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<div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">The dichotomy of great joy and great sadness at the same time. I am overjoyed to know Chris, Izzy, and Tony are now legally defined as family to match what their hearts have known for a very long time. My heart is heavy to hear about Sue. She was such a smart woman with so many wonderful characteristics and her love of family was profound. Praying for her entire family, friends and of course, our sweet church family.</div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Peace, </div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false">Johanna</div><div><br></div>
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On Monday, November 24, 2025 at 09:25:23 AM EST, Keith McDevitt via Council <council@graceucclancaster.org> wrote:
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<div><div id="ydp42df07fdyiv2916400731"><div dir="ltr"><div><div style="font-family:georgia, serif;font-size:small;" class="ydp42df07fdyiv2916400731gmail_default">Good morning all, </div><div style="font-family:georgia, serif;font-size:small;" class="ydp42df07fdyiv2916400731gmail_default">I received a call from Chris Zellers. She wanted me to share two pieces of information. The first is the joy that Izzy and Tony are officially adopted. It has been a long road, but it is done! We indeed celebrate with them on that good news. </div><div style="font-family:georgia, serif;font-size:small;" class="ydp42df07fdyiv2916400731gmail_default"><br></div><div style="font-family:georgia, serif;font-size:small;" class="ydp42df07fdyiv2916400731gmail_default">The second piece of information will come as a shock. Her Mother, Sue, passed away last week from a heart attack. An active and vibrant member of Grace Sue leaves a hole in our Church and our hearts. Please surround the Zeller family and all those who knew and loved Sue in prayer. There will be a memorial service in St. Louis, and a separate service in Ohio at a later date. I will let the church know when that is. </div><div style="font-family:georgia, serif;font-size:small;" class="ydp42df07fdyiv2916400731gmail_default"><br></div><div style="font-family:georgia, serif;font-size:small;" class="ydp42df07fdyiv2916400731gmail_default">If you need someone to talk to, please don't hesitate to reach out. This is sudden, as Sue was just at our Thanksgiving dinner two Sundays ago. Be well. </div><div style="font-family:georgia, serif;font-size:small;" class="ydp42df07fdyiv2916400731gmail_default"><br></div><div style="font-family:georgia, serif;font-size:small;" class="ydp42df07fdyiv2916400731gmail_default">Peace and blessings, </div></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="ydp42df07fdyiv2916400731gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><b><i>Rev. Keith M. McDevitt (He/Him)</i></b><div><b><i>Pastor of Grace UCC Lancaster, Ohio</i></b></div><div><b><i>An Open and Affirming Congregation of the UCC</i></b></div><div><br></div><div>Office hours: Monday-Thursday 9 am-4:30 pm</div><div>Sabbath days: Friday & Saturday- I do not check this email. If it is an emergency, please call 330-388-0920.</div><div><img src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4yCVzXkeXHvehSmusn0qcYb4gLsvz22oiSgMt9nxoDZu3JppDwrgo8IAF3m6vwWggN5isZhmM4" data-inlineimagemanipulating="true" style="width: 200px; max-width: 578px;"><br></div></div></div></div></div>
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