![]() ![]() Get a bunch of people to write their words of thanks for the pastor on a bunch of blown up balloons. Grab a bunch of mint-y treats and include this cute tag idea from Zucchini Summer. Your pastor’s wife will especially appreciate a night off from cooking! Love this simple “Dinner’s On Us” printable and idea from B-Inspired Mama! Com-MINT-ment The pre-written letter for the pastor is SO CUTE. I loooove these FREE printables that commit your family to praying for your pastor every day during the month of October. Grab some s’more ingredients and add this funny note. Put out a fruit tray after church with this little sentiment. Hit your local drugstore for a posterboard, tape and candy. Love this ‘sweet’ candy gram idea from HERE. I rounded up a list of 10 fun ideas your family can do together to give back to the one who gives so much to you! (Scroll to the last idea – HILARIOUS.) Candy Gram Give recognition to those who serve.October is Pastor Appreciation Month! It’s not too late to bless these hard-working people and their spouses.Show double honor to those who rule well.What commitment is more important than that which prepares us ready for all of eternity? Take notes, ask questions, worship with all your heart. Be there, be an active member of the Body. Sunday morning, Sunday evening, church workdays, kid’s programs. Your pastor will be blessed to see your walk. Fight for holiness for yourself and those around you. Work toward adorning the teaching of God our Savior with your glad obedience to Jesus. If you find areas of disagreement, have a conversation with him privately. Speak kindly about and to your pastor.Hold your unrealistic expectations in check. Cash, and, if applicable, a dependable babysitter, go a long way to encouraging a weary couple. Warm, scruffy, simple hospitality, including the use of p aper bowls and plastic spoons is just fine. Be thoughtful about including some other folks who may be fun and encouraging. Invite your pastor’s family to dinner–yes, at your house (or a park or burger joint.Or my pastor’s chapter by chapter Bible companion The Well. Like, David Powlison’s posthumously released devotional Take Heart. But please, no plaques with cute quotes, or most anything you see at Hobby Lobby. Find out what they enjoy–coffee? foot massage? tickets for a game? or, when all else fails, money for books. Was there something in the last message they preached? a way that you have seen them grow? something you overheard about them that was encouraging? Write it down. Be specific about how you are praying for them and ways that you are thankful for them. Email is fine, but a handwritten note is even better. Here are a few ways you can encourage the Under-Shepherds who labor among you: Hang in there!” If ever there was a time to pray for your weary pastor and to encourage them, the time is now! My friend Anthony Kidd tweeted this week: “To all my fellow pastors who are 1 disappointment away from resigning, remember: “And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.” 1 Pet. ![]() While it is not an official holiday, it is an opportunity to take some time to encourage our pastors. Also, I would like to commend to you Pastor Appreciation Month during October. ![]()
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