Auglet 09

South O' Border
DR. & MRS LONNIE C. SMITH Sr.
Missionaries to __________________________________________________________________

August 2009

Dear Friends in Christ:

The month of July was a very busy one for your missionaries in Old Mexico. We rejoice in the Lord for his continued blessings with strength and opportunity to serve. There were several “youth camps” conducted in our section of the country. The pastors of Monterrey and Northern Mexico had over 150 youth in camp and many rededicated their life to the Lord. Several made a commitment for full time service. There was a large youth camp in Cd. Mante where several of our churches participated. It was a very successful camp. Ed Hogland conducted several large youth camps at Rawlings camp near Cuernavaca with great success. Many were saved.

Of course July and August is the time for DVBS in the Mexican churches. Reports are slow in coming in, but so far those who have reported show that God is still blessing the efforts on his servants in reaching the children. One church reports over 450 enrolled with over 50 profession of faith in our Lord. There will be many more reporting this month and even in September. By then we hope to have a complete report on over 70 different DVBS. Thank you who have helped with prayer and finances.A group of eight men and women from Bedford Baptist Temple in Texas, with Raymond Johns pastor, came to Brownsville, TX. and Matamoros Mexico during the week of July 20-26. They brought all the necessary things for two grand “fiestas” in two churches. They had over 500 backpacks filled with school supplies for the children to be given out in FIVE churches. They helped in DVBS in Brownsville Church with Bro. Joel Olazaran where 18 souls were saved. Over 100 backpacks were given to the children who attended DVBS. After Friday night services a grand BBQ supper was served.On Sunday the group moved over to Matamoros where other backpacks were distributed and again after the morning services another BBQ meal was served with “charro beans” and hot sauce.Beloved we are so thankful for your faithfulness in prayer and support for our ministry. Know that we do appreciate it and pray that God would continue to bless you each and every one. He is able to supply our every need in Christ Jesus.

Yours for souls in Mexico,
Lonnie & Margie Smith