[10] The Easter weekend it was released had the lowest box office receipts since 2005, because studios chose to avoid any major release during that period so as not to compete with Disney's release of Avengers: Endgame the following weekend. I hear youre talking about my sons story. They get the second boy out of the water, who was 25 to 50 feet out with me. 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). Because God had already assured me this was going to be okay.. Narrator: As John began recuperating, news of his miraculous recovery spread like wildfire, and eventually hit the national media. I thought to myself, Youre either who you say you are or youre not. The minute I prayed Holy Spirit, please come and give me back my son! his heartbeat started., John was immediately stabilized and airlifted to Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital in St. Louis, where he had multiple organ failure and showed hardly any sign of neurological function. Do we trust Him with the things that goes on in our lives? When questioned about the lake water allowing John to survive, Noble says the doctor clarified that the water was too warm (40 degrees) and John was too big for this kind of recovery to be explained as anything but a miracle. Then she cried out I believe in a mighty God and he can perform miracles. At five months-old he was adopted by Brian and Joyce Smith. That really caught his attention, so he started talking about it at his church service, and then on these TV programs. I have a pulse. Thank You Jesus, that You continually intercede for us to reach the full potential of Christ in us, the hope of Glory. Thank you Holy Spirit, that You live in us to be the Healer, Comforter or great I AM for whatever we need in every situation we face in our lives. At 48 hours after the accident, Dr. Garrett performed a unique and high level neurological function exam tailored just for John. Later, when the happenings have run their course, you can talk with Me more fully. Currently, Joyce is single. May we only live to bring You Your Glory Lord as this movie Breakthrough, the Book Breakthrough and this podcast does, as it spreads like a fire to ignite the world to Your infinite Love for us! Get your summer vacation planning started NOW and Save Big on Chula Vista Resort this summer! I have that assurance, and thats whats going on in my head. So John and his friend tried to help each other get out. But like all young boys, we got bored. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. She too goes on to share a passage from. He is now 19 years old and since the movie "Breakthrough" was released in April 2019, several things have changed for John. We were just doing normal eighth grade boy things. An epilogue reveals that John is pursuing a career in ministry after graduating from high school. Smith-Coppess impressive background and experience will only continue to elevate Joyce Universitys academic excellence and better prepare students for the workplace, said Sherry Jones, president of Joyce University. Lived In Los Angeles CA, Lawndale CA, Victorville CA, Inglewood CA. An explanation of the cause of death of the former mayor of EL Cerrito, California, Gut-wrenching: Rep. Quentin Williams, a rising political star, killed in wrong-way accident. . 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. But a carefree day soon grew dire as the ice gave way and boys fell into the lake. I had the most awesome peace when she came and started praying with me. 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. But again, God [was] in there, putting His spin on this. And even if he lives through the night, after being deprived of oxygen for over an hour, hes going to have brain damage.. ", Image used in accordance with Creative Commons license. Roxann: Im Roxann Dawson, and I directed Breakthrough. JOYCE SMITH: He was close to (hypothermia) when the police came in. I was preparing myself to give a mother the final bad news that her son was gone from this world. A week after that, John went home. No longer was he struggling to maintain his desperate grip on the edge of the ice or flailing his arms in a final and terrifying attempt to stay afloat. Absolutely. Then when it started, I was so stunned. And you could hear it in her voice, she goes, I have a pulse. Also known as Joyce Tracy. . John Smith was dead. Do we trust Him? Or, well, I am dead, but they arent expecting to find me, period, I should say. Maddy Martin as Abby Sutterer, Kent Sutterer's daughter and John's love interest. And I think that one of the reasons why Im in entertainment is to bring hope and inspiration, and stories like this, like, Hi, Im Chrissy Metz. Also known as Sr J Smith, J Smith. . However, they aren't about to let this miracle fade into fable. John and his friends wandered out on the ice and decided to take a photo of themselves with a cell phone, thinking it would be cool. He said, John only has rudimentary brain function. I have always believed that Gods going