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Pastor Walter Klockers sits with his son Ben, left, holding Ben’s green friend Constantine; and his wife Jeanne, right, in the sanctuary of the church Walter has pastored for 10 years. He will lead his final service Sunday before retiring.

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A career of grace
January 10, 2025 1:20 a.m.

A career of grace

Pastor Walter Klockers prepares to retire

MOSES LAKE — Pastor Walter Klockers has a guiding principle: “This is Christ's Church, and I know my place.” It’s a part of the creed he maintains for his ministry, he said; he regularly reminds himself that he is an imperfect person who is called to proclaim a perfect Gospel and to serve others rather than feed his own ego. “That, I review, because I fail so many times,” he added.