Update on David....

 

 

From: Beckie Smith [mailto:rjs0591@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2011 9:02 AM
To: David Smith
Subject: Update on David....

 

Dear family and friends:

Sorry that it seems long since we've communicated an update, but it's actually taken a while to get the information needed, and here it is.  The short version is that David was diagnosed with 'stable angina' that can be controlled and altered by medicine, diet, and lifestyle changes.  Thank you all SO MUCH for praying, as we were the recipients of peace, hope, and strength during all of the procedures.

 

 

For those of you who are interested, the more detailed version follows:

 

 

Early Tuesday morning David and I flew up to Nairobi for a scheduled angiogram.  We arrived at the hospital around 8:30 to begin the procedure of being admitted.  As so often happens, the reports that were guaranteed to have been sent to the Cardiologist had never arrived and there was real confusion as to what we were going to be able to do.  David and I sat in an outpatient room singing the chorus "In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God".....we then moved to the cardiac clinic and where we were 5:30 pm.

We were able to get a medical report (not the pictures) emailed straight and putting all the info together the doctors of the cardiac clinic decided not to do an angiogram.  They did a coronary calcium counter and a stress echo from which they diagnosed David with stable angina, treatable with meds, diet and lifestyle changes.  He will have to return to the clinic in Nairobi in a few days to have a Thallium scan for them to have a clearer idea of blood flow in the heart during exertion.  

 

 

The good news is that there is no imminent danger to David....the bad news is that due to David's family history and cholesterol readings, he'll need to change his eating habits and will be on some meds.

 

 

Thank you all for praying during this time.....we felt such peace and strength as a result, and believe that the Lord provided a 'warning' for David in regards to his health!  I know that with David's health efforts and the Lord's touch everything will be just fine!!

Blessings,

 

 

Beckie

 

 

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Special Prayer for David

 

 

From: Beckie (Guynes) Smith [mailto:rjs0591@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 8:13 AM

 

Dear family and friends:

 

Within the last few days, we have hit a new 'bump' in the road of life.  David has been experiencing some pretty severe indigestion along with central chest pain and breathlessness after exertion.  It has been off and on over a period of time, but in the past few days has intensified to the point where he's been willing to see a doctor. 

 

He's had an EKG, Echo, and a stress test done.  The EKG showed some slight abnormalities, Echo was inconsequential, but the stress test definitely indicates a problem, which concurs with the EKG.  A Cardiologist here in Mombasa has recommended David travel to Nairobi for an Angiogram to determine if, where, and extent of any blockage.....this we are planning to do on Tuesday.  We will make any other decisions once the results from the Angiogram are determined.

 

We would appreciate your praying with us for the Lord's wisdom, direction, and touch.....we are confident that HE knows the 'ins' and the 'outs' and will work everything to good!

 

Blessings,

Beckie and David

 

Beckie

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Report: Thank you for praying for the Good News Meetings this past week.

Dear Friends,

 

Greetings from Mombasa, Kenya!

 

Our hearts are rejoicing over the many nationals that have been touch through the ministry of Roger Hoagland & his team. The team of 10 arrived and went straight to work with the medical team the next morning. I know some had jet lag in the afternoon but they kept on going till the Good News meetings that started at 4pm daily for 8 days straight. Different team members preached in the evenings and all did well.

 

I appreciate the way that Roger uses his team members to help get the African Children together and they did a wonderful job in forming a choir in a short time.  The $5000 that was sent ahead helped us to be on the property , start the process of cleaning the plot and placing the tent and digging the toilet block for the team before the team arrived. It was a lot of work getting the platform ready and the tent repaired to go on the property but the Lord blessed in a great way. On the Medical side the $1500 helped us to order the meds 3 weeks early and they barely arrived on time from Nairobi. We were able to treat 728 nationals and many of these prayed the sinners prayer. Some of the team members went out witnessing while the others worked the med camp in the mornings. Roger again was out there on the streets witnessing and going hut to hut with nationals and other team members.

 

Dr. Jaime Montalvo was so pleasant and good working with our African people. His nurse Aleah Bickett was so efficient & they worked well together. The assistants were also so good. Annette & her son Matthew the 10 year old supplied the meds. Matthew prayed around the alters with many of the children & adults. They even thought he was a Doctor because he had the uniform.

 

The team ministered in two schools and several prayed the sinners prayer. Who knows what may come to some of these Muslim students and Teachers.

