maraschiello
Church Secretary
North Buffalo Community Church, SBC

Telephone: 716-833-6598
Fax: 716-833-7007
E-mail: help@nbccwny.org
Web site: http://www.nbccwny.org

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