December 2024 Prayer Letter

 “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21

Dear Friends and Family,

We hope that this letter finds you doing well. It is hard to believe we are already approaching Christmas and the end of another year. We have seen both maturity and growth in the church here in San Pablo. Last month, we mentioned having a missions emphasis month. Near the end of the month, we collected the faith promise commitment cards. The church voted to begin supporting two Costa Rican missionaries. The following week, we had a sort of “serving Sunday” in which many from the church signed up to serve in different ministries of the church. Many are getting involved in serving in different ways, and it is exciting to see them use their gifts and talents to serve the Lord. On the Sunday before Thanksgiving, we held our annual Thanksgiving service. It is always a great time to thank the Lord and share a nice meal together afterward. We are presently working on plans for a Christmas outreach activity in a nearby community. There are already about 70 children signed up to come with a parent or responsible adult. We are planning to present the gospel in a few different ways to each person. Apart from those activities, we are also planning a special Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve service.

As you can imagine, we have stayed very busy. Although we planned to celebrate the day of Thanksgiving at home, we ended up helping to organize the Thanksgiving event for the missionary families at the language school. After a few weeks of attempting to follow up on Elijah’s residency card, the authorities finally corrected the error and sent it out. This completes the process of our permanent residency. Praise the Lord! In late November and early December, we had another round of illness, but we are now back on our feet. Now, we are looking forward to Christmas. Michelle’s parents are coming to visit us around then, so we are looking forward to that.

Thank you to all who pray for us and give sacrificially so that we can share the Gospel with the people of Costa Rica. We pray that you have a wonderful time celebrating our Savior’s birth. This month, please pray:

1. That God will save souls and bring forth much fruit from the Christmas outreach activity.

2. That God will keep us strong and healthy throughout the season.

3. That God will continue to raise up laborers and strengthen His church.

In Christ,

Jeremy, Michelle, Lila, Ellowyn, and Elijah Blanz

November 2024 Prayer Letter

Dear Friends and Family,

We hope that this letter finds each of you doing well. Last month was our first “missions emphasis month.” Jeremy preached on “Our Great Commission” and “How To Become Fishers of Men.” On the last two Sundays, we had two young men present their ministries and preach for us. It was a blessing for us to host other missionaries and teach the church how to love and support missionaries. On our weekly evangelism, we have anywhere from 5-12 people out knocking on doors or sharing the Gospel in public spaces. Jeremy was able to lead 3 people to Christ. We have seen a lot of visitors and some new people continue to attend. Michelle continues faithfully directing and teaching in the Children’s ministry. We had special activities for the ladies and youth group. The ladies also held a baby shower for a young lady from Columbia who has been attending for a few months. A faithful man named Alvaro will now be leading our evangelism and outreach. Another faithful man named Eddy is also coordinating a special Christmas outreach in a nearby community and we are working to get all of the church involved. He has even designed some special shirts that we can wear during our evangelism and outreach activities. Later this month, we will have a special Thanksgiving service. Our church has really enjoyed the annual celebration of Thanksgiving, although we celebrate on a Sunday.

Apart from a few health challenges, we have been doing well. In case you have not noticed, we have a newly redesigned letterhead. The old one was quite old. Lord willing, we hope to update it on a more regular basis! Ellowyn and Elijah are nearing the end of the Costa Rican school year. We are looking forward to a brief winter break. Last month, we mentioned the approval of our permanent residency here in Costa Rica. Today, we received notification that our new ID’s were ready for 4 out of 5 of the members of our family. We hope to figure out why the last one is not yet ready. A few months ago, we mentioned that Jeremy would likely need an upcoming surgery. He will have to do one more exam, and the doctor may wish to schedule the surgery at that time. Please pray for that!

We would like to close out this letter by expressing our sincere gratitude for all who continue to pray for us and support us faithfully over the years. Thank you! We pray that the Lord bless you and supply your every need according to His riches in glory by Jesus Christ. This month, please pray:

