Indians, Firewomen and a Portuguese Batman

Hey guys!

It's been on my heart to share with you what's going on when I carry the cross and how you can pray.

Four things are happening when I carry the cross...

1. The cross is a prophetic sign and wonder to all who see it that God has come.  


2. The gospel is being shared; literally we are talking to people on the streets telling them how they can have a personal relationship with Jesus. 


3. Intercession is being lifted up for the city that people would turn their hearts back to God. 


4. People are being connected to the local church.

 

Here's how you can pray for me when I'm carrying the cross...

• God, I pray that everybody that sees the cross today would have a life changing encounter with you and give you their hearts.

• I pray that they would be physically touched by the love of God and experience a revelation of what you did for them on the cross.

• Father, we pray in the name of Jesus, that your Holy Spirit would be on Aric today and that you would give him divine appointments to share the gospel, opportunities to pray for the sick and power to see many cross over from death to life.

He walks with me and he talks with me and he tells me... (Portugal)

Quick Update

This summer was packed with cross journeys, worship and speaking opportunities.   Juleigh led worship for Antioch's womens pastors conference.  She spoke at a missions training school in Seattle as well as the night training school in Waco.  Please pray for her as she now heads out to lead worship at Antioch, Dallas.  

As for me, I spoke at a mission's training school in College Station and at Antioch, Waco youth camp. I also got to take two cross trips this summer.  Juleigh and I went to Mexico together and had a blast.  We got the wonderful privilege to lead a man to Christ.  He said he thought he was meant to meet us and we are now friends on facebook!

Portugal was the bomb!  I got to carry the cross through crowds of thousands and thousands and thousands of people!  I got to go with some great friends, Penny and Charlie Allison, Margie Atwood,  Jennifer Whiteley, Allison Todd and special guest star, Batman!

Last but not least, please pray for me as I'm headed to Belize to carry the cross in October.

Here are some more pics to enjoy.  

May Jesus be lifted up over Portugal

There were so many different nations represented in Portugal.  It was such a great trip!  People are so open

The cross beside me, the world before me.  Mexico

Every tribe, nuff said.  Youth Camp 2014

In case you were wondering our marriage is as on fire as ever.  Right Jules?

We love all of you so much, thanks for being a part of all that we do.
Aric, Juleigh, Nariah and Kanon

April Showers bring May Flowers!

Hey Guys! We wanted to say Thank You for all your prayers and support. You guys are with us every step of the way! We love each of you.  Check out the pics from the last 2 months.

In this Blog:

• March, trip to Raleigh, North Carolina
• April, two Week cross walk and Good Friday Outreach
• Family Update, birthdays, school and fun
• Car Crash (and need...give here)

                     

                      RAIN & SLEET

SNOWY SLUSH

FREEZING COLD

The last few months have been very cold and wet, but God's been with us every step of the way. 

(The pic on the right is from the front page of the Baylor Lariat, where Aric was featured, check it out here)

RALEIGH

The Original CrossFit

We got the awesome opportunity, again, to carry the cross with our church in Raleigh, North Carolina. Here are some pics from that trip. 

Hanging out at the steps of the capital

Carrying the cross downtown 

It was such a good trip, we got to share the gospel and pray for so many people. I personally had a blast, the city and people were so refreshing and it was really hard to leave.

EASTER

We kicked off April with a two week walk, ending in a outreach in Bellmead on Good Friday. We handed out candy and flyers inviting people to the Easter service. We had a great time, it was fun having so many people out there sharing God's love.

 It was a blast getting to be with the kids and sharing Jesus with people. 

One highlight for the kids was getting to carry their own cross through the streets.

Family Corner

Riah rode a donkey to the Grand Canyon. It's amazing what kids can do when they put their mind to it.

The last year has been quite eventful for Riah. She graduated from Kindergarten, turned 6, lost her first tooth. Even as you read this, she's mastering the ancient art of hula hoop. 

Kanon, first 3 year old on the moon.

Kanon turns 4 in July and he'll be starting Pre-K in the Fall. He is currently mastering the art of cart wheels, and is constantly showing off his speed and crazy kung fu skills. He is never one to back down from an adventure!

