Farewell to Pastor Sicking: Who will lead the sailor mission?

Farewell to Pastor Sicking: Who will lead the sailor mission?

Hegelstraße, 26382 Wilhelmshaven, Deutschland - An emotional farewell in Wilhelmshaven: Pastor Peter Sicking leaves the sailor mission after 15 years and leaves a huge gap. The farewell on Tuesday was a complete success, the house of the sailor mission on Hegelstrasse was filled to the last seat. Weg companions, friends and family came together to honor the popular pastor. "It felt like a big family celebration," said district pastor Christian Scheuer, who praised the family atmosphere for which Sicking is known.

a review of 15 years

Wilfrid Adam, the chairman of the sailor mission, praised Sicking with personal words. When he took over the helm 15 years ago, the mission was in a crisis. "You quickly brought rest into the ship with your level -headed way," said Adam. Pastor Sicking demonstrated strength and empathy, especially with the support of crew members in emergencies, as in the incident with the damaged ship "Flaminia". But now it is time to face new challenges: Due to restructuring in the North Church of Wilhelmshaven, Sicking is increasingly needed as a pastor in the communities.

a lasting inheritance

"The network work was always important to me," said Sicking. He emphasized that the sailor mission is like a large family that is there for everyone without demanding anything. As a farewell, he received a framed photo and a photo book from his team as a lasting memories. While the search for a successor to the sailor mission is underway, it remains uncertain who will succeed. Pastor Scheuer pointed out that the financial support for the sailor mission in the Oldenburg State Church is limited, which reinforces the challenges for the future.