1. That the Lord keep us healthy and for any upcoming exams or surgery.

2. That the Lord continue to work in the hearts of those who have professed faith in Christ.

3. That the Lord guide us in our future steps and ministry.

In Christ,

Jeremy, Michelle, Lila, Ellowyn, and Elijah Blanz

October 2024 Prayer Letter

Dear Friends and Family,

Greetings from rainy Costa Rica! We are now in the rainiest and most humid time of the year! Last month, we asked you to pray for the “Day of the Bible” outreach. We had about 15 people come out, and we gave out around 700 tracts. We have also continued our regular evangelism every Saturday with about 4-10 people. We have seen a couple of new families visit the church. One Saturday, we had a group from the church go to visit a sick lady to pray for her and encourage her in the Lord. Jeremy has continued his sermon series on church membership with a variety of messages. In the beginning of October, we started our first missions emphasis month. Jeremy will be teaching and preaching on missions. We are also speaking with other Costa Rican church planters about possibly coming to present their ministry to the church. We are also planning to teach the church about the blessings of giving towards missions. Michelle has stayed busy teaching and coordinating the children’s ministry. She is also planning a misisons-themed ladies activity. We will have a youth activity that same day. Apart from all of the church ministry, Jeremy also preached the chapel at the language school in early October and is also teaching a 5-session Bible class at the high school. It has been very busy, but God is doing a great work and we are thankful to have a part in it!

Last month, we celebrated Lila’s 13^th birthday. Within a few days, we will celebrate Ellie’s 11^th birthday! Both of our girls have done so well adapting to the challenges of life on the mission field. We are so proud of them! Last month, we wrote how the principal of Lila’s old school expressed how much of a positive influence she was. Well, the Lord worked it out that Lila would be able to continue attending the school. God is good! We also mentioned how we received notification that Elijah was approved for permanent residency. Since then, we have received approval for the rest of the family. We have completed the last step, and we are now awaiting our new permanent resident ID cards within the next few weeks. This is the end of a long process and significant cost, but it is a major accomplishment for us that will help us to have a long-term impact through our ministry in Costa Rica.

As we look forward to the rest of the month, please pray for the following requests:

1. That God will protect and care for all who are affected by the recent hurricanes.

2. That God will continue to guide us and use us for His glory here in Costa Rica

3. That God will save more souls and add them to the church.

In Christ,

Jeremy, Michelle, Lila, Ellowyn, and Elijah Blanz

September 2024 Prayer Letter

Dear Friends and Family,

We hope that this letter finds you doing well. Last month went by very quickly. We resumed our regular evangelistic efforts. On visitation, one man named Randall professed faith in Christ and called upon Christ as Savior. We had three people join the church. We also have a baptismal candidate whom we intend to baptize in the near future. Jeremy is preaching a Sunday series on “Membership in the Local Church” as well as teaching doctrines in our Tuesday night service. It has been very effective in grounding the church in sound doctrine, protecting against some of the false doctrines that are commonly spread. In the second half of the month, we had a special breakfast for Costa Rican mother’s day before the service. Unfortunately, near the end of the month, the water was disconnected from the building we rent for the church. Then, when it was reconnected, one of the sinks was left running, which resulted in a sort of “flood.” By God’s grace, the damage was minimal and Jeremy was able to get things cleaned up. We are now planning for some special events in September and October. In September, we will have a special outreach in the central park of our city for the Spanish “Day Of The Bible” celebrating its significance and impact. We are also planning for our first “missions month” in October.

September is probably one of the busiest times of the year. Last month, we celebrated Elijah’s 7^th birthday, and this month, we will celebrate Lila’s 13^th! It is hard to believe that she was born when we were on deputation. Then next month, we will celebrate Ellowyn’s 11^th birthday. In September, we also have the “Day of the Bible,” children’s day, as well as Costa Rican independence day. The kids are now back in school. Elijah and Ellie are making friendships at the new school. Lila has adjusted to her homeschool routine. She is also taking one day a week at her old school. The principal expressed that she wished Lila could be there full time due to the positive influence she has had, but the distance is just too far for us. However, we are very proud of how she has been a positive influence on those around her. Just a few days ago, we also heard from our residency lawyer that Elijah has been approved for permanent residency. This means we should receive notifications for the rest of us in the near future.

