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November 16th, 2025

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00:30 Song Service - Rebecca Cornish
31:46 Introit - "This Is The Day That The Lord Has Made" - Living Hope Children's Choir
33:00 Welcome and Call to Worship - Elder Scott Stayton
45:31 Introit - "Give Thanks" - Living Hope Children's Choir
47:50 Introduction to Elder Doug Smith - Elder Scott Stayton
49:25 Sermon - "Mildred Smith Mission Health Center" - Elder Doug Smith
01:49:24 Follow-up Comments - Elder Scott Stayton

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Summary
Elder Doug Smith’s sermon on the Mildred Smith Mission Health Center paints a vivid and inspiring picture of faith in action through missionary work and medical outreach in Kenya. He begins by reading scripture from the Doctrine and Covenants, highlighting the divine call to prepare hearts and lay the foundation for Zion, emphasizing the spiritual feast prepared for all nations, especially the poor and afflicted. Doug testifies that these prophecies are unfolding today, as the gospel powerfully spreads across Kenya through the efforts of local believers rather than foreign missionaries.

The sermon recounts numerous testimonies illustrating the gospel’s transformative power, including stories of individuals rescued from poverty, addiction, and despair. Among these are Steve Boco, a former street boy who became a successful businessman and gospel worker, and George, whose life was healed and who now leads multiple congregations. Similarly, Elijah and Nicholas’s stories show the combined power of physical healing and spiritual awakening, with healing at the clinic inspiring their baptism and ministry. Another powerful example is Joyce, a bedridden woman healed through prayer and medicine who now shares the gospel and influences others.

The establishment of the Mildred Smith Mission Health Center is presented as a vital response to both physical and spiritual needs. Named after Doug’s mother, who was beloved for her faith and teachings, the clinic serves as a beacon of hope, offering education, prevention, wellness, and prayer alongside medical care. It addresses the dire healthcare challenges in Kenya, where many people lack access to proper diagnosis or treatment unless they can pay.
The center’s mission extends beyond outpatient care to plans for inpatient, maternity, emergency, and surgical services, embodied in the ongoing construction of a modern hospital facility.

The sermon concludes with a call to discipleship rooted in caring for the poor and afflicted, citing scriptures from James, Doctrine and Covenants, and Matthew that define true religion as active compassion. Doug encourages all to consider how they can contribute to this legacy of ministry, both physically and spiritually.

Following this, Elder Scott Stayton offers a heartfelt reflection on the enduring legacy of missionary doctors like Dr. Paul Brand’s parents, who served with love and sacrifice in India despite immense hardships. Scott draws a parallel to the present-day work in Kenya, emphasizing that the love of Jesus Christ—expressed through genuine care—cannot be counterfeited and that all contributions, including prayers and desires to help, are valued by God.

Together, these messages inspire a vision of hope, legacy, and active discipleship, inviting all to participate in the ongoing work of building Zion through both gospel ministry and compassionate healthcare.

Highlights
1. The gospel is rapidly spreading in Kenya, driven by local believers sharing faith, not foreign missionaries.
2. Personal testimonies illustrate profound transformation — rescue from poverty, addiction, and despair through faith and healing.
3. The Mildred Smith Mission Health Center integrates medical care with spiritual ministry, addressing physical and spiritual needs.
4. The clinic is expanding from outpatient care to include inpatient, maternity, emergency, and surgical services through a new hospital construction.
5. The project employs and empowers local church members, fostering community involvement and economic benefit.
6. True discipleship involves caring for the poor, sick, widows, and fatherless, fulfilling Christ’s call to serve “the least of these.”
7. Contributions of all sizes are vital to sustaining this ongoing legacy of faith, healing, and ministry.