The church matures: first deacons

Our small church just crossed an important bridge with the installation of our first two deacons. Just after our arrival in 2006 we began home Bible studies. I remember that summer Michèle asked me if we could start some Bible studies. She wanted her husband, Serge, to have a better grasp of the Bible. Four and a half years later, after studying our way through Romans, ! Corinthians, 1 Thessalonians and the Return of Christ, the home Bible study produced its fruit. Sunday January 31 we asked Serge and Michèle to join the team as deacons. Since Simon is English, his wife Radia is Arab, it is good to have some native French to take part of the responsibility. It is priceless to have their advice and insight into the French mindset !!! Serge also makes the best pizza in the world. You can ask any of the Basketball Outreach team members. He even has his own wood-fired pizza oven.