Canyon Creek Church | Mill Creek, Lynnwood and South Everett, Washington
This Week's Sermon
Jeffrey Welk_children's pastor
I was born and spent the first 12 years of my life in Anacortes, WA where, in this thriving metropolis of 8000 people at the time, nothing was more fun than taking a bike trip down to my uncle’s candy store. Penny candy, Fun Dip and many more assorted candies awaited each and every time. Until this day I still love a good run to the candy store! I guess it is the kid in me that can’t seem to let that go!
After sixth grade, I moved to Shoreline, WA. What a change from the small town lifestyle! Went to middle school and high school here in the Seattle area and after graduation attended Northwest University where I majored in Pastoral Ministries with a concentration in Youth Ministry. While attending NU I met my incredible wife, Angela! She caught my eye right away and continues to consistently turn my head with her beauty and radiance! She is amazing! We fell in love and were married May 29th, 2005.
Since attending NU, I have embarked on a few different journeys - being a youth pastor, church planter and children’s ministry director. All these experiences have been amazing, but none as amazing as becoming a father. Ethan Matthew joined our family on January 7th, 2009 and has been the most incredible addition to our world! Since becoming a dad I have really come to cherish the moments I have to bring encouragement, value and a loving atmosphere to my little guy. That is what I desire for all the children that come through Canyon Creek - an encouraging, valuable and loving experience that directs their heart towards a life-long relationship with Christ! I love the opportunity to partner with parents in the spiritual development of their children! Could life get any better than that? I submit it cannot!
Married To: Angela on May 29th, 2005
Children: Ethan Matthew was born on January 7th, 2009 and we are expecting another little one in the middle of August!
What I Do For Fun: I love to hang out with my family, go fishing, go camping, play sports, go to sporting events and love a good old fashion game night!
What TV Shows I Watch: Anything J.J. Abrams, Community, 30 Rock, SNL and a bunch of different reality TV shows.
What Movies I Recommend: Saving Private Ryan, Nacho Libre, Gladiator, Big, Princess Bride, Napoleon Dynamite, most trilogies, and anything Disney/Pixar.
Where I Like to Travel: I love traveling anywhere and any time I can get away...i love to camp!
What I Like to Read: The Bible, Anything written by Andy Stanley, Think Orange by Reggie Joiner, YES! by a bunch of different authors, Entertainment Weekly and the occasional random magazine...sports, National Geographic, wildlife or hunting, etc...
What I Eat: Love Thai food...I am searching for a really good Thai place around here! The Blazing Onion out at Snohomish Station is awesome....as is Shamiana Indian Cuisine in Kirkland! And who doesn't love a well deserved stop at either Cold Stone or TCBY!
What I Drive: I can be seen cruising around in one of two vehicles. First there is our family car, Zetta the 2001 Jetta...she is very good to us. Then there is Zippy, our '03 ZX3 Ford Focus, which gives us grief every now and then, but the gas mileage is excellent!
Where I Shop: I really don't like to shop that much....but I have a thrifty wife that loves to shop. It seems to work out great!
What I Drink: Love Vanilla Lattes, Water, Cherry Coke Zero, Eggnog (when season is right) and the occasional juice and soda mixed together (mainly Sprite with some sort of juice).
What I Want For Christmas (or someday): I would love to take my wife on a trip to Europe and several areas of Africa...that would be amazing!