Joyce D . So John and his friend tried to help each other get out. Not only did her son survive the night but he continued to improve daily and defy the odds against him. Includes Address (25) Phone (15) Email (7) See Results. You want to come and share it on TBN?. Nehemiah Cowgill to Joyce Smith. So, the boys wanted to have a party that night. in St. Peters, Missouri, hung up the phone and exhaled heavily. Two of the rescuers dive in, but are unable to find John. He hears his mother's voice and opens his eyes, with full cognitive ability. "Joyce Smith said she believes her son is living proof of the marvels of the Lord. At five months-old he was adopted by Brian and Joyce Smith. "Another miracle was this crew had just practiced cold water rescues the week before, so they were well prepared for this.". Joyce recalls the unlikely way her familys story found a path to a major motion picture. Miracles are not always visible to the naked eye, but those who live by faith can see them clearly. You feel awed by the ease with which I operate in the world, and you glimpse My Power and My Glory. The phone call Joyce Smith received on Jan. 19, 2015 was every mothers nightmare. They have two adult sons from previous marriages, but were not able have a child together. In this role, Dr. Smith-Coppes will oversee academic affairs, instruction, and the curriculum of the various degree programs. Find Me in the midst of the maelstrom. 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. With his heart now beating, John was quickly transported to Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center in St. Louis. All of these thingshe should not be alive. We were meeting one of the boys moms, and were going to exchange kids. Narrator: Welcome to the Jesus Calling Podcast. Noble witnessed the entire hospital stay. Lived In Sewickley PA, Brooklyn NY, Leetsdale PA, San Leandro CA. Keith Terry, one of the medical staff, he did CPR on me for over 45 minutes. Deploying quickly, they rescued Rieger, and learned that John was somewhere underneath the ice. 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! The water was only about 40 degrees and hypothermia was starting to set in. 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.. Trusting the God of Miracles: the Real-Life Story Behind "Breakthrough Were giving him stuff to keep his heart beating. He says that when the doctors tested John's lungs, expecting to find rampant and intense infection due to the intake of raw, dirty lake water, the test came back as sterile. . 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. 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.. Resides in Jensen Beach, FL. But children weren't the only ones to respond. Noble wrote the afterword for the book, in which he shares further insights about the experience. The impact of the miracle in John's life also spread to his school, which posted regularly about his recovery and prayers for him. "Breakthrough" mom Joyce Smith talks about the real-life miracle that Dr. Hed just received the call no minister wants to get. 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. His heart was jumpstarted by the Holy Spirit listening to the request of a praying mother.. , they were able to see Gods hand in the processincluding the producer and director of the film, DeVon Franklin and Roxann Dawson. Are you looking for a way to keep track of your daily prayers along with Jesus Calling? We were eating pizza, playing video games. released Nov. 7. [7][8], Breakthrough premiered in St. Louis on March 20, 2019,[9] and was released in the United States on April 17, 2019, by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures through their 20th Century Fox label. On February 4, John walked out of SSM Health Cardinal Glennon bouncing a basketball. 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. The other (friend) came over and tried to rescue them and help but all three ended up in (the water). "When they pulled him out, he was pulse-less, and for all intents, dead," said Joyce Smith. She and Brian meet with Garrett, who tells them that the drugs they have been administering are becoming toxic to John's system and may be doing more harm than good. Joyce: My name is Joyce Smith, and I am the mother of the young man who drowned and the Lord so graciously brought back to life when I prayed. 1, Mars Hill, N.C. 28754 ' ' ' ' BROTHERHOOD. You can find the paperback edition of Joyces book Breakthrough wherever books are sold. That will not go on in his room. That was what I had been prepared to do over the weeks beforehand. Joyce Smith. The dive team is on its way to come look for me, because at this point theyre not expecting me to be alive. God is still in the miracle-working business, Noble says. Shortly after I am flown to. Heres the latest from the crossroads of faith, media and culture (Holy Week edition): Just in time for Easter: Breakthrough, the miraculous true-life story of a modern-day resurrection, arrives in theaters Wednesday, April 17. What was so amazing about that was that the lake is about fifty feet deep with a muddy bottom but where they were was rock bottom and only about ten or twelve feet deep. For these three, their love is basketball. Each day begins with a guided reflection, followed by a space for you to fill in your prayers of thanksgiving and special requests. Pay Property Tax Before April 30; You Can Receive a $5,000 Rebate: GCC. Living by faith, rather than sight, enables you to see My Glory. 