to do what he says he does because Ive seen it all my life, says Joyce. Select this result to view Joyce Jones Smith's phone number, address, and more. She too goes on to share a passage from Jesus Calling and how the devotion has impacted her life personally. "The mother and son duo provided inspiration and hope in the power of prayer. I love [Sarah Youngs] synopses of the scriptures and how she puts [them] together to speak over your life. As you persevere along the path I have prepared for you, depending on My strength to sustain you, expect to see miraclesand you will. It doesnt matter what Man says, God has the final word. He prepares us for the unexpected and raises us up when the enemy attacks. If you enjoyed this episode about this inspirational story set to film, check out our interview with Tim Tebow talking about his faith-based movie Run the Race. 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. John had already gone under. "Did CPR on him, and they were getting ready to call time of death," said Joyce Smith. by that night, the boy was sitting up in his bed, singing songs . 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. Check BackgroundGet Contact InfoThis Is Me - Edit Reputation & Background View All Joyce's reported annual income is about $80 - 89,999; with a net worth that tops $250,000 - $499,999. But my first go-to was God to pray. "I don't know what we would have done without him." Noble says he continues to feel an intense closeness with the family. Related To Delores Smith, George Smith, Saundra Smith, Phalett Smith, Annie Smith. He was in catastrophic organ failure. Lived In Fort Lauderdale FL, Dania FL. So I think that I would like to take away the consistency of her unwavering faith. 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. My name is John Smith. The dive team is on its way to come look for me, because at this point theyre not expecting me to be alive. I frantic about getting in there. . Im an actress, probably best known as Kate Pearson from This Is Us. They almost ended up being victims also. The resident calls the police, and all three boys fall through the ice. [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%. Having heard of the amazing things happening with John, they sought Joyce out. Shine and his crew went out on the ice and rescued Johns two friends, but couldnt locate John. I knew she was going call but I wasnt expecting this. Be thankful for it. 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. Narrator: Breakthrough is now in theaters nationwide. All of these thingshe should not be alive. Also known as Joycelyn K Smith, Josie K Smith, Joy K Smith, K Joyce. She was crying as is to be expected. (When I got inside), I thought they would take me right back to Johns room, which they didnt do. On January 19, 2015, John and two of his many different pals agreed to go to Lake Saint Louise, which was frozen at the time. 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. Were having a good time, but I get a text from my mom asking if I wanted to go to the Rec Plex. ", "We [five other pastors and John's parents] went to John's room and started praying," Noble says. Remember that nothing can separate you from My loving Presence; you are Mine. Soon afterward, Brian and Joyce adopted John in 2000 when he was just five months old. They were having to give him medication to keep his heart going. John's return though welcomed by many, is met with some resentment by others, who question why John's life was spared while their own loved ones died. The acidosis in John's lungs was originally measured at a 6.6 pH level. Cardinal Glennon in the city of St. Louis. Also known as Joyce M Barnes, Joyce M Harrisonsmith, Joyce M Harrison, Joyce M Ward, J M Barnes, Barnes Joyce Smith. Really, he is brain dead. Basketball, on the other hand, was a sport that the adolescent adored with all his heart. He was in catastrophic organ failure. . Daniel Radcliffe Welcomes His First Baby With Erin Darke. "Every day John made huge improvements," Noble said. after over thirty years of service and was a member of Rock Spring Baptist Church where she belonged . Joyce D . No, for the past 15 minutes his lungs had been filled with raw lake water, his heart had stopped beating, and he lay motionless at the bottom of Lake Sainte Louise. 