“In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly. Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.” Romans 12:6-13
A few months ago we introduced our new Intern Youth Pastor, Benjamin Smokovich to you. He is an amazing young man who has a genuine heart for the Lord and for youth. He has been working hard in our youth ministry (alongside all of our gifted youth leaders) and we are blessed to have him at Washington Cathedral. Benjamin has a need for some assistance and has written a letter to you, his church family, with his request. Please consider if you are able to help or know of anyone who can help, and please be praying for this dynamic young man, his family and his continued ministry at Washington Cathedral.
Hello Washington Cathedral,
I would like to introduce my wonderful family to you- - - my wife Natasha and my daughters Ema and Audrie. Currently they are living in the Tri Cities and are moving back to this side of the mountains. We have had a wonderful year of seeing God move in our midst. Ema is currently 9 and Audrie is a 1-1/2. I am very excited to have them by my side and getting involved at Washington Cathedral in this great time of revival.
Right now we are looking for a place to stay as a family; as this is a difficult time in the economy for everyone, but we feel called to this area and we know that God is going to do a huge work in this church. We are so excited, because working with youth and watching them be raised up through the training of God’s Word is a passion for both me and my wife. This is why we are looking to stay somewhere on or near the Eastside so that we can be close to the church. We know that without the help of the church body this will be impossible.
My family is moving here on August 1st and we are looking for a place to stay for a little while, because we don’t have a deposit or last month to put down on a home or apartment. But we are not broken or crushed because of this―it’s just an opportunity to see God work a miracle and for us to be a living testimony of His love and provision. With only a little time left I am putting my family on the mercy of the Lord. So if you know of anyone that could house us for a short time or if anyone has or knows of a place for me and my family to stay for a discount, please let me know; ben.smokovich@wacathedral.org or (425) 268-7065. Thank you very much for your attention and prayers and I will keep you updated on our circumstances.
Sincerely,
Benjamin Smokovich
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