Peninsula Baptist Church
A Community of Passionate People of Prayer on Mission With God
Reverend Ray Arnold
You Will Be Missed
Ray D. Arnold, 85, a Gig Harbor resident for over 60 years, passed away Dec. 28, 2011. An avid learner and man with a heart for God and missions, Ray holds degrees from John Brown University, Prairie Bible Institute, University of Washington, and Faith Evangelical Seminary. He served 10 years on the mission field in Japan with his loving wife, Betty and family. Upon his return from the mission field, he continued his ministry and service, actively involved at First Baptist Church, and then Peninsula Baptist Church of Gig Harbor. His passion and love for missions was planted in many as a teacher and mentor – in the Perspectives Course and at Faith Seminary, and serving as a teacher and Elder at Peninsula Baptist. .
Married over 62 years, Betty preceded Ray in death two years ago. Family members include their children Gail, Larry, Greg, and Joy, and spouses; 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and many adopted children.
Memorial Gifts may be made in Ray's name to Faith Evangelical Seminary, 3504 N. Pearl St. Tacoma, WA 98407
Memorial Service2p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, 2011 at Grace Place Church at 3801 S Union Ave # A Tacoma, WA 98409. We hope to see you there. You can sign Ray's Guestbook here.
We Welcome You!
At Peninsula Baptist, we welcome all people - old and young alike, to create a place to belong - a place for friendships - and a place to grow together in Faith and Service! In all we are and do, we seek to lift up the name of the Lord Jesus and live out His teachings. We accomplish these things by placing priority on Worship, Small Groups a
nd Outreach. Our Worship Celebration is at 10a.m.,
Sundays. Child care is available during the service. Adult Bible Study
is at 9 a.m., Sundays.
"Let us not give up the habit of meeting together, as some are doing. Instead, let us encourage one another all the more, since you see that the Day of the Lord is coming nearer."
- Hebrews 10:25
At Peninsula Baptist, we welcome all people - old and young alike, to create a place to belong - a place for friendships - and a place to grow together in Faith and Service! In all we are and do, we seek to lift up the name of the Lord Jesus and live out His teachings. We accomplish these things by placing priority on Worship, Small Groups a
nd Outreach. Our Worship Celebration is at 10a.m.,
Sundays. Child care is available during the service. Adult Bible Study
is at 9 a.m., Sundays. "Let us not give up the habit of meeting together, as some are doing. Instead, let us encourage one another all the more, since you see that the Day of the Lord is coming nearer."
- Hebrews 10:25
Peninsula Baptist Church
6127 38th Ave. NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 858-9808
6127 38th Ave. NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 858-9808
Our Peninsula Worship Center also is home to the Christian congregations:
Zion's Gate and
Beit Tefillah
Zion's Gate and
Beit Tefillah
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Current Calendar of Events for 2012
Jan. 1, 10am: Christ-fest Communion Celebration
Jan. 3, 9:30am: Elders Meeting
Jan. 6, 7pm: First Friday Community Prayer Gathering
Jan. 8, 11:30am: Leadership Meeting
Jan. 12, 9:30am: New Reading Group - Beautiful Outlaw: Experiencing the Playful, Disruptive, Extravagant Personality of Jesus, by John Eldredge. Group facilitated by Pastor Paul Jones.
Jan. 14, 9am: Men's Breakfast
Jan. 15, 7am: Homeless Breakfast at Urban Grace in Tacoma
Jan. 15, 11:45am: Discover Peninsula Baptist
Jan. 19, 7pm: Selah Prayer
Jan. 22, 10am: Concert in Worship featuring Cherlyn Johnson, a Christian artist, worship leader, songwriter, pianist, violinist and teacher and Heartdance.
For any questions about our programs or schedule, please call Christine at PBC's Office at (253) 858-9808.
Jan. 1, 10am: Christ-fest Communion Celebration
Jan. 3, 9:30am: Elders Meeting
Jan. 6, 7pm: First Friday Community Prayer Gathering
Jan. 8, 11:30am: Leadership Meeting
Jan. 12, 9:30am: New Reading Group - Beautiful Outlaw: Experiencing the Playful, Disruptive, Extravagant Personality of Jesus, by John Eldredge. Group facilitated by Pastor Paul Jones.
Jan. 14, 9am: Men's Breakfast
Jan. 15, 7am: Homeless Breakfast at Urban Grace in Tacoma
Jan. 15, 11:45am: Discover Peninsula Baptist
Jan. 19, 7pm: Selah Prayer
Jan. 22, 10am: Concert in Worship featuring Cherlyn Johnson, a Christian artist, worship leader, songwriter, pianist, violinist and teacher and Heartdance.
For any questions about our programs or schedule, please call Christine at PBC's Office at (253) 858-9808.