http://www.saintmichaelsparis.org Saint Michael's Paris Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:22:32 +0000 http://www.saintmichaelsparis.org en http://saintmichaelsparis.org/News http://saintmichaelsparis.org/following/saintmichaelsparis.org/News Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:22:32 +0000 Saint Michael's Paris 2056332 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/2056332/BiblesToAthens.jpg" width="558" height="144" width_o="558" height_o="144" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/2056332/BiblesToAthens_o.jpg" data-mid="16887319" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/2056332/Christine.jpg" width="558" height="144" width_o="558" height_o="144" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/2056332/Christine_o.jpg" data-mid="14611685" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/2056332/10Challenge.jpg" width="558" height="144" width_o="558" height_o="144" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/2056332/10Challenge_o.jpg" data-mid="14743903" border="0" align="left"/> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/2056332/ChristmasBanner.jpg" width="558" height="144" width_o="558" height_o="144" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/2056332/ChristmasBanner_o.jpg" data-mid="13379888" border="0" align="left"/> Bibles To Athens Written by our Chaplain, Philip Mounstephen, regarding the reception of a Bible shipment to St. Paul's Athens In the early evening of Easter Day, Fr Malcolm, Chaplain of St Paul’s, Athens, was the guest preacher at the Pentecostal Tabernacle of ‘Faith Apostolic Ministries’ Athens, a worship centre located in a neighbourhood of central Athens where the greatest concentration of migrants and refuges reside. The Tabernacle is a converted basement area. The reason for this preachment was to celebrate a gift of fifty Bibles in French which was made available through the generosity of St. Michael’s Church, Paris. Pastor Jimoh Adebayo, the minister who founded this Pentecostal Tabernacle, And a Nigerian by birth, works in partnership with Fr Malcolm and the Orthodox Archdiocese of Athens in distributing 800 meals to the homeless and migrants of central Athens by means of the ‘Church in the Street’ programme. This programme has entered into its fourth year. Of late, at the Tabernacle, Pastor Jimoh has found himself hosting French speaking migrants from Algeria, the Cameroons and the Congo. From these migrants came the request for Bibles in French. Given the cost of obtaining such Bibles in Athens, Pastor Jimoh approached Fr Malcolm who subsequently turned to the Revd Philip Mounstephen of St Michael’s, Paris, enquiring if his congregation could help. Within three weeks the Bibles arrived in Athens. They were most gratefully received by the French speaking members of the Tabernacle of Faith Apostolic Ministries .This gratitude was deeply and genuinely expressed in a Pentecostal celebration on Easter Day. The photograph taken by Chris Eze Udeh A Family Farewell Written by our Chaplain, Philip Mounstephen, following the passing of lond-standing Saint Michaels member Christine Luu-Mihn A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families (Psalm 68:5,6) One of the real delights of belonging to God’s church is knowing that by doing so we are part of a family, with God as our Father. And yet that makes losing a member of that family – a brother, or a sister – all the more painful, because we suffer quite literally from a family bereavement. Christine Luu-Minh had been a member of St. Michael’s since 1976, and became, as she said, ‘a part of the furniture.’ She died a couple of days before Christmas 2011. And so it was that we gathered to remember her together at her Memorial Service on Saturday 11th February 2012. It was a very special time. We gathered to remember her with real affection. Christine was an enthusiastic painter – as the painting above testifies – a passionate player of the piano, and a dedicated follower of the ballet and the opera. She was also eccentric and quirky, and sometimes demanding, but we loved her. Former Chaplain, Brian Lea, spoke about her with real affection and humour; Hede Bohnisch and Ann Duminil shared moving memories of their friendships and we shared a wonderful meal prepared by a team headed up by Jana Roussel. It was a real family celebration. But the St. Michael’s family wasn’t the only family there. Christine’s natural family were there too, and in some numbers. That is itself was touching because Christine had had a very difficult relationship with her family, and had been estranged from some of them for many years. But what happened after the service was even more special. ‘There is such love here,’ said one of Christine’s relations, ‘it feels like paradise.’ And if paradise is a place of reconciliation then she was right as there was a strong feeling of just that both between her church and her natural family, and between members of that family as people long separated met up. As Chaplain I felt so proud seeing members of St. Michael’s quite evidently ‘crossing to the other side of the road’ to make contact with Christine’s relatives. But behind all this was something even more phenomenal. Just as she had struggled with her family so Christine had also struggled with faith. Trust had not come easily to her, perhaps for obvious reasons. But that was not the case at the end. In the days before her death Christine demonstrated a remarkable sense of calm, where before she had often been agitated. Perhaps she sensed that the end was close, but even more it was due to the fact that she finally knew that she truly belonged to God’s family and that she really was his child. Just a very few days before she died on December 18th 2011 she gave Hede a folded up piece of paper, the text of which you’ll find below. She wrote (typically quirkily) in German, and they are remarkable words: words that constitute not only her testimony but also her testament (‘will’ in French) to us, her family. They are testimony above all to God’s grace and love, and to him alone be the glory. So let the last word be Christine’s – in the original German and then translated into French and English. Thank you, Christine, åfor this great gift to us. Until we meet again in glory… Jetzt weiβ ich, daβ ich im Laufe meines Lebens nicht mehr einsam bin. Wie glücklich bin ich, weil ich mit Hilfe meiner christlichen Freunde JESUS getroffen habe. Welch Geschenk ist CHRISTUS’ Liebe und Treue. Jetzt bin ich ein Kind Gottes und das werde ich niemals vergessen. Die Kindheit ist vergangen und nun bin ich erwachsen geworden. Der Schmerz ist geschmolzen. Now I know that never in my life will I be lonely again. Oh what happiness that with the help of my Christian friends I have met JESUS. What a gift is the love and faithfulness of CHRIST. Now I am a child of God and I shall never forget that. Childhood is gone and I have entered adulthood now. The pain has melted. Maintenant je sais que plus jamais je ne me sentirai seule au cours de ma vie. Oh, quel bonheur d’avoir pu rencontrer JESUS avec l’aide de mes amis chrétiens. Quel cadeau que l’amour et la fidélité de CHRIST. Maintenant je suis un enfant de Dieu et cela je ne l’oublierai jamais. L’enfance est passée et voilà que je suis devenue adulte. Fondue, la souffrance. 10% Challenge 2011 Written by our Chaplain Philip Mounstephen assessing last year's 10% Challenge For St. Michael’s, 2011 was the year of ‘The 10% Challenge’. The 10% Challenge was an idea that just seemed to grow and grow from a germ of a thought into an overarching growth strategy. It really did feel like it was an idea placed in our corporate ‘brain’ by the Lord himself. We ran a whole range of activities through the year all under the overarching challenge: • to trust • to serve • to give • to grow Within that we also had some more specific goals, namely to see at least: • a 10% increase in average Sunday attendance • a 10% increase in regular monthly giving • a 10% increase in those giving by standing order • a 10% increase in those giving by the envelope scheme • an increase in non-financial giving and growth, expressed by current members in their renewed commitment to the life and activities of our church But how did we do? Did it actually make any difference? The Challenge formally run up to the end of January 2012, and it was with some trepidation that in mid-February I set out to work out we had actually done. First of all I compared the congregation attendance figures for January 2011 with those for 2012. I found (to be honest to my surprise) that while in January 2011 there was a total of 1,012 people in Church, during 2012 there were no fewer than 1,142 people attending – an increase not of 10% but of 13%! What then about our hoped for 10% increase in regular monthly giving? Well the news there was rather different. The planned giving total for 2010 was 352,810€, while that for 2011 was 324,550€ - which is actually an 8% drop. But then I looked at out total income figures for the year and found that our total income had not fallen but had actually risen – again not by 10% but by a full 13%! The results as far as giving by envelopes and giving by direct debit / virement was concerned were even more impressive, both rose by no less that 26%! Any increase in service and commitment is of course much harder to measure, but it certainly felt like there had been real progress in this area through the many opportunities the 10% Challenge gave us. In 2011 we noted in particular: • Increased regular attendance and faith rising at the monthly prayer meeting. • Growth of small groups – 4 new ones formed in 2011 • Alpha – new people challenged to give talks and lead small groups in English and French • Development of a ‘volunteer culture’: many key areas of church life such as children’s ministry and pastoral care are now coordinated by volunteers • New leaders being trained for leading and preaching in services • New people have been challenged to pray, join worship/sides people/welcome/prayer ministry and welcome teams • Training opportunities through the ‘Schools’ of Prayer, Evangelism and Theology, to equip people to live as disciples throughout the week, not just on a Sunday. So what conclusions can we draw from all this? Here are a few suggestions... One thing we can conclude is that whilst our regular monthly income is lower, more people are giving through planned giving schemes: we simply have more regular givers than we did before and that must be an indication of increased commitment for which we are very grateful. Looking at the overall income figure as well perhaps makes the point to us (once again!) that it doesn’t matter how the Lord meets our needs: we must simply trust him to do so. Above all though, the credit must go to our God. He has shown that he is good. He has shown that in difficult times economically he remains faithful. He has shown that he really does hear and answer the prayers of his people. So may we all grow in faith, and for all the positive fruit of the 10% Challenge – may the glory above all go to our God! Revenge At Bethlehem, And Our Carol Service Written by Archie Bagnall (our Ministry Assistant) about Christmas activities on Sun 11th Dec 2011 The annual organised fun and chaos of the Saint Michael’s youth and children’s Christmas production was enthusiastically performed to us the morning of Sunday 11th December. For the last month, the girls and boys were led under the direction of leader Jenni Schappert, in a production unlike any other nativity in Paris. ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ followed the foibles of the four Herdman family children (the most horrible kids in school), who upon hearing they could get a sweet supply of biscuits at Sunday School – decided it was about time to cash in on the deal and why not sabotage the Christmas Nativity whilst they were at it. However as their sabotage continued, and the Nativity became a high octane drama titled ‘Revenge At Bethlehem’, they began to understand the true meaning of the baby in their play. It was evident that the children were having huge amounts of fun performing their play, and it was lovely to see all ages involved- including guest appearances from crèche as the firemen who enthusiastically doused the invisible flames of the production when it caught fire (all planned). Many thanks to everyone who was involved, and congratulations to all our Youth and Children, huge efforts were put in by all. Later that same evening many were round at the Eglise Réformée du Saint Esprit for our Carol Service. Music was led by the Saint Michael’s Choir with conductor Christopher Herbert, and included killer solos from Anna Wall, and Manna Ito. Not disheartened by the rain outside, all were loud in voice – and with roughly 450 in attendance, light work was made of the 600 mince pies and 50 litres of mulled wine served back at Saint Michael’s after the service. The Carol Service is one of the bigger events in the Saint Michael’s Choir’s calendar. For a group who rehearse once a week on Wednesday evenings, and had roughly a month the put most of the material together, the service was real testament to their abilities. It was obvious how much work had been put in by every member. Thank you. If you would like any information about becoming involved with either Youth and Children’s Ministry, or the choir and Saint Michael’s, then please email office@saintmichaelsparis.org http://saintmichaelsparis.org/Sermon-Downloads http://saintmichaelsparis.org/following/saintmichaelsparis.org/Sermon-Downloads Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:12:41 +0000 Saint Michael's Paris 588375 Downloads<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588375/sermons.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588375/sermons_o.jpg" data-mid="2810703" border="0" align="left"/> May 20122012-05-06 - Philip Mounstephen - To Live Is Christ... - Audio / Transcript 2012-05-13 - 11h15 - James Atack - Living Joyfully 3 - Audio / Transcript 2012-05-13 - 19h00 - John Moore - The Way Up Is Down - Audio / Transcript April 20122012-04-01 - PALM SUNDY - Angela Lewis - Make Room: Jesus The King - Audio / Transcript 2012-04-05 - MAUNDY THURSDAY - John Moore - Three Types Of Perfection - Audio / Transcript 2012-04-08 - EASTER SUNDAY - John Moore - Seeing As They Really Are - Audio / Transcript 2012-04-14 - 11h15 - Christopher Herbert - My Lord & My God - Audio / Transcript 2012-04-15 - 19h00 - Angela Lewis - Never Be The Same Again - Audio / Transcript >>2012-04-22 - Philip Mounstephen - You Are The Witness Of These Things - Audio / Transcript 2012-04-29 - John Moore - God Never Gives Up - Audio / Transcript March 20122012-03-04 - John Moore - Take Up Your Cross & Follow Me - Audio / Transcript 2012-03-11 - 11h15 - Christopher Herbert - Honouring The Father - Audio / Transcript 2012-03-11 - 19h00 - Angela Lewis - What Is Precious To God - Audio / Transcript 2012-03-18 - Philip Mounstephen - Look To The Son And Live - Audio / Transcript 2012-03-25 - John Moore - A Question Of Time - Audio / Transcript February 2012 >> 2012-02-05 - Philip Mounstephen - Our God Lifts Us Up - [Audio N/A] / Transcript 2012-02-12 - Angela Lewis - Your Life As A Bestseller - Audio/ Transcript 2012-02-19 - John Moore - What Kind Of Mirror Are You? - Audio / Transcript 2012-02-26 - 11h15 - Angela Lewis - We Are All Winners - Audio / Transcript 2012-02-26 - 19h00 - Philip Mounstephen - Baptised In Christ - Audio / Transcript January 2012 2012-01-01 - Philip Mounstephen - Guided In An Uncertain Place - Audio / [Transcript N/A] >> 2012-01-08 - 11h15 - John Moore - The Baptistm Of Christ - [Audio N/A] / Transcript 2012-01-08 - 18h00 - John Moore - Amazing Things Among You - Audio / Transcript 2012-01-15 - 11h15 - Pere Pierre Benoit Duveau - You Will See Much More - Audio / >> 2012-01-15 - 17h00 - John Moore - The Call - [Audio N/A] / Transcript >> 2012-01-15 - 19h00 - Angela Lewis - God On Skype - [Audio N/A] / Transcript 2012-01-22 - 11h15 - Philip Mounstephen - The Wedding At Cana - Audio / Transcript 2012-01-22 - 11h15 - John Moore - Presentation of Jesus at the Temple - Audio / Transcript >>SERMON ARCHIVES back to the top http://saintmichaelsparis.org/About-Us http://saintmichaelsparis.org/following/saintmichaelsparis.org/About-Us Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:06:27 +0000 Saint Michael's Paris 588368 Services Staff Team Services<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588368/Services.