This morning we left our cozy home on the hill. We met with frozen pipes again this morning, which made showering more of a challenge, but all made it out the door on time. Thank you Lord for cooperative folks. We will miss their hospitality, the children and the beautiful views from this lovely home.
At 9:30, we met with a group of women from the French church on prayer. Adventure was added to our trip, as we got slightly off track looking for our hostess's home. Streets are not well marked, it you call it being marked 1/2 block off the street, marked. Ultimately, we reached our destination. Susan's lovely home has a huge picture window that faces the Alps. Unfortunately, the clouds obscurded our views, but it was easy to see that she had a million dollar view.
Terri shared her faith walk in prayer, and challenged the women to seek a relationship of prayer with our Lord. I don't have time to relay all that she had to say, but the women held on to her everyword. One thing though, which was very new to me, was thinking of grace as God's Riches at Christ's Expense. So very true.
Since most ladies needed to fetch children from school for their 2 hour lunch (they stay in school until almost 5) our morning ended quickly. We then set off for Champflueri. The three of us finally felt at home,as this has been our home away from home for almost a year. This afternoon ladies will be arriving for a soul care day on Friday and then School on Saturday. I am putting the final touches on my teaching- just reading it through, wanting to keep it fresh and note rote.
I'll tell you about our day tomorrow, but until then,
Ou Rivour,
Danielle
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tourist Day
Ah, to be a tourist in France! It is great fun! Today we ran around the Grenoble area taking in some of the sights. Usually while here, we are busy preparing for the school. With this trip, it was determined that we would stay in the area and meet with the women here that are involved with Lifesprings and with the International Church of Grenoble, which is an English speaking church. Tomorrow we will meet with the French church which meets in the same ware house as the English church. Just before Christmas one of their members lost a child to the "aphyxiation game" A game? As you can imagine, the church family has been devistated, so Terri will be sharing with their women a session on praying for your children. We pray that much healing will take place.
Back to our touring... This morning we headed out to Voiron, a community about 4o minutes away from Grenoble. This is where the Chartreuse liquear is made. The recipe goes back with the monks of the Chartreuse order located in the Chartreuse mountains. The monks considered this a health elixure The recipe it top secret with only 2 monks at a time knowing the exact ingredients. All used to be done by and in copper pots and oak barrels, but now they run the operation via computer and stainless steal drums. Time marches on.
We ate lunch at a local favorite hangout which provides only three choices per meal. I chose the lamb and a caramel creme dessert. Yummy!
After lunch we went to the Musee de la Revolution of France. The French Revolution was actually planned at this stately chateau in Grenoble. We prayer walked that gardens which were beatiful, even in the bitter cold wind of wind. We all laughed at the idea that we certainly looked "approachable" as we struggled with dripping noses, teary eyes, and fozen hands and feet. Later we entered the musee which had many artifacts and artwork from the revolutionary period. I found it most interesting that the rebellion was planned on the chateaus tennis court. Hmm, such a genteel sport being associated with a revolution? I even found tennis balls and rackets hidden in corners of some of the artwork depicting the meeting held under the noses of the kings heirarchy. Facinating stuff. I looked for a book on the subject, but alas, they only had books in french. Imagine that!
Well, I don't want to be a rude guest. My hostess is busy making dinner, a traditional ratoule, which is a special cheesed poured over veggies and meat. Another delicous meal coming my way, I do believe.
Until tomorrow, Ou Revoir
Danielle
Back to our touring... This morning we headed out to Voiron, a community about 4o minutes away from Grenoble. This is where the Chartreuse liquear is made. The recipe goes back with the monks of the Chartreuse order located in the Chartreuse mountains. The monks considered this a health elixure The recipe it top secret with only 2 monks at a time knowing the exact ingredients. All used to be done by and in copper pots and oak barrels, but now they run the operation via computer and stainless steal drums. Time marches on.
We ate lunch at a local favorite hangout which provides only three choices per meal. I chose the lamb and a caramel creme dessert. Yummy!
After lunch we went to the Musee de la Revolution of France. The French Revolution was actually planned at this stately chateau in Grenoble. We prayer walked that gardens which were beatiful, even in the bitter cold wind of wind. We all laughed at the idea that we certainly looked "approachable" as we struggled with dripping noses, teary eyes, and fozen hands and feet. Later we entered the musee which had many artifacts and artwork from the revolutionary period. I found it most interesting that the rebellion was planned on the chateaus tennis court. Hmm, such a genteel sport being associated with a revolution? I even found tennis balls and rackets hidden in corners of some of the artwork depicting the meeting held under the noses of the kings heirarchy. Facinating stuff. I looked for a book on the subject, but alas, they only had books in french. Imagine that!
Well, I don't want to be a rude guest. My hostess is busy making dinner, a traditional ratoule, which is a special cheesed poured over veggies and meat. Another delicous meal coming my way, I do believe.
Until tomorrow, Ou Revoir
Danielle
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Back in Grenoble
I'm back in Grenoble! Our team has all arrived after two days of travel. Janice and I left on Sunday at 2 pm and arrived in Grenoble at 5pm on Monday. Yes, we missed a day. We managed well on our travels and slept through the night at our hostesses house, MR.
MEs house is FRENCH. Thick walls, large curved windows with multiple glass panes, dark woodwork and iron hardware. Though the snow is still falling, the garden is beautiful. The house sits down off the road surrounded by shrubs, trees, and rock walls. In the spring, the walls will be covered with ivy and louvored windows. Let's just, say, I'm very comfortable here. ME's three children are charming and have tried to correct our French, much to their great joy. It's been fun interacting with them.
Today was our first full day of ministry, so we hit the ground, running. Well, running after 9:30. ME had invited ladies from her neighborhood, many are not churched. Ladies began to arrive around 1:30. We chatted and drank tea and cakes as we stood around the blazing fireplace. Janice imparted her wisdom, challenging the ladies with the story of Mary and Martha. Her challenge to them was to "stay on course" after the Olympian speed ice skater lost his gold medal due to racing in the wrong lane. The ladies left around 4, all chatting merrily. I'd call it a huge success.
Tomorrow will be our tourist day. We 're going to check out the chartreuse factory locally, visit a chataeu, and hit a local restaurant for lunch. It will still be snowing, but that won't dampen our day.
I'll report bck later!
Ou Revoir,
Danielle
MEs house is FRENCH. Thick walls, large curved windows with multiple glass panes, dark woodwork and iron hardware. Though the snow is still falling, the garden is beautiful. The house sits down off the road surrounded by shrubs, trees, and rock walls. In the spring, the walls will be covered with ivy and louvored windows. Let's just, say, I'm very comfortable here. ME's three children are charming and have tried to correct our French, much to their great joy. It's been fun interacting with them.
Today was our first full day of ministry, so we hit the ground, running. Well, running after 9:30. ME had invited ladies from her neighborhood, many are not churched. Ladies began to arrive around 1:30. We chatted and drank tea and cakes as we stood around the blazing fireplace. Janice imparted her wisdom, challenging the ladies with the story of Mary and Martha. Her challenge to them was to "stay on course" after the Olympian speed ice skater lost his gold medal due to racing in the wrong lane. The ladies left around 4, all chatting merrily. I'd call it a huge success.
Tomorrow will be our tourist day. We 're going to check out the chartreuse factory locally, visit a chataeu, and hit a local restaurant for lunch. It will still be snowing, but that won't dampen our day.
I'll report bck later!
Ou Revoir,
Danielle
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