My family and I joined the “Groupe Biblique de Chambéry” (GBC) when it was in its infancy, in the mid  1980s. At the time, there were only 3 families, if I remember well: one missionary family from the USA, and two French families. We met in a flat in Chambéry. The church grew, and we were joined by other missionaries. We moved to a rented meeting room in a supermarket. the shop was closed on Sundays, but hired conference rooms upstairs. We were there for a few years until the church moved to its current premises in Cognin, a suburb of Chambéry.It became the “Eglise Protestante Evangélique de Cognin” after I left for Wales. I was converted and baptised in the GBC. That’s also where I met Esther I have many sweet memories there.
It was good to be back on Sunday morning, although it was a bit sad also. The church is still quite small, and a number of people have left. But the faithful remains, and  I was happy to see them and catch up with their news. I am due to preach there next Sunday.