God has also been answering prayer. Just a few days ago, the mechanic informed us that the AC compressor had arrived, and it was installed the next day. Apart from the comfort of cooler air, it is essential to drive safely through the heavy rains. Also, the other problem with the person causing strife seems to have been resolved for the time being. God is good. This month, please pray:

1. That God will bless the “Day of the Bible” outreach and allow us to reach many souls for Christ.

2. That Christ will continue to build His church here in San Pablo, Costa Rica.

3. That the Lord will guide us each step of the way as we serve Him here in Costa Rica.

In Christ,

Jeremy, Michelle, Lila, Ellowyn, and Elijah Blanz

August 2024 Prayer Letter

Dear Friends and Family,

We hope that you are doing well! July came and went very quickly! After our US trip, we took a little time to get caught up. Jeremy resumed his Tuesday night series on “Biblical Counsel for Spiritual Growth.” He also resumed his Sunday series on 1 Corinthians. We resumed our normal evangelism efforts and held a couple of activities for the youth group and ladies ministry. We saw a few new visitors including one lady we met on visitation who has been attending faithfully. Unfortunately, it seems that the devil also desires to cause problems. Last month, we mentioned a “church problem.” There is a person who has been stirring strife and attacking the ministry, among other things. Of course, the situation is a bit more complicated than that, and we have had to be very wise in how we proceed. Dealing with the situation has consumed a lot of time, but Lord willing, we hope it will all be resolved soon. We would appreciate your prayers. In early August, we were invited to attend the 9^th anniversary of the church that we planted with pastor Berner in San Marcos, Carazo, Nicaragua. It was our first time driving through the border into Nicaragua and back. Thankfully, the process went smoothly and we did not have any problems. For the anniversary Sunday, Jeremy preached the morning and afternoon services. It was good to see how the church has persevered over the years. Pastor Berner informed me that apart from the other churches they have planted, they are also supporting 14-15 missionaries! It was encouraging to see how our Costa Rican church has been able to continue in both evangelism and services in our absence. We are excited to see how God is growing His church!

In many ways, August was a transition month for our family. Lila graduated from 6^th grade and has now begun her 7^th grade homeschool classes. Ellowyn and Elijah are now attending a new school that is within walking distance of our house. The new school is almost entirely in Spanish, providing a good opportunity to get a stronger Spanish education. Michelle is also guiding them through some supplemental homeschool subjects in English. Even with all of that, it has been a nice change of pace, allowing us to have a better balance. Although Jeremy had visited Nicaragua a couple of times since we served there, this was the first time for Michelle and the kids since 2017. We were able to show the kids the places where we used to live and serve. It was also a great opportunity to see some old friends. Some things have changed, while others have remained the same.

This month, we will celebrate Elijah’s 7^th birthday. It is hard to believe how quickly time passes! We are also planning to guide the church a few steps forward. This month, please pray…

1. That the Lord will give us wisdom and grace to deal with the attacks on the ministry.

2. That the Lord will continue to save souls and add them unto the church!

3. That the Lord will strengthen and mature the churches in San Pablo, Costa Rica and San Marcos, Nicaragua.

In Christ,

Jeremy, Michelle, Lila, Ellowyn, and Elijah Blanz

July 2024 Prayer Letter

Dear Friends and Family,

We hope that all of you are doing well! God is good, and we continue pushing onward here in Costa Rica. We have continued with all of our normal services and outreach. In the second half of the month, we were visited by a group from the BIMI connect trip. They helped us share the Gospel in the park and also provided us with some helpful curriculum materials to use. We are also pleased to report that our application for permanent residency has been accepted and should hopefully be approved in the coming months. At the end of the month, we began a short trip to the US to attend a memorial service for Michelle’s grandparents. Jeremy was also invited to preach the Sunday night service at our sending church, which is always a blessing. Our Costa Rican church members have really come together to “hold the fort” and continue the ministry in our absence. We are proud of how God is using them. There was a difficult church problem that came up before our trip, but we are thankful that the Lord has guided us through it. If any future issues are to arise, the church is prepared to respond appropriately. Lastly, our trip to celebrate our Nicaraguan church’s 9^th anniversary was postponed by a couple of weeks. We will look forward to seeing them in August.

Last month was a good transition for our family. The kids finished their school year. Lila will be following a homeschool curriculum to satisfy the requirements for both Costa Rica and the state of Florida. Ellowyn and Elijah will be attending a school that is much closer to our home. This should help bring some balance to our busy lifestyle. During our trip to the US, we were able to visit our family in Florida, Tennessee, and Georgia. We were also able to participate in a low-key 4^th of July celebration in South Georgia. It was a lot of fun! As we finish up our short trip to the US, we are taking advantage of buying several things that are either not available in Costa Rica or are much cheaper to buy in the US. Near the end of our trip, we were able to see a few friends and get packed up to head back to Costa Rica.

