Sunday, June 8... 10am & 6pm
You are invited to a commissioning service for Kelly Larson. It will be at Generations Adult Fellowship at 10am in North Campus Room 180.
That evening Kelly will be teaching at Evening Chapel Parise, which meets in the wedding chapel on main campus at 6pm. There will be a prayer time for Kelly & Suzanne, and there will be an opportunity for fellowship afterwards.
We'd love for you to join us!
Where?
First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton
2801 N. Brea Boulevard
Fullerton, CA 92835
Here is a website with directions... http://www.evfreefullerton.com/findus/directions.html
Knowing Christ and Making Him Known
Bishop Creek Community Church... An Evangelical Free Church... Pastor Kelly Larson. We meet on Sunday afternoons at 4pm ...251 Sierra Street (behind Starbucks). We are about loving Jesus and others, and knowing and living His Word. Come Fellowship with us!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Late May
Kelly has his master's degree!!! Yeah! The graduation Friday was wonderful! I thought I was excited when I got my master's, but I was more excited for Kelly's! I couldn't stop smiling! I'm SO proud of him!This was Biola's 100th anniversary. Kelly was glad that he got to graduate with our friend, Paul Poelstra.
We left Saturday morning and drove up to Bishop with Kelly's mom. We got there around 3:30pm and went straight to the park to check out the Mule Days booths. We saw Susan Flaherty and her SeneGence booth.
Sunday morning we went to Cowboy Church... it was really good. Then we started getting ready for our church. I helped lead worship and Kelly preached.
After church we headed over to the Pratt's house for a Potluck/BBQ (it was that, but actually it was a surprise party for Kelly... Graduation & Birthday). There were so many people there! It was SO fun! The church gave Kelly The Bible... for Dummies, and Accordance... the Bible software Kelly has been wanting. We had a great time hanging out with everyone! What a great church we're going to! We love them so much!
Monday was Kelly's birthday (the 26th). We had breakfast at Jake's... it was yummy! We met some of the people that work there... and the whole restaurant sang to Kelly! Then we went home, took a nap, and then went to the Barrett's house for dinner.
Tuesday we drove home and met my parents and my Aunt Pat & Uncle Art in Ontario. My aunt and uncle were flying home from a weekend visit with my parents. So, it was great to get to spend a little bit of time with them!
We've talked to three people about buying or leasing our house. The family that was considering buying it has decided it's not the right time to move. There's a couple and a family that are interested in looking at our house to see if they want to lease it. The couple that's getting married in June will be checking our house out next week. The family will be checking it out too.
We are so thankful that the Talbot family has allowed us to stay in their condo as a transitional home. When we get up there, we will start looking for a house.
Suzanne has one week and one day of school left! Wow! After 14 years at Eastside Christian School, it will be hard to leave. But, Suzanne really feels like she's supposed to help with church stuff rather than teach. She's really looking forward to pouring herself into the church and community!
June 9-13 Kelly & Suzanne will be at Church Planter's Bootcamp. June 23-27 they will be in St. Louis at EFCA's General Conference. Sometime in there, they are hoping to finish packing so they can be ready to move to Bishop in July!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Mid-May Update...
Kelly's teaching at Generations went very well. Thank you for your prayers!
Kelly is now done with all of his classes... with one possible exception. He turned in his doctrinal thesis last week and asked to the teacher to let him know what corrections were needed. At this point he has not heard back from him... so we're thinking that it's good! Yeah! Praise the Lord! Kelly has finished well! Graduation is one week from today!
On May 24-27 we'll be up in Bishop. We will be experiencing "Mule Days" for the first time! This town of 3,500 turns into 35,000 for the weekend as mule lovers from all over the world descend upon Bishop! Check it out! http://www.muledays.org/
Kelly will be preaching on May 25. He planned on speaking about donkey's in the Bible, but as the time got closer, that wasn't feeling right, so he will be in John 15 instead.
