The Ministry of La Clef

The Ministry

of

La Clefwww.laclef.org

La Clef \ la klay \ is a ministry based in North America that uses the arts to minister to the French-speaking world. The Lord has brought two elements together to fashion a key to the French heart:•Acadians and Quebecois – descendants of France•Music and dance performed with true artistry

La Clef is directed by Greg Hardee.

•Louisiana Cajun

•Was drawn to the spiritual neediness of the Canadian-French people.

•Has been going to Montreal for about 10 years

•Approach is to build relationships with a few people

•Takes Canadians to France to minister

France 2004July 19 – August 2, 2004

Twenty were in our group

We gave six outdoor concerts

Audiences averaged about 100 people.

Our French heritage gives a starting point for sharing

We performed jazz, cajun, classical, Canadian pop, gospel

Contemporary ballet

People responded to the joy they saw in us

Announcing concerts in the villages

The word was spread by posters and radio

We played in an outdoor restaurant

We stayed at the youth hostel in Carcassonne

The church in Castelnaudary was our sponsor

Sunday worship

Roast lamb picnicwith the church members

Making new friends

We had fans, too!

Building relationships

Goal: To build up the new church in Trèbes

It was a life-shaping experience

www.laclef.org

Please pray with us about:

•We want to establish a permanent organization and raise funds for ongoing ministry with regular outreach trips to Canada and France.

•We still have unpaid expenses amounting to $18,500.