On September 9th, Smith Mountain Lake Community Bible Study began a 30 week study of Genesis which is a fascinating view of who our God is. Members are learning about the invisible qualities of the Creator through the stories of His people, such as Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, and many more.  The study is open to men, [...]

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There is a great deal of Christmas poetry posted here and there this time of year. We liked this one well enough to share it with our readers at Smith Mountain Lake. We would like to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas from Smith Mountain Lake News! Heaven’s Gift by Sandra A. Popp Heaven’s gift has come [...]

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Our lovely Smith Mountain Lake community is all ablaze with the glitter and charm that tells us Christmas is here. Most of us love this time of year for so many reasons, it’s hard to list them all. We love the presents and the lights and the anticipation. We love the good food and the family visits and [...]

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All the folks in Smith Mountain Lake, Va. and all over the world, have been given a marvelous gift called “choice”. If you have ever made a bad decision or had regrets for things you have done then you will understand the next couple of stories. I have a friend who called me up and told me [...]

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For most of us at Smith Mountain Lake this is a marvelous time of year. Visiting family, picking out gifts, anticipating Christmas and New Years…..there is excitement in the air. But for thousands of Americans it is one of the most depressing and grievous days they will experience. For those who have lost a loved [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake is beautiful in each of it’s seasons, some would say especially in the fall. There is just something magnetic about large bodies of water and our lake is no exception. It is a feast for the eyes and ears and even the nose. Here are a few bits of poetry you may [...]

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None of us are perfect, whether we live in Smith Mountain Lake, Alaska or Africa. But it’s not necessary to be perfect to be a good role model and a blessing to those around you. Okay, so what is necessary? Being dependable, even-tempered, honest, trust-worthy and consistent are among the most important qualities anyone can have who [...]

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I just recently became aware of a wonderful ministry at Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia called the Agape Center. The Agape Center exists to help those who may be in need of clothes, food, basic appliances, furniture, financial assistance and other household items. But they especially have a heart to minister to those in need of the [...]

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Sandra felt as low as the heels of her shoes when she pulled open the Smith Mountain Lake shop door, against a November gust of wind. Her life had been as sweet as a spring breeze and then, in the fourth month of her second pregnancy, a “minor” automobile accident stole her joy. This was [...]

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Most of us who live at Smith Mountain Lake appreciate nature, it’s fascinations and feasts of sight, sound and smell. But perhaps an area we don’t often consider are the tremendous life lessons that the natural world has to offer if we but open our eyes. THE BUZZARD:   If you put a buzzard in [...]

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