As we wrap up our short trip and head back to Costa Rica, we would like to thank all of our family and friends for how they have blessed us and stood with us through the years. And, of course, thank all of the churches that pray for us and support us financially. We truly are blessed! This month, please pray for the following:

1. For the church in San Marcos, Nicaragua to continue to plant other churches.

2. For the church in San Pablo, Costa Rica to continue to grow and develop.

3. For the Lord to provide land or a church building for the church in San Pablo in His timing.

4. For the Lord to continue to save souls and add them unto the church.

In Christ,

Jeremy, Michelle, Lila, Ellowyn, and Elijah Blanz

June 2024 Prayer Letter

Dear Friends and Family,

Greetings from Costa Rica, the 6^th rainiest country in the world! The rainy season is now here in full swing! We’ve had a few leaky roof issues, but that is part of life here. Last month was a pretty good month. Jeremy is now preaching through 1 Corinthians on Sundays and on Tuesdays is doing a series on “Biblical Principles for Spiritual Growth.” We’ve continued our weekly evangelism efforts and have continued to see new visitors. One Sunday after church, we were able to lead a lady to the Lord. We’ve also been doing some counseling here and there. We are now preparing for a special Father’s Day service and will have a meal together with the church family afterward. We are also preparing for a short trip to the US to be able to attend Michelle’s grandparents’ burial. They were always a blessing and encouragement to us, and we spent a lot of time with them during deputation and our furlough in 2018. The trip will be about two and a half weeks and I believe it will be the first time that we have been away from the church for that long. We also now have a couple of men who are sound in doctrine who will be able to preach and teach in my absence. Michelle also has a rotation of Sunday school teachers who will be able teach in our absence. We are encouraged to see how the church has grown and matured over the years. We will also have a group from the BIMI Connect Trip come to visit us, so we are looking forward to that!

As of June 7^th, the kids have now finished the school year. Lila has a 6^th grade graduation and has finished with the highest cumulative grade average from 4th-6th grade and was invited to speak at her graduation. Ellowyn and Elijah have also done very well. For the next school year, Lila will be transitioning to home school and also studying her Spanish subjects in class one day a week. Ellowyn and Elijah will be transitioning to a local school that is within walking distance from our house. This will make things a lot easier as we will not have to drive across San José and back five times a week. Because we have now had temporary residency in Costa Rica for three years, we now qualify to apply for permanent residency without restriction. That means that we will no longer need to be sponsored by another established organization.

Before sharing our prayer requests, here is an update on Jeremy. After choosing the private hospital, the surgeon there advised Jeremy to wait 6 months and see how he progresses. So, we will take it one step at a time. This month, please pray:

1. That God will strengthen the church and care for it during our trip to the US.

2. That God will keep us safe through travels in Costa Rica and to the US.

3. That the Lord will continue to save souls and add them to the church.

In Christ,

Jeremy, Michelle, Lila, Ellowyn, and Elijah Blanz

May 2024 Prayer Letter

Dear Friends and Family,

We hope that each of your are doing well. April was another month that went by in a blur! We have continued strengthening the church in San Pablo. Michelle has been teaching and coordinating the children’s ministry. We now have a solid rotation of teachers for the children’s class and also on Tuesday nights. On Sunday mornings, Jeremy has been preaching through Genesis. On Tuesday nights, he’s been teaching doctrines. We have also continued our weekly evangelism. This last month was a difficult month for several church people. We have helped some with food and others we have met with to provide counseling and a path going forward. We have also established a group within the church to help create good financial processes and accountability. Thankfully, we have seen slow and steady growth and are now getting close to being full on Sunday mornings. God is good!

April was a very busy month with a little extra pressure on the family. April was the last month of dry season and we are now transitioning into rainy season. While there is something nice about the transition to rainy season, the heavy rains can be dangerous to drive in. Unfortunately, the AC compressor on the car went out last month and it is now longer able to remove the excess condensation from the windows. There is also a 2 week delay on receiving a new one, but Lord willing, we’ll have that replaced soon. Lila has been busy studying for the standardized tests necessary to graduate from 6^th grade. Thankfully, Ellowyn and Elijah don’t have to take those tests this year. Apart from all of that, we’ve had several appointments with doctors for various things. Jeremy will likely need a surgery. While that may slow us down a little bit, he is expected to have a full recovery within a month or so.

