a year of saying yes.
Real Impact.
By the time you read this letter, I will have reached one year in Grenoble, France. Time has absolutely flown by, and I want to thank you so much for standing beside me in prayer and remaining committed to me financially while I serve the Lord in France. This year has been a relaunch due to the current events that happened these past few years. With relaunches come many ups and downs. However, I am so grateful for
Every moment and for the many opportunities to serve. Your continued support has allowed me to partner with the Lord in all He is doing in Grenoble. It means so much to me, and I know the reward in heaven will be great because of your faithfulness and generosity you've given me this year. I have one more year in Grenoble before I return to the states.
I am excited for what is ahead, and I believe it is all in the Lord's hands. No words could ever express my gratitude to those who partnered with me financially this year. Thank you so much!
May the Lord go with you this year.
Life in Grenoble
I am profoundly grateful for every person I have met during my time in Grenoble. I love my life here—my team, my friends, and the community we’ve built. Transitions are rarely easy, but the immediate support of my team and the deep friendships I’ve made caused this move to feel seamless.
Even amidst the natural ups and downs, I have felt the constant backing of people who love and believe in me. To be met with this much grace is a beautifully refreshing experience, especially within a ministry context.
Yet, living in a culture that consistently rejects the Gospel brings its own weight. There is a common saying about secularism in France: "We experience the pain of a thousand rejections every day." Ministry here looks radically different than missions in other parts of the world, and at times, I have felt the weight of those thousand rejections personally.
Thankfully, the hardship doesn’t have the final word. I have developed deep, intimate friendships with both French locals and internationals who have extended their hands right when I needed it most. They have taught me what true community looks like and have made Grenoble a genuine home. It is a profound honor to pour myself out for the sake of their salvation. The daily challenges seem entirely worth it when compared to the deep desire I have to see my friends in Heaven.
French
Living in Grenoble, I have invested countless hours into learning the French language. Although being back in the classroom has been one of the most grueling seasons of my life, I am deeply grateful for it. Through every challenge, I have been surrounded by people who have patiently helped me progress.
Learning a second language is a profoundly humbling experience. It requires you to live completely outside your comfort zone, constantly relying on the kindness of others. There are days when the language barrier makes you feel isolated, as if you are watching the world move on without you—a reality that can feel incredibly heavy. Yet, in those exact moments of heartache, I have found a sacred invitation to meet the Lord in my pain. Through the struggle, He is teaching me how to extend grace to myself.
Le Refuge
In addition to student ministry, I also serve at Le Refuge, an international church here in Grenoble. Much like our campus ministry (which is actually how the church originally started), Le Refuge is a vibrant gathering place for people from every corner of the world to worship the Lord together.
Throughout this year, I’ve had the joy of investing in our children's ministry, as well as supporting the worship team and our lead pastor by running the media slides. Beyond Sunday mornings, my roommate and I opened our apartment to lead a weekly Bible study, and we have felt so incredibly blessed to invest in the lives of the young women in our church. There is something truly extraordinary about Le Refuge, and I am profoundly grateful to be a part of what the Lord is doing here..
thank you
Thank you again for your love, support, and prayers. If you would like more frequent updates, please connect with me on Facebook; I share reflections in my group page almost every Sunday. I also send out email newsletters every four months. If you haven't been receiving them, please check your spam folder, as Mailchimp letters can occasionally get filtered there.
If you aren't on the list yet, simply reply with your email address and I would be happy to add you. Thank you again for everything.
As always, if you are interested in partnering financially or prayerfully to make Christ known in France, please let me know! I would love to share more information on how you can be a part of this incredible mission.
