"We were strengthened, renewed, affirmed in our unique callings, we had been ‘released’, for we had journeyed together and been given expectation of the opportunity that lay ahead. We had been supported by our role models and teachers, those carrying the baton of faith forward and they were pleased to give us such a blessing, so that we would be ready to receive that baton and then in time hand it on ourselves." – Joseph Gulliford Release1