October 2019 Prayer Letter

Dear Friends and Family,

We hope that this letter finds you doing well. We are staying very busy here. The Dove family has returned to Costa Rica and we are investing a few more months with them to strengthen the church plant where they are. Last month, we had a special activity for "children's day" and another for independence day. The church also held a conference on "Breaking Chains" and victorious Christian living. At the end of the month, there was a church family movie night. Jeremy has continued to visit the area, evangelize, and build relationships. During the services, he has been preaching a series on the book of James and also a Sunday School series on God's design for the family. We have seen an increased faithfulness in attendance and one new family added to the church, which is encouraging. Jeremy has also prepared things to benefit both the current church and upcoming church plant, such as door hanger invitations, decision cards, hymn videos with lyrics, and also materials to train members on invitation counseling. As we prepare the church in these key areas, such as how to lead someone to Christ, this should strengthen the church. We have seen many new visitors as well as new contacts. Back in August, a young Nicaraguan mother received Christ on visitation. Since then, her teen son has become very involved. Due to economic reasons, she had to return to Nicaragua. One family in the church has brought her son into their home for the time being. We believe that God is doing a great work in his life.

As for our family, last month was super busy. Michelle's parents came to visit us for the first time since our arrival here in Costa Rica. Thankfully, the trip went smoothly and it was great to see them. Near the end of the month a sickness seemed to go around much of the country and is now affecting some of us. The kids are all doing well, apart from a little sickness. They are all learning Spanish pretty well. Michelle has stayed busy helping out with much of the church work. She helps in the nursery, the children's ministry, the ladies ministry, and also puts her sewing skills to work in making things for the church. She is also homeschooling the girls to make sure that they are where they need to be in their English reading and writing.

This month, please pray:

1. That God will bless our efforts to share the Gospel with the community.

2. That many will receive Christ and be added unto the church.

3. That God will guide us as we make plans for our next church plant.

In Christ,

Jeremy, Michelle, Lila, Ellowyn, and Elijah Blanz