Three weeks from today is Suzanne's last day at Eastside. She's taught there for 14 years, so it's both exciting and sad! The staff had a celebration for her at their staff meeting this week... she felt loved and appreciated! :)
Suzanne is still plugging away at packing. She's trying to be really organized, which makes it take longer... but it will pay off!
She has decided to get rid of her Dell desktop and laptop... so let her know if you're interested in buying either at a good price. :) She's also decided to say goodbye to some of the craft things she's not used for years... keep your eyes open for a blog listing those items! If you are interested in rubber stamps (& stuff!) or scrapbooking supplies (books, refills, adhesives, stickers, paper, etc.)... let her know! She'll make you a good deal! She also has some really big (several feet tall and across) established Plumeria trees that she will sell (pink, red, yellow, rainbow, white).
The laundry room/pantry is now painted. Little by little we're plugging away! Still praying for the right buyer... but I guess we actually should have it on the market! Someday! We still have a few rooms left to paint... and that's getting done as time allows.
Thanks for all your prayers and words of encouragement!
Kelly is now done with all of his classes... with one possible exception. He turned in his doctrinal thesis last week and asked to the teacher to let him know what corrections were needed. At this point he has not heard back from him... so we're thinking that it's good! Yeah! Praise the Lord! Kelly has finished well! Graduation is one week from today!
On May 24-27 we'll be up in Bishop. We will be experiencing "Mule Days" for the first time! This town of 3,500 turns into 35,000 for the weekend as mule lovers from all over the world descend upon Bishop! Check it out! http://www.muledays.org/
Kelly will be preaching on May 25. He planned on speaking about donkey's in the Bible, but as the time got closer, that wasn't feeling right, so he will be in John 15 instead.
Three weeks from today is Suzanne's last day at Eastside. She's taught there for 14 years, so it's both exciting and sad! The staff had a celebration for her at their staff meeting this week... she felt loved and appreciated! :)
Suzanne is still plugging away at packing. She's trying to be really organized, which makes it take longer... but it will pay off!
She has decided to get rid of her Dell desktop and laptop... so let her know if you're interested in buying either at a good price. :) She's also decided to say goodbye to some of the craft things she's not used for years... keep your eyes open for a blog listing those items! If you are interested in rubber stamps (& stuff!) or scrapbooking supplies (books, refills, adhesives, stickers, paper, etc.)... let her know! She'll make you a good deal! She also has some really big (several feet tall and across) established Plumeria trees that she will sell (pink, red, yellow, rainbow, white).
The laundry room/pantry is now painted. Little by little we're plugging away! Still praying for the right buyer... but I guess we actually should have it on the market! Someday! We still have a few rooms left to paint... and that's getting done as time allows.
Thanks for all your prayers and words of encouragement!
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Upcoming Dates... Teaching, Commissioning, Training...
Kelly taught this past Sunday in Generations, and this next Sunday (May 11) will be his final time teaching at Generations.
Kelly graduates on May 23, and we'll head up to Bishop on May 24 for Mule Days! On Sunday, Kelly will share a message on donkey's in the Bible. :)
Generations has decided to have a commissioning service for Kelly! Wally Norling (Kelly's mentor) will issue the charge. If you would like to be there, it will be on June 8 at 10am. Generations meets on North Campus in room 180.
Kelly will be teaching in Evening Chapel Praise that same night (June 8) at 6pm. There has been talk of some sort of a reception, but we don't know when it will be. Come if you'd like! :) Evening Chapel Praise meets on the main campus in the wedding chapel.
Kelly & Suzanne will attend the Church Planters Bootcamp June 9-13. This session meets at Talbot... so that's handy!
Kelly has another training on June 14 in Yorba Linda.
On June 23 Kelly & Suzanne fly to St. Louis to attend the EFCA's National Conference. They come home on June 27.
Kelly & Suzanne will be in Bishop full time starting in July.
