Talking English with strangers, leaving class as friends

Tuesday, April 22--Earth Day--Our team has experienced many things in the last week--too many to jot down in postcards from France. But we can share what God is doing through us.

Once again the day was filled with new experiences, new adventures & new friends.  We started out working around the Chateau doing such things as washing dishes, preparing lunch & pulling weeds.  Although these chores sound like everyday activities, it was a new experience doing them along with people from not only France, but Germany & England.  We learn so much about their culture, their language as well as their challenges.  We heard stories of the hardships of being a Christian in a culture that has long forgotten God, Stories of the struggles that are always present with the deception of the evil one.  But we heard stories of great encouragement & stories that made us smile & laugh.  

After a delicious lunch, we traveled to an area of large cliffs surrounded by field after field of vineyards. The trail was steep at a places slippery but the trek was well worth the walk.  The view was breathtaking & beyond words.  

 

New friends were made as we attended an English conversation class with Sue Griffith. She has two classes that wanted to practice English so the we were able to help them practice their English words. These new friends live in the village of Plottes.  The town is in the heart of Chardonnay; yes, it's the original location of Chardonnay wine.  So grapes, fruit juices, and wine are made in this region.  


Our team were strangers to the class. But we left as friends.  Thanks for your prayers. Your prayers are helping us deepen relationships and catalyzing new friendships.