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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January Prayer Letter
Hello Pastors, Churches & Friends
Praises
Prayer Requests
- Filling up the 2025 calendar
- Trip to American Samoa to secure housing
- Increased Support
- New ministry partners
- God’s protection and provision
50%
Support Level
This month of deputation took us from a meeting in Ohio all the way out West. Our meetings out West included 2 churches in Colorado and 2 in Kansas. It was a unique experience seeing that part of the country. Our travels then took us to Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee to end the month.
The kids enjoyed all our new adventures this month. We were able to stop at the Arch on our way out West and of course did the O H I O. God has his hand of protection around us and has kept us safe on the roads. We did have some car troubles while traveling this month, but the church we were at in Michigan took care of the repairs. We are so thankful for them. Our fellow missionary friends were so gracious to help us out as well. Still in awe that this is our life and we are honored to do what God has called us to do.
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Partnering Churches & Support
We gained 2 new ministry partners this month. We are grateful to now be at 50% of our support goal. Thank you all for your prayers and support. Also, we were honored to meet a new friend from American Samoa. We enjoyed time spent with her and her family.
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