In the darkness, there shines many bright lights

Thursday, April 24--I heard someone say, "The darkness is always the darkest right before the sunrise." I believe that is true as it relates to the Church in France.

Our team is privilieged to hear the testimony of the growth of the French Church. Pastor Florent Varak shared what God has been doing. He rehearsed with us the history of God's people in Lyon.  Each time the Church grew. Persecution followed. Please pray for the French Church. Ask God to bring more light as people need to come to Christ.  Ask God to draw people to Himself. 

The church in Lyon is hidden among the tall apartment complexes of the second largest city in France. The building was an old, rundown factory. But God's people revived the building and now receives everyone with the warmth of God's love.

We praise God for His work in the believers of France. They are fully devoted followers of Christ.

We toured the city of Lyon with a perspective of hope. Even though the city has had short-lived revivals, persecution is part of the history of the city. So, with this new glimmer of hope, a dark shadow is cast.  

At the end of our tour of God's work, we paused in the next city where a church may be planted. We looked over the Saone river to ask God for the city.  The name of the city escapes me (a sign of old age? No! Just tired. :) So I'll say.)

Nevertheless, God is at work in France. Praise the Lord!

In the evening, Pastor Daron shared about Navajos with the church in Macon. The church had 20 people with 2 new contacts. To have any contacts show up at a church event is incredible. God did a great work!

Greg Burgess, president of Edicion Cle, served as translator. Greg has done a fabulous job. We thank Greg and his family.  We especially say thanks to Sandrine and his children for letting us take him away from them each evening. 

Edicion Cle is a Christian Publishing company that focuses on French speaking books, workbooks, and cartoons.  Greg gave us a tour and we prayed for God to provide him with wisdom as he leads this growing organization.  Please pray for four projects that are time intensive.  May God continue to allow them to provide quality Christian books so that God's people are equipped for developing fully devoted followers of Christ. 
 

Tomorrow is the big celebration for the 50th anniversary of the ministry of the Chateau de St. Albain. Please pray that we praise God above all. For He is worthy of praise!  Good night from France!