Every Friday, Guingamp hosts a big market in the town center. A lot of people come from the surrounding towns and villages to do some shopping. It is quite busy, noisy, smelly, colourful. every other week, a few people from the church go out on the market, trying to give a few tracts away, and trying to engage in conversation.<\/p>\n
It is a daunting task. Stopping people in the street is not something I like doing. By nature, I would also be reluctant to stop people to ask for directions, or to ask for the time. But you are welcome to stop me, I’ll be happy to have a chat. But one of the important things is to be present regularly so that people get to see you.<\/p>\n
It was good to be there, and it will get better as times goes and as I am getting used to it. This morning was quieter than usual, but still busy enough.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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