Paris We Love You
- Emily Mintz
- Sep 4, 2019
- 5 min read
Salut Mes Amis !
Since getting back to Paris, it's been straight back into the business of ministry and also seeing God do AMAZING things here in the city. A lot of miracles have happened this month, and I'm excited to give you a quick recap!
- "Paris Je T'aime" -
2 weeks of full on missions into Paris = hundreds of miracles!
July 15th, our little base of 30 turned into a group of over 200 missionaries joining together to reach Paris. What an experience! We had amazing worship, prayer, and teachings together in the mornings where God encouraged, increased faith, and provided strategy.
Here's a video I made for the base that gives a little recap of the 2 weeks!
The afternoons had us spreading out throughout the entire city in different evangelism focused groups. These included a music/worship group, a prayer group, a street evangelism group, photo journalism and art ministry groups, and also refugee, homeless, red light district focused groups. Each targeting areas of need in the city and going out with Jesus to love, encourage, and impact.
Every evening we came together to put on a big performance for the public, sharing music, dances, a unicycling act, and more. At these events people heard about Jesus, and that he loves them and has purpose for their lives.
Testimony:
Personally, I loved a moment where I got to talk to 2 girls on vacation together in Paris. They said that the music and performances we were doing in front of the Eiffel Tower immediately brought them so much joy. A joy that they hadn't felt before. It was their first night in the city, and I got to explain that this joy they were feeling was because Jesus was behind everything we were doing. He was the joy behind the music, the people, and everything. I got to share my testimony of how God got me out of depression and has brought so much genuine joy into my own life, and in the end they let me pray for them and even asked if they could hug me they were so touched.
STATISTICS:
38 salvations
67 healed
>1300 Prayed for
>3,400 Biblical Materials Given
>1300 Acts of Mercy Ministry (practical help & care for people)
>2300 Heard the Gospel message
It was a crazy busy 2 weeks, but so worth it! So many people got to experience the Jesus that I love so much. Thank you to everyone who participated or prayed for us.
- Base Ministry Life -
Going from 200 people on base back down to 30 is a transition, but it's good. We are taking a deep breath this month as a base, but also still working hard to keep growing.
What I'm Doing:
I am still running all of the Media for my base, which means I daily take care of our website, youtube, facebook, instagram, and create content (photos and videos) to promote our base and share our values.
But after the influx of Paris Je T'aime, the accounts ministry has needed an extra set of hands to help, so I've been working in the accounts office as well this month! This is important, because we are working hard to make sure we're also moving forward with our Property Project.
I also have other little responsibilities on base, like organising team times for all the people in the office to meet together and have some relational time.
I also am managing all the communications for the 2020 Music Discipleship Training School (DTS). The 2019 Music DTS is currently on outreach in northern Africa and Romania right now! They will be back to report on their 3 months of missions in a few weeks.
Here's another video that I made for the base! It tells some of our journey of pioneering and our story over the last 2 years! I'm really proud of this video, so please give it a watch!
- YWAM Paris Connect's Property Project -
We have had a very strong word from God to buy the property we're currently renting.
This is a big project, but we know that God is bigger! We are in the midst of fundraising for the 2.5 million euros we need to buy the land. We have had over 60,000 euros come in so far, and would like to see 500,000 for the down payment!
To help, I have been hard at work making videos (like the one above) and media to help get the word out.
If you would like to help us or learn more about the project, please click here. Every bit helps!
- My Brother's Getting Married!! -
Drew is getting married at the end of September and I will soon have a sister in law, Rachael! I'm excited to get to be able to be at the wedding and celebrate them. It's a destination wedding in the mountains of Wyoming, where I'll get to see my family for around 4 days. A short, but definitely sweet, visit with my loved ones.
After this, I'll be flying back to Paris through LA (because the flight were way more affordable then flying through STL). So I'll be in LA for a few days the first part of October!
Please be praying for me with these travels and extra expenses. I'm so thankful to be at the wedding with family, but I want to make sure the finances are covered and everything goes smoothly.
Our Discipleship Training Schools (DTS's):
Here are a few things we are currently running as a base...
The Music DTS:
The Music DTS students are currently on their 3 month outreach phase! They're in 2 teams traveling and doing ministry in Albania, Montenegro, Romania, Spain, and northern Africa!
The Fronline DTS:
[click for more info!] Our 7 Frontline students are in the. middle of their 3 months lecture phase! This week they're going over the topic "Biblical Worldview" and applying biblical truth to the world today.
The Medical DTS:
Begins this October!! Check it out and refer anyone who might be interested in studying more on medical missions. You don't need to be a medical professional to do this school.
The Birth Attendant School:
The 1st one begins April 2020! Students will come and be trained on how to be midwives and do ministry in hospitals with woman and babies!
The Backpack Europe DTS:
Another one starts January 2020!
Help Support Me
in Prayer or Finances
All of this is volunteer work!
No one on our base gets paid. We pay to be here and help because we fully believe in the impact this place is having on youth, Paris, and the nations. Please pray and see if you would like to support me in this ministry here.
Thank you!
Things I'm trusting God for: 1. $285 for my French Visa Registration
2. $250 to help cover finances for my trip to the U.S. for Drew's wedding.
3. Monthly Supporters - to cover my accommodation, food, and daily basic amenities I need a minimum of $500/month. I'm currently at $435, so I only need $65 more in support per month! God has even been challenging me to trust for a full $1,000 a month.
4. More Photoshoots - this has been a great way for me to have a little extra income so far, but I still need more clients :) Please refer me to anyone and everyone!
- My Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilymintzphoto/
- My Photography Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emilymintzphoto/
Thank you to everyone who continues to support me and trust with me in this mission that God's called me to.
Ways to Give:
1. Checks - mailed to
Emily Mintz
17 Country Squire Ct
Saint Louis, MO 63146
2. Paypal, click here - https://paypal.me/EmilyMintzMissions 3. Venmo Phone App, to me @emintz92 ( no fees here! )
4. Apple Pay
5. Sign up for monthly giving through YWAM automatic withdrawals & tax deductible receipts - email me for more details!
6. Direct American or French bank transfers: email me for bank details
Thank you all for the love and prayers!
Much love, Emily Mintz
Contact Me:
Email: emintz92@gmail.com
Instagram: @_abcdemily
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