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France is the largest country in the European Union and has recently become home to many migrants from the Global South. They will be in the spotlight this year as hosts for the 2024 Summer Olympics. France also has a rich Christian heritage, but Christianity throughout Europe has been in steep decline over the past century. Today, most people in France are apathetic to the gospel or even hostile to religion in general. 

The spiritual climate in France spurred Mauricio Prunera and his wife to plant Église Chemin Nouveau (New Path Church) in Saint-Lô, Normandy, France. After several years of meeting in their home, they were able to secure their own building in 2021. Not only can the building host weekly gatherings for over forty people, but it is equipped to provide temporary housing for refugee families on the second floor.

The recent influx of migrants from predominantly African and Middle Eastern countries into France has created a unique ministry opportunity for Chemin Nouveau. Many of these people seek safety and prosperity in France and are open to gospel conversations.

Some ministry highlights from 2023 include growing families, increased discipleship, and several short-term trips that presented the gospel to over 130 local residents.

• That God would mature the members of Chemin Nouveau into devoted followers of Christ and raise up leaders in the church. 
• That God would equip local churches to evangelize the eighty thousand residents of Saint-Lô and its surrounding towns. 
• That God would give the church wisdom about their current building situation. 
• That God would sustain and provide for the Prunera family (Mauricio, Rachel, and children Esteban and Lidia).