FRANCE
The secularization of French society has resulted in a profound need for Christian volunteers. The active Christian community in France is small and the presence of UMVIM volunteers is a powerful affirmation to French Christians that they are not alone.

Entrepierres - http://www.pierresvivantes.org/

Entrepierres is a center in southeastern France that provides rest, counseling, debriefing and spiritual retreats for pastors and missionaries.

In order to serve more pastors, missionaries and their families, small, four person skilled teams are sought for the 2006 to assist in increasing the accommodation space for missionary families for rest and counseling. Also needed is creation of space for a small library, a prayer/counseling room and storage space.

Bishop Heinrich Bolleter of the Switzerland/France Annual Conference states, "Entrepierres is a place that enables those who are in ministry to find much-needed rest, refreshment, and a listening ear. I have no hesitation in endorsing this ministry and in encouraging you to respond positively to its request for practical help."

For more information on this project contact your UMVIM Jurisdictional Coordinator:

North Central Jurisdiction - Lorna Jost - umvim-ncj@brookings.net
North Easter Jurisdiction - Greg Forrester - UMVIMNEJ@twcny.rr.com
South Central Jurisdiction - Barbara Stone - umvimscj05@sbcglobal.net
Southeastern Jurisdiction - Nick Elliott - sejinfo@umvim.org
Western Jurisdiction - Kurt & Jan Kaiser - love2trvl@imbris.com