by Jim Welch | Sep 27, 2024 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
I knew that returning from the medical mission meant that fall was just around the corner. It has arrived and is a busy time of year. But, as a church family it’s about to get very busy. In November, we will celebrate our Diamond Jubilee. Sixty years ago right about...
by Jim Welch | Aug 23, 2024 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
As you worship this morning, we will have launched Day 0 of the 2024 medical mission. It is not advertised as open, but people in the church have the chance to be see a doctor – and we have a chance to fine tune the system. This week has not been jammed packed as...
by Jim Welch | Aug 9, 2024 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
“Simple” is not very appealing to this world. My intent when starting at USC law last year was plain: become a lawyer. However, as I began to find success, the career’s rewards became exceedingly enticing. When I was offered a position at the world’s most prestigious...
by Jim Welch | Aug 2, 2024 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
I have yet to recover from last weekend. I am not kidding. Maybe I’m just too old for 18-hour days. Maybe the emotional energy required to properly conduct a very special wedding is too much for this old guy. Or maybe I’m just lazy. Last weekend was not just a...
by Jim Welch | Jul 26, 2024 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
We have lost another dear friend of Peninsula. Last Sunday, our own Don Bricker made his transition from life on earth into presence of God. What a journey that must be. In the last few weeks, he prayed daily that he might make that journey. Life had become difficult...
