The next day there were off from school for Martin Luther King Day which was a MondaySo, the day of (the accident)I was going to pick John up. Realizing she cannot control John's outcome, Joyce retreats to the roof of the hospital to pray, asking God for forgiveness and submitting to His will. It was time to face the fact that John was gone. John Smith, who was born in Guatemala and was adopted by Joyce and Brian Smith when he was a child, was adopted by Joyce and Brian Smith when he was a child. You know, sometimes I start to question and [say], Maybe this isnt right. I ask for understanding and for the willingness to to do what it is that I am supposed to do and not what Chrissy wants to do. They finally let me back to where John was. Resides in Duncanville, TX. Deploying quickly, they rescued Rieger, and learned that John was somewhere underneath the ice. My brother-in-law happened to see it, and he called me and he said, Do you know Sam Rodriguez is?, He said, You need to get a hold of him and tell him the whole story.. I said Are you okay? She said No, theres been a bad accident. I said did you have a car accident? She said No. She said the kids were out on the ice and fell in the water. I asked Joyce to come into the room, so she could see her son, Dr. Sutterer said. That was what I had been prepared to do over the weeks beforehand. Joyce Smith. So many of the details have to do with him really investing a lot of time making sure that it was authentic and accurate. When this accident happened, Pastor Sam Rodriguez, who is executive producer of the movie, he was on an airplane. The policemen got there first and, man, were they awesome. Joyce: Even after we got him over to Cardinal Glennon, the doctor, Dr. Garrett, came in and after examining John, he sat down and he was very straight with us. So John and his friend tried to help each other get out. "She was calling on the Holy Spirit to save her son, that she didn't want to lose him. Jason Noble (Grace), the family's new liberal pastor with whom Joyce has frequently clashed, visits the hospital and Joyce slowly warms to him. Were giving him stuff to keep his heart beating. Joyce and John Smith join Pastor David Crank to share their true story behind the Hollywood film, Breakthrough and how God can do the impossible in our lives. Dr. Smith-Coppes brings extensive experience in higher education and the healthcare industry to Joyce University. It really did keep telling us where it needed to be and how it could reach people. They had held off calling Time of Death until I got there, which is unusual because usually they want to do that before the family gets there. Check BackgroundGet Contact InfoThis Is Me - Edit Reputation & Background View All Lived In Clearfield PA, Concord NC, Holly Ridge NC, Lambsburg VA. Related To Rasheila Smith, Zachary Smith, Elaine Smith, William Smith, Cecile Smith. When John's heart began beating again, Joyce says there was no mistaking the surprise on everyone's faces and then they jumped into a flurry of action. All the resources of this world were being thrust upon this young man with no indication except the cold reality of a young life snuffed out before our very eyes. Narrator: Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast. Joyce, now 68, raced to the hospital and by the time she arrived, the medical staff had been trying to revive her son for 43 minutes to no avail. Prior to Joyce University, Dr. Smith-Coppes spent more than a decade serving as a senior leader at Rasmussen University, most recently serving as the Vice President and Executive Director of Rasmussens School of Nursing one of the nations largest nursing schools. But a carefree day soon grew dire as the ice gave way and boys fell into the lake. The water was only about 40 degrees and hypothermia was starting to set in. More than 8 years after the accident, John is still grateful to everyone who saved him from drowning and also stood by his parents during his recovery. "Another miracle was this crew had just practiced cold water rescues the week before, so they were well prepared for this.". "Did CPR on him, and they were getting ready to call time of death," said Joyce Smith. Then they started looking for John (who was submerged)They (eventually) found John and pulled him out. You do your job, and then God will take care of the rest of it. And I walked out of the room. Hes aware of every detail. For many St. Louis-area children, January 19, 2015, was a day off from school in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Two of the rescuers dive in, but are unable to find John. John