Dear Hennepin Families, Nearly 7 years ago, I stepped into the role of Director of Children and Family Ministries. What began as an interim position became one of the great joys and passions of my life. However, the time has come for me to step away from this position. My final day will be Sunday, July 31st.  This decision comes after much prayer and reflection. As our youngest child enters her final year of high school, I find myself wanting more flexibility on the weekends to attend her out of town events and activities. The past two years have asked a lot from most of us. Our family is no exception. I love this job, I love the Hennepin Community, and I especially love the families and children that I have the privilege of serving. Hennepin will continue to be my church home. When we baptize children, we make a vow to “nurture and care for children as they grow in their spiritual journeys, surround and support them with our prayers, and commit to practice our faith to be an example that will help them learn to love God and live a life of service in the world.” I take these vows seriously, and will continue to support the children and families of Hennepin in these ways. I look forward to many more years of rocking babies, reading with toddlers, and talking about big ideas with our school age and youth kids.   It is and will continue to be a privilege to be in ministry with each of you, and I thank you in advance for your support as we shift to a slightly different way of being in ministry together. Blessings, Lynne