Every parent holds that tiny little baby and suddenly is overwhelmed with the profound emotions of joy and love. But also very quickly there follows the sobering realization of just how big parenting is going to be. Most parents feel inadequate. You probably sensed this more than just a few times in life. There are […]
Nov 13 2012
Marriage Gathering
In a little red cottage on the Saint Lawrence Seaway, three families with children would camp together for a week each summer. It was the highlight of the entire year. Early morning devotions, lots of fresh baked cookies every day and close living quarters created rich memories for these families. I know this to be […]
Oct 8 2012
Thank you for stopping by and visiting “The Gathering Place—Where Family Matters.” For thirty-one years I had the privilege of serving as a pastor in several wonderful independent Baptist churches in the state of New York. For a number of years, I was the associate pastor twice at the Conklin Center Baptist Church located near […]
Hi, I am Michael Peck. Karen and I have served for thirty-one years as a pastor and wife in several precious churches in the state of New York. 