 

Thanks again for praying for the Kentucky team for they were a great blessing to our people here at the coast. It was great to take Roger back last Sunday to Pastor Job’s church and see how the church has grown. This is the church that we had made a circle and claimed the area for the new church the first time he came 11years ago. It is the same area where the boundaries are lined with tall trees at this time. God is still answering prayers & the church is growing.

 

When we get to heaven it will be great to see all the souls that have come to the Lord as we have worked together for his purpose.

 

Blessings,

David & Beckie Smith

Missionaries in Kenya, E. Africa

 

PS: This Sunday after the team left: Fire in the tent!

Yes, God moved and we had a real live fire. At the end of the service the young couple came forward for prayer with their two twin girls about 1 year old. They had bands around their arms and around their waist where the witchdoctor had planted them on these beautiful little African girls.

 

The parents wanted us to cut them off and burn them so we took a hugh machete and cut them off and made a fire to burn the charms. Praise the Lord! God is working overtime. Keep praying. Something happens when we pray that would not have happened if we had not prayed.

 

 

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Pray with us: Medical Camp and Good News Meetings! Coming in two weeks time

Dear Friends:

 

Please be praying for the team of 12 coming from Kentucky for the Good News Tent Meetings and Medical camp.

 

1.       Pray for God to move in a powerful way.

2.       Pray for fruit to remain.

3.       Pray for Pastor Benson as he leads this new work.

4.       Pray for the $5000 needed to build a tabernacle on the new property.

 

Place: Shanzu area

     Mombasa, Kenya

      East Africa

 

Dates:  June 6^th through June 12^th, 2011

 

 

Time for the memorial Service May 20th, 2011 at: 2 PM - Beckie's Mom

Memorial service to be held at Southwestern Assemblies of God University May 20th, 2011  at 2 PM

 

Dear Friends,

 

Eleanor Rose Guynes , wife of Delmer R. Guynes went to be with the Lord Friday, April 22, 2011 at 8:30 PM in Mombasa, Kenya. Memorial service will be held at Southwestern Assemblies of God University Chapel May 20^th, 2011 at 2PM.

 

Dr. Guynes states that in lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor the memory of Eleanor may do so with a tax deductible contribution to the:

 

Eleanor Guynes Scholarship Fund

Southwestern Assemblies of God University Foundation

1200 Sycamore Street

Waxahachie, TX 75165

 

This fund was established at the Guynes 50^th  Wedding Anniversary in 1999 with a gift of $50,000. Dr. Guynes seeks to increase this to $100,000 as soon as possible. Your gift will be deeply appreciated.

 

Blessings,

 

David & Beckie Smith

Mombasa, Kenya

East Africa

 

 

Memorial service to be held at Southwestern Assemblies of God University May 20th, 2011 in the afternoon

Dear Friends,

 

Eleanor Rose Guynes , wife of Delmer R. Guynes went to be with the Lord Friday, April 23, 2011 at 8:30 PM in Mombasa, Kenya. Memorial service will be held at Southwestern Assemblies of God University Chapel May 20^th, 2011 in the afternoon.

 

Dr. Guynes states that in lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor the memory of Eleanor may do so with a tax deductible contribution to the:

 

Eleanor Guynes Scholarship Fund

Southwestern Assemblies of God University Foundation

1200 Sycamore Street

Waxahachie, TX 75165

 

This fund was established at the Guynes 50^th  Wedding Anniversary in 1999 with a gift of $50,000. Dr. Guynes seeks to increase this to $100,000 as soon as possible. Your gift will be deeply appreciated.

 

Blessings,

 

David & Beckie Smith

Mombasa, Kenya

East Africa

 

 

Beckie's mom with the Lord!

Dear Friends,

 

Eleanor Rose Guynes , wife of Delmer R. Guynes went to be with the Lord Friday, April 23, 2011 at 8:30 PM in Mombasa, Kenya. She will be buried in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia May 1^st, 2011. Memorial service will be held at Southwestern Assemblies of God University later in the month of May.

 

Dr. Guynes states that in lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor the memory of Eleanor may do so with a tax deductible contribution to the:

 

Eleanor Guynes Scholarship Fund

Southwestern Assemblies of God University Foundation

1200 Sycamore Street

Waxahachie, TX 75165

 

This fund was established at the Guynes 50^th  Wedding Anniversary in 1999 with a gift of $50,000. Dr. Guynes seeks to increase this to $100,000 as soon as possible. Your gift will be deeply appreciated.

 

Blessings,

 

David & Beckie Smith

Mombasa, Kenya

East Africa