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).
Sympathy Letters
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.
Thank You for Easter Flowers – Memory of Wife
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.
Encouragement Letter to Sick/Terminally Ill
I write to you briefly to let you know that I am praying for you during this difficult moment in your life that you battle this terrible disease.
All of our hearts here at First Christian Church go out to you, and while we may not be able to take all of your pain “away”, we trust that our Lord will be a wonderful source of comfort and strength to you.
Death of a Child – Letter to Parents (Non-Churched)
(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 ____________.
Memorial Gift Notification To Family
Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
I trust you are doing well, and that God is undergirding you with His strength during these weeks following John's passing.