reconciles his survival with a renewed sense of purpose in his life and rebuilds his relationships with those he had been alienating. Resides in Simpsonville, SC. I have that assurance, and thats whats going on in my head. And so to hear those things, it really hit me hard. While John's friends were able to escape, John remained underwater for fifteen minutes. But the true stars of this emotional new drama are the real-life characters who the story is based on: 18-year-old John Smith (played by Marcel Ruiz) and his mother, Joyce (who Chrissy plays in . But a carefree day soon grew dire as the ice gave way and boys fell into the lake. The outcome didnt look good. What became of John Smith and his family after his recovery? Lived In Sewickley PA, Brooklyn NY, Leetsdale PA, San Leandro CA. Im like, In ways that I will understand, tell me. I was attached to another project at the time, and miraculously, it fell through and then it completely freed up this. 1995-2023 by The General Council of the Assemblies of God Ive had to learn to let go, she says of John, now 18, whom she adopted as an infant from Guatemala with her husband Brian, 65, after raising three sons between them. How can I choose one quality to replicate of Joyce Smith? and to pick up his homework!". We can't let our circumstances. An amazing story of answered prayer. Facebook gives people the power to. But this day, we were playing a local high school, and we were excited because we [won] the game. The doctors couldnt believe he had that kind of thought. There was flat line. But children weren't the only ones to respond. I was pushing one of my friends up just to stay afloat just a little while longer so the paramedic could have an idea of where we were. . Miracles are not always visible to the naked eye, but those who live by faith can see them clearly. In recognition of the power of the films message, Im reposting an interview I did with Joyce Smith, the mother of the resurrected boy at the center of the story, that was originally published on November 10, 2017 following the publication of her book The Impossible, The Miraculous Story of a Mothers Faith and Her Childs Resurrection. Sometimes events whirl around you so quickly that they become a blur. Really, he is brain dead. They asked Chrissy Metz to come in and to play me in the movie. Joyce Smith was born in Wichita, Kansas, and due to her father's job, she grew up all over the country. They were having to give him medication to keep his heart going. Narrator: Breakthrough is now in theaters nationwide. And its just amazing to sit back and look at that when youre in those circumstances and theyre telling you that, This is not possible, yet Gods saying, Im the final word on this, and it is possible.. The three of us all fell in. I hear youre talking about my sons story. Nehemiah Cowgill to Joyce Smith. As Wentzville firefighter Tommy Shine probed the water with a recovery pole in hopes of finding John's body, Noble says that Shine felt like someone told him to "move two steps to the left" as if he were guided. John: When she prayed, something so powerful rushed up my body that it pushed three nurses searching for a pulse physically back, and they cant explain it. We get out to Orange County to TBNs studio. Has Tension risen Between President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris? Dr. Smith-Coppes holds a Doctorate of Higher Education and Organizational Change from Benedictine University; a Master of Business Administration from Bethel University; Bachelor of Accountancy from the University of San Diego; and graduate education from Harvard University. She retired in 2001 and lives in St. Charles, Missouri, with her husband Brian, with whom she has four sons -- Joseph, Tom, Charles, and John -- and five grandchildren. He correctly answered all of the questions. Christine Paduch, a teacher, is detained on suspicion of abusing a student with special needs. God, please send your Holy Spirit to heal this boy! Just then the Holy Spirit came in that room and started that boys heart once again. Also known as Joyce M Barnes, Joyce M Harrisonsmith, Joyce M Harrison, Joyce M Ward, J M Barnes, Barnes Joyce Smith. Be thankful for it. He gave me a thumbs up. Louis!" All of these thingshe should not be alive. [19] In its second weekend the film fell 39% to $6.8 million, finishing fourth. I have that assurance, and thats whats going on in my head. I could tell when I was talking to her on the telephone that she was upset. In this interview, Joyce talks about standing at her son's bedside asking the Holy Spirit to give her back her son. At