In April, we took a long-awaited visit back to France to see

dear friends and the church we helped start. Eighteen years

had passed. But some things had not changed! We were
deeply touched by the love and friendship we were shown.
Our French was still quite serviceable, and our concern for
this beautiful, spiritually needy part of the world was
rekindled.
During the visit, we had lunch with Pastor Stauffacher. Jean-
Raymond is the current president of the Reformed and
evangelical denomination we worked with from 1986-1995.
When we asked if there was room for a 50/60-ish
missionary couple to serve the church in France, he
responded with an enthusiastic Oui!
Between 4 and 6 churches in the tiny denomination are always without pastors. Other
churches can only meet for worship one or two times a month due to the lack of pastors. One
town has a group of fifteen Christians who want to start a church, but theres no pastor to lead
them.
We have occasionally dreamed about returning to France once our children were grown
and gone. It seems that the time has come, and we are so thankful for this opportunity.

Our Plan
This time Gods call is coming with an
African twist. Inspired by our daughter
Kyrias launch into West Africa and literacy
work in support of new Bible translations, Bill
has learned of the need for support in
theological education. After a first trip earlier
this summer, he has signed up to return to
teach twenty pastors and pastoral candidates
for a week in February 2015. Gale will
accompany him. We would like to help create
a link between French pastors and their West
African brothers who are in need of training.
Lord willing, we will serve in France for
a three year term. Were open to staying
in France longer, but feel it will be
prudent to reevaluate after three years.
During this time, Bill will minister as an
interim pastor AND look for several
French colleagues to join him in
theological training of French-speaking
West African pastors via further ten-day
trips every year or two.

August 2014
The Johnsons are Returning to France
Next: We Need You...





Typically, the process of getting to the mission field
involves years of visits to churches, small groups, and
individuals to present the candidates vision and
financial needs. Missionaries have learned that at least
three personal appeals are needed before an individual
may decide to commit to regularly give financial support
to a missionary. People are busy. Christians are
solicited on every side. Well-meaning folks forget that
they were asked to prayerfully consider supporting a
missionary.
Wed like to break the mold. Bill just turned sixty-two
this June; Gale is fifty-six. Wed love to start working
in France sooner rather than later. Were both healthy
and willing. But we need financial support to get there.
We hope to raise a substantial percentage of our total
financial need by next spring so Bill can begin devoting
his full efforts to support-raising to help us reach our
final goal.

You know us.
If you agree with us that we have the gifts,
experience, and call from God to again serve
Him in France, please become a monthly
financial supporter.

Will you put this letter somewhere where youll see it
every day? Will you set a goal to pray about our request
and make a decision within a months time? A weeks
time?













We Need You


Why Presbyterian Evangelistic
Fellowship?
Since 1964, PEF has been supporting
Gospel ministry throughout the world by
acting as the sending and support agency
for dozens of missionaries and
indigenous workers. We have chosen
this small, soundly evangelical and
Reformed organization with low over-
head as our sending agency. Check out
our PEF profile on their website at
www.pefministry.org.
There, youll find information about how
you can become a monthly supporter or
how you can make a one-time gift.



Thank you for your friendship
over the years!

Bill and Gale Johnson
famillejohnson@yahoo.com
(570) 506-1869
Our Need
$7000
to cover the costs of our next
teaching trip to Senegal
in February 2015.
$7400
in MONTHLY PLEDGES
to get us back to ministry in France.