And while we would have made efforts to get to Nathanael's graduation ceremonies in Ann Arbor, we were not terribly broken up about not having to drive through the night from New Ulm, Minnesota to Ann Arbor, Michigan to be at both graduations.
On Saturday, May 18, the whole family managed to be in attendance for Faith's graduation from Martin Luther College, as well as the Call service where Faith was assigned to be a teacher in a Lutheran school. Faith graduated with a double major, meaning she was eligible to be assigned to any grades from K-12. Faith's preference was for high school, and she was even recommended for the high school level. Needless to say, we were all surprised when Faith was assigned to teach science to grades 5-8 at Mt. Lebanon Lutheran School in Milwaukee. And of course, she will also be coaching.
Faith's Divine Call is certainly different than what was expected, and it is taking some time to wrap her mind around what all of this entails. But different means different. We cannot assess it as either good or bad until she experiences the staff, the students, the school, the work, living in Milwaukee, etc... Early phone calls by Faith to the people at Mt. Lebanon have indicated that different will be good. And if we believe the Holy Spirit is at work in his Church, then we also believe God thinks it is good that Faith will be serving at Mt. Lebanon. We are proud of what she has accomplished in the past, and we are looking forward to what her future will be.
Here are some photos from the weekend.
The graduates, Nathanael and Faith. |
Grandma & Grandpa Schmidt came to congratulate Faith in New Ulm. |
In the Chapel of the Christ. |
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