called to reach souls in American Samoa
For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth.
Acts 13:47
We are the Smith family, called by God to be missionaries to the country of American Samoa. We feel so blessed that God has chosen to use us and our desire is to reach Samoan families with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We pray that our story can encourage you and that you come alongside us on this journey.
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November Prayer Letter
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Prayer Requests
- The people of American Samoa
- Housing plans for American Samoa
- Young man named Christian to be saved
The family traveled many miles this month, and God has kept us safe along the way. We thank Him for that. The kids are making new friends all across the country. It’s always nice when our kids can feel right at home.
Please pray for a young man named Christian that we were able to witness to. While we gave him a ride, we were able to present the Gospel to him. His heart seemed tender to it, and we are praying He accepts Christ as His Savior.
- 2 New supporting churches
- Safety and health
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The month of October was one of our busiest months. Zeke and I got back from Alaska at the beginning of the month, and we all headed to Alabama a day later. While it was hard for Buckeye fans to spend so much time in Roll Tide country, we enjoyed the time spent with the churches. We made many new friends, and renewed friendships from our teenage years. The services had a sweet spirit, and our hearts were encouraged.
Support is consistently coming along. It has remained steady, and we are praising the Lord for our new partners in ministry. We gained 2 new partnering churches this month. We appreciate all the support and prayers from the churches we have presented at, and our partnering churches.
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I grew up in a Christian home in Dayton, Ohio. I am the 2nd of 4 children. My parents took me to church faithfully and helped me to develop a love for God. I thought that I was saved at the age of 5 but began to doubt as I grew older. In November 2006, at the age of 16, I made sure I was saved and placed my trust in Jesus. I surrendered to preach the gospel at a youth camp when I was 19. I got many opportunities to teach and preach at our church as I got older, but God began to show me that there was something else He had for me. Sarah and I knew each other for years because of going to the same church, but did not begin to date until 2009. In 2013 we were married and continued to serve together in various ministries at our church, Cornerstone Baptist Temple. In May 2022, after years of asking God to lead us to where He wanted us, Sarah and I walked to the altar and prayed, and we felt God calling us to missions. We began to search for where He desired for us to go. As we researched countries and prayed for God to show us where to go, we got the chance to speak with a former missionary to American Samoa and a current missionary. They both told us of the opportunity to serve in an already established church and the need for a missionary there. We began to pray and God has shown that American Samoa is our next home.
"In November 2006, at the age of 16, I made sure I was saved and placed my trust in Jesus."
Zach SMITH
MY testimonY
God has blessed us with 5 beautiful children, due to privacy concerns, we have chosen not to share details about them on this page.
"In 2011, at a youth camp, I surrendered to the call of missions."
sARAH SMITH
MY testimonY
I was blessed to grow up in a Christian family. I am number 4 out of 5 children. My parents were faithful at taking us to church and teaching us biblical truths. At the young age of 4 I made a profession of faith, but later I realized that I was unsure of my salvation and made assurance of salvation as a young adult at our youth camp. In 2011, at a youth camp, I surrendered to the call of missions. Zach and I were married in 2013. It wasn’t until years later, while serving in our local church, that God began to finalize that call. We are so excited to serve the Lord alongside our 5 children in American Samoa.
Baptist International Outreach
PO Box 587
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865)262-0900
office@biomissions.org
Mission Board
Cornerstone Baptist Temple
1707 Ohmer Avenue
Dayton, OH 45410