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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. Breakthrough (2019 film) - Wikipedia 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. 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. Box Office Preview", "Avengers: Endgame' Rests At $357M+ Opening Record; Eyes $33M+ Monday & Record $180M 2nd Frame; Weekend Biz Hits $401M+ High", "Oscar Nominations 2020: Elton John and Randy Newman Up for Best Original Song, Beyonc and Thom Yorke Shut Out", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Breakthrough_(2019_film)&oldid=1149546764, Chrissy Metz, for her role as Joyce Smith. [25], According to the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 62% of critics have given the film a positive review based on 65 reviews; the average rating is 5.60/10. 1445 N Boonville Ave Springfield, MO 65802 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. 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. So Tommy Shine hears a voice saying, Go two feet to the left. And to this day, he doesnt know who it is. Just before I got on the telephone call, I had read a devotion on my cell phone that a friend of mine had written on Facebook, and it was talking about what we do in times of crisis. Because God is omnipotent, and we are created in His image, our words have potency to them, they have power. Joyce Smith. You learn that things like a messy room arent that important because it could be an empty room. Its a twist worthy of The Twilight Zone but its true. Because God had already assured me this was going to be okay.. [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. What you have longed for and worked for I present to you freely, as pure gift. The family involved is sharing their story of a modern-day resurrection.Fun times quickly turned to panic, and the harrowing ordeal was documented in the movie "Breakthrough. I truly believe God sent Pastor Jason to this church for this situation, says Joyce. . He is faithful. 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.. . 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. In a heated moment, Joyce tells Brian that if not for her, John would be dead. Their experience inspired the new movie Breakthrough, starring This Is Uss Chrissy Metz as Joyce. Yes, I was upset. From the prayers of parents, friends and classmates to the hundreds who gathered to pray for John at church and the waiting room, it was all about God answering prayer. JOYCE SMITH: He was close to (hypothermia) when the police came in. He says to the young man, Wait till you hear their story. 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When Tommy Shine got off the truck, he sprinted to the scene and into the water to come look for me. 1995-2023 by The General Council of the Assemblies of God And so I just said, Holy Spirit, please come and bring me back my son. And Ive been toldI didnt think I was speaking that loudbut I was told that everyone in the emergency room area could hear me pray. 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. JOYCE SMITH: Oh, yes. John: My name is John Smith. after over thirty years of service and was a member of Rock Spring Baptist Church where she belonged . Were reminded we matter, and I think that we cant put that message in the world enough. Includes Address (18) Phone (4) Email (4) See Results. "John Smith was underwater for 15 minutes. His parents were desperate. He correctly answered all of the questions. Johns mother Joyce was summoned to the hospital, and when she saw her sons lifeless body on the hospital bed, she turned to God for a miracle. Or, well, I am dead, but they arent expecting to find me, period, I should say. SSM Health Cardinal Glennon nurse Wendy Hoff, a 23-year PICU veteran, reflected on what she witnessed just 24 hours after the accident. Robert Wayne Smith - The Selma TimesJournal . BTW, along with the exceedingly dramatic narrative (I can see this movie in my mind), the book includes an appendix if Bible verses chosen to inspire anyone in need of miracle and/or just a little hope to carry on. and how the devotion has impacted her life personally. And I said, Heres the deal. And by the time he was pulled out by first responders, he didnt have a pulse. He gave me a thumbs up. When this accident happened, Pastor Sam Rodriguez, who is executive producer of the movie, he was on an airplane. His eyes were open and I asked him if he knew who was in the room. "I truly believe God sent Pastor Jason to this church for this situation," says Joyce. Dr. Smith-Coppes brings extensive experience in higher education and the healthcare industry to Joyce University. Seven days after that, after he woke up, they took his vent out. He was under the water, were figuring, between fifteen and sixteen minutesI had no idea any of this was going on (until) (Joshs mom Cindy)called me. It stars Chrissy Metz, Josh Lucas, Topher Grace, Mike Colter, Marcel Ruiz, Sam Trammel, and Dennis Haysbert with a cameo by Phil Wickham and Lecrae. 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. Located in Draper, Utah, Joyce University is proud to have helped thousands of students graduate and launch lasting healthcare careers. I guarantee you some 4th grade teams probably could beat us pretty bad. 