The Wesleyan Church Takes Root on French Soil

One June 18, 2006, Rev. Levi Iengibe, District Superintendent of The Wesleyan Church in Suriname, and Rick West, Global Partners Area Director for Latin America, particpated in the baptism of eight people in French Guiana.  During the morning worship service, the first Wesleyan church in French Guiana was organized with 26 covenant members.  The Wesleyan Church of Suriname, South America, is partnering and pioneering the Church in French Guiana.  Rev. Petrus Pinus serves as the pastor.