Mike and Alison Packer, France Click here for The Packers Blog For many years (since the time the church started in in 1989, in fact) Danescourt Christian Fellowship has supported the work of Mike and Alison Packer in France.
Mike and Alison are both originally from Bath, although Alison studied in Cardiff, which is how we came to know them. Originally they worked as missionaries in Marseille, but then moved to Château-Gontier, which is about 30km from Laval, the capital of the Mayenne department, in northern France, where they have lived for many years. An important part of Mike and Alison's work is to meet and work alongside people, to develop trust and good relations. They involve themselves in the life of the town, joining various associations and clubs, for example, helping out in local retirement homes, with local charities, English workshops and clubs, etc. Mike and Alison organise special events where they share the gospel and talk about what God has done in their lives. This includes events such as discussion evenings based on contemporary films, Christmas Celebrations, Bible Exhibitions, etc. They have distributed tracts and gospel calendars in the town and the surrounding villages. Friendships have developed and they have been able to invite many to the various events they have organised, both in Château-Gontier and in the church at Laval. New people have come along, who enjoy participating in these events. They have also had the opportunity of sharing their faith with some of these friends on a more personal, one to one level. Link to the church at Laval So God is working in the Mayenne! | 