Kelly graduates on May 23, and we'll head up to Bishop on May 24 for Mule Days! On Sunday, Kelly will share a message on donkey's in the Bible. :)
Generations has decided to have a commissioning service for Kelly! Wally Norling (Kelly's mentor) will issue the charge. If you would like to be there, it will be on June 8 at 10am. Generations meets on North Campus in room 180.
Kelly will be teaching in Evening Chapel Praise that same night (June 8) at 6pm. There has been talk of some sort of a reception, but we don't know when it will be. Come if you'd like! :) Evening Chapel Praise meets on the main campus in the wedding chapel.
Kelly & Suzanne will attend the Church Planters Bootcamp June 9-13. This session meets at Talbot... so that's handy!
Kelly has another training on June 14 in Yorba Linda.
On June 23 Kelly & Suzanne fly to St. Louis to attend the EFCA's National Conference. They come home on June 27.
Kelly & Suzanne will be in Bishop full time starting in July.
Studying and Packing... Things to Do!
Kelly & Suzanne are busily working on getting things done.
Kelly has to finish his doctrinal paper and has a final to study for. Then he will be done with school. Yeah! He graduates on May 23... with his MA in Apologetics! WOW!
Suzanne is trying to finish out the school year (teaching) strong. She's also trying to get boxes packed and organized.
Please pray for Kelly & Suzanne as they work toward selling the house... there's lot's to be done before it can be listed! If it doesn't sell, and they have to rent it out, please pray for the Lord to provide good, clean, trusworthy, reliable rentors!
Praise the Lord that they have a transitional place to stay in Bishop! (Thank you, Tom & Laura!) Pray that they find the right place to settle. Rent/Buy??? They would both love to have an extra room for guests to stay in and a big room for Bible Studies!
In the midst of all the business they are trying to keep their focus on the right things! Pray for peace and clear direction!
Thank you for your support and encouragement!
Kelly has to finish his doctrinal paper and has a final to study for. Then he will be done with school. Yeah! He graduates on May 23... with his MA in Apologetics! WOW!
Suzanne is trying to finish out the school year (teaching) strong. She's also trying to get boxes packed and organized.
Please pray for Kelly & Suzanne as they work toward selling the house... there's lot's to be done before it can be listed! If it doesn't sell, and they have to rent it out, please pray for the Lord to provide good, clean, trusworthy, reliable rentors!
Praise the Lord that they have a transitional place to stay in Bishop! (Thank you, Tom & Laura!) Pray that they find the right place to settle. Rent/Buy??? They would both love to have an extra room for guests to stay in and a big room for Bible Studies!
In the midst of all the business they are trying to keep their focus on the right things! Pray for peace and clear direction!
Thank you for your support and encouragement!
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Raising Support...
We have gotten the clearance to start raising support! If you would like to partner with us in ministry, we would love to have you on our team!
First and foremost is prayer! The need for prayer support is immense! We are moving to a new geographical area and transitioning into full time ministy as God has called us! We are excited to be able to serve and love on this community, and be used by the Lord to draw people to Him! We also look forward to walking with those who are in relationship with Jesus... into a deeper relationship of loving and serving Him! Impacting the community for Christ is a huge part of what we see as our ministry to Bishop! We are looking forward to visiting people in their homes and providing opportunities for the community to join together for outreach events... like a homework club, women's craft nights, men's breakfasts, movie nights,.... Let's partner together to love Bishop for Jesus! We can't wait to see what He does!
We would love to know who is partnering with us in prayer! Please email or send us a note letting us know! Our email address is Larsons4Jesus@gmail.com. Our mailing address through June is... 2220 Skyline Drive Fullerton, CA 92831. Starting in July we will be in Bishop full time. Our mailing address there is P.O. Box 1271 Bishop, CA 93515.
