August 2008
Dear Friends in Christ,
Hello Dolly! Dolly in this case was a hurricane of Number 2 strength that came through our neighborhood this month. The eye hit South Padre Island with full strength. Many of the hotels and business were damaged. Praise God there was only one fatality when a teen went out on a balcony on the 17th floor of a hotel. He fell to his death. At our house we were without lights, telephone or Internet for three days. All back to normal at this time. Praise God! The only damage was our refrigerator compressor was shorted out with the power surge when electricity was restored.
Matamoros Baptist Mission is building again. Last month we told you about the men from Bedford Baptist Temple in Texas coming and taking an interest in the new mission in Matamoros. They have raised the funds to complete the second phase of the building. The pastors of the Border churches build the first phase of 50 by 25 feet two years ago. Work was stopped because of lack of funds. Now work has begun once again to finish the 30 by 25 feet SS rooms. Eventually the third phase of the second floor will be build. Also we are praying for the funds to purchase the joining lot, which is around $6,000. Dollars.
During July and August over 90 different churches and missions are conducting DVBS classes. Material for over 10,000 boys and girls was prepared. The first of these DVBS was conducted by our son Ronnie. There was a very good attendance of boys and girls and there were 76 professions of faith in our Lord. We will give a complete report on the other DVBS in our next letter. To God be the praise for the souls saved, and we give thanks to all who helped us financially to supply this material.
Beloved we are ever grateful for your faithfulness in prayer and financial help. We know about the difficult times that have hit the world and even into your community. God has promised to supply our needs, and we are trusting in Him to do so.
Yours for Souls in Mexico,
Lonnie & Margie Smith
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