Good morning, church family! It’s a joy to be gathered here today to worship and give thanks to the Lord. Today is an extra special day because we get the opportunity to celebrate someone very dear to our hearts: our pastor!
On this Pastor Appreciation Day, we pause to recognize the tireless dedication, love, and leadership our pastor pours into this congregation. From the powerful messages of faith and hope shared from the pulpit to the personal moments of encouragement and support, our pastor is truly a gift from God to each of us.
Good morning, everyone! We are so blessed to gather today as a church family in the house of the Lord. Today is a special day, a day set aside to honor and appreciate the one who tirelessly serves, leads, prays, and shepherds us—our beloved pastor.
In the book of Jeremiah, God says, “I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding” (Jeremiah 3:15). We are truly grateful that God has blessed us with such a pastor—someone who leads with love, wisdom, and humility, reflecting Christ's heart in all they do.
Good morning, and welcome to this very special day of worship! Today is a day filled with gratitude, love, and honor, as we gather together not only to praise and glorify our Lord but also to express our deep appreciation for our beloved pastor.
Pastor Appreciation Day is a time for us to reflect on the countless ways our pastor has touched our lives—through powerful sermons, wise counsel, and unwavering dedication to the spiritual health of this congregation. We give thanks for the leadership, compassion, and tireless effort that our pastor pours into the life of this church every single day.
We are so glad to have you with us today here at (NAME OF CHURCH)! This is a very special day as we take the time to “give honor where honor is due” and recognize and appreciate the Pastor(s) of our church during this Pastor's Appreciation Month.
Whether this is your first time with us or you are a regular attendee, we want you to know how much we appreciate having you here with us. We trust you will enjoy the service while experiencing the wonderful presence of the Lord as the service progresses.
We will take some time during this service to let our Pastor(s) and families know that we appreciate them so much. We value their ministry and will not only support them today, but will love and pray for them throughout the year. We trust you will join us!
We are so happy to have you with us today here at (NAME OF CHURCH)!
A little later in the service, we will be honoring some very special people as we celebrate our Pastor(s) on Pastor Appreciation Day.
We believe it is essential to let them know just how much we appreciate all they do here at the Church and in our community. They serve with the heart of Christ who set the example for all of us as he knelt and washed the feet of the Disciples. Most likely, there will be no “foot washing” in a literal sense today (and aren't you glad for that?), yet we will thank them for their servant spirit and give honor where honor is due.
