Outside of larger cities, there are not many churches here in the south of France. In our village and the villages around us, there are no evangelical churches at all. But God has called us to this village to plant something here! 

Our experience of church is a simple family time where we share a meal and communion together, talk about Jesus and the Bible, and sing some songs. We spend time praying for the people we are ministering to and for our village. We are laying the foundations for what God is calling us to do here — providing a safe space for seeking friends to get to know Jesus, a spring where people can come and drink the living water. 

Some of our friends are closer to that spring, so with them we have started reading the Bible and praying. Others are a little further away, often asking provoking questions but always with a deep curiosity. We also gather with other Christian families who have a similar passion for sharing Jesus in this unique context. These precious times help to fill us and encourage us, as without them it can be very lonely to be ministering where there are no churches. 

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