Well, it has been a while since the Smithe family has posted on their blog!  What has been going on in our family lately? 

We have been very busy working on our new film project, 'Hymns & History.'   It is coming along, and we are praying that we can make our June 30th deadline.  For updates and pictures of how the project is progressing, please visit the H&H blog:  www.hymnsandhistory.blogspot.com

Patrick of Ireland

 

Sons of the American Revolution

Sophia and Joshua both entered an essay contest hosted by the Sons of the American Revolution.  Their essays were written on the topic of "a great person, event, or ideal associated with the American Revolution, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the U.S. Constitution."
  

Click here to read Sophia's essay

So far, they have only been judged on a local level.  In local's, Sophia's essay placed first, and Joshua's second.  We all had the privilege of attending a Sons of the American Revolution luncheon.

Click here to read Joshua's essay

It was a huge blessing to meet so many gentlemen devoted to honoring their forefathers and passing on our  heritage to the next generation! 

 

 

Hymns and History

We are very excited to be starting a new film project, for entry into the 2010 San Antonio Independent Christian Film Festival (Lord willing!!!).  Our plan is to do a documentary entitled "Hymns and History", which will focus on some key figures and events in church history, and some of the great works of hymnody which are connected with them.  This first installment will cover the time period from the first century through the Reformation.  Some of the great hymns of the faith we will be highlighting are "Be Thou My Vision", "O Sacred Head Now Wounded", and "A Mighty Fortress is Our God".  More details to follow....

Calvin vs. Darwin Essay

This is an essay that Sophia wrote last year for a Vision Forum contest.  The subject was "Calvin vs. Darwin: How their contrasting worldviews birthed hope and hopelessness."  She won first place in the contest and was able to attend the Reformation 500 celebration that Vision Forum held July 1-4, 2009, in Boston.

Click here to read essay

On the Air With Adam McManus!

Last Friday, the girls and I had the privilege to be on The Adam McManus Show on AM 630, KSLR Radio in San Antonio, to promote the new "Songs For My Daughters" album. Adam's show is heard live M-F from 3-6 pm, and goes out to approximately 50,000 listeners, who are united in taking a stand to reclaim the culture for Christ. What a blessing it was to be invited onto the show to have an opportunity to share with "Adam's Army" the music from the album, and more importantly, the message of family reformation and renewal. The girls all did great, and represented their Heavenly and earthly fathers very well!

Watching Adam work is amazing, kind of like a plate spinning juggler, or something like that. He makes it look and sound so easy... the mark of a true professional! However, what we appreciate about him most is his heart for God and his Word, and his unfailing commitment to do all that he does for the glory of Christ and His kingdom. We are privileged to have a man like him in San Antonio!!

To listen to a recording of the broadcast, click here.