Charles White Report
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class opened with a grateful acknowledgment of the elders’ financial and spiritual support for the recent overseas trip that took place from late October into early November. The teacher recounted the itinerary, beginning with a gathering in Denver where families from Colorado Springs shared a meal, followed by a trans‑Atlantic flight that leveraged a strong jet stream, leading the group to Frankfurt and then on to Lyon, France. Upon arrival, the team met with local church leaders, Christophe and Verlin, who hosted them in a modest 85‑square‑meter building that serves as both worship space and classroom. Over the week the visitors adjusted to the time change, participated in a Zoom‑based prayer meeting, and engaged in personal prayer with a French brother named Loic, whose brief but earnest request for prayer was honored. Throughout the visit, the teacher highlighted the challenges faced by the French congregation, such as limited space and the need for a larger sign, noting the recent inspection that confirmed their status as a non‑cultic Christian fellowship. The class concluded with observations of the communal potluck, the warmth of the host family, and a call for continued prayer support for the French church’s growth and for the safety of those impacted by flooding, drawing parallels to recent weather events in the United States.