Dear Friends and Family,
Fall is here and things are picking
up! Each month that passes brings us closer to our goal! Last month,
we saw 1 new supporting church and several other potential
supporters. Although, Michelle and Lila could not travel during this
time, Jeremy drove well over 4,200 miles in September! He had
meetings in 5 churches, including 1 missions conference, in the
states of NJ, PA, MD, MI, and TN. During some time on the phones, we
were able to book several more meetings in FL. As for deputation, we
are getting much closer to seeing the finish line. Though we have not
officially set a departure date as of yet, we are working out the
details to leave in Spring 2014!
Last month, we spent some time
preparing both our home and our car (AKA our second home) for our
next baby girl. Michelle is due on October 2nd, so we
should see our second baby girl any day! We were also able to
celebrate Lila's second birthday! She is growing into a very sweet
little girl! During our time at home, it was a blessing to be here
for our 2013 missions month at our home church. It is so exciting to
see how we can have a part in supporting missionaries all over the
world! We serve such an amazing God! Though we long to be in
Nicaragua, we must always remember that our present missions field is
wherever the Lord has us at each moment. It never fails to do our
heart good to be involved in telling people about our Savior, Jesus
Christ!
Over the last few weeks, the Lord has
greatly impressed upon us the need to pray. As we look upon the state
of our communities, our nation, and our world- we desperately need
God to to an amazing work. The only answer for the problems of this
world is Jesus Christ! Will you pray for us as we seek to bring the
Gospel of Salvation to those who have never heard? This month, please
pray for:
1. Michelle and our second baby due on
October 2nd.
2. The Lord to use us as a blessing
and encouragement to the churches we have the privilege of meeting.
3. The Lord to guide, direct, and
supply our support needed to bring the Gospel to Nicaragua.
In Christ,
Jeremy,
Michelle, and Lila Blanz
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Monday, September 2, 2013
September 2013 Prayer Letter
Dear Friends and Family,
Summer is nearly over and we are ready for the weather to cool down! August was another busy, yet fruitful month for us. Last month, we were in scheduled meetings in 8 churches in the states of TN, WV, OH, PA, and NY. Jeremy also got to speak at a Senior service, preach at a new church plant, and bring the devotion to a Men's prayer breakfast! Between meetings, we drove well over 5,300 miles! In the month of August, we saw 5 new supporters and several churches that are good possibilities. During our time in WV, Jeremy was able to help out with youth visitation. It is always exciting to see the different ways that churches bring the gospel into the community! Despite our calendar filling up, we were still able to squeeze in some more meetings in NY, FL, and MI.
Although traveling can be very exhausting, it also has its perks! During our time in Western New York, we were able to take a family day and see Niagara Falls! Because Michelle is due for our second baby on October 2nd, she stayed home for a few meetings. This was a good opportunity to work on potty training Lila. While it is difficult to do now, it will pay off once we start traveling with two little ones! During Jeremy's time in WV, he was able to see a college friend who helped us with the Kids Club Evangelism ministry. He has now graduated Bible College and is a teacher in China! So many of our co-laborers in that ministry are now serving the Lord all over the world! It is always exciting to see how God will use his faithful servants!
As we head into September, please keep us in prayer. This month, please pray for the following:
1. Michelle and her pregnancy as we approach her due date- October 2nd
2. Jeremy- as he finishes his last two trips before the baby comes.
3. That the Lord will continue to guide, direct, and provide the support needed for us to begin our ministry in Nicaragua
In Christ,
Jeremy and Michelle Blanz
Summer is nearly over and we are ready for the weather to cool down! August was another busy, yet fruitful month for us. Last month, we were in scheduled meetings in 8 churches in the states of TN, WV, OH, PA, and NY. Jeremy also got to speak at a Senior service, preach at a new church plant, and bring the devotion to a Men's prayer breakfast! Between meetings, we drove well over 5,300 miles! In the month of August, we saw 5 new supporters and several churches that are good possibilities. During our time in WV, Jeremy was able to help out with youth visitation. It is always exciting to see the different ways that churches bring the gospel into the community! Despite our calendar filling up, we were still able to squeeze in some more meetings in NY, FL, and MI.
Although traveling can be very exhausting, it also has its perks! During our time in Western New York, we were able to take a family day and see Niagara Falls! Because Michelle is due for our second baby on October 2nd, she stayed home for a few meetings. This was a good opportunity to work on potty training Lila. While it is difficult to do now, it will pay off once we start traveling with two little ones! During Jeremy's time in WV, he was able to see a college friend who helped us with the Kids Club Evangelism ministry. He has now graduated Bible College and is a teacher in China! So many of our co-laborers in that ministry are now serving the Lord all over the world! It is always exciting to see how God will use his faithful servants!
As we head into September, please keep us in prayer. This month, please pray for the following:
1. Michelle and her pregnancy as we approach her due date- October 2nd
2. Jeremy- as he finishes his last two trips before the baby comes.
3. That the Lord will continue to guide, direct, and provide the support needed for us to begin our ministry in Nicaragua
In Christ,
Jeremy and Michelle Blanz
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!
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
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
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
From now until July 30th, 2013...
I will most likely have no phone service from now until July 30th, 2013. If you need to contact me, please email me at Blanz2Nicaragua@gmail.com . If you have left me a voicemail sometime over the last few days, I will probably not get it until July 29th or 30th. Thank you!
