Mario Brito, president of the Inter-European Division of Seventh-Day Adventists expressed on behalf of the Administrative Committee his appreciation of Denise Hochstrasser’s work, saying they would always miss her, her questions, suggestions and utter and relentless defense of the women’s cause as well as her focus on mission – how women could be useful instruments in God’s hands to share the Gospel message at home, in the church and the society. Her loving and skillful manner of motivating and rallying women, as a well-organized and hard-working team that has accomplished so much for the women everywhere in the EUD territories and beyond would be remembered.
Heather-Dawn Small, General Conference Women’s Ministries Director also expressed her appreciation for Denise, calling her most importantly a daughter of God and a willing vessel. God used her to touch the lives of many women – to comfort, to bring them joy, to encourage them in their walk with God and so much more. Denise was for her a colleague and partner in ministry, a supportive friend, a teacher and preacher, and a joy-filled child of God.
In the course of time projects and departments develop and evolve. Since 1996 when the Women’s Ministries Department began with Noelle Vitry as first director and after her Christiane Vertallier, all have done their part and made an impact, devoting their God-given gifts to His daughters, the women in this part of the world.
Reported by H.Ottschofski
Words of Appreciation for retiring Women's Ministries Director
Denise Hochstrasser retires as of May 7, 2018