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Many obstacles stood in the way, including a bridge that crossed the East Fork River that was too narrow to traverse. The conveyance of trucks and trailers went down the embankments and through the river instead. The powerlines that crossed the road were too low for the building to fit under, also, so the roof was removed and replaced once it reached its final destination. The name of the church was changed to Larkin Memorial Presbyterian Church in October 1958, the building was completed and the first services were held on December 21, 1958. At February 13, 1966, monthly church board meeting, it was decided that the church would leave the Presbytery, because of lack of support, and become affiliated with Village Missions. This missionary fellowship provides full-time pastors to rural communities. There were 40 to 45 members who attended services regularly at this time. In the mid-1970s, through the work of many committed members, many renovations were done to the church. Ralph and Lena Buck built an addition to the church and raised the steeple.

They also made a fence, planted trees around the property, and raised money to buy hymnals. Other members, such as Jay and Nevada Strode, were very instrumental in raising money for the wooden pews that were in the church until 2011. Soon, though, people once again started to move from the area, and Village Missions pulled out because the church was not showing any growth. Visiting ministers, Bob and Ailene Daniels traveled from Twin Falls to conduct services. They tried to start activities such as Sunday school and youth groups, but it was challenging with the constant movement of people through the church. When the Daniels decided to retire from preaching, Richard Kimball, the current pastor, agreed to take the position in April 1995.