It is never easy to say goodbye. After four years of dedicated work, Wendy Iverson has stepped down as our Finance Manager. She is at a point in her career where she needs a full-time position, and so with sadness and encouragement, we wish her well as she moves on to a different organization later this month.
Many of you got to know Wendy during her four years here. St. Mark is not her home congregation, and yet she deeply cares for our community and our ministries. She worked closely with volunteers, assisted folks who would call with questions about how to manage online giving, and formed friendships. Her presence here has been a testament to our ability to be the Body of Christ beyond congregational affiliations. We can be committed to our own communities of faith and also support the work of congregations, even outside our own denomination!
Wendy has helped us through some trying years. When the pandemic hit during a major pastoral transition, she helped us maintain a balanced budget. She took initiative to apply for the Employee Protection loan and the Employee Retention credit, both difficult tasks that have allowed us to continue our various ministries with financial confidence. This was on top of the usual work that goes into a job that demands so much precision and record-keeping. In addition to all this, she has been a tremendous member of our staff, contributing to the joyfully positive atmosphere in our office.
I speak for the council and staff by saying that we are immensely grateful for all Wendy has done for St. Mark, and we send her off with God’s blessing.
We are actively searching for a new, part-time finance manager. If you know of anyone who could be a potential candidate, please send them my way! In the meantime, Karen Osolin will be assisting with necessary tasks, and Wendy herself will come in on occasional weekends to ensure we are keeping up with all our obligations.
Peace,
Pastor Chad McKenna
