Need to catch up? Paris Update #1 | Paris Update #2 It’s been a great and full weekend here in Paris. On Saturday night we went to a show at the art space we will work with here in Paris. We heard a collection of musicians that play in the Paris metro and they were … Continue reading »
A lot has happened in the last few weeks but the thing I am most grateful for is God reaffiming our call to Paris. And not because this city is beautiful, or fun, or that its people are rich in life and culture. Although these things are true, the one thing that has stood out … Continue reading »
When we tell people about missions in France we get two responses: 1. (smiling) Oh France… Must be nice! or 2. (wide-eyed) Oh France… Good luck! It has been called “the graveyard of missionaries” because ministry efforts tend to be slow and small, two things that don’t fuel support-raising. Yet, there is immense brokeness in … Continue reading »
[French culture is rich in tradition and we know the learning curve will be steep. We thought we would share a few funny “learnings” in this section called Faux Pas.] The market or marché is a staple in Paris. I (Daniel) took Cohen out to brave the world of €uros and kilos to grab some … Continue reading »
Welcome to Update #2 from our trip! (View the 1st Update if you missed it). On Thursday, Stephanie Ramos took us to the 2 major language schools here in Paris. Institut Catholique and Alliance Françes. They are both very close to our best housing options and have great reputations in Paris. I think language will … Continue reading »
Yay! We made it and have had a great few days here is Paris. Cohen loves the city so far and why shouldn’t he? We are literally a block from the Champ de Mars (the park in front of the Eiffel Tower). Every time he sees the tower he says “My Paris!” as he thinks … Continue reading »
WHY PARIS This is normally followed up by, “There are people that need Jesus in…!” Yes, we know. Lost people in France aren’t much different then lost people down the street. We know the idea of being “called” somewhere isn’t an exact science but please read OUR STORY to get an idea of how it … Continue reading »
It was so exciting to open our email this morning to these words: “You have been approved as missionaries!“ After a short, yet embarrassing, celebrating dance we tried to explain our new status to Cohen. This was his conclusion… Here are a few important things to know about our approval: Soon our accounts will be open … Continue reading »
Today started out a little rough. Actually, the week hadn’t really been that great altogether and so I thought why not really punish myself and give potty training a whirl. What you should understand first is that we are currently living with some friends as we prepare to move overseas. This means I can’t just … Continue reading »
Some of you know this about my wife, but she really wants to go to a black church! On the 17th we are going to a new church plant launch by our friend, THE Reverend William Summerville. It is sure to be a good time of shouting out some, Amen!’s and, Preach it!’s. During the … Continue reading »
