By now you've processed the notice that Pastor Danielle will begin a new call withthe NC Synod in August. Her last Sunday will be July 30, 5 1/2 years after she first arrived. She'll certainly be missed.
Danielle has been a faithful colleague, a tireless worker, and a passionate defender of the faith. She came on board as our "token millennial" (as she described herself), but leaves rather middle aged (I'll take the heat for that comment!). We've watched her blossom into a wife, a pastor, and a mom, and we've enjoyed the fruits of her endlessly creative energy.
Thankfully Danielle isn't going very far. The Synod has stolen her away -- we'll forgive them at some point, I'm sure! -- but she'll be serving the wider church on our behalf ... which means that we now claim Danielle as our missionary. And since missionaries need to check in every once in a while, we'll be more than happy to welcome her home whenever she has a Sunday free.
In the coming weeks you'll receive word on how and when we'll say goodbye. In the meantime, enjoy these last few weeks of preaching and teaching and laughing and (highly likely) crying. July 30 will be here before you know it :(
Blessings to you, Danielle!
