In this sermon Mr. Smith gives us instructions on how to properly prepare for the spring holy days. First of all, we need to examine ourselves to be sure we are ready to properly take the Passover. We need to make sure we have a proper understanding of the sacrifice Jesus made to make the forgiveness of our sins possible. We also need to come to the Passover service in an attitude of humility that is gained by comparing ourselves to Christ not to each other. All of this will also help us to obtain the most from the days of unleavened bread as we continue to learn to live the way of life that will lead us out of sin.

Gary Smith

United Church of God Pastor

Gary Smith was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but spent most of his youth in the Pasadena, California area. He graduated from Ambassador College in 1976 and he and his wife, Liz, moved to Peoria, Illinois. For the next six years he worked as a nursing home administrator in Illinois, Ohio, and Texas.
In 1982, he and Liz began to serve in the full-time ministry. Since that time, they have served in a number of congregations in the Midwest.
Gary and Liz now pastor in Houston, Texas near their two children and grandson.