In their Exodus from Egypt Israel crossed the Red Sea on the last day of unleavened bread. That day they were freed from Egypt physically. But as Mr. Smith points out in this Holy day sermon, Israel never came out of Egypt spiritually. Their crossing the Red Sea was a type of baptism. After our baptism, God expects us to come out of the world spiritually. So even though we have finished the seven days of unleavened bread for this year, we must continue to put sin out of our lives as long as we live.

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.