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Details of a Sabbatical
Although my article will appear in the next month’s newsletter, I thought it important to try and answer any questions about what to expect through the months of May, June and July while I am gone.
What if there is a death in the church while Pastor Gary is gone?
Most pastoral care issues will be covered by either Pastor Tim Martenson or Pastor Greg Garmer from French River. Although there are circumstances in which I will come back and do a funeral, there may times when I will be out of the country and won’t be able to be reached. These two pastors will cover any issues.
If there is a non emergency need, who do I contact?
Any concerns that come up, a person can call the church office and Carleen will direct all inquiries to the ministry formation team. To contact this ministry team you may call Julie Fredrickson or Tina Korte directly. They have the responsibility to channel the issue to the proper place. For example, if there is a counseling crisis, Tina will handle it. If there is a property issue, that committee will be notified. If it is a church policy or financial issue, the church council will be contacted. The ministry team will guide the process.
Will the one service continue in the fall?
There currently is no plan to do this. The reason we are starting the summer schedule of one service a month sooner is to make it easier for those preaching and leading worship. People are asked simply to attend the one service in May and throughout the summer to see if they like this as an option.
I would like to hear about some of the events Pastor Gary will have done while away. Will there be an opportunity for this?
I am trying to learn the art of digital cameras or even using a camcorder. I plan on giving a presentation on places I will be traveling. Early on, I will be participating in a Habitat project. You will be hearing from the Korte's and Julie Fredrickson about the “On Eagle’s Wings” project and I will share with people about my time at Holden Village, a Lutheran retreat center in the mountains of Washington State. I will also be the pastor of the week at camp Vermillion in July along with a deep woods canoe trip through Canada. All of these events will make a good slide presentation in August or September.
If there are any other questions, please contact me this month. Starting May 1st, it will be more difficult to contact me. If you need to call me concerning a non church related issue, call my cell number.
See you in church,
Pastor Gary |
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