On Sunday 25 September two of our deaneries celebrated confirmations at services in Birstall and Desford.
In the morning Bisop Saju confirmed 11 people (Kaobichukwume Chubby-Iheme, Tobi Akinla, Sade Akinla, Dagogo Apiafi, Daata Apiafi, Datoro Apiafi, Frederick Apiafi, Kieran Follows, Megan Newcombe, Philip Saunders and Chris Saunders) at a service at St James the Greater in Birstall. As part of the service Bishop Saju showed the clip of Susan Boyle's audition for Britain’s Got Talent from 11 years ago and preached about how we judge on what we see on the outside but God knows us, even before we were in our Mother’s womb, our gifts and talents and has plans for us. Some of those being confirmed had family steamed in from Nigeria. After the service refreshments were shared including Nigerian Chicken broth and a Communion cake.
In the afternoon at a service at St Martin's Desford Jean was baptized by Bishop Saju and then went on to be confirmed alongside Thomas, Mark and Amy.