Clergy Appreciation Month

CLERGY APPRECIATION MONTH

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

New King James Version (NKJV)

¹² And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,¹³ and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

October is Clergy Appreciation Month. Make sure you take time to thank the men and women who faithfully serve congregations all over the world, particularly those who serve in YOUR church.

Need some ideas on how to show your appreciation? Here are a few:

Pray
There is no better gift than to pray for your pastor. Many of us pray for the pastor on Sundays before the sermon. Make a commitment to pray every day during the month of October. 

Write a note of appreciation
For many pastors, the only feedback they receive from members may be negative. Write a note sharing how the pastor has inspired, encouraged, and challenged you in your walk with Christ.

Gas Cards
Pastors are on the road a lot. Between driving back and forth to the church, visiting members, and participating in meetings and conferences, gas can easily take up a large part of their budgets. Any size denomination will do. 

Cash
This gift speaks for itself.

During the month of October you can leave a message of thanks and encouragement for Pastor and Sis. Gridiron in the comments section. 

This list a short beginning of many ideas to show love and appreciation to your pastor. For more ideas on how to honor your pastor, visit
http://www.pastor-appreciation.net/pastor-appreciation-gift-ideas.html