Well that all worked OK !

First full day back in circulation :

Church at 9h30 because I am accompanying the songs. Not sure this'll work but you gotta give it a go. Quick run-through is OK, though by the end I am flagging...

Service 10h30 - 12h - all went OK. It's never as gruelling as the run-through.

Lunch together afterwards, delightful as ever. Discover that a good mousse au chocolat is best made at midnight.

Off to FAC for 16h30 prayer meeting. I can't usually go to this but this week I was in town ready ! Heard of another conversion among the Chinese group - third this year. 'It's just the start,' said Sen.

Sneak out of FAC at 17h30 to get back to church to open the door for the culte en anglais. A new face, an American student. Some regulars missing, some regulars back.

Home at 21h. Made it !

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