Note on this Recommendation letter: While it is difficult to write a “sample” personal letter such as this due to the uniqueness of each individual, these are some elements that are important to write a letter of recommendation if you are comfortable doing so. One should state the facts as known without being too patronizing.
Warm Greetings,
I am writing this letter at the request of _______ _______ who is presently seeking employment at your company.
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation for ______. He has been attending my church for some time now and I have gotten to know him very well.
He has a servant’s heart and has been volunteering in several areas at the church. He/she is using his/her passions and talents to bless others, which is a great example of Godly character.
I recently heard of the unfortunate loss of your business and just wanted to reach out to you and let you know that you are in my prayers. I can only imagine your disappointment but please remember that God, like any good father, has only the best of plans for you.
To Whom It May Concern,
Thank you for taking a moment to read this letter.
I am writing about an employee of yours by the name of __________ _____________, whose Grandfather, _____________ _______________ passed away on Sunday, April 8th.
We are living in challenging times. I'm sure that does not come as a “surprise” or “news” to you, but it seems like the World around us changes on a daily basis in ways we never dreamed possible, and at “light speed”.