Want to help? God can make a way!

I've been inspired recently by a church that has a heart to see the French come to know Christ, though I have no relationship with this congregation.  This weekend, Grace Bible Fellowship Church in Harrisburg, PA is holding their 10th annual book sale to help support World Team's church-planting efforts in France (you can read more about the sale here). What inspires me most is the determination to follow God's leading despite any obstacles in their way. Two men were burdened to see new churches started in France and they didn't focus on their own resources but on God's. In this digital age where the printed word is fading fast, this church has found a way to raise money to help spread the gospel.  They collect books throughout the year and last year they raised over $10,000! Our God is a creative God!

Sometimes we focus on the wrong questions. If God is stirring your heart to do something, just trust Him. God hasn't "fallen on hard times." He's still able to provide and to provide abundantly. If God burdens your heart for the over 65,000,000 French people (99%!) that need to know about Jesus, then let God lead you. He can show you where to get the money. We're committed to following God's call to France but we need help.  Will you help send us? Commit to partner with us in faith and we will trust that God will provide for both of our needs. God can make a way!  To find out more about the different giving options, click here. 

France Saturday...What's New?

My son, Micah, was so kind to share strep throat with me this weekend, and so I missed France Friday yesterday.  I wanted to share with you a few quick updates and opportunities, ways you can pray specifically:

• What is the CNEF and how can you pray for the work in France right now?  "The National Council of French Evangelicals (le CNEF for short) was officially established in its present form in June 2010. It includes as its members the vast majority of Evangelical denominations and missions in the country, including France VIE" (The France branch of World Team) Learn more HERE.

•   Brandon and I, along with our FAITH team, are sharing a meal with teachers and other representatives of each Bible Study class in our home church, Bartlett Hills Baptist tomorrow after the second service.  We are sharing updates on our progress and how every class can partner with us in different ways in the coming months as we strive to close the gap in our monthly support.

• We are praying that God will get us to the field this fall.  We know we have been here before, setting goals, praying for God's timing, but longing to get there as soon as possible.  We are preparing to be here, but praying to be in France.  Thank you for continuing to
  pray for us.

      One of the things we have enjoyed about being here a bit longer is the opportunity Brandon has had to be a part of a talented worship team at our church.  This is a clip from last week's service that my sister recorded on her phone. 

*Song not ours: 

David Leonard | Leslie Jordan | Paul Mabury | Stuart Garrard
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