Thursday, August 15, 2013

Unable to Receive Calls until Monday, August 19th

I will be unable to receive calls until Monday, August 19th. If you need to reach me, you can do one of the following:

1. Call my phone and leave a voicemail. I can receive voicemails, and I will return the call using a google voice phone number.

2. Send me an email at Blanz2Nicaragua@gmail.com . I check my email regularly, and I can get back to you by either phone or email.

Thanks!

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

August 2013 Prayer Letter

Dear Friends and Family,

It seems like it was just last week that we were writing our July prayer letter. July has come and gone incredibly fast. This last month, we were incredibly busy. We were privileged to have 12 scheduled meetings in 10 churches in PA, MD, IN, MI, and NY as well as 1 drop-in service in GA! Apart from presenting our ministry and preaching, we were able to help churches with soul-winning, VBS visitation, digging, assisting in concrete work, and even pruning. In between meetings, we drove over 3,700 miles. Jeremy was able to book 7 new meetings, plus one missions conference. In July, we saw 4 new supporters and received good news that 4 more churches have committed to support our ministry! God is good!

During our time in Uniontown, PA, we were able to celebrate the 4th of July and see a small fireworks display. While Lila enjoyed the bouncy house that was set up, she did not like the fireworks one bit! Lila is really growing into a sweet little girl. Frequently, she asks to go to church. Sometimes, instead of going to the nursery, she gets to go to Sunday School. She really likes that. She especially likes to sing “Jesus loves me” and the “B-I-B-I-B-I,” otherwise known as the “B-I-B-L-E.” As she learns to speak, she often has her own versions of words and phrases. Michelle has now entered her third trimester of pregnancy and will be done traveling very soon. She really enjoyed our time in the UP of Michigan. During our time with one family, we saw over 16 wild turkeys, several deer, and even a black bear right in the back yard! We all enjoyed that!

We are very thankful for every church and individual that supports and/or prays for our ministry! For the month of August, please pray for the following:

1. Michelle and Lila at home while Jeremy does a bit more traveling.
2. Michelle as she gets closer to her October 2nd due date.

3. For safety as Jeremy continues to travel.

4. That the Lord will send laborers into His harvest in Nicaragua.

In Christ,
Jeremy and Michelle Blanz