With gratitude, we celebrate Deborah Paz and her 31 years of devoted service to Grace Communion International. Her caring nature, dedication to detail, and dependability are remembered by all who had the pleasure to 
work with and know her. She was first hired part-time in May 1984 as Deb Nickel, a student at Ambassador College in Pasadena working in the Telephone Response Department, with a second job in the Ambassador Auditorium. In May 1987, Deb took a full-time job in our Publishing Department as a Production Services Assistant. Deb then transferred to Church Administration where, in 1995, she began serving as Executive Assistant to Dr. Joseph Tkach Jr. He remarked, “More than an excellent assistant, Deb is a dear friend to Tammy and me.” On January 4, 2019, she transitioned from GCI employment. Thank you, Deb, for your love, support, and a job well done. Praying for a joy-filled next season for you and Don.
Dear Deb,
Many thanks for your faithful service to our Lord and His church. Still remember first meeting you back in Pasedena during our AC years. Much water has flowed under the bridge since then. In you we always had a most reliable and dedicated employee. It was a pleasure to work with you on the same team. You will be missed. We wish you and Don all the best for the years ahead.
In Him,
Santiago and Elke
Deb—words are inadequate to express my thanks for all you have been and done in service to GCI for so many years. I have been the blessed recipient of your hospitality and administrative talents on many, many occasions. It was always a joy—you are an amazing, faithful servant of Christ! I pray many blessings for you and your family in the years ahead.
Ditto to all the above–I also liked your smartness and enthusiasm and openness to suggestions–you’ll be missed–NE