Suzanne Spolarich
Missionary to France
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Greetings!
October and November were non-stop months of various activities at The Bridge International Church, Top Chretien, Solideo, France Missionary Fellowship, and a brief get-away in the Alps. |
| Fall Student & Young Professional Retreat | |
 | | Cafe des Tribunaux in Dieppe. |
Theme: My Identity in Christ
Our University Students and Young Professionals at The Bridge International Church in Paris started off the Fall semester with a retreat. The theme "My Identity in Christ" set the tone for the entire semester. Dave and Sharon Roberts were our hosts in Dieppe, France, right on the Normandy coast. We are capping our semester with our "Identity in Christ" challenge, a Bible verse for every day from November 30 to December 25. |
| Solideo Training | |
 | | Solideo rehearsal in Valences. |
10-year Celebration
Solideo, a French evangelism group, celebrated ten years of ministry the weekend of Nov. 2-4 in Valence. I was privileged to accompany them as a spiritual coach and chaplain during their training session from Oct. 29 through Nov. 1.
The group has grown to 75 musicians and singers. During the weekend more than 2000 people heard the Good News through their ministry. Here is their website Solideo. |
| Women in Ministry | |
 | | Top to bottom: Suzanne, Sheila, Katie. |
Leaders at The Bridge International Church
The Bridge International Church in Paris is truly practicing 2 Timothy 2:2 as we "Take the teachings that you heard me proclaim in the presence of many witnesses, and entrust them to reliable people, who will be able to teach others also."
Every week, Sheila, Katie, and I are directly involved in teaching others to follow the teachings of Jesus through Life Groups. I lead the University Students and Young Professionals, Sheila leads a Weekly Bible Study, and Katie leads the Youth Group.
Life Groups are a vital part of our church community life.
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| R&R in the Alps | |
 | | Sardieres in the Savoie. |
Visiting the Vanoise
A return to the mountains every year is a must for me. I met my friend, Berthe, in Chambery after the Solideo training and we headed to Sardieres in the Vanoise area of the Savoie. We visited the surrounding area and took in the fresh mountain air. Every day we had sunshine even on the day that it snowed. I enjoyed getting a good workout as I hiked every day for a few hours. |
| Top Chretien at Evangelical Conference, Lognes | |
 | | Suzanne, Muriel, Iris, Nathalie, Christine |
Our Booth
The Top Chretien women were in full force for the booth at the Evangelical Conference in Lognes. This is an annual event for a diversity of Christian ministries throughout France and the French-speaking world. We kicked off the event with a garden party reception at the Top Chretien offices. It was a hit as many of the conference participants discovered the Top offices for the first time. The reception was warm, the food was delicious, and the company was lively. |
| Thanksgiving Get-Together | |
 France Field Fellowship
We had to wait until the Saturday, after Thanksgiving Day, but here we are gathered for our Thanksgiving Celebration in France. Everyone participated in bringing delicious dishes to share. Many thanks to the Lindermans for opening their home and providing the turkey.
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I am getting ready to head to the USA for a whirlwind tour throughout the month of December. My first stop is Charlotte, NC, for the annual Jesus.net conference. This year, one of our Jesus.net partners, The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is hosting the conference at The Cove. Then, I will fly around visiting my brothers and their families in Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, and Maryland. My last stop will be Fort Worth, TX for the WMS3 (The World Missions Summit 3). I'll return to Paris at the beginning of January 2013.
Thank you for your prayers, your love, your gifts, your support.
Sincerely,
Suzanne Spolarich
Assemblies of God World Missions |
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