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Yesterday was our intern, Mackenzie’s, last Sunday, and tomorrow is her last official day with us. Mackenzie has been an incredible addition to our team this summer, and it has been so much fun watching her care for people and learn and grow in the midst of the beautiful chaos of Central.

Just a week or so into Mackenzie’s internship, I was in a bad car accident. Ezra and Mackenzie happened to be driving by, recognized my car, and stopped to make sure I was okay. They were both so supportive in that moment (shout-out to Ezra for calling Austin and helping rescue my chicken nuggets from my wrecked car), and I was really grateful to have them, but I was particularly struck by how Mackenzie, who barely knew me at that point, was so incredibly compassionate, helpful, decisive, and calm. She comforted me, made sure my practical needs were met, communicated with law enforcement and others on the scene, sat with me on the curb, and followed up that evening with love and care and humor. I felt so much better because she was there. I became sure after that experience that Mackenzie is absolutely, without a doubt called to pastoral work.

It has been an absolute gift to have Mackenzie with us this summer, and she will be so, so missed. We can’t wait to see where life takes her, and we’ll be cheering her on from Galveston in all her adventures! Thanks for everything, Mackenzie!

-Pastor Julia