When you read this, my last month at Chapel of the Cross will have passed and we will have gone “our different ways.” Jackie, Brian, and I will be on our way to our new life and ministry in Roanoke. I know we will be missing you all already.

But I want to say thanks for the great time at the parish barbeque and since and for the uncounted ways you all have helped us and cared for our transition to becoming 'missionaries' to the wilds of Virginia! You can see from the picture of our first barbeque, that we have changed a bit, but I can assure you that we have grown in more than just height, or graying of hair or wrinkling of brow. Our family has become so much a part of this parish family that we have been forever changed and blessed by all of you. Thank you for the privilege of worship and fellowship and service and friendship at the Chapel of the Cross. We shall never forget who you are and where you are and we all shall find new ways to “live and speak His praise” as we keep each other in our hearts and on our minds. My new email will be srstanley@earthlink.net, if you want to say hello from time to time. Keep us in your prayers and keep our beloved UNC students, Johnson Interns and Sister Parish partners in your care.

Peace and Blessings,

Stephen+ (Jackie and Brian) Stanley

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