October to December 2025 in pictures

Here are some pictures of the highlights of the last few weeks for our family and our Agapé team.

At the end of October, while Anna was away at camp for a week, Claire took over cuddling Noisette (our guinea pig) 😊🐿️.


During the October school holidays, Carolyn and Claire joined the Agapé en Action volunteers to organise an afternoon of kids' activities at the CADA (Asylum Seekers Centre) in Rennes.


After a week of camp and lots of rehearsals, Anna and her troupe delighted us once again this year with a magnificent show 🤩🎙️


Julie left her new life in Paris for a week at the end of October to come and spend some holidays "at home". It was great to be all together again!


Anna received her "brevet des collèges", with honours! 🧑‍🎓👏.


In November, Carolyn encouraged the whole Agapé France team during an online meeting. She shared a meditation in which she reminded us of God's exhortation not to worry and to make our needs known to Him, being grateful in advance for what He will do and receiving His peace.


David continues to plan regular "father/daughter" outings to take the time to stop and talk, even (and especially) in the middle of busy (too busy) weeks.



Carolyn celebrated another birthday at the end of November...


... an opportunity for a nice family meal.


The Agapé Rennes team continued its tradition of a festive Christmas breakfast this year, celebrating together the Good News of God's coming among us.


The end of 2025 is near but God's goodness has not come to an end! He is faithful and full of grace. We are not short of reasons to celebrate Him!

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