Dear members of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church and School,

During the past three weeks I have had the privilege to prayerfully consider the divine call extended to me by St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church and School to serve as upper grade teacher and principal. Throughout this time I have greatly appreciated the phone calls, prayers, emails, and words of encouragement from the St. Stephen’s family. I sincerely thank you for your time, input, and support.

After prayerful deliberation and consultation with family, colleagues, and friends, I have been led to return the call to serve at St. Stephen’s.

Please know that I will keep you in my heartfelt prayers in the days and weeks ahead. Unquestionably, our all-wise, loving Heavenly Father has in mind just the right person who will be called to carry out the important, soul-saving work of your congregation. May St. Stephen’s ministry to the people of your community continue to flourish under God’s hand of blessing!

In His service,

Aaron A. Krause