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| Tracey Kessell | 11/07/2002 at 09:18am GMT |
I have read several of Barry's books, and had the privelege of hearing him speak here in Whangarei. What a great speaker! What a wonderful human being. No doubt there is great rejoicing going in in heaven right now, I am sure Barry has heard those awesome words "Well done my good and faithful servant!" May the Holy Spirit comfort his family who are yet still waiting for that moment to come, themselves. This life is but a moment in the scheme of things, that time of reunion will soon come. Thank you Barry and family- yours was a voice crying in the wilderness, and you have brought hope to so many. The LORD'S blessings be constantly upon the Smith family. Regards, Tracey and familyXX
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| Phillip Viljoen | 11/07/2002 at 07:35am GMT |
I heard Barry speak just over a year ago in Auckland, New Zealand. I was informed about his sudden departure to be with the Father today. My wife never got the opportunity to hear him speak, and that is a pity. His enthusiasm and eagerness to tell people more about the love of God is something that will always stay with me. May the Lord be with you as a family during this time of grief. Honestly, I think, no I am convinced that Barry could not wait to be with the Father as he probably already have a list of questions he want answers to.
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| Jan & David Kerr | 11/07/2002 at 06:51am GMT |
Dear May & Family, We have been privledged to have heard Barry 1st in the 70's where his message turned our lives around. Later through friends in Marlborough we met personally May Barry and others of the family. Caught up with May and Barry again at the Harvest Conference where Barry was given a standing ovation for his committment, loyalty and outstanding love of Jesus and unswerving dedication to bring anyone who would listen to the truth that would set them free. We will always remember Barry's wide smile, and sleeves rolled up if there was any job around to do, his humility and quick wit. Our thoughts and prayers with May, Andrew, Becky and family and especially little Ted
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| Faye & Murray Ruddenklau& Jean Crockett | 11/07/2002 at 05:25am GMT |
We send our love to the family of Barry- we have been blessed by his ministry since first hearing him at St Pauls Chch in the late 70s
and consequently cutting bits from newspapers on EEC and world events. It opened our eyes to prophecy today and what is ahead. Bless you all for sharing him with the world!
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| Linda Wilson | 11/07/2002 at 02:41am GMT |
I am sorry to hear of Barry Smith's passing. He was a source of inspiration to me throughout my Christian walk, particularly in the early days. I am so thankful that Barry could see through the propaganda and lies that so many (in christian circles) choose to remain ignorant to. Barry has inspired to me to walk in his steps as a truth seeker and to use the knowledge gained to educate those searching for answers. Thank you Barry for boldly declaring the truth in spite of your critics. You will always be one of my earthly heroes. Enjoy eternity!!!
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| Charmane Murray | 11/07/2002 at 01:54am GMT |
Dear May and family
my condolences and thoughts are with you at this time. Assured that now at last Barry our friend, is with our Lord Jesus in heaven. Praise the Lord for the wonderful work he done and what a faithful servant of the Lord he was. Thank you Barry for you encouragement over my last 10 years as a Christian. You have been an inspiration to me as well as the many.I look forward to meeting you again in heaven.
Our prayers are with you May and God bless and keep you always.
Blessings
Charmane
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| Evan Clulee | 11/07/2002 at 01:29am GMT |
To May, Andrew and Saskia and family,
I only found out about Barry's death at CCF this last Sunday, sorry for the lateness of this message.
I know God will be your source of comfort at this difficult time, I'm praying for you all. But as you said in the obituary Andrew, you will see Barry again soon.
My first memories of Barry were sitting aournd the family table at night and listening to his tapes, instead of watching the news. Fantastic teaching.
I was so glad i got to hear him in person again last year, and peak to Him.
2 Cor 1:3
Sincere condolenses
Evan Clulee
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| Albert Webster | 10/07/2002 at 11:22pm GMT |
Love and many thanks to May and all the family for your support for brother Barry during a mighty ministry. There are many wonderful stories to be told, but Barry's is all the more precious to us because he led my wife to Jesus. Bless you all and may you feel the presence of the Lord and His comfort today and always.
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| Brother in Christ | 10/07/2002 at 11:19pm GMT |
Dear May, Andrew and Family
This is my second message because I have to write it. Barry has had an enormous influence in my life through his messages (not just on end times but on Christian living). I have only met him once and it feels like I have known him all this life! His sense of humour, powerful preaching and Christ-like example will always inspire me.
My brother first introduced his books to me and at that time (being a smart-alec, ignorant, self righteous Christian) I dismissed it as just another cult teaching. But over the years, I have found that he was genuine. As he said, "90% of my critics have never read my books". Now that I have read them, and have watched all his tapes, I know I was wrong.
Thank you Barry for bringing me back to the Lord's path. I don't think you are resting in peace (no time for resting)because right now I know you are busy chatting to Jesus, Moses, Elijah, Isaac etc.... and enjoying the heavenly choir music.
To May and Family, we will see the new Barry (with a heavenly body - no more "groaning" or moaning as he said) shortly. We will have millions of years to catch up with him when we go up. May God sustain you.
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| Denise Chappell | 10/07/2002 at 10:38pm GMT |
I would just like to pass on my condolances to family and friends. He taught his message well and has planted many seeds around the world. He is with our father now and peace be with him.
Yours Sincerely,
Denise Chappell.
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| John and Theresa Rewi | 10/07/2002 at 10:34pm GMT |
To May and Family
We are deeply saddened to hear that Barry has been taken to heaven.There is no doubt in our mind that this was inevitable but we wish we could have had a lot more time with him to share the many stories and jokes he had to tell.