any time, He couldve jump started Johns heart. Each day begins with a guided reflection, followed by a space for you to fill in your prayers of thanksgiving and special requests. I was upset and I was crying, but I knew God was going to take care of it. A dramatic film is already in the works to be helmed by producer DeVon Franklin (The Star, Miracles from Heaven, Heaven is for Real). . It wasnt till after John got out of the hospital on a month or so later, when we had our, , that I even heard all the things that were going wrong in Johns body and why he shouldnt be alive. But like all young boys, we got bored. That really caught his attention, so he started talking about it at his church service, and then on these TV programs. he says. I had drowned and was underwater for 15 minutes. John Smith. Because hes not going to live through the night. "Instead, Joyce Smith stood strong in her faith. and how the devotion has impacted her life personally. I knew He would take care of my familys needs while Jason was taking care of what God needed him to do.. I truly believe God sent Pastor Jason to this church for this situation, says Joyce. Joyce turns John's possible recovery into an obsession, harassing his health care professionals and alienating those around her, including her husband. Im an actress, probably best known as Kate Pearson from This Is Us. He was moments from being pronounced dead when his mother, Joyce Smith, walked into the emergency room and began calling out to God. Immediately, after more than an hour with no pulse, Johns heartbeat started. "Had no heartbeat. By now, I have been underwater. I have a pulse! She could not believe that after all that they had done, finally, when we prayed, God gave him back a pulse. Lived In Fountain Inn SC, Greenville SC. Joyce recalls the unlikely way her familys story found a path to a major motion picture. 1445 N Boonville Ave Springfield, MO 65802 I believe God is who He says He is. . They were in New York City to promote The Impossible: The Miraculous Story of a Mothers Faith and a Childs Resurrection (FaithWords/Hachette Book Group), Joyces just-published book (written with co-writer Ginger Kolbara) recounting the amazing story. It is the studio's first feature film after the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney. You can find the paperback edition of Joyces book Breakthrough wherever books are sold. She called on God and God brought him back. Likely unknown to them, the farther they got from shore, the thinner the ice became. "That was one of the first of many miracles to follow," Noble says. Were going in, and this very nice young man comes out starts talking to us. I am the boy that was underwater for 15 minutes and was without a pulse for over an hour. . While Johns friends were able to escape, John remained underwater for fifteen minutes. One boy was able to self-rescue because he was close to the dock. It was funny because John wouldnt react to the doctor when he first came in. A week after that, John went home. I always ask for God for signs. They did everything medically, scientifically that they could do. John Smith. But immediately as soon as I said that prayer, Johns heart started beating. Maddy Martin as Abby Sutterer, Kent Sutterer's daughter and John's love interest. "I don't know what we would have done without him." Noble says he continues to feel an intense closeness with the family. "God also wants us to know that He care for us. I finally got to the hospitalWhen I got there, of course, every parking space was taken. Keith Terry, one of the medical staff, he did CPR on me for over 45 minutes. And 8 seconds later, I fell in the lake. John Smith was dead. So I stood up and I kind of got over close by him. So I think that I would like to take away the consistency of her unwavering faith. . And its really hard to be that one person believing in something that literally is impossible. When Tommy Shine got off the truck, he sprinted to the scene and into the water to come look for me. The water at Lake Sainte Louise, a smaller body of water near Lake St. Louis, had frozen the week prior due to the cold weather. Born in Savannah, GA, the daughter of the late John Milton Manly and the late Irene Bell Manly, Mrs. Smith retired as office manager with the office of Dr. Floyd Griffin, M.D. I just finished producing the movie Miracles From Heaven. I have chicken skin [goose bumps]!". Founded in 1979, Joyce Universitys mission is to prepare students to serve as competent professionals, to advance their careers, and to pursue lifelong learning. Happy Easter, everyone! When Tommy Shine got off the truck, he sprinted to the scene and into the water to come look for me. Salt Lake City, UT - September 23 2022 Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences, formerly known as Ameritech College, welcomes Dr. John Smith-Coppes as the university's new provost. Joyce says she's had numerous contacts from people across the country and around the world telling her how John's story has bolstered or renewed their faith. And, well, now I know why. Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson in Chicago: We do not support that behavior.. However, the ice was thin, which contributed to the three younger lads sliding into the lake. From that first night in the hospital, Noble sensed God telling him he needed to stick close to the family. And if well just trust Him, Hes there to take care of everything that we need. DeVon: Im DeVon Franklin, and I produced Breakthrough. [A few weeks] after the accident, the same boy that I was 25 to 50 feet out with, he came over [to my house] and he spent the night and he told me said, I was expecting you to come back up, but you didnt.. Joyce Ayala Smith, 76. Later, when the happenings have run their course, you can talk with Me more fully. The acidosis in John's lungs was originally measured at a 6.6 pH level. "Joyce Smith said she believes her son is living proof of the marvels of the Lord. Read More , Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences. We knew that John being here was a miracle.. In the note he states: I had exhausted all interventions in my scientific armamentarium without even a hint of success. Chrissy reflects on this blessing as she reads from the December 21st passage of, Joyce reflects further on the power of trusting Gods promises and believing that He can and will answer prayer. Are you looking for a way to keep track of your daily prayers along with Jesus Calling? You can get your free Jesus Calling Family Prayer calendar by visiting, JesusCalling.com/offer. Later, John and his friends Josh and Reiger go out onto a frozen lake, ignoring a neighbor's warning. The very next day, I get a note back from him on Facebook, and it said, Yes, I want to hear the story. Today we hear the miraculous true story of one mothers belief in the power of prayer that not only brought her son back to life, but continues to inspire people around the world in a new inspirational movie called Breakthrough, starring Chrissy Metz from NBCs This Is Us. John Smith (Ruiz) is a 14-year-old Guatemalan boy raised in Lake St. Louis, Missouri by his adoptive parents, Brian (Lucas) and Joyce Smith (Metz). A few days later he is discharged from the hospital, returning home and then back to school. She too goes on to share a passage from. Do we trust Him with the things that goes on in our lives? He did and immediately encountered John. They were having to give him medication to keep his heart going. Dr. The moment Jason told me what he felt God calling him to, I felt God speak to my spirit that He was walking us all through this, says Paula, Nobles wife of 22 years. "We had to fight for our lives," said John Smith. Soon afterward, Brian and Joyce adopted John in 2000 when he was just five months old. Joyce & John Smith share their personal testimony as portrayed in the upcoming movie, "Breakthrough.""Breakthrough" is based on the true story of the miracle. I guarantee you some 4th grade teams probably could beat us pretty bad. Sutterer's daughter happens to be in the same eighth grade class with John. Weve got him on a lung machine. I remembered in church all my life hearing this scripture that says, The holy spirit will raise Christ Jesus from the dead, she tells PEOPLE exclusively in this weeks issue. [1][22], In the United States and Canada, the film was released alongside Penguins, and was projected to gross $1317 million from 2,300 theaters in its five-day opening weekend. John Smith (Ruiz) is a 14-year-old Guatemalan boy raised in Lake St. Louis, Missouri by his adoptive parents, Brian (Lucas) and Joyce Smith (Metz). RT @Morning_Joe: Mon. "I was praying up by John's head, whispering into his ear," Noble says, "when suddenly I saw thousands of whirling, colorful lights around John's head, like rewiring John's brain. [5][6], The film tells the story of a St. Louis teenager who slipped through an icy lake on January 19, 2015 and was underwater for 15 minutes before resuscitative efforts were started. Find Joyce Smith's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading people search directory for contact information and public records. Shortly after I am flown to Cardinal Glennon