From Kevin Hoy, March 2024
Dear Smiles Family and Friends Does the pace of life sometimes ‘scare’ you? One thing that does scare me is hearing people say, “Since retirement, I am busier than ever!”That would be one good reason I may never retire! I could not imagine being busier than I am currently. But being busy for the Lord is... Read More
From Maria, Director of Missions, March 2024
Fly Time flies, we fly….and as each morning begins, and each day comes to an end, I take it as a blessing that I’m alive and healthy! I can’t believe how fast life goes! I might be getting old and that makes me to be more philosophical.The Bible talks a lot about life, about counting... Read More
Container Challenge 2024 – Wish List
If you are in the UK, we are in need of specific items to be donated to Romania.(see Wish List below). From Ballymena, Northern Ireland we have a 40ft Container going to Romania in April 2024. Please email: info@thesmilesfoundation.org or call the office for more information. From the mainland, the coordination point is Leeds, with... Read More
Sunset House, Cihei: Update & Gallery, March 2024
The Grand Official Opening of Sunset House, gets closer by the day. Actually, as of today (March 1st), we have 228 days before the real Celebrations and Thanksgiving begins. As we complete nearly two years of construction, having broken ground on April 3rd, 2022 we are overwhelmingly amazed at all that God had done these... Read More
Construction Trip Specials 2024 – Sunset House Focus
Within the Smiles Foundation, 2024 is anticipated to be a very special year on several levels as we see the completion of construction and then the opening of Sunset House, Cihei. The largest and most adventurous project Smiles has ever undertaken. The Smiles Foundation » Sunset House Cihei To help keep the project within budget,... Read More
Prayer & Praise, March 2024
Please pray for us because when you pray, God hears more than what you say, answers more than we ask and gives more than we imagine in His own time and in His own way. Praise God for… The Good News of the Gospel shared through all the activities of Smiles work in Romania. The... Read More
From Kevin Hoy, February 2024
Dear Smiles Family and Friends, It’s hard to believe January has already gone! I trust 2024 got off to a good start and January was a blessing for you all. The month was a ‘whirlwind’ for me and many in Smiles as we suddenly have to grapple with the demands and challenges of the new... Read More
From Maria, Director of Missions, February 2024
Carry on … Another year started. It’s called 2024. When I was a kid I thought that the world would end when we get to year 2000. As yet, with God’s Grace upon us, He is still keeping us alive, we and the entire world. How do you find carrying on with your life on a... Read More
From Adi, Director of Outreach, February 2024
What’s coming? With every January, we can all think “New year, new challenges!” – and usually it is, either because the unexpected happens or because we have plans and desires which will bring that element in our lives. Most often, it is both. The Outreach Pillar of Smiles is no exception, we anticipate that 2024... Read More
Luke, UK Development Ambassador, February 2024
Hello everyone, It has been a couple of months since I wrote an update for the Smiles website, and it is good to do so again. A lot has happened in January 2024 around the UK with presentations, meetings of all kinds but more than that, with catching up and spending wonderful time with members... Read More