Deaf Evangelism And Fellowship, Inc.
"Ministering to Deaf Globally."
P.O. Box 32, North Syracuse,
New York 13212-0032
315-458-7038 deafinc@deafinc.com
Blann's Latest Newsletter
April 2017-test6
God
has blessed, challenged, surprised, expanded, and implemented our
vision. One such surprise was my needing right shoulder rotator cuff
surgery back in August of 2016. Following a six-month recovery time, I
resumed the Deaf Ministry Project in the Dominican Republic
once each month for eight days on April 8th.
As I waited for physical healing, I also thought a lot about our Dominican Republic (DR) Project, and our current financial needs. I am personally asking for your help in reaching the Deaf living outside of the Capital Corridor, by starting right now with either new or increased financial gifts and designate them to “Dominican Republic Project”.
The sad facts are staggering for the Deaf in the DR, and even more so for those Deaf living outside of the Capital Corridor. Roughly 1,500 Deaf die each year in the DR, or about 4 Deaf every day! How many of those are saved? About 15 per year, and those Deaf probably live in the Capital Corridor. That means roughly 1,485 Deaf die each year without Christ and will spend eternity separated from God!
This Project is not directed towards the Deaf living within the Capital Corridor because, those Deaf have a language (American Sign Language) and can go to school, can get jobs, have social organizations and can attend a church (which means they could “Hear” the Gospel of Jesus Christ)! Without YOUR help, this Project CAN NOT BE SUSTAINED and NOTHING would change in that country … those Deaf who live outside of the Capital Corridor WOULD MOST LIKELY NEVER attain a language, WOULD MOST LIKELY NEVER be able to attend school, WOULD MOST LIKELY NEVER get jobs, and WOULD MOST LIKELY NEVER be able to attend Church or “Hear” the GOSPEL of Jesus Christ!
Ministry happens by one person at a time – either by those people that go, those that send, or those that are reached. Yes, we have other Projects, and each one needs “Senders” like you to fund them, so that together we may keep reaching Deaf people. Right now the Dominican Republic Project needs YOUR help! God already knows who the needed “Senders” are, and we are searching for those people to help us reach Deaf globally by making a monthly pledge of $20.00 each month. As we find 100 of those people willing to commit, the DR Project would be fully funded for one year. If you already support our Ministry, we ask you to continue doing that, but pray about adding funding for the DR Project at $20 per month. Perhaps you’re thinking, “I am willing, but how can I help in the search of the people God knows will make their commitment?” Think of your church and how many people attend. Churches come in all sizes, but if each person gave up a few cups of coffee a month at their local coffee house, that would fulfill their pledge.
Would you please pray and help us bring the Gospel to Deaf, no matter where they live, by gifting that $20.00 each month. As you do that, remember to share the need with your family, friends, fellow church members, and Brothers and Sisters in Christ.
Thank you and God bless you!
Rev. Stephen H. Blann
All checks payable to: D.E.A.F. On Memo line, write: “Dominican Republic Project”
Mail to: D.E.A.F., P.O. Box 32, North Syracuse, NY 13212-0032
Thank you and God bless you!
Leading the lost to touch Heaven
Rev. Stephen H. Blann
President, Deaf Evangelism And Fellowship
As I waited for physical healing, I also thought a lot about our Dominican Republic (DR) Project, and our current financial needs. I am personally asking for your help in reaching the Deaf living outside of the Capital Corridor, by starting right now with either new or increased financial gifts and designate them to “Dominican Republic Project”.
The sad facts are staggering for the Deaf in the DR, and even more so for those Deaf living outside of the Capital Corridor. Roughly 1,500 Deaf die each year in the DR, or about 4 Deaf every day! How many of those are saved? About 15 per year, and those Deaf probably live in the Capital Corridor. That means roughly 1,485 Deaf die each year without Christ and will spend eternity separated from God!
This Project is not directed towards the Deaf living within the Capital Corridor because, those Deaf have a language (American Sign Language) and can go to school, can get jobs, have social organizations and can attend a church (which means they could “Hear” the Gospel of Jesus Christ)! Without YOUR help, this Project CAN NOT BE SUSTAINED and NOTHING would change in that country … those Deaf who live outside of the Capital Corridor WOULD MOST LIKELY NEVER attain a language, WOULD MOST LIKELY NEVER be able to attend school, WOULD MOST LIKELY NEVER get jobs, and WOULD MOST LIKELY NEVER be able to attend Church or “Hear” the GOSPEL of Jesus Christ!
Ministry happens by one person at a time – either by those people that go, those that send, or those that are reached. Yes, we have other Projects, and each one needs “Senders” like you to fund them, so that together we may keep reaching Deaf people. Right now the Dominican Republic Project needs YOUR help! God already knows who the needed “Senders” are, and we are searching for those people to help us reach Deaf globally by making a monthly pledge of $20.00 each month. As we find 100 of those people willing to commit, the DR Project would be fully funded for one year. If you already support our Ministry, we ask you to continue doing that, but pray about adding funding for the DR Project at $20 per month. Perhaps you’re thinking, “I am willing, but how can I help in the search of the people God knows will make their commitment?” Think of your church and how many people attend. Churches come in all sizes, but if each person gave up a few cups of coffee a month at their local coffee house, that would fulfill their pledge.
Would you please pray and help us bring the Gospel to Deaf, no matter where they live, by gifting that $20.00 each month. As you do that, remember to share the need with your family, friends, fellow church members, and Brothers and Sisters in Christ.
Thank you and God bless you!
Rev. Stephen H. Blann
All checks payable to: D.E.A.F. On Memo line, write: “Dominican Republic Project”
Mail to: D.E.A.F., P.O. Box 32, North Syracuse, NY 13212-0032
Thank you and God bless you!
Leading the lost to touch Heaven
Rev. Stephen H. Blann
President, Deaf Evangelism And Fellowship
April 19 2017