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588368/Services_o.jpg" data-mid="2810348" border="0" align="left"/> (NB This Sunday 1st January 2012 there is one English language service at 10h30 and one French language service at 17h.) There are five services each Sunday at St. Michael’s – but we are one congregation and value our unity very highly. French speaking people often come to English language services – and vice versa. The style of the services may change but we study the same passage of scripture, often with the same preacher – and with the same goal, to grow in the knowledge and love of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. 09h30* [English] A traditional liturgical service, both reflective and prayerful. With music led by our organ or the St. Michael’s Choir, services follow a pattern of either Morning Prayer or Holy Communion. 11h15*^ [English] [Youth and Children] A lively Family service of worship and teaching, with music led by a worship band with songs and hymns both old and new. There are groups for young people and children, and an all-age service once a month, though you don’t have to be a member of a family to come, all are welcome! 14h00 [Tamil] A Tamil-led service, in Tamil, serving a congregation drawn from Paris’ large Tamil community. Guests are always welcome. Every month one of St. Michael’s clergy will preach and lead a service of Holy Communion. 17h00 [French] A French language service with a focus on ministry and mission with those whose first language is French. An intimate atmosphere and provision for all ages. Holy Communion is celebrated every other week, and a service of prayers for healing is held once a month. 19h00* [English] [18-30] Contemporary, informal service of worship with a friendly atmosphere. Popular with students and young professionals. *These services follow the same sermon series, and therefore feature the same sermon preached at all three services. ^Our English language Young People and Children's groups take place during the 11h15 service only. Back to top Staff Team <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588368/philip.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588368/philip_o.jpg" data-mid="2799835" border="0" align="left"/> Revd. Philip Mounstephen: Chaplain philipmounstephen@saintmichaelsparis.org Philip is married to Ruth and they have a daughter, Kitty who is currently studying in the UK. Before coming to St. Michael's, Philip worked for CPAS, one of the Anglican mission agencies that St. Michael's supports, equipping UK churches in mission and ministry. Prior to that he led a multi-ethnic church in Streatham in South London, following a curacy in a suburban parish in south Buckinghamshire. His many and varied passions and interests include visiting old battlefields, entertaining friends, doing family history research, collecting trivial information (which he insists is important), supporting Newcastle United and collecting old vinyl records. Above all though, he is passionate about the church growing in ever fuller understanding of what it means to be the body of Christ: a place where Jesus lives by his Spirit, and through which he continues to show his love to the world. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588368/john.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588368/john_o.jpg" data-mid="2799825" border="0" align="left"/> Revd. John Moore: Assistant Curate johnmoore@saintmichaelsparis.org John hails from the United States and has lived in Paris for 30 years. Prior to his ordination in July 2008, John worked in business, primarily in the areas of communications and finance. He has responsibility for our French-speaking congregation and is also involved in leading and preaching at the English-speaking services. Committed to helping others experience the transforming love and power of God, John has a particular heart for pastoral care and prayer ministry. He is married to Claudia and has one daughter, Renata, who lives in Paris with her husband Chris. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588368/julia.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588368/julia_o.jpg" data-mid="2799827" border="0" align="left"/> Julia Durand-Barthez: Administrator julia@saintmichaelsparis.org Julia has lived in Paris for over 30 years and has been a member of St Michael's church for most of that time. The first time she came to Paris to practice her French, the current church was a building site and worship on Sundays took place in a Catholic primary school. She has worked in marketing and promotion and first started working for St Michael's towards the end of the last century. She is married to a Frenchman and has two daughters, Amelia and Cecily, who both attend St Michael's. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588368/cropped Ange website.JPG" width="556" height="120" width_o="556" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588368/cropped Ange website_o.JPG" data-mid="8198667" border="0" align="left"/> Angela Lewis: Mission and Discipleship Coordinator angelalewis@saintmichaelsparis.org Angela is British and has been living in France for the past 8 years. Before working at St Michael’s she worked in Investment Banking, where she was part of the Sales team selling financial products to large French companies. She is now employed by the church as Mission and Discipleship Coordinator and is committed to helping people grow in their Christian faith and to being fully engaged in the world. The rest of life is centred around her cat Ted, fashion, music and her growing shoe collection. She is passionate about learning to listen to God and others better. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588368/Archie.png" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588368/Archie_o.png" data-mid="9294080" border="0" align="left"/> Archie Bagnall: Ministry Assistant / Focus & 11-16s Ministry Leader archiebagnall@saintmichaelsparis.org Archie is from Oxfordshire, England, and has just graduated from a Graphic Design degree at University College Falmouth. Having interned at Saint Michaels a few times over the last three years, it is great to be back for a longer innings. At Saint Michaels, Archie will be co-ordinating 'Focus' the Student/Young Professionals/New arrivals group, working with 11-16s youth on a Sunday, and also leading worship at the 19h00 service. When not doing these, Archie is a lover of all things Film, Music, Design, Disney and Popular Culture... these things have yet to make him cool. Also available for freelance design work: http://www.archiebagnall.co.uk <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588368/Cropped Jade.JPG" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588368/Cropped Jade_o.JPG" data-mid="8197749" border="0" align="left"/> Jade Kher: Administrative Assistant office@saintmichaelsparis.org Jade originates from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia but has lived in both the UK and Paris for nearly 15 years. Her passion is animals, especially dogs and cats and has a qualification both in training and animal behavioural studies. Her life is centred not only in improving animals with behavioural problems, but also a desire in growing deeper in her understanding of God which has proven sometimes an impossible feat. Jade sings with the St. Michaels’ church choir, is involved in Alpha catering and loves her Yorkshire Tea - the stronger the better!! Back to top http://saintmichaelsparis.org/Events http://saintmichaelsparis.org/following/saintmichaelsparis.org/Events Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:06:27 +0000 Saint Michael's Paris 588372 DOWNLOAD THE LATEST PEWSHEET: 2012-05-20 English/Français This Week<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588372/FocusWord.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588372/FocusWord_o.jpg" data-mid="9884248" border="0" align="left"/> >>>FOCUS word / Saint Michaels Paris Upper Room / Tuesdays / 19h30 Bible study in the Saint Michael's Salle with a group bring and share meal beforehand. Open to all members of FOCUS. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588372/AuPairCafe.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588372/AuPairCafe_o.jpg" data-mid="9884811" border="0" align="left"/> Au Pair Cafe / Saint Michael's Paris / Thursdays / 13h30 - 15h30 Facebook <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588372/HomeGtroups.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588372/HomeGtroups_o.jpg" data-mid="13141535" border="0" align="left"/> Home Groups / Multiple Venues / Times Varied Throughout the week members of the church will be meeting in home groups for Bible study and fellowship. If you would like to be part of a hope group please contact Angela Lewis angelalewis@saintmichaelsparis.org UPCOMING SERVICES TO NOTE: Thanksgiving Day / SMP / Sunday 24th June / All In recent years a wonderful opportunity to experience God's goodness and generosity to us. Please mark the date; begin to think about what you can give - and expect great things from God! Upcoming Events<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588372/SoCBanner.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588372/SoCBanner_o.jpg" data-mid="16710973" border="0" align="left"/> School of Culture / Saint Michael's Paris / Friday 8th June 19h-21h & Saturday 9th June 10h-16h Come and join us and our keynote speaker Andy Griffiths in our study of the five 'domains' of culture! What is their cultural meaning in our past and present context and church community? What is the Biblical understanding? How can churches transform or be transformed by their cultures? Friday / 19h00 - 21h00: PLACE Saturday / 10h00 - 12h30: PRODUCTION & CONSUMPTION Saturday / 14h00 - 16h00: HUMAN IDENTITY & RELATIONSHIPS The course is FREE, however a donation (10 EUR) towards cost of food and refreshments would be appreciated. If you plan to attend, please do let us know. angelalewis@saintmichaelsparis.org 01 47 42 74 69 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588372/Man in Mirror1.JPG" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588372/Man in Mirror1_o.JPG" data-mid="5350678" border="0" align="left"/> Man In The Mirror / The Salle, Saint Michael's Paris / 19h30 30th May | 27th June Every month, Saint Michael’s provides an opportunity for men to get together and discuss topics of interest to men! The evening meeting starts off with a delicious meal, during which a presentation is given and opinions are shared (in French). Guys of all ages are invited! A 10 € contribution is requested to cover the costs of the meal. To sign up, please contact John Moore johnmoore@saintmichaelsparis.org. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588372/Hike.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588372/Hike_o.jpg" data-mid="17403337" border="0" align="left"/> Church Hike / Le Perray to Rambouillet / Saturday 2nd June / 09h30 Hike from Le Perrayto Rambouillet - following the old aqueduct built in 1685 through woods and near fields, and with a picnic by l'Etang de la Tour near Vielle Eglise en Yvelines. Finishing near the Château de Rambouillet where we can enjoy its grounds and pools. Take the 09h35 train from Montparnasse to Le Perray (1 hour). It's cheaper to buy a 5-zone Carte Mobilis (14.20 EUR) for the day than normal tickets. The guide (Eric, 06 24 838 839) will be at Le Perray. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588372/prayer_20requests_t.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588372/prayer_20requests_t_o.jpg" data-mid="4496240" border="0" align="left"/> Monthly Prayer Meeting / Saint Michael's Paris / Monday 7th May / 19h00 - 20h00 The next monthly prayer meeting is taking place from 19h-20h in the church. We will be praying for the needs of the church and committing ourselves to God’s service in the rentrée 2011. The meeting is only one hour but it makes a BIG difference! All welcome. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588372/cross candles.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588372/cross candles_o.jpg" data-mid="6343293" border="0" align="left"/> Taizé Prayer Service / Saint Michael's Paris / 19h30 - 20h30 14th June Come and join us at Saint Michael’s Church from 19h30 - 20h30 for a ‘Taizé style’ service of prayer, meditation and worship. These evenings provide a wonderful opportunity to meet with God. All are welcome! Contact: johnmoore@saintmichaelsparis.org http://saintmichaelsparis.org/Groups http://saintmichaelsparis.org/following/saintmichaelsparis.org/Groups Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:06:25 +0000 Saint Michael's Paris 588373 HomegroupsChildren & Youth GroupsFocus At Saint Michael’s, we believe that we are called to belong together as part of the family of God, so community really matters to us. We rejoice in doing things together, but we also have opportunities for people to meet in small groups, some for younger people and some for older! You’ll find details of these groups by clicking on the links below. Home Groups <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588373/HomeGtroups.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588373/HomeGtroups_o.jpg" data-mid="13141518" border="0" align="left"/> - Being church when we are not at church. Our Home groups meet regularly at different venues across Paris. In these groups we seek to grow in our faith through prayer, Bible study, and worship, and also to build our relationships with others in the church. If you'd like to join a home group, please contact the church office. We'd be delighted to set it up for you. angelalewis@saintmichaelsparis.org / Tel: 01 47 42 70 88 Back to top Children & Young People <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588373/Children-Youth.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588373/Children-Youth_o.jpg" data-mid="2775499" border="0" align="left"/> A huge WELCOME and a big HELLO to all you children, teens and students new to Paris and the church. At Saint Michael's we run a full range of activities for children and young people from ages 0-16. From Crèche to Sunday Club and on to Flow there’s something on for everyone on a Sunday morning during the 11h15 service. Crèche (0-2) We meet just above the main service area. The crèche is run by volunteers who work on a monthly rota but parents are welcome to join them too if they wish. Sunday Club (3-10) There are three groups: ’Bubbles’ (3-5), ‘Splash’ (6-8) and ‘XStream’ (9-10). God’s story with humans comes to life in many different ways through activities, games, songs, readings, prayers… And we see how His plans for us and the world become reality. Flow (11-16) Starting to take a deeper look at the Bible, discovering what God has to say to us today. Discussion, prayer and friendship. If you would like more information on any of the above, please contact: archiebagnall@saintmichaelsparis.org Back to top Focus <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588373/FocusBanner.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588373/FocusBanner_o.jpg" data-mid="9323902" border="0" align="left"/> Focus is our group designed for young professionals, students on placement, new arrivals in Paris, or those passing through Paris keen to tap into a network. It's a great opportunity to meet people and God, encouraging community, discipleship, and service through a programme inclusive of Bible study and throwing it down on the dancefloor... Whether you’re in Paris for just a few days, or are planning on sticking around for longer, anyone is welcome at any of our Focus events. Please feel free to come along and join in with as much or as little as you want. Check out our Facebook page and Google calendar for events Facebook Google Calendar Keep an eye on the events page for news of where and when Focus will be meeting. For any other information please contact: archiebagnall@saintmichaelsparis.org Back to top A Heart for the Homeless<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588373/H4H.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588373/H4H_o.jpg" data-mid="12991935" border="0" align="left"/> St Michael's Mission to the homeless in Partnership with the Armée du Salut. Since 2009, members of St Michael's have been volunteering at The Boulangerie, a canteen and hostel run by the Salvation Army here in Paris, and at the Soupes de nuits, a street feeding programme, both of which happen every day in Paris. For more information click here http://saintmichaelsparis.org/Mission-Partners-Links http://saintmichaelsparis.org/following/saintmichaelsparis.org/Mission-Partners-Links Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:06:22 +0000 Saint Michael's Paris 588377 Mission PartnersPractical Links Mission Partners<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588377/missionpartners_8.