in the city of St. Louis. There he sees Tommy Shine, and thanks him for saving his life. that God would trust you with such a miracle but also to be able to share it with the world. But this day, we were playing a local high school, and we were excited because we [won] the game. The 14-year-old showed signs of bodily organ failure, and his lack of neurological function indicated the possibility of a long-term coma, according to the doctors. I dont know what we would have done without him.. The ambulance transported John to St. Joseph Hospital West in the city of Lake St. Louis, where Dr. Kent Sutterer was the doctor on call. I didnt set out to write a book. Me and two of my friends, we were on the same 8th grade basketball team. after over thirty years of service and was a member of Rock Spring Baptist Church where she belonged . Theres always hope.. The resident calls the police, and all three boys fall through the ice. In a heated moment, Joyce tells Brian that if not for her, John would be dead. He texted an atheist friend of the family who lives in Germany about the miracles he experienced in his life. I mean, how do you not shout this from the mountaintops, that God gave you your son once, but He also gave him back to you the second time? They just dropped their gun belts and went in the water no suits, no nothing. in St. Peters, Missouri, hung up the phone and exhaled heavily. Joyce Smith prayed over her son's body after he had been lifeless for an hourand his heart started beating again. Joyce B Smith, 85. They get the second boy out of the water, who was 25 to 50 feet out with me. Noble says John just as quickly closed his eyes and fell asleep. Next time on the Jesus Calling Podcast, we talk with philanthropist and author Melinda Gates. John Smith. And I said, Heres the deal. I also don't know that John Smith will ever be the same as he was before he fell through the ice. ", "I didn't realize at the time they were getting ready to call the time of death," says Joyce. North Carolina Meetings, Proceedings, and Conference Reports. Holy Spirit, please come and bring me back my son. Joyce Smith. Assemblies of God Pastor Samuel Rodriguez is executive producer of the new film. Its phenomenal., And [the young man] finally says to us, I dont know if you know who I am or not, but Im DeVon Franklin. I knew God had answered my prayer and was going to be faithful to the things that Id asked Him for. But the miracles didn't stop with John. Tulsa Library Shooting: Two People Died, Others Injured At Convenience Store, Phoenix Bar Shooting, Several People Injured, How Did Elizabeth Santos Die? , they were able to see Gods hand in the processincluding the producer and director of the film, DeVon Franklin and Roxann Dawson. John Smith was born in Guatemala. [14][15] Locations for the 31-day shoot included Winnipeg, Selkirk, and Portage la Prairie. They have two adult sons from previous marriages, but were not able have a child together. Its time to Breakthrough!Follow Pastor David Crank on Instagram at Instagram.com/DavidCrankFollow Pastor Nicole Crank on Instagram at Instagram.com/NicoleCrank.Download the Faith Church APP at bit.ly/FaithChurchAppJoin our online campus faithchurch.com/liveLearn more at FaithChurch.com Although being rescued, he is in a coma, and his family must rely on their faith to get through the ordeal. The rest just had to catch up with it. I know that God has given us a gift, even if it is only for a few days. John woke up on the third day, recognizing people. "He gave a strong salvation message," Benes says, "and about 100 children made salvation decisions or rededicated their lives to Christ. Were not going to have any kind of this talk here. He cant breathe on his own. I have always believed that Gods going to do what he says he does because Ive seen it all my life, says Joyce. Could not be more proud and grateful for the incredible cast and crew", "Major Movie Shoot (And Luke Cage) In Winnipeg This Week", "Portage is Again Playing Host to Hollywood Cameras", "Lowest Easter Weekend At The B.O. They were cold and they were gray. John Sharp to Anne Hains. And so when I got a telephone call, I was expecting it, but not what she was going to be saying to me. Proceedings of the . DeVon: Absolutely. . And when Johns heartbeat started right up it was like, Thank you, Lord, for being so merciful for me, which just set my faith forever in bedrock., The ordeal also shaped Smiths perspective as a mom. They have two adult sons from previous marriages, but were not able have a child together. The book released Nov. 7. We noticed the lake had frozen