o u r H I S t o r y
In the spring of 1976, a number of people seeking a deeper Christian experience through small group studies and solid leadership began meeting together in various homes. Very soon it was apparent that they could not continue to meet in that manner. They moved the study to a large carport in a citrus grove, and so began what was originally called “The Grapefruit Grove Fellowship.” Teaching the Word of God was a core value with a view to growing in the Lord while reaching new believers in the community and in the world.
From its inception, the church embraced the small-group movement where people studied God’s Word but also had opportunity to ask questions and pray for one another.
In September 1976, the group rented Ramona School in Hemet where they maintained Sunday services until they were able to purchase five acres of land. Gil Olsen became the senior pastor in November of the same year. The first building was dedicated in January 1983.
In 1998, Bible Fellowship Church planted a daughter church on the west side of town, and West Valley Bible Church continues to be a viable congregation. That same year, Bible Fellowship made the decision to adopt an unreached people group. The Buryat people of Southern Siberia were selected and members have participated actively in the establishment of churches in that area. It brings great joy to see that now many of the Buryats are following Christ and building their own fellowships.
Bible Fellowship Church seeks to reflect God’s eternal grace as He extends it to everyone, and we strive for transformed lives by the power of the Holy Spirit.
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