{"id":1663,"date":"2025-05-01T08:43:34","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T06:43:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lovefrance.world\/?post_type=prayer-guide-2025&p=1663"},"modified":"2025-05-01T08:43:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T06:43:35","slug":"may-17-through-writing-and-graphic-arts","status":"publish","type":"prayer-guide-2025","link":"https:\/\/www.lovefrance.world\/bn\/prayer-guide-2025\/may-17-through-writing-and-graphic-arts\/","title":{"rendered":"May 17 \u2013\u00a0Through Writing and Graphic Arts"},"content":{"rendered":"

BLF \u00c9ditions (Bible and Francophone Literature Editions)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Marpent (59)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Represented by Tim Kyle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current Context<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We continue to grow at BLF \u00c9ditions. We\u2019ve welcomed new members to our team and we\u2019ve taken the online ministry TPSG (ToutPourSaGloire.com<\/a> \u2013 All For His Glory) under our wing, which is now a branch of BLF \u00c9ditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our aim is to help French-speaking people nurture their passion for God by distributing excellent Gospel-centered books. We are available to set up book stands to display our literature at the request of a church or individual. One of our team members organized a stand at a Christmas party and was approached by a non-Christian woman and her school-age son. Her son had just asked her to explain why Jesus had died but she didn\u2019t know how to answer. Thanks to the advice of the volunteer running the stand, she left happy, with a copy of, The Garden, The Veil and The Cross<\/em>, one of our children\u2019s books on the subject. We thank God for the ever-increasing number of Christian books available in all formats in France and throughout the French-speaking world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Actions taken and results achieved in 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We now have a multi-format online bookshop that distributes paper books, ebooks, audiobooks and used books, so anyone in the world can access it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve developed our own app to read ebooks and audiobooks, which enables us to serve the wider French-speaking world. S, a woman in her 30s who discovered her faith through online research, is participating in a discovery group. She shared her enthusiasm for the BLF Books app, stating, \u2018It\u2019s so good! I received 24 free books and have already read two. I\u2019m going to keep reading them.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In February, we organized a week highlighting new French-speaking authors and it was a very rich and impactful time. We can clearly see how God is inspiring these Christian authors to write books that are relevant to society today. Our team\u2019s experience with these 6 authors was a blessed time for fellowship and the sharing of BLF\u2019s publishing values. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our evangelical ministry was a primary focus in 2024. We produced 3 resources written in French geared toward young readers and those at the beginning of (or having not yet started) their faith journey. The easily accessible, narrative-based overview of the Bible, La plus belle de toutes les histoires<\/em> (The Most Beautiful Story Ever<\/em>), by Jonathan Conte, a comic book for adults called, Firmin,<\/em> by Colin Montet, which is a contemporary version of the story of the prodigal son and a short novel, Lettres \u00e0 ma fille<\/em> (Letters to My Daughter<\/em>), by Gilles Geiser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Projects in 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are very grateful that for the past 5 years, God has allowed our impact in sales and distribution to triple. Now we want to see this impact grow in French-speaking Africa using our digital resources and to continue to listen to testimonies of transformed lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prayer requests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. <\/strong>Pray for the impact of our ministry in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.<\/strong> Pray that all these distributed books will be read and bear fruit in the lives of the readers for the glory of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. <\/strong>BLF on the Impact France website: impactfrance.org\/blf<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. <\/strong>BLF Editions website: blfeditions.com<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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La Bible Pour Tous (The Bible for everyone)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location<\/strong>: Toulon in the South of France and on the Internet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Represented by Emmanuel Brejon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current Context<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We offer the Bible (New Testament and Psalms), for free, to every French person who doesn\u2019t already have one. There could be many barriers that keep people from owning a Bible: maybe they won\u2019t go to a bookstore out of shame or fear of buying a Bible in public, others are intimidated by the choices available of different translations, or fear buying a \u201cfalse\u201d Bible like that of the Jehovah\u2019s Witnesses, or perhaps simply can\u2019t spend money on one. Whatever the reason, our goal is to make it simple to procure a Bible. We have created an easy-to-use platform, where ordering is simple,and there is only one type of Bible available, which is free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our organization is still rather new, but 2 years ago we launched our first project, \u201cHoly Spirit Generation.