South O' Border
DR. & MRS LONNIE C. SMITH Sr.
Missionaries to Mexico
April 2009
Dear Friends in Christ,
Easter will come to Mexico also. In the USA they have substituted “Spring Break” instead of Easter and each school has a different time to go on vacation. In Mexico they still celebrate two weeks at Easter. One week before Easter Sunday which they call “Holy Week”, then one week after Easter Sunday. All schools are out and many businesses are closed also.
The BBFI of Mexico has chosen this time to celebrate their annual Pastoral Retreat. Each year a different local in Mexico is chosen. Pastors and Missionaries will all go to the beautiful city of Villa Hermosa in southern Mexico. Since the children are out of school, the whole family can attend. Each church usually has special services during the first week to reach those who are naturally thinking of “religion”. Many souls are saved at this time. Unlike in the USA, Easter Sunday is the least attended service of the year. Most people are out of town on vacation.
We ask you to pray for the financial need for the DVBS material for this year. We have ordered material for 10,000 boys and girls that will be taught in 60 to 70 different Bible clubs. The average cost is $65.00. We have received some help toward this grand total, but not near enough. Please make this a matter of prayer. Thanks to you who have already sent, and to you who will send. We believe this is the best investment for souls in our ministry.
Beloved we once again thank you for your faithfulness in prayer and financial support toward our ministry here in Mexico. God continues to bless and with your help He has supplied our every need through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Lonnie & Margie Smith
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