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.
The Psalmist David said in: Psalm 27:4 One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.
When I think of your Mom/Dad I think of someone who enjoyed being in the presence of God, and the church was a place that offered great comfort and solace in a world of great challenge and trial.
Dear
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.
Dear
The entire congregation of First Christian Church joins me in extending heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your wife. One of the greatest bonds of relationships we have is the one that exists between husband and wife, and the breaking of that bond no doubt brings unspeakable pain.
On behalf of the Church Board and Congregation of First Christian Church, I wanted to extend our thanks to you for the beautiful Altar Flowers placed in the Sanctuary this past Sunday.
To the family of:
Life is but a vapor that appeareth for a little time and then vanisheth away…
But each life is under Divine direction and human will should be subjected to the Divine will at all times.