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588377/missionpartners_8_o.jpg" data-mid="2796151" border="0" align="left"/> For many years now we at St. Michael's have donated one tenth of our income to support our mission partners and links in France and across the world. By doing so we keep our horizons wide, reflect our own international nature and give expression to our God’s heart of mission. We keep these relationships strong through prayer, welcoming them here when they are able, and also sending teams abroad when we can. Amongst our many partners are: <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588377/cd.jpg" width="400" height="89" width_o="400" height_o="89" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588377/cd_o.jpg" data-mid="2774756" border="0" align="left"/> ConnaîtreDieu.com An interactive online evangelistic French-language website. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588377/otsip.jpg" width="400" height="89" width_o="400" height_o="89" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588377/otsip_o.jpg" data-mid="2774794" border="0" align="left"/> The Open Theological Seminary in Pakistan Providing training for hard-pressed Pakistani pastors <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588377/liemalawi.jpg" width="400" height="89" width_o="400" height_o="89" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588377/liemalawi_o.jpg" data-mid="2774813" border="0" align="left"/> Lifeline Malawi Providing frontline medical care to some of the world’s poorest people in the name of Christ. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588377/sel.jpg" width="400" height="89" width_o="400" height_o="89" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588377/sel_o.jpg" data-mid="2774823" border="0" align="left"/> SEL (Service d'Entraide et de Liason) Supporting children in the developing world through sponsorship. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588377/ics.jpg" width="400" height="89" width_o="400" height_o="89" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588377/ics_o.jpg" data-mid="2774844" border="0" align="left"/> ICS (Intercontinental Church Society) An Anglican evangelical agency seeking to promote English speaking ministry abroad both by supporting existing ministries (including St. Michael’s!) and through church planting. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588377/caminulfelix.jpg" width="400" height="89" width_o="400" height_o="89" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588377/caminulfelix_o.jpg" data-mid="2774859" border="0" align="left"/> Caminul Felix Building Christian families for orphaned and abandoned children in Romania. …and there are many others! Back to top Practical Links<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588377/practicallinks.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588377/practicallinks_o.jpg" data-mid="2795547" border="0" align="left"/> For anyone coming to live in Paris, or who is here already, these links may be helpful: Fusac a useful site with plenty of classified offers (accommodation, employment, secondhand sales etc. in France and the USA). France Keys A practical guide to life in Paris, including links to TV channels, museums, maps of the Metro, street guides, etc. Expatica For English-speakers in France, providing daily news and practical information for English-speaking expats, including articles on travel, arts, shopping, dining and community events. Anglo Info A mine of information, including English language films showing in Paris! Au Pairs A dedicated site for Au Pairs, by Au Pairs. Please note these are independent sites and St. Michael's Church can take no responsibility for the information contained in them. Back to top http://saintmichaelsparis.org/Contact-Service http://saintmichaelsparis.org/following/saintmichaelsparis.org/Contact-Service Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:06:05 +0000 Saint Michael's Paris 588376 Reaching UsServing Opportunities Reaching Us<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588376/findingus.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588376/findingus_o.jpg" data-mid="2795344" border="0" align="left"/> 5, rue d’Aguesseau 75008 Paris Tel: +33 1 47 42 70 88 Email: office@saintmichaelsparis.org Metro: Concorde or Madeleine Lines 1, 8, 12, 14 Bus: Routes 24, 42, 52, 72, 84 (not Sundays) 94 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588376/Map.jpg" width="623" height="441" width_o="623" height_o="441" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588376/Map_o.jpg" data-mid="2795343" border="0" align="left"/> Office opening hours: The church office is open on weekdays (except for Wednesdays) from 10h00 to 17h30. It is located at the church, on the first floor. Back to top Serving Opportunities<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588376/Serve.