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Pastor Finck Retires

BY MELISSA WILFONG
After 16 years as leader of Grace Lutheran Church, the Rev. Rich Finck preached his retirement service June 25, 2017. More than 300 members and guests
enjoyed a reception to bid him farewell as pastor of the church, but not goodbye for good. Finck and his wife, Bonnie, will still be among the congregation when he is
not working part-time at other churches. Members of the church wished him final farewells.

“He has a God-given gift of being “We are happy for Pastor Finck and “We wish Pastor and Bonnie a “It’s been a wonderful, marvelous,
able to connect with people of all ages have been blessed to have him as our well-deserved retirement and look and exciting day, and we wish Rich
and backgrounds. His love just shows minister. We are also nervous and forward to when they return to us." and Bonnie wonderful things in their
through.” – Jennifer Wayne (right) sad wondering what God has in store – Pat & Jim LaLonde next chapter.” – Bob Dunn
for us. We know, though, that Pastor
“Pastor Finck was there for my first has helped prepare us as a great
communion, my first confirmation, teacher, counselor, and spiritual
and hopefully for my wedding when leader…it’s a new stage for Grace
that time comes. I thank him for Lutheran.” – John Rogers
helping my family grow in faith and
helping us in times to come.”
–Nancy Sloan (left) Also pictured,
Forest Sloan. WE ARE PR OUD T O WEL C OME
“I’ve been a member here about Tammy J.C. Mantzouris, MD Robert J. Dausch, MD
eight years, and Pastor Finck has
helped me learn more about being a
Christian and serving the Lord. In so
many ways, he has been like a father
to me.” – Chris Gattis

“I’m grateful for the opportunity
Pastor Finck has given the
community through baptisms,
burials, and marriages whether
or not they were members of the
congregation.” –Jeanett Gattis

Dr. Tammy Mantzouris received her Doctor of Medicine from Uniformed
Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. She is Board
Certified through the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Mantzouris
provides a complete range of primary care services.
Dr. Robert Dausch received his medical degree from University of Maryland
School of Medicine. He is Board Certified through the American Board of
Internal Medicine. Dr. Dausch provides a complete range of primary care
services for ages 17 and up.

Huguenot Primary Care Division
1529 Huguenot Road, Suite A • Midlothian, VA 23113
Pastor Finck and Bonnie with three of their four children. Call (804) 378-7373 for appointments
www.cpcva.com

Now accepting new patients – Same day appointments available

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