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• January 8, 2016 ions Special Section / Litmor Publicat A Blank Slate Media
Pastor pick 3 years in the making
MAKING A FRIEND
Our Saviour Lutheran officials say hiring of Herbst worth wait By M at t G r e c h The Church of Our Saviour Lutheran in Manhasset had expected to spend a year finding a new pastor who could form a strong connection to community, according to congregation president Kathy McNally. That, McNally said, was three years ago. As it turned out, she said, the extended process was a blessing, allowing them to select Rev. Marc Herbst, who was installed as the church’s fifth pastor on Dec. 6 McNally had met Herbst early in the selection process when Herbst was serving a two-year stint as the chief of staff for the Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Herbst had visited Church of Our Saviour Lutheran in Manhasset in his role as chief of staff for the bishop, which called on him to visit local congregations to preach
and run worship services. “I thought he would be a good candidate,” McNally said. “But everyone said ‘no he’s the bishop’s assistant so he’s not available.’” She said the church’s review process involves both church officials and congregation members who fill out a multiple page questionnaire to help church officials better understand their needs and wants in a pastor. The church officials then review the applicants’ information based on what congregation members want, and how applicants can fill that role, she said. “We took so long that [Herbst] became available,” McNally said. “We were very persistent.” After his two-year commitment, the congregation still had not selected a pastor, and Herbst asked the Bishop to release him to pursue his passion in parish ministry. Continued on Page 50
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PORT WASHINGTON UFSD
Sousa Elementary School in the Port Washington School District held its Playthings for Pets drive to collect holiday toys and treats for dogs at the Town of North Hempstead shelter, spearheaded by Colleen Lucie’s fourth-graders. A Sousa Elementary School student gave a warm welcome to shelter pet Napoleon.
Flower Hill trustees look to add fee for address change By M at t G r e c h Flower Hill trustees on Monday introduced a law to establish a $500 fee for residents seeking to change their street address. Village Administrator Ron-
nie Shatzkamer said there was a trend in the village of residents looking to change their home number. “We wanted to charge a fee because there is work involved on my part,” Shatzkamer said. “When its a subdivision or a
number change is forced, the fee would be waived, but if someone wants to change because they don’t like the number there will be a fee.” Shatzkamer said the process involves gaining permisContinued on Page 50
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