over. 2, Weaverville, N.C, 28787 '^' ^^ty Mrs. Joyce Smith, Rt. So I got up to the end of the bed, and I felt his feet. Were giving him stuff to keep his heart beating. God wanted me to stay and see it through no matter how long it would take, Noble says. He recognized that might mean spending a lot of days and late nights away from his own family. Faith has always been a large part of their lives and they knew God had a plan for them. They do everything medically that theyre required to do when theres a drowning, [everything] they could on the dock. Within three days, John had recovered all his mental faculties something the entire medical community claimed couldnt happen. He was in catastrophic organ failure. Joyce Carolyn Smith, 82. Remember that nothing can separate you from My loving Presence; you are Mine. California Privacy Rights| [27] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale, while those at PostTrak gave it a 4.5 out of 5 stars and a "definite recommend" of 69%. Its such an honor to be able to share the story with the world. We cant let our circumstances dictate our faith in God! He saw [a news alert] about Johns story, and secular media was declaring it a miracle. Because God had already assured me this was going to be okay.. The third result is Joyce . One of the things that we carried through this whole thing with John was the power of life and death is in the tongue, Proverbs 18:2. Ali Skovbye as Emma, one of John's friends. Whisper My Name in recognition that I am still with you. On a cold winter's day in Missouri, John Smith was a 14-year-old boy playing on a frozen lake with two of his best friends. He was reacting to us, but he wouldntand so finally our pastor said to [the doctor], Ask him about basketball. And so he asked John about Michael Jordan and LeBron James and all the questions, you know, Who had the most rings? And John was answering all those questions appropriately. Noble witnessed the entire hospital stay. "I believe God is raising up a generation and showing His might to them so they will trust and proclaim Him as God," Joyce says. Noble adds that this appears to be the third time God has stepped in to give John new life. Then she cried out I believe in a mighty God and he can perform miracles. Related To Delatha Smith, Mary Smith, Emily Smith, Kimberly Smith, Jack Smith. And so when I got a telephone call, I was expecting it, but not what she was going to be saying to me. If you enjoyed this episode about this inspirational story set to film, Trusting the God of Miracles: the Real-Life Story Behind Breakthrough Movie, When she prayed, something so powerful rushed up my body, You dont know what youre talking about because my God has healed my son, check out our interview with Tim Tebow talking about his faith-based movie, we talk with philanthropist and author Melinda Gates. She had more faith in God than I did. The boys play together on the Living Word Christian Middle School basketball team in nearby O'Fallon, Missouri. "When they pulled him out, he was pulse-less, and for all intents, dead," said Joyce Smith. Stimulus Check Proposal Could Give Americans Monthly $1,200 Checks. On a cold winters day in Missouri, John Smith was a 14-year-old boy playing on a frozen lake with two of his best friends. Joyce and John Smith join Pastor David Crank to share their true story behind the Hollywood film, Breakthrough and how God can do the impossible in our lives. And I think when people get it and they receive it, it really is emotional because we spend so much of life feeling that we dont. You gave him to us, Lord. We were not good at all. Jamie was watching from the shore - John called out to her to call 911 because "he didn't want to die.". He wouldnt just give us half a miracle. It wasnt till after John got out of the hospital on a month or so later, when we had our First Responders Sunday, that I even heard all the things that were going wrong in Johns body and why he shouldnt be alive. (When I got inside), I thought they would take me right back to Johns room, which they didnt do. Breakthrough is a 2019 American Christian drama film directed by Roxann Dawson in her feature film directorial debut. We were meeting one of the boys moms, and were going to exchange kids. It doesnt take Him by surprise. Later, we hear how the Smiths story traveled from a Missouri hospital room to a Hollywood studio, and how the. Select this result to view Joyce Jones Smith's phone number, address, and more. . So, the little nun came back with me and was still praying with me.
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