Dear Friends and Family,
We
hope this letter finds you well. Here in Costa Rica, we are
transitioning into the rainy season. Despite the changing weather, we
are continuing to make progress in establishing the church. Each
week, we remain committed to our evangelistic efforts, sharing the
Gospel in parks, streets, and homes. Recently, we launched a
visitation ministry to organize in-home visits for the sick,
visitors, and others in the church. Michelle continues to oversee the
various children’s classes, ensuring a solid foundation for the
younger generation. Jeremy has recently started a new "Practical
Discipleship" series on Tuesday nights, which has been
well-received.
As a legally established church, we are
required by the government to submit two special declarations. Due to
our unique situation, this has involved legal assistance, making it a
learning process. However, we believe this will lay the groundwork
for greater ministry opportunities in Costa Rica.
Last
month was a busy time for our family. Lila transitioned to a new
school much closer to our home, which has been a big change. Ellowyn
and Elijah have been on special school schedules to complete their
standardized tests. This week, Ellowyn is attending a special retreat
called "convivencia," as she completes her final year of
elementary school before transitioning to high school. Jeremy is
nearing the end of his recovery and expects to resume regular
exercises and lifting in about a month. We are also in the process of
renewing our residency IDs. Thankfully, the process has become much
simpler now that we are permanent residents.
As we look
forward to May, we know the year will pass quickly. We are already
preparing and making plans for the ministry. Please join us in prayer
for the following:
1. That God will continue to build and strengthen His church here in Costa Rica.
2. That God will raise up laborers within the church to expand the ministry.
3. That god will continue to guide us as we make plans for late 2025 and 2026.
In Christ,
Jeremy, Michelle, Lila, Ellowyn, and Elijah Blanz
