The value of well-written sympathy letters within the context of a church cannot be overestimated. We have a wonderful selection of condolence letter samples that can easily be modified.
Please note that it is very important that you do not send these letters as written. Make them personal to the person or family you are reaching out to with your thoughtful words!
Written by a Pastor with over 35 years of ministry experience, the letters in this category will be a tremendous blessing to those you minister to.
For instance, you may want to send a letter to someone who is going through their first Christmas without their spouse. Or, send a letter to thank a family for the honorarium following a funeral service. In addition, send a letter of notification to a family following a memorial gift to the church.
With this being the first Wedding Anniversary you will spend since the passing of your wife/husband, I want to assure you that we are thinking of you. We are praying that God will undergird you with His strength.
I realize that nothing can ever really replace the love in your heart that you feel for your husband/wife that you were married to until his/her passing. Dreams shared, mountains climbed, valleys crossed, and much more was part of that special relationship that you enjoyed.
I just wanted to take a moment to send you a note to thank you for the honor of ministering at your (loved one's) funeral, as well as to offer my sincerest condolences to you. I know that we hold a great assurance that we will see our saved loved ones again even as we stay faithful to Christ. I’m really not sure how people make it through this life without that realization.
Dear _______________,
As the world prepares to enjoy the birth of our savior joyously, we cannot help realize this is your first Christmas after the untimely death of your wife. We all know this is a very difficult time for you. We pray diligently to the Lord who sustained you in the past year to help you during this time of reflection. We know how you and your wife used to enjoy this wonderful time of the year with numerous festive celebrations and charity acts.
While the church prepares diligently to celebrate this wonderful time of the year in which we celebrate the birth of our Savior, I cannot help but realize that this year is the first Christmas you have without your beloved (Father/Mother).
Jesus is Alive! These words have brought hope to generations of people since that first Resurrection morning when Jesus rose from the grave and showed Himself to the hopeful and yes, even the doubtful.
I wanted to take this opportunity to send a note to thank you for placing flowers in the Church Sanctuary in memory of your late wife, Jane Smith. I realize that special days such as Easter can often be difficult as we think back on wonderful times together spent together in the House of God, as well as in the home.