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588376/Serve_o.jpg" data-mid="2810467" border="0" align="left"/> If you are here for just one month or more than a year (or anywhere in between), we would love you to be involved here at Saint Michael’s. Below are some of our ministries which rely heavily on volunteers. Welcome Team: We have many new people at Saint Michael’s each week, and we want everyone to receive a warm and friendly welcome. If you would like to help ensure this happens, let us know and we can add you to the rota. Children's Work: We have approximately fifty children under the age of eleven who meet together during the 11h15 service and we are always looking for extra helpers. Powerpoint & Sound Desk: We are always looking for volunteers to join the Sound and Powerpoint rotas. Training is provided so no previous experience is necessary. Prayer Ministry Team: This happens during the service during communion. If you have a gift for praying with people, or are just interested, we would love to hear from you. Training for the PMT is provided. Music Group: If you play an instrument or sing, and would like to audition to play in services, we would love to hear from you. PLAYING THE ORGAN If you're an organist coming to Paris who would like the opportunity to practice in exchange for playing at the occassional service - then please contact the office. Choir: Do you enjoy singing? We welcome people of all abilities to join our choir, both for Sunday services and for special events such as our Carol Service. Reading: If you are interested in reading the Bible during any of the services please let us know. Cooking: We are always looking for people to help cook meals various events at St Michael's. So if you fancy yourself as a bit of a Jamie Oliver come and talk to us. Heart For The Homeless: H4H is in opportunity to serve meals to the homeless. For more information click here Back to top http://saintmichaelsparis.org/Welcome http://saintmichaelsparis.org/following/saintmichaelsparis.org/Welcome Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:58:05 +0000 Saint Michael's Paris 588355 Meet the Chaplain Our Vision Our Values Meet the Chaplain<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588355/Philip.JPG" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588355/Philip_o.JPG" data-mid="2812050" border="0" align="left"/> Welcome to the St. Michael’s website! You may have come here for a number of reasons – maybe you’re moving to Paris for a short period of time and looking for a church; maybe you’re already here and would just like to hear some English being spoken! Maybe you’re planning a trip, or will be moving here for the long term. Whatever position you’re in, there will be plenty at St. Michael’s in the same boat, so we hope that you’ll find your way to us – either on Sunday, or midweek - and make your home with us. We’d love to get to know you, and indeed we exist to bring a loving welcome, in the name of Jesus Christ, to all those who come, for however long or short a time, to this great and beautiful city. My name is Philip Mounstephen and it’s my great privilege and pleasure to be Chaplain of St. Michael’s. St Michael’s is a very diverse church, drawing in people of all ages from many nations, worshipping in three languages, in a variety of styles and at a range of different times. Like any group of human beings we’re diverse in other ways too! Some of us are strong in faith, others of us are perhaps feeling our way towards Christian belief. You can find more about what we stand for by looking at our vision and values [see below]. But wherever you come from, and whoever you are, you’re welcome with us – and our prayer is that as you meet us, and become – however temporarily – a part of our community, so you’ll meet Jesus Christ too. With every good wish, Philip Mounstephen Back to top Our Vision<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588355/vision.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588355/vision_o.jpg" data-mid="2810363" border="0" align="left"/> Our vision statement excites us! We believe it to be our calling from God and everything we do is designed to help us towards this end. In Christ Jesus and through the Holy Spirit, God calls us to: • Intimacy with him • Deep commitment to one another • Lives which show the fruit of radical obedience, and to • Be a beacon in Paris and to the nations. Back to top Our Values<img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588355/values.jpg" width="555" height="120" width_o="555" height_o="120" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/1/48271/588355/values_o.jpg" data-mid="2812076" border="0" align="left"/> We’re excited by our vision statement - but we need to put it into practice! That’s where values come in. Values have been described as ‘the beliefs which govern how we behave’. Here are St. Michael’s values, the things we’re fundamentally committed to, which we won’t compromise, and that govern how we go about God’s work here. International: Committed as one Christian family to celebrating our national, racial, cultural and linguistic variety, and expressing ourselves in a manner as widely accessible as possible. Ecumenical: Committed to working across denominational boundaries, both within and outside the family of St. Michael’s. Anglican: Committed to the authority of the Bishop, and Anglican norms in worship and governance. Communal: Committed to growing deeply together as disciples, and caring for each other in community, across the age spectrum, within the love of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Worshipping: Committed to reverence, relevance and variety in our worship of God the Holy Trinity in ways that resonate with both heart and mind. Missional: Committed to making the good news of Jesus Christ known in word and deed in Paris, and to supporting the work of mission across the world. Generous: Committed to seeing our gifts, including our money, as having been entrusted to us by God for use to his glory. Excellent: Committed to giving God nothing less than our very best in every area of our life together. Biblical: Committed to discovering ever more of God through his Word, and having the Holy Scriptures as our final moral and doctrinal authority. Back to top