The following is a description of a ministry project of Impact France in collaboration with the CAEF.
L’Assemblée Protestante Evangélique de Saint-Etienne (APESE) is honored to be one of only a few evangelical churches in its area which has a population of over 400,000 people. Our congregation is energetic and multi-generational, almost half of congregation are under 16 ! We are outgrowing our current space, which is not well-heated. In order to support growth and reach more of the city, we are raising funds to purchase a new building, with which we can better:
– Welcome more people comfortably throughout the year
– Help the impoverished members of our community through food distribution networks
– Assist and welcome our African refugee friends
– Reach out to the youth of Saint-Etienne through our scout group and upcoming youth group
– Start a ministry for university students which does not currently exist in the area despite a population of over 28,000)
– Serve as a launch point for church plants and house groups to the north in the Plaine du Forez
– Support our sister church in Yssingeaux
While certain costs are still being negotiated, the total project is estimated at €310,000.
Please prayerfully consider partnering with us to help us shine the Lord’s light brighter in our city!
By contributing to this project, you authorize Impact France to share your contact information with this partner for the purposes of communication and stewardship. If you do not wish for this partner to receive your contact information, please go to www.impactfrance.org/give and in the comments box include a note stating “Anonymous Gift for APESE.”