Car Trouble

Hey guys, last month I was in an accident. Praise God no one was hurt, but the same cannot be said for the car.   We can still drive it but we really need a new one. 

We are currently saving money in order to buy a new car. We have some money saved up, and we are looking for another $6,000. Would you pray about partnering with us through a one-time gift? You can give online HERE. 

Holy Portland Batman!

The World doesn't even know whats coming!

 Kanon's first Cross
 

Portland

WE had a great time in Portland! It was a harder trip with all the rain and cold but despite the weather people were so open to Jesus! People ran out of their house to bless us and we got to pray with people on the streets.  It was really sweet.
 One story that has marked me is of a homeless woman who has had a really hard life. When we stopped to talk to her she looked at me and asked if she could just touch the Cross. I said Yes for sure. and then she reached in her jacket pocket.  She continued sharing " I love Jesus" and then she pulled out a little statue of baby Jesus from a nativity set.  She said I keep it with me always and I talk to Jesus all the time. She then reached out so gently like the Cross was made of glass and touched it. She asked us if we could pray for her and her husband so they could get off the streets and turn their lives around. It was one of the sweetest things I've ever gotten to be  part of.  It was amazing to see a life so broken but still trusting in Jesus! 

 Thank you so much for all your prayers and support! After doing the Math an estimated 45000 people got a chance to see the Cross! May the love of God pour all over Portland! 

Sharing at Our Church in Portland (The Door)

Lets face it I've got the best job ever. 
This is one of the Dorrohs precious children.  The Dorrohs have laid down their lives for Portland.  I'm truly honored to be their friends. 

My friend Zach carrying the Cross with me in Portland.  He is fearless and loves Jesus.

Who knew Ninjas loved Jesus

This is my good friend Charles Halley.  As much as I want him to be a ninja he his not.  At least I dont think he is? it was just silly cold that Day!

My friend Kyle & his new Cross

Kyle is from Dallas and he carries a Cross also. Joel Strickland and I got the honor of building him a Cross! May the love of Jesus rest on all who see it! God Bless you Kyle

Best birthday gift ever!

 That's right it's a Batman Snuggie

  The first day i tried to fight crime in my Bat Snuggie  it didn't  go so well actually!

Follow the Cross

We Love you Guys.
Words cannot express how much all of you mean to us! Thank you so much for being with us on this Journey!

Days of Thunder: Cross Edition

this is not my hair believe it or not!

Hey guys, its been a little while since our last update. Let me get you up to speed on the last few months.

This summer has been full of tears, salvation, and laughter. It started by transitioning out of working with Day Elevate. After 4.5 amazing years of investing in the lives of students we felt God was leading us to focus full-time on carrying the cross. This means that we'll be staying in Waco and living on full-time support. Since we are no longer receiving a stipend from Elevate, we will need to raise support to make up for that loss (more details on how to give below). We are so excited to see Jesus change the nations by the power of His love displayed through the cross.

Summer of the Cross

Amen

At the beginning of summer I felt led by the Lord to walk with the cross 50 times. It took Me 70 days to complete and has been some of the hardest and sweetest times yet walking with the cross. If i could some it up in 2 words it would be SALVATION and TEARS! Below we have some pictures we wanted to share with you from this time.


The best part of waking up is the cross! (take that Folgers)

Just a few friends who were able to carry the cross with Aric



Celebrating the last day of walking 50 days with the cross!

Jump Camp

This summer Me and Juleigh were given the wonderful privilege of speaking at Antioch's Jump Camp, a summer camp for the junior high group. We were so touched by their openness to God and their response to the cross and Juleigh's message. There was lots of laughter and tears



Hands down one of the most fun things we've gotten to do!

San Diego

I just got back last week from hanging out with All People's Church in San Diego, California. I got the wonderful opportunity to speak in the training schools, with 2 college services, and carry the cross around town and on the campus.

God is doing powerful things, the church is just on fire with His presence. People were so open to the love of God and the message of the cross. We saw salvations, people cried, we got to share the Gospel like crazy, it was awesome to get to be a small part of what God is doing there.

