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transitions

Schedule for pastor transition

February 29, March 1
Pastor Olson’s last weekend
Pr. Olson will preach at all three services
Saturday, 5:00 p.m. worship, reception to follow
Sunday, 10:00 a.m. worship (one service),
Farewell & Godspeed, potluck lunch to follow

March 7-8 Speaking of transitions . . .
Pastor Charisse’s first weekend Perhaps by the time you read this, a new
Pr. Charisse will preach at all three services baby will be part of the Fish household!
Reception between services on Sunday
In February, the church gathered to
celebrate this coming birth with Pr. Patrick
and Kate. Our food and gifts were symbols
Full of gratitude of our love and support for this family who
means so much to us!
The coming arrival of
Pastor Charisse as our “On behalf of Kate and I, thank you, saints! This
new Senior Pastor means congregation continues to amaze me with your
Pastor Olson’s time with welcome and generosity. It affirms how blessed
us is coming to a close. we are to call St. Mark’s our home. We cannot
While it’s difficult to say thank you enough for the beautiful cards and
goodbye to Pastor Olson, gifts we received at our baby shower. From
we recognize this was the blankets and outfits to the toys and books,
his role as Interim Senior Pastor. He helped us grieve Pastor from the bedroom accessories to the gift cards
Pat’s retirement, shepherded us through the process of calling for future purchases needed for the little man,
a Senior Pastor, and kept our congregation moving in the right we are overwhelmed and overjoyed by your
direction. We thank Pastor Olson for the phenomenal job he showing of love and support. Thank you to all
has done during this time of transition at St. Mark’s, and for the those who helped organize. Thank you to those
ministry and leadership he has provided us all. Pastor Olson who brought food to share. We are forever
has meant a lot to everyone at our church, and we are full of grateful to you.”
gratitude. —Pr. Patrick Fish

Ways to be Send Pastor Charisse a welcome note or email.
welcoming Offer a brief note, introducing yourself and your
family and offer a heartfelt welcome.
As you get to know
Pastor Charisse, here Keep repeating your name. Give Pastor Charisse
are a few things that the opportunity to learn your name and, over
will help to develop that time, to learn a part of your life story.
important relationship of pastor and people. Set realistic expectations. Remember that
Pray for your pastors. Once the honeymoon period is relationships take time and moving into a new
over and the daily grind of ministry begins, praying for setting requires time and energy.
your pastors will strengthen their ministry and fortify your —Pastor Olson
bond with hem.

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