Church Autonomy We have been working in Manosque for four years now and rejoice at the fact that God has planted a young Church here. We ask prayer now for gradual transfer of leadership from us to solid members. We are starting training for this in September with a two year programme in mind. Pray for willing and capable learners. Read more
Neighbourhood-based assemblies Fifty years ago, a group of young believers began reaching out to the inhabitants of the 15th district. The assembly that was planted there just celebrated God’s faithfulness through the last five decades. We have a vision for . We pray for a thriving gospel witness in every area. Read more
Many friendly contacts I have many friendly contacts in the market, including many atheists, agnostics, and materialists. I often mourn the blindness and pride of my fellow human beings. Please pray for them. It is the Spirit who gives life. Read more
A family camp We taught about Christian marriage and parenting at a family camp. A few of those present were not yet believers. They all seemed very happy and want to come back. We are praying for their salvation. Read more
A prime place The Christian bookshop is still a prime place for showing Christ to others by both our words and attitudes. We have been asked to provide a bookstand at a camp at St Lunaire, and we’re thankful for opportunities like this to get good literature into the hands of young people. Read more
Difficulty and anxiety Please pray for the Lord’s workers. It can be challenging to persevere in the face of so much adversity. Even simple things like international travel, which they do more than most, have become a source of significant stress with prices, extreme weather, terrorism, and fluctuating COVID restrictions adding layers of difficulty and anxiety. Read more
Sporting activities We have both been involved in a local association for sporting activities. Gerry has taken up Nordic walking and I continue with Pilates. These activities are practiced in groups. Pray that the Lord would give opportunities to witness for Him and courage to speak of our faith. Read more
A courageous teen I have been to all the markets through what seems a very long cold winter. Today a teenage girl happily purchased a Bible, and so we offered her a few books to help her understand more. Please pray for her. It is quite courageous for a teen to actually seek a Bible. Read more
The reality of the resurrection We will be having a special Easter service. The believers have been encouraged to invite family and friends and the Gospel will be presented. Celebrating the resurrection of Christ holds so much value for those who know Him. We pray that those who join us for Easter will consider the reality of the resurrection and what it can mean for… Read more
A neutral perspective Many servants of the Lord are experiencing hardships and disappointments and need someone to talk to. When they come to Entrepierres, it helps them gain perspective. It also helps them distinguish between behaviours and attitudes that are sinful and dysfunctional, as opposed to ones that are simply a result of differing values. Please pray for wisdom as we strive to… Read more
Annual inventory The last day in February is the annual inventory of our bookshop, when every single object for sale has to be taken from the shelves and scanned. The shelves are packed with stock and it is a major undertaking each year. Please pray that we will find enough helpers to work efficiently and that we will have the concentration and… Read more
Our ongoing witness At the Christian Bookshop, we are distributing little greeting cards and calendars to the many people who come in daily to pick up parcels, as the shop is a pick-up spot for the post office. The vast majority of these folks are not believers. Please pray for our ongoing witness to these folks. Read more