Dear Friends and Family,
Another month has now passed by, and we are inching closer and closer to beginning full time deputation. As we have spoken to various pastors, nearly everyone has asked: “Can you send me your packet?” Just recently, we completed our information packet and we plan to send it out to nearly all of the pastors we have met thus far. We hope that will open doors and provide opportunities for us to share our burden and our ministry. Our display table is also coming along nicely as well. Our website is also coming together as we have added some new pages with more information.
This last month, we were able to spend a few nights at our home church during our annual missions conference. We were encouraged by the preaching and challenged to reach people wherever we are. God is doing great things all over the world and we all have an opportunity to get involved. He has called some to become missionaries to other parts of the world and others to share the gospel right here in America. It is amazing that God would use us to do His work! What a privilege!
As we move into the coming months, we still have a lot of work to do. Please pray for us as we continue to branch out and visit more churches. Our desire is not only to share our burden for the people of Nicaragua with others, but to encourage others in fulfilling the Great Commission of Jesus Christ. Also, keep our Nicaraguan brothers and sisters in Christ in prayer. Tropical storm Matthew just passed through Puerto Cabezas this last week. I haven't heard of any damage. Pray that God will keep his people safe during this hurricane season.
In Christ,
Jeremy and Michelle Blanz
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
September Prayer Letter
Dear Friends and Family,
It’s official! We have our prayer cards printed so now we are official missionaries! All kidding aside though, we are so glad to have that part of the process finally finished. Now that we have them in hand we have begun branching out and dropping in at some churches in our area so that we can start meeting people and introducing them to our ministry. So far we have been in the Sunday evening services of three great churches and each one has blessed and encouraged us.
We are currently working on our introduction packet. Our packet will include an introductory letter, a recommendation letter from Pastor Kelley, a brochure, and a ministry resume. Our full-color brochure should get printed this week! The rest of the packet should also be completed soon. To see all of these plans and ideas coming to fruition makes us feel like we are really starting to gain momentum! After the packet, we will put together our display table. Our church family is helping by giving us a table, as well as a Nicaragua flag! We also have some interesting things from the last time we were there. The main thing we will need is to design a backdrop to help present our ministry. Pray for us as we tackle this new design challenge!
In conclusion, we ask that you would also pray for us as we start making final decisions as to how and when we will transition to full-time deputation. We know that time is coming soon, so pray for us as we pursue God’s will as to when we should take these next steps of faith. We also ask that you would pray that God would keep the burden of Nicaragua heavy on our hearts.
In Christ,
Jeremy and Michelle Blanz
It’s official! We have our prayer cards printed so now we are official missionaries! All kidding aside though, we are so glad to have that part of the process finally finished. Now that we have them in hand we have begun branching out and dropping in at some churches in our area so that we can start meeting people and introducing them to our ministry. So far we have been in the Sunday evening services of three great churches and each one has blessed and encouraged us.
We are currently working on our introduction packet. Our packet will include an introductory letter, a recommendation letter from Pastor Kelley, a brochure, and a ministry resume. Our full-color brochure should get printed this week! The rest of the packet should also be completed soon. To see all of these plans and ideas coming to fruition makes us feel like we are really starting to gain momentum! After the packet, we will put together our display table. Our church family is helping by giving us a table, as well as a Nicaragua flag! We also have some interesting things from the last time we were there. The main thing we will need is to design a backdrop to help present our ministry. Pray for us as we tackle this new design challenge!
In conclusion, we ask that you would also pray for us as we start making final decisions as to how and when we will transition to full-time deputation. We know that time is coming soon, so pray for us as we pursue God’s will as to when we should take these next steps of faith. We also ask that you would pray that God would keep the burden of Nicaragua heavy on our hearts.
In Christ,
Jeremy and Michelle Blanz
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