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. So we go in and we talk to him, and Pastor Sam comes in. The water was only about 40 degrees and hypothermia was starting to set in. . Faith can often bring up a variety of challenging questions, yet it is not unheard of for people to turn to the divine at some of the most difficult times in their lives. And 8 seconds later, I fell in the lake. Ultimately, the story spoke to us throughout, even once we shot it and into editing, as we began to distill the story down to this two-hour format. Joyce: Its such an honor to be able to share the story with the world. Also known as Joyce Laverne Kimble, Joyce Laverne Gruner, Laverne Joyce Smith. Melinda Gates: Its that faith in action, to me, that actually changes the world. . They just went on the ice, like, they didnt take anything off. She had more faith in God than I did. Josh and Reiger manage to swim to the surface and are swiftly rescued by first responders. "Another miracle was this crew had just practiced cold water rescues the week before, so they were well prepared for this.". putting His spin on this. So we decided to go over to one of the boys house. They just dropped their gun belts and went in the water no suits, no nothing. T-shirts that say "Ask Me about John Smith" are being printed and sold at cost in order to provide opportunities to share about the miracle God performed. Chrissys prayer to God for understanding and for willingness to do His will was answered as the opportunity came for her to play the role of Joyce Smith, and help depict this story of unwavering faith to the world. It had warmed up quite a bit. Because God is omnipotent, and we are created in His image, our words have potency to them, they have power. Joyce Smith. Noble caught snippets of what had happened. "In my whole life, I never had God fail me," said John Smith. Im still submerged. [18], Metz performed "I'm Standing With You" from the film's soundtrack at the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards alongside Carrie Underwood, Lauren Alaina, Maddie & Tae and Mickey Guyton. Normal is between 7.35 and 7.45. Related To Brenda Smith, James Smith, Jennifer Smith. This page was last edited on 12 April 2023, at 22:21. We know that it was God, but he doesnt know. Everyone rejoiced over the miracle of a boy coming back to life. By now, I have been underwater. 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? I asked him if he could move his feet and he did. 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. A firefighter by the name of Tommy Shine was en route to come get me and to come to the scene. I found him on Facebook, and I sent him a message. His career spans years of dedicated service to higher education through his work in institutions within the Midwest with roles that span faculty, academic affairs, student affairs and services, campus operations and management, administrative, and executive offices. They rushed me to a local hospital, St. Joseph West, where I lay lifeless. It was another reason John shouldn't be alive - but he was! And let me put it into words on how great we were: we were probably the worst eighth grade team in the state of Missouri. This weighs on John's mind, he returns to the lake. They get him out, and theyre looking for me. John Smith is on the rise at the time of writing. Do not fear your weakness, for it is the stage on which My Power and Glory perform most brilliantly. The lowest limit for a person is 6.8; below that, they die. The outcome didnt look good. . Shortly after that photo was taken, the trio fell into the 40-degree water. In those moments, you think about your family. Lived In Fountain Inn SC, Greenville SC. 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. Id seen it in my own family. Proceedings of the . So thats how it came about. He walked side by side with John out the medical centers doors. 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. We were eating pizza, playing video games. Its just amazing that God would trust you with such a miracle but also to be able to share it with the world. He was moments from being pronounced dead when his mother, Joyce Smith, walked into the emergency room and began calling out to God. Joyce: I cant tell you how many times Ive picked up that book, and it speaks to me that day for what is going on in my life. The group renewed their prayer efforts, praying specifically that God would fill John's lungs with new breath and for his brain to be restored. By all accounts he had been under water for nearly 15 minutes. Mrs. Joyce Martin Smith, 87, wife of Fred Phillip Smith, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, September 5, 2021. After a brief and hurtful rebuttal, Brian storms off. And so to hear those things, it really hit me hard. The doctor on staff was Jeremy Garrett - a doctor who happened to be an expert in dealing with water-accident victims. She called on God and God brought him back. Fourteen-year-old John Smith had lost his battle for life. He said yes..He no sooner hung up because he walks and talks sometimes then he went out on the ice where it got really thin. Accept each day just as it comes to you. His parents were desperate. 