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The first of four letters introduced to us through a mutual friend, we're writing to
explaining our return to bring you into what God is continuing to do in our lives—and in France.
full-time missions. In 2005 we attended a prayer conference in Paris…Be careful what you pray for.
(And especially whom you pray with!) During the conference hosted by World Team we
spent ten days travelling around the Paris area praying with French Christians. Now
our goal is to be among the number of those for whom we prayed.
Those who were close to us took it in stride when we announced our desire to
go back into full-time ministry—this time as church planters in France, with
World Team as our sending agency.
In the mid 80s, we were part of Campus Crusade for Christ's art department. In
1989 Russell joined Moody Bible Institute’s in-house ad agency as senior
designer and staff illustrator. We now live the freelance life and continue
The act of creation is a to work in both the secular, and sacred, communities. One of our best
link to God. When we clients over the last decade has been the Nazarene Publishing House,
create, He is glorified for whom we design and illustrate children's curriculum. In addition to
whether we are aware graphic design, we taught pottery, painting and drawing to children and
of it or not. adults out of our home for ten years. Our pottery, and that of our stu-
dents, has been on display in several galleries in the Kansas City area.
More to Come
We need brothers and sisters who will remember us, walk through our ministry
with us, and pray for us. Watch your mailbox! We will be sending three more letters
within the next few weeks telling you more about our call to France.
But, you don't have to wait for those letters. Log onto www.parisbarrs.blogspot.com.
Our entire story can be found there. Better yet, we'd love to sit down over coffee or
talk with you over Skype. Give us a call! For now, we thank you for your interest and
hope to talk to you soon.
Until next time!
800-967-7109
Russell & Carol Barr
1431 Stuckert Rd.
913-393-1373 • parisbarrs@gmail.com
Warrington, PA 18976
www.parisbarrs.blogspot.com
www.worldteam.org