by Jim Welch | May 17, 2024 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
We are missing another Peninsula member today. He left earth and woke up in heaven. Lorenzo (Loren) Pearson was a dear friend to many and a congenial spirit for all. I realize that many don’t remember Loren, which surprised me. But Loren experienced a long goodbye...
by Jim Welch | May 10, 2024 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
Life has changed in our family since last we celebrated Mother’s Day. We now have three brand new mothers to celebrate. I know this weekend can be difficult for some and my heart hurts for those struggling. But I also think that it isn’t a bad thing to remember the...
by Jim Welch | Apr 26, 2024 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
Reprinted with permission from a Back Page on 5/18/2014. Moments. Life is full of them, but sometimes our desire to save them overpowers the moment itself. On Monday afternoon we arrived in Petra, only to discover a treat was in store. On Mondays they offer a...
by Jim Welch | Apr 19, 2024 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
Well, it has been another interesting week to watch events unfold in the Middle East. A week ago I was glued to my TV as the Iron Dome protected Israeli citizens from an attack from Iran and its proxies. On Thursday evening as Israel responded, I was out of the house...
by Jim Welch | Apr 12, 2024 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
This week, my thoughts have been on prayer. Linda was out of the office a couple of days celebrating her and Lloyd’s 50th wedding anniversary (congratulations you two!). And that meant I was on “prayer chain” duty for a couple of days, as I am on the weekends. But...