If you feel led to support us finacially, that would be a huge blessing! We would love for monthly support to be sent... 'cause that will remind you to pray for us at least once a month! :) Any amount would be a blessing! If you'd rather send periodic or one time gifts, that's fine too! We don't want to stiffle the Lord's leading! :) If you are unable to support us financially please pray that Lord will provide what we need! Your prayer support is our top priority! Your prayers can be used of the Lord to supply our needs through others or in unique ways!
We are church planting missionaries... with a twist... this is actually a church re-plant! That has made it challenging to figure out the support issue. We've now found two ways to receive support!
You can send support directly to Bishop Creek Community Church... and attach a post-it or a note saying that the support is for the Larsons (otherwise it goes into the general church budget). The mailing address is P.O. Box 1763 Bishop, CA 93515.
You can also send support to Eleazar Partnerships... and attach a post-it or a note saying that the support is for Suzanne Larson (do NOT write it directly on the check). The mailing address is 4195 Chino Hills Pkwy, #100 Chino Hills, CA 91709.
To send checks directly to us, mail it to our address listed below. We will make sure it gets sent to the right place. Make checks out to Bishop Creek Community Church or Eleazar Partnerships. You should receive a tax receipt however you choose to do it, so let us know if you don't get one.
If you would like to receive updates on our ministry, let us know! We will be updating this blog, sending out emails, and mailing newsletters! Choose which way to receive updates... or choose them all!
Kelly & Suzanne
P.O. Box 1271
Bishop, CA 93515
Larsons4Jesus@gmail.com
First and foremost is prayer! The need for prayer support is immense! We are moving to a new geographical area and transitioning into full time ministy as God has called us! We are excited to be able to serve and love on this community, and be used by the Lord to draw people to Him! We also look forward to walking with those who are in relationship with Jesus... into a deeper relationship of loving and serving Him! Impacting the community for Christ is a huge part of what we see as our ministry to Bishop! We are looking forward to visiting people in their homes and providing opportunities for the community to join together for outreach events... like a homework club, women's craft nights, men's breakfasts, movie nights,.... Let's partner together to love Bishop for Jesus! We can't wait to see what He does!
We would love to know who is partnering with us in prayer! Please email or send us a note letting us know! Our email address is Larsons4Jesus@gmail.com. Our mailing address through June is... 2220 Skyline Drive Fullerton, CA 92831. Starting in July we will be in Bishop full time. Our mailing address there is P.O. Box 1271 Bishop, CA 93515.
If you feel led to support us finacially, that would be a huge blessing! We would love for monthly support to be sent... 'cause that will remind you to pray for us at least once a month! :) Any amount would be a blessing! If you'd rather send periodic or one time gifts, that's fine too! We don't want to stiffle the Lord's leading! :) If you are unable to support us financially please pray that Lord will provide what we need! Your prayer support is our top priority! Your prayers can be used of the Lord to supply our needs through others or in unique ways!
We are church planting missionaries... with a twist... this is actually a church re-plant! That has made it challenging to figure out the support issue. We've now found two ways to receive support!
You can send support directly to Bishop Creek Community Church... and attach a post-it or a note saying that the support is for the Larsons (otherwise it goes into the general church budget). The mailing address is P.O. Box 1763 Bishop, CA 93515.
You can also send support to Eleazar Partnerships... and attach a post-it or a note saying that the support is for Suzanne Larson (do NOT write it directly on the check). The mailing address is 4195 Chino Hills Pkwy, #100 Chino Hills, CA 91709.
To send checks directly to us, mail it to our address listed below. We will make sure it gets sent to the right place. Make checks out to Bishop Creek Community Church or Eleazar Partnerships. You should receive a tax receipt however you choose to do it, so let us know if you don't get one.
If you would like to receive updates on our ministry, let us know! We will be updating this blog, sending out emails, and mailing newsletters! Choose which way to receive updates... or choose them all!
Kelly & Suzanne
P.O. Box 1271
Bishop, CA 93515
Larsons4Jesus@gmail.com
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