Bishop Creek Community Church

   January 6, 2012 marks four years since the first sermon Kelly preached at Bishop Creek Community Church in Bishop, CA.  There were 29 people in church that day (including kids).  Now we are averaging 50-70.  It is exciting to see how the Lord has grown our body, and given us a good reputation in the community!     

BCCC Family Camping 2011

    We are excited about the things God is doing in and through our church!  There is a hunger for the Word of God.  There is a desire for deep Biblical teaching.  There is a focus on keeping our head and our heart connected. 

   The men meet monthly for a Men’s Breakfast.  Each week they have Bible Study that is Sermon Application.  They are focusing on living out what they are learning. 

   Our women have morning and evening Bible Study groups.  Many from the community participate.  The women read the Bible in 90 Days  in the summer of 2010 (and others from the church joined the women in doing so again in the sumer of 2011)!   In January the women will begin “Reading God’s Story” (the HCSB chronological Bible which they’ll read in a year) and will also begin a Beth Moore Bible Study on the book of James - Mercy Triumphs. 

  Last month we launched a new website.  A church friend in Australia created it for us, and is teaching Suzanne how to add to it.  Check it out! www.BishopCreek.org.  You can listen to Kelly’s sermons and read his weekly articles (plus lots more)!  We are also on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/BishopCreekCommunityChurch  We’d love for you to “Like” us!  

   Please keep our church in your prayers... prayers for direction, finances, wisdom regarding location (we need more room and would like to be able to meet in the morning - we meet at 4pm because we don’t have our own building), and of course to have an impact on the community! 

   Are you looking for a ministry to support?  We invite you to join us as prayer partners (and/or financially) as we participate in the work the Lord is doing here in Bishop! 

Update on Kelly & Suzanne...

Family Trip, Kauai, 2011

   Kelly & Suzanne are so thankful that the Lord has allowed them to be in full time ministry in Bishop!  What a blessing!  They are very involved in the church and the community.  They enjoy investing in the lives of those the Lord brings across their paths.  Often they can be found around town meeting with people or visiting people in their homes.

   Kelly has an article in the paper each week and a radio show every other weekend.  He is working on his doctorate (online) at SATS (South African Theological Seminary) and his Ordination with the EFCA (Evangelical Free Church of America).

VBS 2010

   Suzanne is now officially the Women’s Ministry Director and the Communication Director.  She is also working towards her Certificate of Ministry with the EFCA.  She read the “Bible in 90 Days” (B90) over the summer of 2010.  It was life changing!  “Reading it this way brings a perspective and an context that I never realized possible!”  She did B90 again in 2011, this time listening to it.  “It was exciting to see the different things that stood out while reading compared to listening!”

   Your prayers are desired for them and their ministry... that they would see clearly and follow the path the Lord leads them on, and that the Lord would put a deepening hunger for the Word and relationship and service into the hearts of those in their church and community.  

Talbot Wedding 2010

   They are still trying to close escrow on their house in Fullerton (issues with the buyer and the IRS).  Please pray for the Lord’s protection here and for resolution or direction.  

   While Kelly & Suzanne love being in Bishop, they love and miss their friends and family far away.  Please keep in touch with them!  They would love to hear from you!

Suzanne’s Parents Celebrate 50th Anniversary

On June 17, 2011, Suzanne’s parents celebrated their 50th Anniversary.  Suzanne put together a memory book of photos and letters from family and friends.  There was a party and family dinner afterwards.  We also took a family trip together... all ten of us went to Kauai for a week.  What special memories!  Thanks, Dad & Mom, for living out your commitment (to God and to each other!) and being a good example!  Your lives have touched many!