encouragements

"We asked one of our close French friends about what they thought the hope for France was in the future. They paused and then said something close to, "I had pretty much given up on my own country and its relationship with God. I have lived in the UK through my studies and had planned to just move there and leave France. But after the last several weeks, I am reconsidering staying living here to share Jesus with people from my country."

"Today i went on the caroling "flash mob" and an old french lady came up
and started trying to sing in english with me, when we were done she told
me her friend of 30 years had died today and it was nice for her to sing
and pray today. I felt so blessed to be able to help her greive and praise
god for her friends life even if for only a few minutes.

This reminded me of how many times I've felt truly blessed by things
related to ICCP since I've been in Aix. From feeling alone when I first
arrived and being able to meet a group of christians who felt like family
to being able to lead praise worship with you and your band i can't count
how many times i've felt SO blessed by ICCP while being here, and i dont
even make it out every week!

I should see you tomorrow at the caorling service at the cathedral, but
thank you and all the ICCP staff and folks invovled for what you do, its
really great and i really think its making a difference and touching
lives, it has certainly touched mine.

Thanks and god bless,
Emily"