Dear Friend,
Our organization has been committed to serving our community and advancing our mission and vision for the last 21 years. We have accomplished a great deal during this time, but we have also faced many challenges, overcome many obstacles, and seen God’s hand and blessing through it all.
As you may have heard, after much reflection and discussion, SMBS Ministries and Living Stream have decided to enter a year of Jubilee in 2023.
The Year of Jubilee is a significant concept in the Bible, specifically in the book of Leviticus, which describes it as a time of restoration, freedom, and rejoicing. The Year of Jubilee was a time of rest, where all debts were forgiven, and all farming activities were to stop for the entire year. It was a reminder of God's provision and grace towards His people and a time to experience physical and spiritual renewal. Most importantly, the Year of Jubilee is a time to celebrate and admire all God has done.
During this time, we will focus on staff care, reflection, and planning for the future. We believe that this year of rest will enable us to come back stronger and more effective than ever and will allow us to serve our community and our students better! This means we will take a break from our regular events for the rest of 2023, including the upcoming Be The Change conference in May.
We hope you can understand the changes happening this year and can stand with us in prayer as we prepare for the coming year!
We are so excited to invite you to Be The Change Weekend next year where we will celebrate with baptism, hear God’s word, praise the King, and celebrate our SMBS graduates. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable time MAY 24TH - 26TH, 2024
Bogdan Bondarenko
Founder of SMBS Ministries and Senior Pastor of Living Stream Church
Victor Sendetskiy
Director of SMBS Ministries
WEEKEND OVERVIEW 2023
BAPTISM - Friday, May 26th, 2023
6 PM: Water Baptism
First Christian Church of the Beaches
2125 Ocean Front, Neptune Beach, FL 32266
7:30 PM: Celebratory Service
Living Stream Church
2016 Anniston Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32246
SMBS GRADUATION - Saturday, May 27th, 2023
6 PM: SMBS Graduation
Southpoint Community Church
7556 Salisbury Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256
SUNDAY SERVICE - Sunday, May 28th, 2023
8:30 AM: Russian (LSC Worship)
10:30 AM: English (SMBS Choir)
12:30 PM: Russian (SMBS Choir)
Living Stream Church
2016 Anniston, Jacksonville, FL 32246
MAKE AN IMPACT
For over sixteen years, SMBS Ministries has invested in life-transforming initiatives, both near and far. And as we are celebrating God's faithfulness throughout all those years and getting ready to send a new group of young missionaries all across the globe, we would be so grateful if you would join us by claiming one of this year’s sponsorship opportunities. You will both create an awareness of your organization while supporting our global outreach efforts. With God's grace, SMBS Ministries will continue impacting lives, and it would be an honor to have you by our side.
Your sponsorship will be 100% tax-deductible!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
LSC BAPTISM
Water Baptism
This year we will witness over 56 people dedicate their lives to the Lord through the act of water baptism. This is a time for families and friends to watch from the beach as they make this covenant with the Lord.
WHERE: First Christian Church of the Beaches
2125 Ocean Front
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
WHEN: Friday, May 26th at 6 PM
Celebration Service
Following the water baptism at the beach, we invite all family members and friends to make their way to Living Stream Church where there will be a celebratory service with worship, testimonies, and communion for those that were just baptized.
WHERE: Living Stream Church
2016 Anniston Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32246
WHEN: Friday, May 26th at 7:30 PM
GRADUATION
WHERE: Southpoint Community Church
7556 Salisbury Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256
WHEN: Saturday, May 27th at 6 PM
SUNDAY SERVICE
WHERE: Living Stream Church
2016 Anniston, Jacksonville, FL 32246
SUNDAY SERVICE - Sunday, May 28th, 2023
8:30 AM: Russian (LSC Worship)
10:30 AM: English (SMBS Choir)
12:30 PM: Russian (SMBS Choir)
No registration required
[2024] DAY OF ENCOURAGEMENT
This day was created for all SMBS, IDT, TBS alumni, students and guests traveling with them. The goal of this day is to provide a time for fellowship and spiritual refreshment for you, to help process what the Lord has been doing in the first half of the year and then what He has planned for the second half.
WHERE: Living Stream Church
2016 Anniston Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32246
WHEN: May 25, 2024
TIME: 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
MORE INFO: matthew.mccl@gmail.com
[2024] BTC Conference
Be the Change is a conference that is annually held in Jacksonville in which parents, students, and their friends are able to gather to experience a life-changing time. As the name states “Be the Change” is what we want you to experience — a change in your life that you would carry forth with you. This is a time of worship, hearing the word from renowned speakers, and fellowship with people from all over the United States. We believe that God’s presence is where the hungry and expectant gather; so join us for an incredible time!
WHERE: Southpoint Community Church
7556 Salisbury Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256
WHEN: Saturday, May 26th
11 AM - First Service
1:30 - Lunch (Provided)
2:30 PM - Breakout
3:30 PM - BREAKOUT
5:30 PM - Service
CHILDCARE AVAILABLE
CHILD CARE: Child Care will be available at the venue address.