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La Lumière: July 2022

Newsletters
16 July 2022
La Lumiere
July, 2022
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Dan and Davis
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MUCH NEEDED HELP

Davis, who worked with Dan on the digital creations team for the past three years, has decided to continue his education in graphics design and work outside of Cru. He will be very missed. His talents in illustration, design, poetry and translation are outstanding, and he definitely raised the level of quality of our work.

But this is no surprise to God, who already prepared a new person to join the team, Alexis. His first experience with Cru was through Athletes in Action. It was at one of their camps that he trusted Christ at the age of 14, and he remains involved with that dynamic ministry. But Alexis is an artist with many skills, working with wood, making music, and in graphics design. Already invested in Cru, he requested to join the digital creations team and join staff working part time. Alexis has more experience than Dan in photography and taking video. His complementary skill set will be a great addition to the team. Another blessing is that he lives just outside of Rennes, so they can work together from the Rennes office!

Alexis is in the process of finding his team of ministry partners, currently at 78%, with a little more than $400 per month remaining. Would you be motivated to help Alexis reach his goal so he can start working with Dan on the digital creations team? You can pledge a monthly gift or encourage him with a one time gift at give.cru.org/1146054.

Alexis with his family

Alexis with his wife Kaïna and son Lemuel

Washing machine

Lesson learned: always ride with cargo in an elevator

Loading the moving van

Dan talks with Leolein the "Tetris King"

 

Please pray

  • for Alexis's progress finding his team of ministry partners.
  • that the Lord would bless Davis in his next steps.
  • for planning and preparations already begun to visit the States this fall.
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BACK IN RENNES

Our move from Paris to Rennes went according to plan, almost. We had tons of help both loading and unloading, and everything fit with plenty of margin. Our friends were so generous with their help, it was both a heartfelt goodbye and welcome. There was just one hiccup - our washing machine got stuck in the elevator of the Paris building. Riding unaccompanied, the washing machine shifted just enough to keep the interior folding doors from opening fully, preventing us from opening the outer door. We despairingly watched the doors open and close on repeat, helpless to give it the little nudge it needed. Several calls to the technicians, who never came, and seven hours later we finally took things into our own hands. Using a deep well hexagonal socket to turn the triangular shaped key, we were finally able to open the outer door so we could rescue our washing machine and load it into the truck. Even though we rolled into the parking lot in Rennes at 9:20pm, a crowd of friends was waiting to unload. Thankfully it was a soft landing here, as we're settling in for the second time in this apartment. It's good to be back!

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La Lumière: June 2022

Newsletters
15 June 2022
La Lumiere
June, 2022
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Doing yard work
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CHANGE BRINGS CHAOS

In leading France's technology team, May has initiated a lot of change. She heard a brilliant colleague, Ben Sisson, say, "Change brings chaos, and chaos brings opportunity." This quote impacted and encouraged her. She even printed it out and posted it on the window of her office. May continues to be an agent of change and opportunity, persevering through the chaos it involves.

Dan recently finished a graphics design project for our human resources department, the transition chart. It is designed to help people process through transitions, analyzing how they experience them on psychological and social levels. It is a very useful tool, shining a light on a time inevitably marked by chaos, anxiety and vulnerability. As his team was giving feedback on the design, they found the material helpful because everyone happens to be experiencing some sort of transition now.

This is exactly where we're at right now, transition chaos. Both of our are boys leaving home, we are moving back to Rennes, and the constitution of our teams is changing. This month, there is also a major leadership transition in Cru here in France, where the three people who have been at the helm for the past 17 years are passing the baton to a team of six. They are hosting an event to celebrate this pivotal moment, be thankful for the past and look ahead to the future. Voilà, persevering through the chaos!

Radio France

Radio France concert hall, another favorite place.

 

Please pray

  • for transitions, that we manage the chaos and trust in the Lord.
  • that we all stay healthy and able to carry boxes!
  • for Silas's summer internship with Amazon in the city of Montélimar (in the south).
Efrem is graduating

Efrem will be gratuating in early July!

The Seine at night

Magical view from the Seine.

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SAYING GOODBYE TO THE LEATHER GUY

We bought a belt for each of the boys from a leather worker just around the corner. He would often wave to me as I walked by on the sidewalk. He has a young pit bull named Orson who has finally mellowed, and we stop and talk if we cross paths while walking his dog. Even though we see each other rarely, I took the time to talk with him and mention that we're moving away, which he seemed to appreciate. For me, it is a way to say goodbye to Paris and prepare for the move. I also told the fruit and vegetable guy that I wouldn't be seeing him once a week any more because of our move. Same with the butcher, the lady I buy fish from, and the watch repairman. It's important to say goodbye, even to places that have been significant: the park we love to walk through on Sundays, the steps up the hill of Montmartre which serve as our free stair master workout, our go-to bread store on the corner. It also cultivates a spirit of appreciation which is easy to pass over. If you had to move, what people or places would you want to say goodbye to? Does that question spark thankfulness?

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