Before closing with a few prayer requests, we would like to take a moment to thank all who give and pray so that we may serve here in Costa Rica. We know that it is a sacrifice, but we are thankful for God’s provision so that we may lay a strong foundation for the Gospel here in Costa Rica. We pray that God will continue to bless and provide your needs as well! This month, please pray:

1. That God will continue to save souls and strengthen the church here in Costa Rica.

2. That God will give us greater wisdom, faith, and endurance to keep pushing forward.

3. For Jeremy – That the Lord will bless the surgery and help him to recover.

4. That God will give us safety driving through the rains until we can get the AC fixed.

In Christ,

Jeremy, Michelle, Lila, Ellowyn, and Elijah Blanz

April 2024 Prayer Letter

Dear Friends and Family,

We hope that you had a wonderful Resurrection Sunday. Last month was a pretty encouraging month for us. Apart from the resurrection themed messages, Jeremy has been preaching through Genesis. On Tuesday nights, he is teaching doctrines. Michelle teaches the children’s class and is now preparing several teenagers and adults to serve in the children’s ministry. We now have a faithful man who is helping us with the transportation ministry. This helps to free up Jeremy before and after the church services. We have stayed busy in evangelism. Each week, we average about 8-10 people going out to share the gospel. The day before Resurrection Sunday we handed out nearly 700 gospel tracts. Last month, there were two individuals who professed faith in Christ as their Savior. We also received two new families and one individual as members. On Resurrection Sunday, we had nearly 50 people attend. We held the Lord’s supper and it has been encouraging to see the church grow in faith and obedience. The teenagers also gave a presentation of Christ’s last days and resurrection. Slowly, but surely, the Lord is growing His church. We are now filling up our current location and as we look to the future, we know that it will eventually become necessary to move to a bigger location.

This April now marks 10 full years since we first came to Central America. It is hard to believe how quickly the time flies! Our family has really come a long way since we arrived. Our children are all bilingual and last month came home with straight A’s on their report cards. We are proud of them for all of their hard work and dedication to adapt to whatever challenges come their way. Last month, Michelle and I celebrated our 15^th anniversary. We took a short trip to the Poas Volcano area and enjoyed our time there. Near the end of the month, the kids had a week off of school, so it was nice to slow down a little bit and spend more time together.

As we begin April, we know that we have many big decisions ahead of us. The church is growing and expanding in many ways. It is very important for us to follow the Lord’s guidance every step of the way. This month, please pray:

1. For the Lord to give us wisdom to make good decisions for our family and for the church.

2. For the Lord to continue to save souls and strengthen the church in San Pablo.

3. For the Lord to provide the means for us to either buy or build a permanent building for the church.

In Christ,

Jeremy, Michelle, Lila, Ellowyn, and Elijah Blanz

March 2024 Prayer Letter

Dear Friends and Family,

We hope that you are doing well. Last month was an exciting month. We have continued in our evangelistic efforts and have averaged 6-10 people witnessing to others at the park each week. Jeremy was able to lead one woman named Carolina to the Lord. There were some others who also professed faith in Christ. We have had several new families attending the church. Last Sunday, our Central American director with BIMI, Bro. Terry Jones, preached our Sunday message. We had 9 first time visitors and 2 returning visitors that day. Because of the recent growth, we have bought a few extra chairs. In February, we received 5 new members at the church. We also have a few more who should be joining in March. Our Tuesday night Bible studies have also grown to the point where we will need to change the format a bit to be able to accommodate everybody. Because of the recent growth, we will be enlisting the help of a few more ladies to help with children’s ministry. Apart from the church, Jeremy was also able to preach the spiritual emphasis week messages at the language school.

February was a month of many blessings, but it was also very busy for the family. Unfortunately, we have had more sicknesses than usual. Please pray for the health of our family. The kids have been studying a bit more than normal as they are taking the standardized tests for Costa Rica. From what we understand, if they do not pass the tests they will have to repeat the grade that they are in. Thankfully, all of the scores that we have seen have been excellent. They have done very well to conquer any challenges that they face. They have also been helping out on our weekly evangelism, which is nice and probably encouraging to others to see children carrying the faith to the next generation. Later, in July, we will be taking a trip to Nicaragua to be part of the 9^th anniversary of the church we started with Pastor Berner in San Marcos, Nicaragua. Over the years, the church has continued to grow and send out missionaries who have started other churches. God is good! Our son, Elijah, was born in Nicaragua but he has no memory of the country. He is looking forward to seeing the place where he was born.