Blasting San Diego State with Jesus!



The college ministry is on fire at All People's Church

Zero gravity with the cross!


Giving Info

As promised, here are the details on how to be part of our support team. 

Thank you so much for all that you give.

Without your prayers and support we wouldn't be able to carry the cross.

  Our support has been down for a while, please pray about joining our financial team.  
We would love to meet with you or any of your friends who may be interested.  
Please don't hesitate to email me with any comments or questions at...

 Aric-Smith@AMInternational.org   

We love all of you so much, thanks for being a part of all that we do.

Aric, Juleigh, Nariah, Kanon

 interested in being a monthly supporter, see Tax Deductible Donations on the side!



Russian Spies, Large Camels and Tennessee

In our last official job, Juleigh and I were Russian (Soviet Union Kremlin) spies doubling as ice skaters.

We won bronze!

   

Juleigh and the biggest camel that I ever saw...No really,

I think his dad was a bear.

We just celebrated Riah's 5th birthday!

(she's the most beautiful 5 year old ever!)

We took a cross trip to Houston the week before Easter!  

We had a really sweet time.  Over the course of several days people were touched, they cried, I cried, we got to share the love of God and Jesus moved.  It was a really powerful time for me personally. 

(I have the best job in the whole world)

Knoxville, Tennessee!

We took a cross trip to an Antioch church plant in Tennessee.  The church plant is on fire there!  God is doing great things.  It was such a blessing to be a small part of what God is doing in Knoxville.  Multiple college students, guys and girls got to carry the cross through their local college campus.  God showed up, people were touched and many got ministered to.  

We also got to speak Sunday morning and evening at Antioch Knoxville.  Sunday morning I spoke on the love of God gave a call to come to the cross.  The response was incredible and sincere as people were crying, coming forward and kneeling before the cross.  I was so blown away and excited that God  was using us.

Sunday evening Juleigh spoke on the person of the Holy Spirit.  It was a really powerful time as people began to rush out of their seats, experience the Holy Spirit and step out in the gifts God is giving them.

It has been so much fun to ride on the coattails of those who have pioneered in Knoxville for so long.  This has been one of the most powerful cross trips yet!

Thank you so much for all that you give.

Without your prayers and support we wouldn't be able to carry the cross.

  Hey family, our support has been down for a while and recently have had some supporters who are not able to continue on with us.  Right now we are really needing to raise support, please pray about joining our financial team.  We would love to meet with you or any of your friends who may be interested.  Please don't hesitate to email me with any comments or questions at...

 Aric-Smith@AMInternational.org   

We love all of you so much, thanks for being a part of all that we do.

Aric, Juleigh, Nariah, Kanon

If you're interested in being a monthly supporter, see Tax Deductible Donations on the side!

Modeling, Cowboys and Creole for Lent

My friend sent me this picture a few months ago. It's actually a business card that is being used now. I did a photo shoot for this company years ago. It still makes me laugh. I thought'd I'd share the joy with you. Notice the sparkle in the teeth.

Yes that is me back in my modeling days and yes I am a paid model.

Cowboy up Kanon

Kanon's gone Country!

Cross Business

Hey guys! God is doing really cool stuff!

 A man stopped us recently and said, "Ya'll aren't going to believe this!!! I had a dream of a man carrying a cross, now here you are!" We prayed for him and he was blessed. Come to find out, he ran into work and told his co-workers the whole story. It just so happened that one of his co-workers is a life group leader here at Antioch who invited him to life group and he went. 

In the last few weeks we've been able to pray and talk with 10-20 people that are open and hungery for Jesus. We've also been hearing many stories of how blessed people feel when they see the cross.

Please keep praying that God would use us and give us opportunities to share His love. 

The Cross Loves Haiti!

 

For a tax deductible donation or to give and/or support us monthly, follow the instructions in the sidebar.

Here are some pics from out last trip there!

Love you guys.  Lets stay in touch!

Aric, Juleigh, Riah and Kanon.