Dear Friends and Family,
Last month was an exciting month for
us here in Costa Rica. Besides language school, we were able to be a
part of a Vacation Bible School here at the church we attend. During
the last VBS, Jeremy was able to help out with security, but this
time, he was able to help out on a higher level. This time, Jeremy
was able to help out as a teacher assistant throughout the week.
Though it was a very busy week, it was a great experience to be able
to get more involved in Spanish ministry. Throughout the week, there
were over 1000 people who attended. There were at least 87 children
that made professed Christ as Savior, as well as at least 14 adults,
not to mention many lives rededicated to Jesus Christ. It was a very
fruitful week. We look forward to being able to do similar outreaches
in Nicaragua.
The last month or so has also been
very intense in our language school. We have been placed within the
top level classes offered at our language school. Every new thing we
learn is like another key to unlock the doors of communication. While
we will likely continue learning Spanish for many, many years, we are
determined to make the most of this brief time of intense language
study, as it will greatly improve our ability to communicate the
Gospel in the Spanish language. Our girls are also learning very
quickly. Lila really enjoys being able to speak in Spanish, even if
it is only a little bit. She frequently surprises us with new words
or new Spanish songs that she has learned. Ellie has now learned to
greet people with the Spanish, “hola!”.
It is such a privilege to be able to
serve the Lord in Central America. We are putting much thought and
prayer into planning our next steps after completing language school.
This month, will you please pray for the following:
1. That the Lord will help us in
learning the language
2. That the Lord will give guidance in
our next step after language school
3. That the Lord will continue working
in the lives of those who received Christ in VBS
In Christ,
Jeremy,
Michelle, Lila, and Ellowyn Blanz
