Today the Smiths continue their interview with Ken and Becky Berge on the topic of family based ministry. For the Smiths and Berges, it's all about music. The episode begins with a song Craig and LaDonna recorded in both English and Navajo called, I Must Tell Jesus, and it ends with a beautiful A capella rendition of Beulah Land by the Berge Family. In-between, the Smiths and Berges continue their discussion about Ken and Becky and the Berge family's interesting backstory, which includes some fascinating stories that involve WWII, love, and marriage. Two couples from two different families and backgrounds, and a loving God who called them into serving the Lord as a family ministry team are what these episodes are all about. There truly is power in family based ministry, and as this story continues to unfold in the next few weeks, you'll see that clearly. Craig and LaDonna also pray you will be blessed by the addition of the songs of both the Smiths and Berges in each of the sessions in this series. The Smiths and Berges embody the biblical admonition to, Make a joyful noise unto the Lord all the earth. Come before is presence with singing...

Today Craig and LaDonna begin a unique series on the family. Specifically, the power of God as He uses families to serve Him together. And that can be done in many different ways. Craig and LaDonna welcome to the broadcast their dear friends, Ken and Becky Berge. The Smith and Berge families come from the same home church, Cass Lake Alliance Church in Cass Lake, Minnesota. Both families were called by the Lord into music ministries that have taken them across North America and internationally as well. These episodes are unique in that not only will you hear from the couples in this fascinating interview, but you'll hear their music as well. Each episode will include one song from the recording archives of each of the family groups. You'll be amazed by the backstory of the Berge family, and the impact they continue to have in encouraging other families to seek the Lord and find out how He can use them in family based ministry. Ken and Becky are founders of the hugely popular Lake Itasca Family Music Festival, an annual weekend event in early August that drew in 2024 close to 3,500 attendees to listen to the powerful and beautiful harmonies of families that use their gifts to proclaim the gospel in song. You won't want to miss a single episode in this series, friends! Let others know about it and encourage them to listen to these couples as they share principles for families seeking to serve the Lord together!

In today's episode, Pastor Craig takes us to Kiowa country in western Oklahoma where he preached a funeral message for someone he affectionately referred to as his second mother. Alfreda Claus was the matriarch of the well known Claus family, a family that has had a lasting legacy in ministry spanning five generations. This godly mother, wife, grandmother and mentor to many slipped into the presence of the Lord at the age of 92! We encourage you to join Pastor Smith as he honors her life and legacy in a unique sermon he's titled A Beautiful Woman, A Beautiful Land - Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Alfreda Claus. Tell your family and friends to tune in as well, as they will be uplifted by the story of this amazing woman and how her faith sustained her for most of her life. Also, Pastor Smith weaves in the gospel throughout the message, which could encourage your family and friends on to their own saving faith in Christ. We trust you'll be blessed by the story of Alfreda Claus from the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma!