Farewell Pastor Michael Ross Poem by Roxanne Dubarry

Your time came to bid, Faith Lutheran Church,
a fond goodbye. Inside many of us wished we
were able to cry. You were our interim pastor
for almost five long years.

Faithfully, you Sheppard your flock
beside the still waters and in green pastors.
In good times, and in bad, you did not
desert your post.

When our church believed we would have to
forever close our doors- you remained beside us.
In order to both lead and guide us.

You patiently waited until our Synod found
us a replacement pastor. We will be formally
introduced to her the 8th of May.

May her days be filled with sunshine and light.
May her loved ones and her experience the joys
of ever lasting life.

Dear Pastor Michael, may God protect your loved ones you hold dear. Pastor Michael, I know God will both hear and answer, all of your prayers. Whenever you made need him,
God promises faithfully to be right there by your side!