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, 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. , they were able to see Gods hand in the processincluding the producer and director of the film, DeVon Franklin and Roxann Dawson. Includes Address (9) Phone (5) Email (6) See Results. He was born January 27, 1949, in Demopolis, Alabama to James and Betty (Crenshaw) Smith. Happy Easter, everyone! So many of the details have to do with him really investing a lot of time making sure that it was authentic and accurate. Not only that, wed been doing a Bible study at our church with our womens group from. "There is nothing in your life going on that God can't take of," said Joyce Smith. We call it a tapestry of miracles, just how God was weaving this all together. The word that God is speaking right now is, when you seek my face and come to me, I will do great and marvelous things for you! There was flat line. The outcome didnt look good. Lived In Clearfield PA, Concord NC, Holly Ridge NC, Lambsburg VA. Related To Rasheila Smith, Zachary Smith, Elaine Smith, William Smith, Cecile Smith. Next time on the Jesus Calling Podcast, we talk with philanthropist and author Melinda Gates. My plan for your life is unfolding before you. In that moment, all I can remember [are] the screams. "We were trying to break the ice to stay afloat, but couldn't. Me and two of my friends, we were on the same 8th grade basketball team. For many St. Louis-area children, January 19, 2015, was a day off from school in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Ali Skovbye as Emma, one of John's friends. 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. When Joyce Smiths 14-year-old adopted son John fell through an icy lake in Missouri one winter morning three years ago, if could have been a tragic ending to a life cut short. 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. That is so profound. In a heated moment, Joyce tells Brian that if not for her, John would be dead. While it may not be clear now, I know that He has a plan and I will follow what He has in store for me., Cardinal Glennon U.S. News & World Report Ranked 6 Specialties 2021-22 shield, Magnet Recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2023 Cardinal Glennon Childrens Foundation is a not-for-profit, section 501(c)(3) | EIN: 43-1754347. Miracles are not always visible to the naked eye, but those who live by faith can see them clearly. 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ER doctor Kent Sutterer was preparing to tell Joyce that John had died when she walked into the room and began praying loudly to God over her sons body. The doctor told me that John wasnt going to live through the night and if he lived he was going to be a vegetable, Joyce recalls. I was privileged to witness a miracle. 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. Her son, John, was only 14 at the time of the incident. Rt. [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. Were not going to have any kind of this talk here. Joyce turns John's possible recovery into an obsession, harassing his health care professionals and alienating those around her, including her husband. and to pick up his homework!". SSM Health Cardinal Glennon nurse Wendy Hoff, a 23-year PICU veteran, reflected on what she witnessed just 24 hours after the accident. He cant breathe on his own. It was time to face the fact that John was gone. Joyce says John's room was packed with people, with a large young man giving John CPR when she entered. Its been incredible to watch this story play out and see Gods hand at work.. Joyce Smith in South Carolina. And, well, now I know why. You can get your free Jesus Calling Family Prayer calendar by visiting. Anybody would be [upset] when they tell you that you know theyve just pulled your son out of the lake and he doesnt have a heartbeat. I asked Joyce to come into the room, so she could see her son, Dr. Sutterer said. . Those small acts add up to very, very large things. Emergency crews were called and three departmentsLake St. Louis Police and Fire District, St. Charles County Ambulance District, and Wentzville Fire Districtresponded to the place where the boys fell in the lake. This is All We Know, 4 Factors That May Increase Chances of Long COVID-19, New Study Shows, COVID-19 Origin: American Scientists, Federal Health Officials Found Out Conflicting Root of the Virus, Surge of Omicron Variant Hampers Economic Recovery in the Country, 2 More $1,400 Stimulus Checks Could Be Released Anytime To Millions of Americans, Children Infected With COVID-19 Has Reached 1 Million, Wayne Brown Jr Died Read Now To Know More, $660 Monthly Stimulus Check Now Open For Application, $15,775 Can Now Be Claimed from IRS Open, $500 Million Child Care Assistance Remains Unclaim, Heres How To Apply. The very next day, I get a note back from him on Facebook, and it said, Yes, I want to hear the story. Their team won. After John is transferred and placed in a medically-induced coma, Garrett warns his parents that he has little hope for John's recovery, and that if John were to pull through, he would likely live in a persistent vegetative state. And also Id grown up with this too, that God is a God of miracles. Then, when the time is right, the way before you suddenly clearsthrough no effort of your own. Includes Address (5) Phone (10) Email (10) See Results. Noble adds that this appears to be the third time God has stepped in to give John new life. The boys play together on the Living Word Christian Middle School basketball team in nearby O'Fallon, Missouri. "He is our hope, and He. Living by faith, rather than sight, enables you to see My Glory. You know, Im drawn to stories about miracles because they give me hope. The three of us all fell in. He says to the young man, Wait till you hear their story. Joyce adds an important insight that Dr. Garrett told her (and who has the X-rays and tests to prove it). [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. 