We wanted to let you know about a recent life change that has happened in our lives.  Thursday December 10th, Jenna was diagnosed with breast cancer.  We were (and are still) shocked, she is 31 years old.  We caught it very early, but at this point Jenna is Stage 2 and the cancer is not contained (but not widespread throughout her body).  It is an aggressive cancer and so the treatment plan starts with chemotherapy followed by surgery.  However, the type of cancer she has responds very well to chemo and so her prognosis is excellent.  She will begin chemo December 29th and will finish up with surgery this summer.

We took a video for you explaining what is going on. Feel free to share and forward this news, we need prayer warriors to battle with us:

This “cancer story” will consume us for the next year.  But we are in good spirits and in the Lord’s hand, so we are exactly where we want to be.  If we are scheduled to come sing at your church for 2016 do not worry, we are continuing to press on (with the doctor’s blessing) and we will continue in our concert ministry!  The doctor said there is no problem with Jenna continuing to travel, we just should keep tabs on how she feels and Jenna will make the decision for each date whether she feels up to coming with me or not.  We praise God that I can stay home with Jenna and take care of her through the week and we have a lot of family and friend support as well here in Oklahoma City.  We will still be seeking places to travel and sing for in 2016, just like normal.

Jenna and I feel very steady.  We are clinging to scripture and if you have scripture and prayers for us we’d love to hear them.  We believe God’s heart is moved by his people’s prayers.  Jenna asks that you pray she can physically endure chemo like a champ, that the enemy will never succeed in planting doubt or fear, and that every aspect of this journey will be used for God’s glory.  And of course: healing!

Many have already asked us if there is any way they can help.  We aren’t sure yet!  We do have good health insurance but are already aware of some parts of this process they do not cover.  We’re at the starting line in this race and have absolutely no clue what to expect. So just please keep praying for us.

Jenna is clinging especially to this verse: Psalm 112:7-8
“He does not fear bad news, nor live in dread of what may happen. For he is settled in his mind that Jehovah will take care of him. That is why he is not afraid but can calmly face his foes.”

Love,
Blake & Jenna

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Often at my concerts we get to include the kiddos on a bluegrass song and it’s always my favorite part. I make them get up and sit down and add motions it’s a blast seeing them try to keep up. Sometimes I add in a pastor or two as well…

Special thanks to DarrinPhegley.com for the photography.

The Gospel Barn will be welcoming Blake Bolerjack, Modern Gospel Artist, along with feature group The Guardians for Saturday night September 19.   Please call the Gospel Barn to confirm details before traveling long distances 1-800-625-5988

The Gospel Barn
4751 Bankers Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4050

Tickets are available at the door beginning at 5:30 pm.
Tickets:  $5.00
Children  Ages 8 & under are FREE

Concert time:  7:00PM – 9:00PM

Blake Bolerjack is excited to team up with Les Butler of Family Music Group for his new radio release “God Is God”.
Les Butler, former publisher of Gospel News Magazine “Singing News”, says of Blake:

“I have been acquainted with Blake’s music for several years.  When he approached me to work radio for him, I didn’t hesitate for one moment; I said, “I’m In.”  Blake is a multi-format artist with talent to spare.”

We are excited to provide music for Christian radio with progressive gospel, southern gospel, and Christian Contemporary formats.

Please call Les Butler for questions about Blake Bolerjack’s relationship to Christian radio  615-218-0517.  DJs may request a radio release CD with Blake Bolerjack’s single “God is God” from Butler Music Group [2015 Radio Comp V2].

Blake Bolerjack will be touring in West Germany this April and May, appearing in multiple cities for concerts and leading a workshop on communication through song at the Bible Seminary Bonn.
April 25:  Communication through Song Workshop Speaker, Bonn 9-3:00
April 25:  Concert at “Christen Gemeinde Stadtheide“, Paderborn, 6:00 PM
April 27:  Concert at “BSB–Andacht Evangelische Freikirche“, Bonn, 10:30 AM
April 29: Concert at: “Evangelisch Freikirchliche Baptistengemeinde” Porta Westfalica 7:00 PM
May 1: Concert at Mosaik Church, Erfstadt, Germany 7:00 PM
May 3:  Concert at Evangelische Freikirche, Soest, Germany  10:00 AM
May 3:     Concert at Freie Evangelische Bibelgemeinde Espelkamp, Germany  6:00 PM

Press Release, Bible Seminary Bonn, April 2015 (translated from German news article):
From April 24 to May 3, 2015, the young couple Bolerjack comes to Germany. Blake is a gifted singer and artist who makes modern gospel music and is on tour.   We hope to find a number of municipalities, which are open to customize Blake and Jenna an evening event in the community or youth group. At the concerts the gospel is mediated through gospel songs and a very moving testimony.

Blake Bolerjack is a full-time artist who since 2005 has sung in many churches and congregations in the United States. Although one can call his music style as modern Gospel, his repertoire includes everything from traditional gospel towards Christian Contemporary Music.

His aim is to present the Christian message of the songs with professionalism. An important part of his presentation is his personal witness of life. Blake reported how God led him as a youth by Jesus’ healing and redemptive power of his depression, and like Jesus every day passes it with his love and builds. Especially young people, who are struggling with everyday life stress will relate to Blake’s testimony with new courage and strength.

Blake, who has completed a theater degree at Oklahoma Baptist University, began his career with the Continental Singers. Over the years, he has appeared in many different communities, as well as at conferences and Christian events. He collaborates with Gaither Homecoming artists such as the “Booth Brothers” and the “Martins”, as well as other well-known Christian artists. He was also often seen in Christian television programs in TBN and VTN. His most famous song is “Somebody Cares”, which was listed in the Top Charts of Christian songs in the United States.

His music has been influenced by the Southern Gospel Music of Bill Gaither, the Blackwood Brothers and the Imperials.

Currently Blake lives with his wife Jenna in Oklahoma City. His wife Jenna, supports him and enters with Blake together in song.