Richard: Since our update in March, I have quit my job at Corcoran's and am know dedicating all my time to support-raising. I will be in Paris for one more month where I will be organising a few soirees and presentations relating to my future work with Global Hope. Otherwise, it is World Cup fever again (Ashley is soooo excited about it ;-))) It'll be interesting as at the time of the France v Switzerland game I will be in Geneva sandwiched right in between the two countries! Whoever wins the World Cup, one thing is for sure: the US will be back home next week!
Ashley: World Cup excitement...or exasperation!? Sadly, it was excitement until the States lost so miserably. Hmm, now if this were American football...well, I would be even less excited, but at least we'd represent a little better. haha. Fortunately, unlike some people, my life doesn't revolve around televised sports events. I have been keeping busy with Agape's end of the year activities and also with the heart-rending work of moving out of my apartment. Oh, Kellermann, I shall miss you so. I am now living alone in an increasingly empty apartment. Oh, wait, at least there's Clarence. This is also tourist season, which can surprisingly be pleasant when friends from home are among them and I've had the chance to see many friends stopping by in Paris. It is also the season for saying good-byes, as friends, teammates, and acquaintances leave temporarily or (sniff, sniff) sometimes for good. July 8 will be my turn to say good-bye to Paris for awhile and return to the States to raise support...so that I can come back to France in autumn! Please pray for God to make the most of my time here and for His provision this summer regarding support.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Thursday, June 08, 2006
DA VINCI CODE: FACT OR FICTION???
Richard's quote of the month:
"Q: How much of this novel is based on fact?
Dan Brown: All of it. The paintings, locations, historical documents, and organizations described in the novel all exist." (mmm...ok)
Hi everyone,
Firstly, sorry for the lack of activity on our blog. Things have been hectic but still that is no excuse. Ok, so one of the big events in Paris over the past month has been the release of the film 'Da Vinci Code' starring Tom Hanks and Amelie Poulain (Audrey Tautou). I'm sure that most of you have read the book (who hasn't?). If you haven't then buy it, it's a great read! Anyway, Richard's home church St. Michaels and other churches in Paris seized upon the opportunity to reveal the facts (historical, as well as theological) behind what Dan Brown proposes (expressed through his character Leigh Teabing). The week of the film's release saw the distribution of 10,000 fliers inviting people to hear the 'fact' concerning the 'fiction' presented by two leading theologians in fitting venues such as La Madeleine.
We have both read the book and seen the film and, as fascinating as the drama and philosophy may appear, be aware that Dan Brown's work has next to no root in history. Secular as well as Christian scholars agree that his controversial proposal regarding Christianity is false. It was also great to see that at the end of the conferences, as the fact about who Christ is was revealed, some people prayed to receive Him as their Saviour!
"Q: How much of this novel is based on fact?
Dan Brown: All of it. The paintings, locations, historical documents, and organizations described in the novel all exist." (mmm...ok)
Hi everyone,
Firstly, sorry for the lack of activity on our blog. Things have been hectic but still that is no excuse. Ok, so one of the big events in Paris over the past month has been the release of the film 'Da Vinci Code' starring Tom Hanks and Amelie Poulain (Audrey Tautou). I'm sure that most of you have read the book (who hasn't?). If you haven't then buy it, it's a great read! Anyway, Richard's home church St. Michaels and other churches in Paris seized upon the opportunity to reveal the facts (historical, as well as theological) behind what Dan Brown proposes (expressed through his character Leigh Teabing). The week of the film's release saw the distribution of 10,000 fliers inviting people to hear the 'fact' concerning the 'fiction' presented by two leading theologians in fitting venues such as La Madeleine.
We have both read the book and seen the film and, as fascinating as the drama and philosophy may appear, be aware that Dan Brown's work has next to no root in history. Secular as well as Christian scholars agree that his controversial proposal regarding Christianity is false. It was also great to see that at the end of the conferences, as the fact about who Christ is was revealed, some people prayed to receive Him as their Saviour!
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