Dear Lake Family,
Last summer, I was given the beautiful gift of returning to Fuller Seminary to complete the studies I had begun a decade ago. While I had always immensely enjoyed my classes, some years ago I ultimately had to tap out to take care of my family when we were in crisis. I know for sure it was the right decision, and at the same time, I grieved it.
I’ve loved being back at Fuller—and phrases such as “spiritual imagination” fill my little soul. It is wonderfully familiar, even while everything feels different this time around-- I inhale every class. I find I’ve grown spiritually since I left, my faith is deeper and I’ve found God to be 100% faithful through the hard stuff.
My long hiatus meant that I was running out of time to graduate before my classes expired. God has provided scholarship and financial aid to allow me to study full-time, and graduate June 2016. More school time required less work time—and Annie and I have been processing together how to make this happen.
And…somewhere along the way, God gently nudged in front of me a smaller part-time position at another church nearby. It fits me just right, and is made of the things that I love: families and outreach at a church plant nearby.
The hard part of all this is that I’ll be leaving Lake Avenue Church—a place and people who have colored most parts of my life. I am grateful for each and all of you! I raised my family here, and was introduced to Fuller and encouraged in my studies. I have met countless people whose walks with Jesus I utterly trust and respect. I have fallen deeply in love with the Scripture and everything connected with it.
Because of the Fuller summer schedule and the needs of this new job opportunity, I will be transitioning out of Lake on June 4. Let’s look for opportunities to connect before I move on!
Thank you for a whole lot of years!
I anticipate many more beautiful years ahead for Lake Avenue Church.
Carol Kenyon
A Note from Carol Kenyon
