In his last day of Unleavened Bread sermon Mr. Smith asked us why are there seven days of Unleavened Bread? In the Bible seven has the meanings of completion or perfection. In Genesis 17:1 God told Abraham to become perfect. But we know Abraham sined. In the New Testament we are also told to go on to perfection (Matt. 5:48, Heb. 6:1). And like Abraham we all sin (Rom. 3:23). So how are we to accomplish this seemingly impossible task? Mr. Smith shows us what the Bible means by perfection and then shows us how to achieve it. The Passover and days of unleavened bread are important parts of our accomplishing this goal God sets before us.

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.