Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice.  For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness, Christ will even now, as always, be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.  (Philippians 1:18-20)    

A Benefit Concert Featuring

Homeward Bound

With Special Guest Josh Combs

Our benefit concert on Friday October 3, 2003, held at Faith Baptist Church in Waterford was a huge success.  With about 300 people in attendance, a blessed time was had by all.

A free-will love offering was taken, and a total of $3,800 was collected for ALS and Wes's family! Much to our surprise and delight, Pastor Jim Combs and the people of Faith Baptist Church paid all of Homeward Bound's honorarium, travel, lodging and meal expenses! Additionally, Homeward Bound donated 100% of the evening's T-Shirt, CD/Tape, and all other merchandise sales to Faithfully Forward. We learned a valuable lesson - no matter how much you do, you can never out-give GOD!

Printable Concert Flyer

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Faithfully Forward's

Silent Auction/Dinner Dance

held on Friday, October 17th, 2003
at the Marriott at Centerpoint

in Pontiac, MI

featuring a special reunion appearance by

SOUND IMPRESSION

was responsible for raising nearly $60,000

for Wes and his family. As of October, 2005

nearly all of this benefit money has been used

for Wes's ongoing need for his homecare and

durable medical equipment needs.

The family just received a letter from Michigan

Dept. of Human Services (DHS) that effective

November 5, 2005, state Medicaid benefits will

no longer be provided for Wes and Sharlene.

If you missed these events, but still have a

desire to help with a donation of your own,

please visit our How You Can Help page.

Mission Statement ~ "Faithfully Forward is dedicated, through the efforts of family and friends, to promoting awareness of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), to offering support for Wes Smith and his family, and to encouraging those searching for a cure."

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