This month, please pray for the following:

1. That the Lord will help us to stay healthy and able to do all that we have to do.

2. That the Lord will continue to save souls and build up His church in San Pablo.

3. That the Lord will guide us and provide future needs for us to one day have our own church building.

In Christ,

Jeremy, Michelle, Lila, Ellowyn, and Elijah Blanz

February 2024 Prayer Letter

 Dear Friends and Family,

This month, we are sending out our letter a little ahead of time. We have continued to push forward in the ministry here in San Pablo, Costa Rica. We continue to preach the Gospel throughout the San Pablo and Heredia area. In recent weeks, we have had between 6-8 people sharing the Gospel in both door-to-door visitation and public park evangelism. Last week, while witnessing in the park, there were two individuals who professed faith in Christ for salvation. On Sundays, Jeremy has been preaching from the book of Joshua. On Tuesdays, we have been studying the topic of Apostasy and what the Bible says about those who reject the faith that they once proclaimed to posess. Michelle and a lady named Silvia have been teaching the kid's class. We have continued to emphasize the importance of church membership and last week three more people joined the church. We have several others that we will likely receive in February. We have had several visitors in our Sunday and Tuesday night services. Two new families have recently begun attending very faithfully. We also were glad to see one couple return to attend faithfully after not seeing them for a while.

In many ways, the month of January was an opportunity to get back to our normal routine. Jeremy has been able to get caught up on some of the things that were still a little bit behind. The kids are back in school. During December we took regular walks together as a family to spend time together and get a little exercise. So far, we have been able to continue that habit. Unfortunately, we had a few different sicknesses run through the family over the last few weeks. As of this morning, Elijah had ear pain due to a possible ear infection. Lord willing, we will all be in the clear again soon. Last week, we participated in a special family day at the school where our kids attend. It was good to spend a little time together with the other families and lend a hand where we could. We also were able to meet up with a few members of a supporting church from PA. We don’t get to take a furlough very often, so it is good to see friends and family when they are able to come here!

This month, please pray for the following:

1. That God will help us to see more souls saved and added unto the church.

2. That God will continue to strengthen the church in the faith.

3. That God will expand the ministries of the church.

4. That our church plant in San Pablo will honor and glorify God in all that we do!

In Christ,

Jeremy, Michelle, Lila, Ellowyn, and Elijah Blanz

January 2024 Prayer Letter

 Dear Friends and Family,

I hope that this letter finds you doing well and that you have had a great start to the new year. Last month was a pretty good month. We always enjoy singing the Christmas hymns and preaching on the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Jeremy preached on several prophecies of Christ’s birth in the book of Isaiah. We had a special Christmas fellowship with about 50 people. Attendance goes up and down, but we have seen the church growing both spiritually and numerically. We have had several new visitors including a family who has been very faithful. The father studied in a Bible Institute under another BIMI missionary, so we believe that they will likely be a good fit. The last couple weeks have seen a significant increase in attendance on Tuesdays, so that it is also great. Michelle stays busy teaching the children and our teen Sunday School teacher, Alberto, has been teaching the teens how to share the faith with others. We should be receiving some new members in the coming weeks. In our weekly evangelism, one man named Alvaro called upon the Lord for salvation.

December was a good opportunity for our family to slow down a little and spend time together as a family. We did not do any traveling, but Michelle’s parents were able to come down and visit us for a few weeks. We were able to spend time together, visit a nearby mountain, and celebrate Christmas together. The kids enjoyed having a few weeks with no classes. We took advantage of the opportunity to finally get some new family pictures taken. Jeremy was also invited to preach the messages for a Spiritual Emphasis Week next month at the language school. We hope that the Lord can use him to encourage and challenge those who are training to serve the Lord in missions. At the end of the break, our kids were ready to get back to school. Lila was excited as there is a new missionary girl in one of her classes. She always tries to befriend them and help them to adapt to any changes.

We are thankful for all of God’s blessings. He has provided for our new van and we are putting it to good use for the work of the Lord. Another blessing is that we were contacted by the pastor of a church we visited in the past. They are planning to begin supporting us this year. God is good and is faithful to provide. This month, please pray…

1. For a lady at the church named Liliam. Recently, she has been improving. Keep praying!

2. For God to continue to strengthen the church and grow the believers in their faith.

3. For God’s guidance to lead us as we keep pushing forward.

In Christ,

Jeremy, Michelle, Lila, Ellowyn, and Elijah Blanz