\u201d This multimedia booklet printed on paper with accompanying videos accessed using a QR code offered an introductory teaching about the Christian faith, emphasizing a personal experience with God through the Holy Spirit. Twenty testimonies of young people who were touched by the Lord were accessed through the video. We distributed 65,000 booklets and received very positive feedback, including testimonies from young Muslims who were very struck by them. Pastoral leaders in Catholic schools found that the content in these booklets was presented in a clear and relevant manner and was a valuable resource to use when they evangelized to the youth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is what we\u2019re all about! Everyone must personally encounter God, experience the Holy Spirit, and have their body, soul, and spirit regenerated through baptism. We ourselves have all returned to God through the experience of His grace, without which it is impossible to follow Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Actions taken and results achieved in 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our main project is to offer a secure and trustworthy platform for people to use to receive free paper Bibles. As we have recently launched this site, specific results are not yet available, but in the first half of 2025 we\u2019ll be launching online advertising to attract a wider audience. We\u2019ve also just created a Blog on the site, to further spiritually nourish people. Finally, we\u2019re developing a copy of the Gospel of Luke specifically designed for 11-18 year olds (middle and high schoolers in France). We will partner with Catholic schools at first, reaching 1.2 million youth annually and then focus more widely on the general public. We also secured sponsorship and began planning a large-scale annual event for teenagers in 2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Projects in 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We believe God will touch many young people in France, raising up leaders who can connect with their peers. We trust God will continue to inspire us with impactful youth projects, used widely, especially in Catholic education. We believe our annual event, launching in 2026, will have a lasting impact on many young lives. Ultimately, we want to support the broader spiritual awakening that has been growing since the Covid pandemic in France!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prayer requests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. <\/strong>Pray that every person on a spiritual quest, in particular the young, will come across our content, want to read the Bible and move forward with God toward regeneration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. <\/strong>Pray that the institutional elements of the Catholic church do not hinder projects inspired by the Spirit of God which may powerfully impact millions of people. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bible for everyone website: bible.fr<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Atelier Auderset \u2013 Sharing the Gospel through popular art<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location: Saint-Imier, in French-speaking Switzerland<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Represented by Alain Auderset and <\/strong>Christine Gilliand<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Current Context<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m a French comic book writer who also writes testimonial books about my relationship with God. Many people who read my books either return to God after abandoning Him, or give their lives to Christ for the first time. My books are aimed at French-speaking youth and can be found in Christian bookshops in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Quebec and Africa. Recently my books have been translated into Burmese and are contributing to a revival there! My team consists of 13 artists and administrators. My focus is to reach the culturally-minded French who no longer attend church, using high-quality art that they can appreciate. I try to distribute my books in every bookstore, be it Christian or secular, but it is difficult to gain exposure. Luckily I have been able to give my testimony several times on French national television, and I\u2019ve won prizes at Comic d\u2019Europe, a major European comics festival! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Actions taken and results achieved in 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2024 we released a high-quality board game that will be distributed in all game stores (and there are a lot of them in France!). This game encourages reflection on life\u2019s meaning, free will, and offers a new perspective on God for French people who feel alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last December, at the launch event for the board game, a couple with no Christian background approached me to say they had come to faith simply by finding my videos on YouTube. A whole family also came to thank me: following a bad experience, they had abandoned the faith, but after reading my book, Rendez-vous dans la for\u00eat<\/em> (Meeting in the Forest<\/em>), they are active Christians again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Projects in 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re working on a series of cartoons with the powerful message of the Gospel. I will continue to regularly share testimonies aimed at non-Christians on YouTube.On average, I perform four shows a month in churches and performance halls, using an electric guitar and large illustrations to speak of God\u2019s love. I used to do stand-up comedy, but currently, I mainly narrate a tale called \u201cThe Legend of Mi,\u201d which explains why God allows suffering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prayer requests<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. <\/strong>Pray for the workshop, which has major financial challenges as we mainly run on donations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. <\/strong>Pray for the cartoon project, which represents the greatest financial investment. We need regeneration, an upgrade and more business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.<\/strong> Pray for investors, influential contacts and associates with business experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.  <\/strong>Atelier Auderset on the Impact France website: impactfrance.org\/auderse<\/strong>t<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.  <\/strong>Alain Auderset website: auderset.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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