Norm L.

I’m writing with a glad heart to congratulate you on launching your new business. I can only imagine the excitement you must feel right now over the blessing that God has granted you.

I trust that you are aware of not only the benefits you can reap from opening your own business, but the real possibility for setbacks. Your God-given strength and courage have aided you at each step toward this goal, and they will not abandon you as long as you seek guidance from Jesus Christ. Be mindful of the message Jesus gave us, that he is “the vine, ye are the branches. He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.” (John 15:5) When we trust in and listen to Him, he will do the same and help us to achieve with Him what we could never do alone. A business founded on the values of Jesus can not only be a successful for its proprietor, but also for the entire community.

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(Note: Some churches send out Sympathy notes to families after reading of the death of loved ones in the obituaries. Letters such as this may be used thoughtfully and prayerfully).

I wanted to take a moment to send you this note on behalf of the congregation of First Christian Church to express our sympathy upon hearing of the loss of your child ____________.

The pain you are feeling at this time must be intense. Most likely, there are questions of “why” that are part of your thoughts, and even as you have shared with each other your thoughts and emotions.

While I may not be able to feel exactly what you are feeling right now, I want to assure you that I am ready and willing to listen to you, and share with you from my heart about the goodness of God.

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Dear (NAME),

It has come to my attention that you will soon be graduating from (NAME OF COLLEGE). That is no small feat, and you should be very proud of your accomplishments.

In a world where many do not have the ability to attend college, I also hope that you will take time to reflect on how blessed you are to have been given such an opportunity.

I am thrilled to see that you took that opportunity and followed through, even when I am sure there were times when you may have felt like giving up. Now that your time in college is nearing an end, you will face many important decisions.

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Warm Christian Greetings!

On behalf of the Church board and congregation of First Christian Church, I just wanted to extend to you our congratulations on your graduation from High School.

You have worked hard for 13 years to hear your name announced over the loudspeaker, and walk on the stage and receive the diploma you have rightfully earned.

As you embark upon this new chapter of your life, I encourage you to do so with passion. Passion will take you “above and beyond” the call of duty, and will provide rewards beyond even your own expectations.

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Dear________,

What a privilege it was to have you join us for Sunday School this past Sunday. We at First Christian Church think it’s important for every member of the family to have the opportunity to study God’s Word more thoroughly each week, which is why we strive to make a variety of study classes available for everyone no matter what their interests.

We sincerely hope that you found your visit to our Christian Educational program both rewarding and friendly, and invite you to join us again soon. It’s always a pleasure for us to hear the insights of new students as they share their love of the Lord in our Sunday morning classes, and look forward to studying with you again.

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I wanted to take just a moment to send you a note to wish you a Happy Birthday, and to let you know how valuable you are in God’s sight. The Bible tells us in Psalm 139:13 “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” Scriptures such as this give us a wonderful assurance that absolutely NONE Of us are here on planet Earth by accident, but we are all of “divine design”.

The way to true happiness and peace is to determine the plan God has for our life and then do our best to walk in His perfect will. He has promised us that He will never leave us or forsake us, so we have great assurance that IF (that big, little word) we will continue to walk with Him, the way will be clear. Birthdays are a reminder of our beginning, and as we grow older, we find that they are also a reminder of the fact that one day there will be an “end”.

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We were privileged to have you as our guest at Christian Life Church this past Sunday, and are grateful you chose to worship with us. We trust that your visit here was spiritually enriching and that you were warmly received.

As a church, we are committed to the person of Jesus Christ, and we base our teaching upon God’s revealed word, the Bible. It is our desire that people come to place their trust in Christ to forgive and lead them, and that they grow in their relationship with Him.

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I am writing to express to you my greatest sympathy as you cope with the passing of your (family member). Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family during what must be the most trying of times.

In our times of loss, we can sometimes find ourselves overwhelmed with feelings of confusion and sorrow. Hopelessness and despair may well up in our hearts, and it can seem as though comfort is beyond our reach, but as Jesus Christ tells us, “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4) Your family here at Christian Life Church wants you to know that we will continue to be here for you to provide that comfort and assistance. Your grief is ours, and we want you to know that you are not alone.

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