Baptism & Conflans

Today we were blessed to join another TEAM couple at a (hur(h plant in a nearby town for their very first baptism!!

The trip entailed both a bus and a train ride, which made G very excited...

Boarding the bus for the 1st leg of the journey

Waiting for the train...
there it is!

G preferred the train

The congreg@tation is in its 3rd year, and God has been blessing this body of believers.  Initially they met once a month then increased to twice a month but starting today they will be meeting every other week.  Another blessing (and matter of prayer) is that they are in the process of buying (then renovating) a building where they will be able to meet every week!!

This vibrant group celebrated new life today as one of their own came testified as to God's working in his life.

Praying after tesitmony

After the service, we all went to a nearby lake for the baptism.

The lake...
have we mentioned that it's beautiful here?

Despite the cool September rain, there was still a crowd gathered in support and celebration of this special time.

Waiting for the baptism

Then we all shared a picnic-style lunch -- indoors due to the weather but still fun.  Although all of this transpired in French, we were able to understand a large portion of it.  Everyday our comprehension gets a little better...

G burning off some energy...
thankfully she stayed dry!

Another fun highlight from this week was a visit to Conflans, the historic medieval city that sits atop a rocky hill overlooking Albertville.  We can see the Château from our apartment windows...

Château at Conflans

Outside the city gate with some of our new friends (fellow students)

Public gardens at Conflans
Great views of Albertville AND grapevines ripe for the picking

View of Albertville from Conflans

Everyday we marvel once again at the beauty of this region!  What a blessing to call it "home" for a while : )

Well, we made it through our first full-week of classes...whew!  What better way to celebrate than with Friday pizza?

G enjoyed "decorating" the pizza

Yum...

Thanks for the prayers, emails, comments, etc.  Please keep them coming -- we love hearing from you!

Blessings in the week ahead,

DDG & K5