Rev. Emma Duncan
Gary Evans, Clerk of session

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Reverend Mark Hoogsteen

The congregation of Knox Presbyterian Church is sad to announce that their minister, the Rev. Mark Hoogsteen, passed away on May 28.

Rev. Mark’s time at Knox was relatively short, but it was so packed with promise. He was inducted on March 30, 2008, and during his three years as our minister, he spent so much of his time providing his unique blend of pastoral care.

Mark cared for others in a very real way. He spent so much of his time visiting not only those of the Knox congregation in need, but others outside of the church, others who perhaps had no church home, but wanted the comfort of talking with a minister, especially one so compassionate.

His visit to Malawi in 2009 opened his eyes to new mission opportunities, instilling in him an even greater desire to help others at home and in such places as Malawi.

As a congregation, we have been blessed by Mark’s ministry, and while short, ever so thankful for such inspirational leadership.