Well there we are then

This morning was basically kind of OK. 25 folk there, so this Sunday was the August lowpoint. A bit of a mix up over one hymn (two versions in our book) and over the confession of faith - I think a bit of extraneous information from an old order of service crept in.. Plus all the students had been at a barbecue last night so half were almost asleep and half had almost no voice. But apart from that all OK.

Now tomorrow the Griffins hit town. They are coming to Bordeaux for a year or so to learn French en route to Cote d'Ivoire and they fly into Mérignac at 1pm. There are 5 of them so both Fiona and I are going to the airport to get them. Even then I am a little perplexed about where their luggage will go. Ten items ! Their removal men arrive on Tuesday with their beds and all.

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Anonymous said…
Just to let you know we still read your blog even in August! Funny isn't it - we know that congregations will be down in August - (they always are, unless you minister in a seaside town in Wales) - but it is always disappointing when they are! It's easier to preach to 70 than to 40, unles the normal congregation is 40, then 25 is harder!
8:33 am
Alan said…
To be honest, given that our church is a comparatively new church plent, currently of no fixed abode and that churches in France often close down entirely for August, 25 is pretty good !
9:08 am
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