by Jim Welch | Dec 20, 2021 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
Today is Christmas Sunday; we are down to less than a week until the big day. Are you ready to celebrate the coming of the King? I think I entered this season as most enter this season. Excited about celebrating Christmas, but…ugh…do we have to celebrate Christmas...
by Jim Welch | Dec 13, 2021 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
Every once in a while, I come across a story that sticks with me. It resonates for a long while after I’ve read it. I want to share a story just like that today. Christie said to me on Wednesday night, “Have you seen Carly McBurney’s Facebook page?” Uhm, no. Not yet....
by Jim Welch | Dec 10, 2021 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
From the Archives: June 21, 2009 On Saturday we will gather to celebrate the life and faith of our very dear friend, Ray Beachler. I hope you’ll be able to come and lift your hearts in praise to Ray’s Savior and Lord. We had some warning that Ray was going to be with...
by Jim Welch | Dec 8, 2021 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
From the Archives: April 25, 2004 Memories. I’ve only attended three churches in my lifetime. Peninsula. Family Life (in Rancho Mirage). And Redeemer Covenant (in Downey). Before moving out to the desert with my new bride, Redeemer was my home. It was in the nursery...
by Jim Welch | Dec 6, 2021 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
I can remember watching a 400-meter relay at the Olympics. And it seems the USA was not stellar at passing the baton, which is sort of important in a relay. The same is true as we move around the track in church. We have to pass the baton. Correctly and within the...
by Jim Welch | Dec 3, 2021 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
From the Archives: June 19, 2005 I know. I know. It is Father’s Day. But this year The Back Page will not feature a Father’s Day theme. I will touch on faithfulness, which is a theme that is supposed to be true about us dads. But, this morning, I want to talk about...
