Larson Letter
We have just celebrated our third anniversary here at Bethany Church and it’s amazing to see the changes that have occurred in that time. Our family has drastically changed, first with our adoption of Ethan nearly two years ago, and also with the birth of Ember this February. We’ve seen changes in the church and changes with Village Missions. However, we are encouraged by our God who does not change and remains faithful.
I’ve been enjoying being a missionary/pastor for this area of north-central Kansas. I’ve learned a lot and continue to love ministering to the people of this area. Being a Village Missionary is quite interesting because you never can tell what you will be doing from one day to the next. One day I’ll be riding in a combine with a young man about to head to college and the next I’m directing a Bible camp for the youth in the area. From funerals to baby dedications, my life is busy, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world!
Misty has been busy as the homeschooling process has begun for our family. Ellie is entering 1st grade and Misty’s been learning about how to keep things organized with four kids, ministry, and trying to find time for herself, which is a rare thing indeed. She is looking forward to another year of teaching Cubbies in Awana.
Elise (Ellie) is a vibrant 5 year old who loves to play with her friends and absolutely loves to read. Her love of dressing up makes things interesting where it’s not uncommon to see her walking through the living room as a princess, minutes later dusting as a servant girl, and then jumping around as Tinkerbell. She is excited about joining the Sparks group in Awana and learning more in piano lessons.
Ethan is an extremely energetic boy who never stops moving unless it’s to sleep. (Although he doesn’t sleep for long!) Turning four in September, he is going to be starting with Cubbies and gets to join Mommy this year. His adoring, almost smothering love for his little sister is both sweet and scary to watch. He has adjusted well to our family over the past two years and is making great strides in his speech. We thank you for your prayers over that adoption process and also for his previous diagnosis with hydrocephalus which actually turned out to be a cyst which will not require surgery.
Evan is a bright and imaginative 3 year old who is looking forward to being 4 in October. He has learned to talk, and practices all of the time. His sense of humor is a force to be reckoned with. His punch line to all jokes, “because he died.” He enjoys playing with his brother and sister, and has done quite well starting to learn verses for Cubbies which he also starts this year.
Ember Lanae Larson, born February 10th of this year is an answer to prayer. With a rough pregnancy, her birth has brought us much joy. At six months, her smiles and noises are a delight. Ellie had prayed for a little sister for many months before we were even expecting another one. We tried to prepare Ellie for maybe having a brother, but with her faithful prayers, I don’t think we needed to even bother. God answered her childlike faith with a sweet little sister.
We want to continue to thank you for your support, both in prayers and financially over the past three years. Without your support this area would be without a Bible preaching church. It is amazing to see Him working in the lives of the people here.
We ask for your continued prayer in these areas:
Praise:
Ember’s health
A large number of children in the church
The servant’s heart in this church
Request:
Awana to reach the youth and their families in the area
Continued outreach
A greater love for the people
Our family
Thank you and God bless,
The Larson’s
