May 14 – Children

Établissement Scolaire Privé Daniel (Daniel Private School)

Location: Guebwiller, Alsace

Represented by Véronique Haberey

Current Context

Établissement Scolaire Privé Daniel is an evangelical Protestant Christian school located in Alsace, close to Germany and Switzerland. It is one of 40 evangelical schools in France. Similar to our peers, we are entirely self-funded (no public funding) and see educating children as our primary mission. France is a country where secularism itself is worshipped, particularly in schools, and where God has no place in the public sphere. We believe that it is vital to educate our children in the truth, passing on academic knowledge while linking it to the One who is the Creator of all things. We want to equip our children for tomorrow’s world, so that they can make an impact on a world that is ignorant of, and even hostile to, God.

We’ve witnessed remarkable transformations in the lives of our students and their families, leading to positive and lasting change as many of our former students have gone on to become missionaries, pastors or leaders of Christian ministries. Some even send their own children to our school, because they recognize the importance of the values that were passed on to them and that are lived out within the school itself. Though the results of our dedicated teachers’ work (true missionaries with no guaranteed salary) are not always immediately evident, we have seen an abundance of fruit over many years. 

It is essential to play an active part in regenerating the souls of children, the citizens of tomorrow, because they are the ones who will be able to impact our world and bring hope to a very bleak future. A coherent unification of academic and theological education is the basis for profound regeneration.

One student in particular had been entrusted to us several years ago in a situation that had reached desperation. He had been expelled from several schools because of his unacceptable behavior. While he had agreed to try our school, he was insolent and unbearable every time we spoke of God or faith. His teachers stood firm and showed him love despite his combative behavior, and today he is a highly regarded pastor in France, who often testifies to our school’s impact on him and his subsequent conversion.

Actions taken and results achieved in 2024 

We teach children ages 3-18 in an educational setting that aims for academic excellence, but above all the knowledge of God while fostering a spirit of service.

The increasingly deplorable state of education in France (lack of teachers and resources) and the ever-increasing intrusion of secular values into public schools (false spirituality, gender theory, etc.) mean that enrollment requests have dramatically increased but unfortunately there isn’t enough room to accept everyone.

Projects in 2025

We pray for the multiplication of Christian schools and are convinced that this movement is underway.

Prayer Requests

Pray that the right conditions will be in place for these schools to multiply: funding for their operation, suitable facilities, and teachers who are deeply rooted in the Word and have the necessary qualifications. Above all, pray for an awareness in Christians that the education of their children must be linked to the Word and not to the values of the enemy. 

Further information

1. Daniel Private School site on Impact France: impactfrance.org/danielschool 

2. Daniel Private School website: etab-daniel.org 

La Maison de Zoé (Zoe’s House – private school)

Location: Marseille (13)

Represented by Ludovic Alcaraz

Current Context

The legal association of this shuttered school still exists with the president, treasurer and a few members who continue to serve, but must hold a general meeting to determine next steps to. We have until September 2025 to reopen our facility. 

Actions taken and results achieved in 2024

The school was mothballed because the premises had not complied with safety requirements and the rent was too high. For several years we had tried to move to a different space but without success. At present, the school is inactive, our team has been dissolved due to lack of finances and we no longer have a location. For the moment we are waiting for a clear direction from God. 

Projects in 2025

We would like to re-open the school between Aix and Marseille, because we are convinced that God desires to have more Christian establishments in this populous area that has yet to be touched meaningfully by Christian education.

Prayer requests

Pray that God will direct us in His precise Plan and that we will find a location prepared in advance, families ready to take the plunge and that we will be able to establish a budget that will enable us to get started and pay the team that will participate. As for French Christian schools, we should pray that they will be supported by churches or businesses and that they will be truly recognized and covered by the prayers and intercessions of the French churches.

May God raise up the people He has prepared for this country to challenge the government, and may there be profound changes in our society, which is truly in darkness. 

Additional information

Zoe’s house website: maisondezoe.fr