by Jim Welch | Jan 24, 2022 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
Last Sunday morning we sang “More Love to Thee,” written by Elizabeth Prentiss, because it blended perfectly with the theme of our text. Loss and sorrow often give birth to hymns, and that is true of that hymn we sang. A native of Maine, Elizabeth was described as a...
by Jim Welch | Jan 17, 2022 | Blog, Pastor's Blog
Shall I be a bit honest this morning? I entered the work week a bit discouraged. Depressed. It was not clear exactly why, but I was just down. There were a bunch of suspects to blame, but that is not important. What I knew to be true was this: I had really enjoyed...
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...
