The Rev. Paul H. Welch was only 3 years old when his now deceased father, the Rev. D.L. Welch established the First Pentecostal Church in Pensacola. How time flies.
Now, nearly more than a half of century later, Paul Welch, 78, who serves as pastor emeritus, and other members of the congregation are poised to celebrate the church’s 75th anniversary.
The Rev. Jimmie Shoemake of San Jose, Calif., guest speaker, will deliver the sermon, and four of the church’s longtime members —— Welch; Bertha Garret, 92; Ruth Myers, 89, all of Pensacola; and Loretta Richbourg, 85, of Pace will be honored.
