Étape 9 Arc-et-Senans > Besançon

Romans 10:17

Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.

Stage 9 will be a individual time trial that is 41.5 km.  Beginning in Arc-et-Senans and ending in Besançon. Besancon is found in the the region of  Franche-Comté. Yesterday we ended in Switzerland, but today they travel along the border as fast as they can.  Our lives can be like a time trial, we spend our days going as fast as we can being busy with our daily lives without much time to hear.
 Lord, help us all to slow down and take the time to listen to your word.  Our faith will grow the more we listen.  Open our ears and hearts so we can hear the message you have for us today here in Besançon.  We pray all these things in the name of Jesus.  Amen.

A New Man in Yellow

We begin the race today with a new man in yellow.  Thomas Voeckler from France is now in yellow after his ride in stage 9.  He has been riding professionally since 1999. In 2003 he was able to wear the yellow jersey in the tour for many days.  Congratulations to Team Europcar.  Have a great ride today.

Congratulations to Leon Sanchez ( Robobank) for wining stage 9

Étape 9 - Issoire - Saint-Flour

Today we are in the central part of France in the region of Auvergne.  This is an ancient area of France.  Julius Caesar battled with the Celtic leader VERCINGETORIX here in this region.  The Volcanoes make up the mountains.  As I watch the race the down hill is becoming very dangerous. Pray for safety.
We will end in the city of Saint Flour.  Eglise Protestante Evangélique is a community of believers.  Pray for them as they serve and reach out to their city. 

Father thank you for Eglise Protestante Evangélique here in Saint Flour.  We pray for them today as they serve you.  Strength them in number and in spirit.  Bring them many opportunities to be your witness to their city.  Lord, today the race is being very dangerous and we pray for wisdom and safety as they race through this mountain pass.  Help those who have been injured. 
We pray all these things in the name of Jesus.
Amen 
Eglise Protestante Evangélique
2, rue de Belloy
15100 St-FLOUR