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. However, they aren't about to let this miracle fade into fable. After a brief and hurtful rebuttal, Brian storms off. Hes aware of every detail. Joyce Smith in South Carolina. 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. Joyce F Smith, 94. This was just God ordained from the very beginning. About - The Impossible Book -The Impossible Book 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. Then when it started, I was so stunned. And you could hear it in her voice, she goes, I have a pulse. Immediately, after more than an hour with no pulse, Johns heartbeat started. We knew that John being here was a miracle.. The Jesus Calling family prayer calendar goes right along with your daily readings from Jesus Calling. He was our gift from God. My mother went through a medical emergency, and almost to the word, verbatim, were the words that I said to my mothers doctors that Joyce said to Johns doctors. Breakthrough: The Miraculous True Story of a Mother's Faith and Her In fact, everything that happens next is truly awe-inspiring. And, well, now I know why. This is indeed a touching story, it has boosted my faith and trust that God is able no matter how difficult situation is. They had their guns. Proceedings of the . They finally let me back to where John was. Immediately we got him out of the lake and started CPR, Shine said. But the miracles didn't stop with John. Shine and his crew went out on the ice and rescued Johns two friends, but couldnt locate John. "She was calling on the Holy Spirit to save her son, that she didn't want to lose him. But a carefree day soon grew dire as the ice gave way and boys fell into the lake. So I stood up and I kind of got over close by him. We were just doing normal eighth grade boy things. We were not good at all. On his day to present, John admits he did not do the assignment. But is Dad going? 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. They get the second boy out of the water, who was 25 to 50 feet out with me. Ive heard that youre the best. Thinking it is his chief, he tries again, and manages to lift John to the surface. How far do you want us to go? 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. It was a familiar scene for responder Tommy Shine from Wentzville Fire District: We were just practicing cold water rescue a week ago, he said. 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. As a result, John grew up in a loving and supportive household that held firmly to their faith. John Smith - SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Foundation And thats what I like about her is the things that she speaks, the scriptures, they dont lose their potency. . Basketball, on the other hand, was a sport that the adolescent adored with all his heart. Furthermore, he is grateful to those who worked hard to tell his tale on film. Her son, John, was only 14 at the time of the incident. My name is John Smith. He cant breathe on his own. And John himself has seen God work in others' lives. I believe God can do what He says He can do. And to me, at that point in time, to me the work was done. I am the boy that was underwater for 15 minutes and was without a pulse for over an hour. It just takes everything out of you. The 2019 Christian motion picture Breakthrough tells a similar story of a young adult named John Smith who made a remarkable recovery after being immersed in a cold river for about 15 minutes. We noticed the lake had frozen over. Remember that nothing can separate you from My loving Presence; you are Mine. And he made me mad. He had set about 25 to 30 professionals in that room to show them something so powerful that none of them would ever forget [it]. Chrissy: Hi, Im Chrissy Metz. We thought he was the greenroom host because this is just the kind of person this young man is. He understood the sacrifice of the commitment. ", Image used in accordance with Creative Commons license. For many St. Louis-area children, January 19, 2015, was a day off from school in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Stimulus Check Proposal Could Give Americans Monthly $1,200 Checks. View the profiles of people named Joyce Smith. [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. Hes a big boy. California Privacy Rights| Related To Brenda Smith, James Smith, Jennifer Smith. He had been submerged for 15 minutes and EMTs had transported his lifeless body to nearby St. Joseph Hospital West where CPR was being performed. 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 Smith, Florida (1,598 matches): Phone Number, Email, Address - Spokeo Dr. Smith-Coppes brings extensive experience in higher education and the healthcare industry to Joyce University. Be Cursed By 'Llorona' Over Easter Weekend? And here in Missouri, we have a thing called bipolar weather, where its 60 degrees one day and then 22 degrees the next day. He didnt look good, Noble remembers. In this interview, Joyce talks about standing at her son's bedside asking the Holy Spirit to give her back her son. 