Why is life so hard at times?  What is the purpose for trials in our lives?  Why does God allow trials to come upon us?  What can we learn from trials in our lives and in the lives of others?  What does it take to endure these trials both physically and spiritually?  In this sermon we will discuss seven types of trials and the key to enduring and overcoming them all.

Mark Welch

Pastor, United Church of God

Mark graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, Theology major, from Ambassador College, Pasadena, CA in 1978.  He married Barbara Lemke in October of 1978 and they have two grown children, Jaime and Matthew.  Mark was ordained in 1985 and hired into the full-time ministry in 1989.  Mark is the coordinator for United’s Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Services and his wife, Barbara, is an interpreter for the Deaf.