Sunday was our most fruitful day yet.
Sunday morning, we all arrived at the CEP around 9am with our host families. We practiced some familiar songs with Alan, a US missionary and worship leader for the two churches. The service was a combined service for the CEP and ICG, which is something they do six times a year, so the sanctuary was packed out.
The service went at least 1.5 hours, with more music that what we're used to at NHC...but, we weren't complaining. After leading worship with Alan, Tricia and Nathan briefly gave an update and shared their gratitude to the churches for praying with them over the past few years.
Rick preached, with the help of an interpreter about being a holy people. MP13 played a few of our own songs to prepare people for the concert in the afternoon.
At 4, the building was again packed out for the concert (it was planned for outside, but the weather wouldn't cooperate) Nic and Alex (with help from a few others) played a few of their Contagious songs to warm the crowd up, and then MP13 played for about 90 minutes. After the concert, we all spent an hour or more just hanging out with people and sharing about who we are.
Matt told us that about 1/4 of the people attending had never been to either of the local churches, and at least one person came as a direct result of the invitation she found in her mailbox. A few team members were able to share their faith with those attending, including Tricia, who spent time with a young Muslim girl.
In the evening, we were fed a "BBQ" meal of sausage, hamburger and duck breast, along with several traditional French side dishes. To say this was the best meal yet on our trip would be an understatement.
Monday, we will spend time walking around the small mountain village near our camp before heading back into Grenoble to walk around downtown and get an idea of what the night's open air concert will be like.
Pray that the people walking the streets tonight taking in all of the music will stop to listen to us and will be able to understand our message.
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In June of 2010, Nags Head Church is sending a team to Grenoble, France to reach people to discover life in Christ. This team, made up of musicians and servants from a small coastal community in North Carolina, have been invited to partner with two local Grenoble churches by offering open-air concerts in the city during La Fête de la Musique (The Music Party), an annual, national celebration of music.
CLICK HERE if you would like to read more details about the trip. Check back in often to read updates from team members, view photos of Grenoble, and watch videos about the trip.
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CLICK HERE if you would like to read more details about the trip. Check back in often to read updates from team members, view photos of Grenoble, and watch videos about the trip.
Thank you for your support!
CLICK HERE if you would like to view the updated Prayer Journal.
CLICK HERE if you want to learn more about the city of Grenoble.
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1 comment:
Sounds like you've been having an amazing time in France! Hope you've enjoyed your continental Europe experience! :-)
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