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. Read Also: Who Is Erin Darke? John Smith was dead. When we give Him complete control, theres nothing we cant overcome. It really did keep telling us where it needed to be and how it could reach people. and now, the paralysis is totally gone and they expect him to go home in less than a week!". JOYCE SMITH: The day before, John had had a basketball game. The three of us all fell in. John Smith is on the rise at the time of writing. Narrator: As the cast and crew set to the task of creating the Breakthrough film, they were able to see Gods hand in the processincluding the producer and director of the film, DeVon Franklin and Roxann Dawson. Sometimes the road you are traveling seems blocked, or it opens up so painfully slowly that you must hold yourself back. [13] The movie was filmed in Manitoba from March to May 2018. We cant let our circumstances dictate our faith in God! They do everything medically that theyre required to do when theres a drowning, [everything] they could on the dock. The True Story Behind Chrissy Metz's New Movie 'Breakthrough' - Meet Not only that, wed been doing a Bible study at our church with our womens group from. The acidosis in John's lungs was originally measured at a 6.6 pH level. But this day, we were playing a local high school, and we were excited because we [won] the game. All rights reserved. John Smith was transported to the hospital in grave condition. Get your summer vacation planning started NOW and Save Big on Chula Vista Resort this summer! John was the light of their lives, and Joyce decided she wanted to be a full-time, stay-at-home mother while Brian continued to work. So many of the details have to do with him really investing a lot of time making sure that it was authentic and accurate. Then, when the time is right, the way before you suddenly clearsthrough no effort of your own. And You say we can come to You with the things going on in our lives, and Youre there to be faithful to us and answer our prayers. And so I just started interceding for John and for his life and asking God for his life. There was flat line. He was born January 27, 1949, in Demopolis, Alabama to James and Betty (Crenshaw) Smith. Later, when the happenings have run their course, you can talk with Me more fully. I have that assurance, and thats whats going on in my head. . A weeping Joyce cradles her son in her arms, pleading with the Holy Spirit to not let John die, at which point a faint pulse registers. 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. 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 . [11] The film garnered a nomination at the 92nd Academy Awards for Best Original Song.[12]. So, Cindy (who was already there) ends up parking my car. They rushed me to shore, they intubate me, they do CPR, they do everything the right way on the dock. Later that day he ate at his favorite restaurant, OCharleys and got to sleep in his own bed. Happy Easter, everyone! The doctors couldnt believe he had that kind of thought. Narrator: 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. by that night, the boy was sitting up in his bed, singing songs . 'The story of our life:' Mother, son share how power of prayer saved He walked side by side with John out the medical centers doors. I knew she was going call but I wasnt expecting this. [24] It went on to debut to $11.3 million (a five-day total of $14.6 million), finishing third behind The Curse of La Llorona and Shazam!. Includes Address(10) Phone(3) Email(2) See Results. And then finally Dr. Sutterer walked over to me and said, You can go and talk to John, which I thought was kind of strange because in my mind, John was not going to die. 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 were about a minute from going from a rescue to a recovery. Im an actress, probably best known as Kate Pearson from This Is Us. Rt. So we decided to go over to one of the boys house. A week after that, John went home. "'Breakthrough' is about a community," said John Smith. [20][bettersourceneeded], Breakthrough grossed $40.7 million in the United States and Canada, and $9.7 million in other territories (including $5.9 million in Brazil),[21] for a worldwide total of $50.4 million. "God also wants us to know that He care for us. "They all started praying for him . 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. Noble says he continues to feel an intense closeness with the family. and to pick up his homework!". But again, God [was] in there. As the team continued to work for a sign of life, they transported John to SSM HealthSt. Joseph Hospital Lake Saint Louis. Never before had anyone come back after being pulseless for 30 minutes and their efforts were continuing at 46 minutes. Joyce Smith prayed over her son's body after he had been lifeless for an hourand his heart started beating again. . The next day, John, who was on a ventilator, began responding to Dr. Garrett's questions, correctly indicating with his hands answers to questions about his two favorite basketball players - Michael Jordan and LeBron James. That really caught his attention, so he started talking about it at his church service, and then on these TV programs. Jason Noble (Grace), the family's new liberal pastor with whom Joyce has frequently clashed, visits the hospital and Joyce slowly warms to him. In 2000, Joyce and Brian Smith adopted their son, John, from Guatemala. "His lungs were cleaner than yours or mine," Noble says, citing another miracle God performed. Joyce Jones Smith - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages After performing CPR on John for 27 minutes, and John having been lifeless for about 45 minutes, Sutterer called John's mother into the room, ready to record the time of death. John Smith. Also known as Joyce Laverne Kimble, Joyce Laverne Gruner, Laverne Joyce Smith.