The Detroit News. In spite of this, there were a few things that Selfe, who is deaf, enjoyed about church. I couldn't hear well enough, but I grew up with a fascination with the Bible.
Many people come from other denominations for meetings, fellowship and for help and information.
Newcomers are welcomed because of the common bond of deafness. The small congregation usually draws between 30 and 50 people, some of whom are graduates of the Alabama School for the Deaf in Talladega, Ala., to worship. The back wall of the church sanctuary is plain. One recent Sunday, Croft's sermon was based on the New Testament Book I Corinthians. Before parishioners took their seats, they signed names to a prayer list located on a table at the entrance to the sanctuary.