Dear Friends and Family,
Happy new year! We trust that you
have had a wonderful Christmas and new year celebration! As always,
December was a busy month for us. We were privileged to be in 5
scheduled meetings in PA, NY, and FL. This brings a few more
prospects for support. For the first time since starting deputation,
we only have a few open services left between now and our departure
date. Thankfully, we booked one of those dates in Northern GA. We
have now finished and sent off our language school applications as
well as all the paperwork for Lila and Ellowyn's passports. During
our home time, we made sure to take care of several appointments.
Unfortunately, Jeremy had a problem tooth that required extraction.
OUCH! The socket is healing well and he is now back in action!
Perhaps the greatest part of December
was the celebration of our Savior's birth! On Christmas morning, we
always read the Bible before opening any presents. After reading a
small portion of Scripture and thanking God for the birth of Jesus,
Lila insisted that we read some more Bible before opening presents!
Though she has such limited knowledge, it is our greatest desire to
see her know the Lord at a young age. Ellowyn is also growing quickly
and is now interacting with people and toys. During our church
“family Christmas” service, we dedicated baby Ellie to the Lord.
For Christmas Eve, we were able to see Jeremy's family in GA.
Everyone enjoyed seeing baby Ellie and her big smiles! On Christmas
day, we spent the day with Michelle's parents and grandparents in FL.
It was a wonderful Christmas and will be our last one before leaving
for Central America.
As we look forward to 2014, this is
the year we move to Central America. We have now set our departure
date for Monday, April 28th. We will also work on
establishing a set-up fund to go towards the costs of getting
established in Costa Rica for language school. During the month of
January, will you please pray for the following:
1. The Lord to provide our remaining
needed support by April 2014.
2. The Lord to help us finish
deputation strong and be an encouragement to the churches that we are
in.
3. The Lord to guide us as we make
preparations for our departure in April.
Thank you for all of your prayers! May
the Lord bless you!
In Christ,
Jeremy,
Michelle, Lila, and Ellowyn Blanz
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