Saturday, July 6, 2013
July 2013 Prayer Letter
Dear Friends and Family,
It's hard to believe we are now more than halfway through 2013! While June is often a bit slower for missionaries, we have managed to stay quite busy! Last month, we had 8 scheduled meetings in 5 churches. Several of these churches are strong possibilities for future support! During the times that we did not have a service scheduled, we dropped in a couple of other churches as well. Our travels have taken us into MI, IN, NC, and NJ for well over 3,500 miles of driving. During these summer months, we thank the Lord for a good working AC in our car! Jeremy was also able to spend a decent bit of time on the phones booking some meetings in MI, IN, PA, NY, and even MA!
During the week we had at home, we were able to spend some time at our home church during camp meeting. Jeremy was also able to be part of the men's prayer breakfast. Apart from seeing some family and friends in Jacksonville, it was good to see some friends in NC. We also got to spend some time with Jeremy's family in GA. These seemingly small things mean all the world to missionaries who are on the road for months at a time! After being gone for so much of the last few months, we took some time to clean the house and get it ready for our next baby, who is due in early October.
As we move into July, we are looking at another very busy month. Apart from driving home for a pre-natal appointment, we do not have a single open service in July. We are praying that through these churches, God will supply our need to get to Nicaragua. For the month of July, please pray for the following:
1. Michelle and her pregnancy
2. For God to quickly provide our remaining needed support.
3. That God will help us to share Christ with those we meet on our travels.
4. That God will guide and direct us as we continue booking meetings.
In Christ,
Jeremy and Michelle Blanz
It's hard to believe we are now more than halfway through 2013! While June is often a bit slower for missionaries, we have managed to stay quite busy! Last month, we had 8 scheduled meetings in 5 churches. Several of these churches are strong possibilities for future support! During the times that we did not have a service scheduled, we dropped in a couple of other churches as well. Our travels have taken us into MI, IN, NC, and NJ for well over 3,500 miles of driving. During these summer months, we thank the Lord for a good working AC in our car! Jeremy was also able to spend a decent bit of time on the phones booking some meetings in MI, IN, PA, NY, and even MA!
During the week we had at home, we were able to spend some time at our home church during camp meeting. Jeremy was also able to be part of the men's prayer breakfast. Apart from seeing some family and friends in Jacksonville, it was good to see some friends in NC. We also got to spend some time with Jeremy's family in GA. These seemingly small things mean all the world to missionaries who are on the road for months at a time! After being gone for so much of the last few months, we took some time to clean the house and get it ready for our next baby, who is due in early October.
As we move into July, we are looking at another very busy month. Apart from driving home for a pre-natal appointment, we do not have a single open service in July. We are praying that through these churches, God will supply our need to get to Nicaragua. For the month of July, please pray for the following:
1. Michelle and her pregnancy
2. For God to quickly provide our remaining needed support.
3. That God will help us to share Christ with those we meet on our travels.
4. That God will guide and direct us as we continue booking meetings.
In Christ,
Jeremy and Michelle Blanz
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
June 2013 Prayer Letter
Dear Friends and Family,
As we are moving into Summer 2013, we are keeping a full schedule! Last month, we were privileged to be a part of 1 missions conference and 8 other scheduled meetings in NJ, MD, PA, and MI. We drove over 3,500 miles and our car continues to hold up! We saw 2 new supporting churches as well as many other possible supporters. With our schedule beginning to slow down just a bit, we were able to put in some time on the phones and book a few new meetings in NJ, NY, PA, and MI.
During our time in a missions conference with Calvary Ind. Baptist Church in Morton, PA, we were able to take a trip to downtown Philadelphia. We got to see the Liberty Bell and Congress Hall and, of course, eat some Philly cheese steaks! Lila is also beginning to talk more and more with a rapidly growing vocabulary! She opens up many doors for us to witness to others and pass out tracts. Michelle is also beginning to “show” her pregnancy much more. During her most recent prenatal appointment, we learned that we would be having a GIRL! We are excited and looking forward to seeing her sometime near the due date of October 2nd.
During our time on deputation, God has shown himself to be faithful to keep His hand on us and provide all of our needs. As we look forward to raising the remainder of our needed support, we are confident that He will provide our needs. We must remember that He is our provider as we remain faithful. This month, please pray for:
1. Michelle during her pregnancy and our travels.
2. The Lord's guidance as we work to fill the remaining dates on our calendar.
3. The Lord will help us to be a blessing and encouragement to the churches and families we minister to.
In Christ,
Jeremy and Michelle Blanz
As we are moving into Summer 2013, we are keeping a full schedule! Last month, we were privileged to be a part of 1 missions conference and 8 other scheduled meetings in NJ, MD, PA, and MI. We drove over 3,500 miles and our car continues to hold up! We saw 2 new supporting churches as well as many other possible supporters. With our schedule beginning to slow down just a bit, we were able to put in some time on the phones and book a few new meetings in NJ, NY, PA, and MI.
During our time in a missions conference with Calvary Ind. Baptist Church in Morton, PA, we were able to take a trip to downtown Philadelphia. We got to see the Liberty Bell and Congress Hall and, of course, eat some Philly cheese steaks! Lila is also beginning to talk more and more with a rapidly growing vocabulary! She opens up many doors for us to witness to others and pass out tracts. Michelle is also beginning to “show” her pregnancy much more. During her most recent prenatal appointment, we learned that we would be having a GIRL! We are excited and looking forward to seeing her sometime near the due date of October 2nd.
During our time on deputation, God has shown himself to be faithful to keep His hand on us and provide all of our needs. As we look forward to raising the remainder of our needed support, we are confident that He will provide our needs. We must remember that He is our provider as we remain faithful. This month, please pray for:
1. Michelle during her pregnancy and our travels.
2. The Lord's guidance as we work to fill the remaining dates on our calendar.
3. The Lord will help us to be a blessing and encouragement to the churches and families we minister to.
In Christ,
Jeremy and Michelle Blanz
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