Pastor Appreciation Day Invitation – Card Shower

(Each church is different, so be sure to modify this as needed).

Greetings in Christ!

As the leadership of (NAME OF CHURCH), we wanted to be sure to take this opportunity to send a message of invitation to Pastor's Appreciation Day on Sunday, (DATE) at (TIME), in which we will recognize and appreciate our Pastor(s) and spouse(s) for their service here.

Even though we do this on an annual basis, we pray we never take for granted the amazing love and dedication they make toward the overall spiritual well-being of our church family. Without a doubt, we are blessed, and in showing our appreciation to them personally, we are also showing our appreciation to the Lord for sending our Pastor(s) this way!

One of the ways we would encourage you to show your appreciation is by bringing a card with heart felt words written in the card showing how you feel, and a generous financial gift as you are able. Quite honestly, those words of appreciation penned mean more than you realize. Pastors are often on the receiving end of a myriad of prayer requests, counseling requests, and yes, at times hurtful words of criticism. Positive words of appreciation go a long way to encourage them along their pastoral journey!

We will have a card box placed in the foyer at the welcome center where you can place your card.

Yes, we as the church leadership will bless them as well with an extra financial blessing, however, when it comes directly from the church, most people don't realize “Uncle Sam” gets a bit of the “blessing” too in the form of income taxes. :-(

Thank you so much for considering this, and whether you're able to bless financially or not, you are still highly encouraged to prepare a card of special thoughts.

Blessings in Christ!
John Doe – Church Board Secretary