Living Water Bible Fellowship: July 2026
Celebrating 50 Years of God's Faithfulness
This month, we're honored to feature Living Water Bible Fellowship in Alamosa, Colorado, as they celebrate an incredible milestone—50 years of ministry and God's faithfulness.
On July 11–12, Living Water Bible Fellowship gathered with current members, former members, and friends from across the years for a weekend filled with celebration, fellowship, and gratitude. The festivities began with a pancake breakfast on Saturday morning, followed by an evening banquet where stories were shared, memories were revisited, and God's goodness was celebrated.
Sunday morning concluded the anniversary weekend with a combined worship service centered on magnifying the Lord and remembering His faithfulness through five decades of ministry. A special offering was also received in support of the local Crisis Pregnancy Center, demonstrating the church's continued commitment to serving its community.
What began in 1974 as a Bible study among five families has grown into a thriving, multigenerational church family that continues to make an impact in the San Luis Valley.
On July 11–12, Living Water Bible Fellowship gathered with current members, former members, and friends from across the years for a weekend filled with celebration, fellowship, and gratitude. The festivities began with a pancake breakfast on Saturday morning, followed by an evening banquet where stories were shared, memories were revisited, and God's goodness was celebrated.
Sunday morning concluded the anniversary weekend with a combined worship service centered on magnifying the Lord and remembering His faithfulness through five decades of ministry. A special offering was also received in support of the local Crisis Pregnancy Center, demonstrating the church's continued commitment to serving its community.
What began in 1974 as a Bible study among five families has grown into a thriving, multigenerational church family that continues to make an impact in the San Luis Valley.
Meet Pastor Jeron Parkins
Living Water Bible Fellowship has been blessed by faithful pastoral leadership throughout its history. Since 2004, Pastor Jeron Parkins has faithfully shepherded the congregation, building upon the legacy of those who came before him.
Over the past two decades, Pastor Jeron has helped guide Living Water through seasons of growth, including the transition into their current facility and the opening of their Education Center in 2022. Under his leadership, the church has continued to pursue its mission of glorifying God and making disciples throughout Alamosa and beyond.
Over the past two decades, Pastor Jeron has helped guide Living Water through seasons of growth, including the transition into their current facility and the opening of their Education Center in 2022. Under his leadership, the church has continued to pursue its mission of glorifying God and making disciples throughout Alamosa and beyond.
What Living Water Does Well
One of the defining characteristics of Living Water Bible Fellowship is its strong sense of family.
As former members reflected during the anniversary celebration, countless memories emerged—cutting firewood together in the mountains, church softball games, Vacation Bible School, Christmas programs, camping trips, picnics, snowmobiling, and opening homes to one another.
For many, Living Water wasn't simply a church they attended—it became a family they belonged to.
One member shared how an invitation from church members led both she and her husband into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Others recalled being discipled in Scripture, discovering a love for worship, and forming lifelong friendships that continue to this day.
This legacy of hospitality, discipleship, and authentic community remains a hallmark of Living Water Bible Fellowship.
As former members reflected during the anniversary celebration, countless memories emerged—cutting firewood together in the mountains, church softball games, Vacation Bible School, Christmas programs, camping trips, picnics, snowmobiling, and opening homes to one another.
For many, Living Water wasn't simply a church they attended—it became a family they belonged to.
One member shared how an invitation from church members led both she and her husband into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Others recalled being discipled in Scripture, discovering a love for worship, and forming lifelong friendships that continue to this day.
This legacy of hospitality, discipleship, and authentic community remains a hallmark of Living Water Bible Fellowship.
A Recent God-Sighting
Perhaps the greatest testimony from Living Water's 50th Anniversary celebration is the evidence of God's faithfulness across generations.
As members gathered to celebrate, they were reminded that God has continued to build His church year after year. Today, Living Water's membership is at its highest point in the church's history, with nearly 200 members and an average Sunday attendance of 325 this past spring.
What began as a small Bible study among five families has become a thriving, multigenerational congregation united by a desire to glorify God and proclaim the gospel. Their prayer moving forward remains simple and profound: that through their worship, witness, and ministry, God would raise up a multitude of new worshipers in the San Luis Valley.
As members gathered to celebrate, they were reminded that God has continued to build His church year after year. Today, Living Water's membership is at its highest point in the church's history, with nearly 200 members and an average Sunday attendance of 325 this past spring.
What began as a small Bible study among five families has become a thriving, multigenerational congregation united by a desire to glorify God and proclaim the gospel. Their prayer moving forward remains simple and profound: that through their worship, witness, and ministry, God would raise up a multitude of new worshipers in the San Luis Valley.
How You Can Pray
Please join us in praying for Living Water Bible Fellowship as they begin their next chapter of ministry.
Pray:
Pray:
- That God would continue to bless and strengthen their multigenerational church family.
- For Pastor Jeron and the church's leadership as they shepherd the congregation.
- For continued opportunities to reach the Alamosa community with the gospel.
- That many new worshipers would come to know Christ through their ministry.
- For wisdom and faithfulness as they steward the legacy God has entrusted to them.
A Legacy of Faithfulness
As we celebrate Living Water Bible Fellowship's 50th Anniversary, we give thanks for the countless lives impacted through their ministry over the past five decades. From five families gathered around God's Word to a thriving congregation in the San Luis Valley, their story is a testimony to the enduring faithfulness of God.
We look forward to seeing how He continues to use Living Water Bible Fellowship to help people meet, know, and follow Jesus for generations to come.
We look forward to seeing how He continues to use Living Water Bible Fellowship to help people meet, know, and follow Jesus for generations to come.
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