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. Here are some highlights from my conversation with Joyce. Joyce recalls the unlikely way her familys story found a path to a major motion picture. I just didnt know how He was going to do it, and sure never dreaming that it was going to be this miraculous. "John Smith was underwater for 15 minutes. While Johns friends were able to escape, John remained underwater for fifteen minutes. he says. DeVon: Absolutely. John: Me and two of my friends, we were on the same 8th grade basketball team. Jackson, a young boy in the room next to John's, was paralyzed, head to toe, having been hospitalized with the flu and then a serious infection for two weeks. I believe God can do what He says He can do. Stay tuned to learn how John and Joyces story traveled from a Missouri hospital room to a Hollywood, movie studio after a brief message about a free offer from. Also known as Joyce Ann Smith Forrester, Joyce A Fulmore, Ann Joyce Smith. 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. The doctors couldnt believe he had that kind of thought. "He is our hope, and He can do anything. Within three days, John had recovered all his mental faculties something the entire medical community claimed couldnt happen. Resides in Jensen Beach, FL. Hed just received the call no minister wants to get. were able to see Gods hand throughout the creation of the film. Read Also: Who Is Erin Darke? They do everything medically that theyre required to do when theres a drowning, [everything] they could on the dock. They rushed me to shore, they intubate me, they do CPR, they do everything the right way on the dock. We can't let our circumstances. It really did keep telling us where it needed to be and how it could reach people. On Sunday, June 23, he and his mother shared their testimony to the congregation at Oak Creek Assembly of God. She is unwaveringly, like, just so unwavering in her faith, in her love for her son, for her family. North Carolina Meetings, Proceedings, and Conference Reports. It was flat line on the heart monitor, and in my head, I heard what I had heard all my life: The Holy Spirit, who raised Christ Jesus from the dead.. "I decided to go up and pray for him," said Joyce Smith. "They saw all the people in the waiting room praying for John, and they went to Joyce and begged her to pray for their son," Noble says. And then John sat up in his bed, eyes wide open, and grabbed my hand!". When [Mom] prayed, something so powerful rushed up my body that it pushed three nurses searching for a pulse physically back, and they cant explain it. John Smith. The family was resolved that it didnt matter what the doctors said, we were going to take this to God and trust Him to be who He says He is, Noble says. God, this is Your gift. "She was calling on the Holy Spirit to save her son, that she didn't want to lose him. And so when I got the telephone call, I was upset. JWK: How about his friend who was still in the water? Each day begins with a guided reflection, followed by a space for you to fill in your prayers of thanksgiving and special requests. Thank you Father that you gave Joyce Smith this miracle-her undying faith in You is an inspiration to us, who so want to live the life of Christ in us, the hope of Glory. Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson in Chicago: We do not support that behavior.. So, Cindy (who was already there) ends up parking my car. 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. Immediately we got him out of the lake and started CPR, Shine said. I know that God has given me back life for a reason, He performed a miracle for a reason, John said. 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. Joyce Smith said she believes her son is living proof of the marvels of the Lord. I cant tell you how many times Ive picked up that book, and it speaks to me that day for what is going on in my life. 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. But this is like the Oscars of faith. He understood the sacrifice of the commitment. Everyone rejoiced over the, 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, We continued to pray Gods promises from Scripture, and to remind ourselves that God is the Great Physician and can do, Now, two years later, Joyce Smith has written their story in. All rights reserved. Join Facebook to connect with Joyce Smith and others you may know. A firefighter by the name of Tommy Shine was en route to come get me and to come to the scene.