A Step at a Time

The past month has been a busy one. But I seem to always find ways of being busy (just ask my college roommates). Among the business, my little sister graduated from high school and I'm so proud of her!

This past Sunday I was able to share at Sand Rock UMC. We had a great time. I've been able to visit there before so it was great to catch up with members of the congregation. Also, the pastor, Darrell Morgan, and his wife Julie, have been like a second set of parents to me growing up. I am good friends with their daughter, Sabrina, so I spent lots of time at their house when I was younger. I am so excited to have them in my support team!

I am making preparations now for an upcoming camp in North Carolina, where I will be sharing about Sudan. Check it out at campwesley.com 

Then in July I will be traveling to Mississippi to speak at Frost Bridge Holiness Camp. I am excited for the opportunities these experiences will bring.

If you are a part of a church, bible study group, or organization that would be interested in learning more about God's work in Sudan, please contact me at whitney.smith@wgm.org (or find me on Facebook).

Thank you for all the encouragement and support! I ask that you continue to be committed to praying for the nation of Sudan. The South is approaching independence, but it is not an easy road. There have been some clashes between rebel groups from within the South and the South's armed forces. There has also been conflict in the border region of Abyei. Read more about this on the BBC website.  These are no small challenges because the division and conflict in Sudan has deep roots. Pray for healing. Pray for Peace. Pray for God's Spirit to abound in the hearts of his children that they may follow courageously after his leading. Thank you for being a part of this team. 

Training team recently traveled from Nairobi. Kenya, to Tonj, South Sudan, 
to train Sudanese pastors in the art of Biblical storytelling

Look for my newsletter coming next month. If you don't receive a copy, but would like to, email me your address (or email address if you would like a digital copy) and I will add you to my list.

Thank you for what you do. I hope you know you are loved.

Peace! 

Don't forget to check out Joy Phillips blog [click here] for current updates from the field!