Our prayers are with the family, we are so sorry we can not be with you to hold you and share this time of sorry.
God Bless you all
Love to you all.... John Theresa and Family.
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| Shiree Tacon | 10/07/2002 at 10:17pm GMT |
Barry, I never met you and that will always be a loss to me. I am a new christian and a dear friend introduced me to your ministry. You have led a life full of the goodness of God and your life is an inspiration to us all. My greatest joy would be to have the relationship that you have had, (and still do up there, I assume), with
our wonderful God. What you have acheived in God's name for his glory will long be used to teach the new wave of christians in the coming revival. You have obeyed our father to the end and I am elated that you will now be able to claim your reward.
To your family I can only say that "To live in the Hearts of those we love is not to die". Rest in Peace, mighty warrior.
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| Karen Taiapa | 10/07/2002 at 09:27pm GMT |
Dearest May & Family,
I was deeply saddened by your loss of your loving husband and father Barry Smith.
He was so special to me as he brought me to our Lord in 1989 at one of his Auckland services in the Elim Church.
I was 19 years old then.
Our Lord however, gave me the privilidge of being able to thank him and to hug him for bringing the message of truth to me at that time. This happened in one of the Napier services recently, this year. God is so faithful....
Thank you so much May for being the incredible woman that you are. Behind every wonderful man of God there is a wonderful praying woman.
Thank you May for being the backbone of your husbands ministry. I know that there is still more for you to do. I pray someone in the family will pick up the baton and run with the message that is so needed in this day and age.
With love
Karen
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| David Felix | 10/07/2002 at 07:25pm GMT |
To all of you who have followed Barry, heaven has opened its arms to this man, he has been my biggest inspiration in my christian walk, and I thank the Lord for Barry.
He is with Jesus right now having such a glorious time, that we cant imagine it, not even in our wildest dreams.
My heart goes out to all those closest to him.
Be still for God is with you
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| N. Jeremiah and family | 10/07/2002 at 01:16pm GMT |
"PRAISE THE LORD EVERYBODY!!", "Now King James readers read with me..". Will miss you Brother Barry but you're in a better place now, with our LORD JESUS, amen!
Dear Sister May and family,
All our love and support in prayer is with you in this time of berievement. Nevertheless, be comforted that your dear loving Husband, Grandfather, Father, Friend, is now with our LORD JESUS, along with the many who have gone before, Hebrews 12:1 ("cloud of many witnesses"),urging us who are still on Earth to finish the race like them. The next verse advises us to Focus: "Looking unto JESUS,the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before HIM,ENDURED the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of GOD", amen!
There's no doubt in my mind that Bro Barry used this as an example and implemented it into his life. He deserves his place beside JESUS and is now urging us to keep focusing on JESUS to finish the race too, that would be just him!
FOCUS on JESUS and keep praising the LORD! May HE bless you and your family even more, to enlarge your territory, may HIS hand be upon you in whatever you do and wherever you go, and that HE will grant you whatever you ask according to HIS will, amen!
GOD bless.
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| Paul Knight | 10/07/2002 at 12:48pm GMT |
Dear May,
I was deeply saddened for you and your family to hear of your loss. Please know that we hurt with you as I know he will be greatly missed. Barry touched so many people in his time here and I feel blessed to have met him and look forward to seeing him and you again, even if it isn't here.
1 Thess. 4:14-18.
Love in Christ,
Paul.
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| Bennett Family (CCF) | 10/07/2002 at 12:36pm GMT |
To the Smith Family,
Blessings to you all and condolenses on the loss of Barry, a husband and father.
We always enjoyed his company, teachings, and his love of dry jokes of which we shared a few.
It is with a mixture of sadness, that we will not see him for awhile and envy for where he is now that we write to you and send you our love and prayers at this time.
God Bless you all.
>From Steve, Joy, Casey & Kirsten
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| Ken & Marianne Legg | 10/07/2002 at 09:49am GMT |
Dear May & Family,
We thank God upon every remembrance of our dear brother Barry. What a faithful servant of the Lord! He went forth with the gospel until his body couldn't go any more. Countless thousands are in the kingdom because of his faithless, untiring presentation of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you too May for being such a faithful supportive partner. You truly were a great gospel team.
We remember with deep affection our fellowship with Barry and yourself. Thank you for the two crusades you did for us at Grahams Road Elim Church in Christchurch during the 80's.
Our prayers and love are with you all as a family at this time.
Blessings
Ken & Marianne Legg
Gold Coast, Australia.
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| Wayne & Elaine Goodare | 10/07/2002 at 07:53am GMT |
Dear Smith family,
we are sorry to here the loss of your husband, father,friend, man of God Bro. Barry Smith although we have never met his ministry has blessed our lives. We thank the Lord for his long life and the impact that he had on this generation as many people came to know the Lord through him. We pray that the voice of our Lord Jesus will still be heard through his many books and tape ministry through out all generations until Jesus comes. May God bless the Smith family in this time of loss. "The Lord is my Shepard I shall not want"
In His service
Wayne & Elaine Goodare
Christchurch
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| Norma Ellis, Perth, WA | 10/07/2002 at 07:48am GMT |
Dear May,
My heart-felt condolences at this time to you and your family. What wonderful memories we have of times spent with you are Barry in the past and being impacted by his powerful ministry.
Now he has entered in to his reward and I can only begin to imagine the incredible entry he would have had through those portals in to glory.
Earth's great loss is Heaven's gain.
My very, very special love to you May as you become one of us who carry on.
Norma
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