The Point of Atonement

In his Atonement sermon Mr. Smith reminds us that we need to focus on the meaning of the day not its rituals. This day does picture the removal of Satan, but it has far deeper meaning. He looks at two major meanings in this sermon: first what this day means to each of us and then he covers the long sequence of events that must take place for mankind to finally repent and come to submit to God's rule over their lives.

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.
Apart from pastoring, Gary enjoys hiking, playing and watching sports, reading and spending time with family.