This Sunday, [Date], we will set aside a special time during our morning worship service to honor and thank the veterans who have served our nation. These brave men and women have answered the call of duty, often at great personal cost, to defend the freedoms and values we hold dear.
As followers of Christ, we understand the power of sacrifice. The courage shown by our veterans reflects a spirit of service that echoes the words of our Lord in John 15:13,
“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.”
This coming Sunday, [Date], we will take a special moment during our worship service to honor and recognize the veterans among us—those who have faithfully served our nation with courage, sacrifice, and dedication.
As a church, we are deeply grateful for the men and women who have worn the uniform of our country and stood in defense of the freedoms we hold dear. Their example reminds us of the words of Jesus in John 15:13,
“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.”
As we draw closer to the Holiday Season in which we celebrate a time of thankfulness just prior to remembering and appreciating the birth of our Savior, we thought it would be nice to observe the Thanksgiving season in a unique way.
During the month of November we will dedicate space on one of our walls in the church foyer as a “Wall of Thanks”. On this space we will hang paper, and we are asking each and every person who would like to share a thought, testimonial or drawing of what they are thankful for by using the supplied colored pencils to share.
Warmest greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!
On behalf of your church family, I want to extend heartfelt congratulations on your induction into the National Honor Society! This is a significant honor that reflects your hard work, academic excellence, leadership, character, and commitment to serving others.
“Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.” —1 Timothy 5:17
This Scripture reminds us that those who faithfully serve in church leadership are not only to be respected, but to be given “double honor.” In context, Paul was teaching that spiritual leaders who devote themselves to shepherding, teaching, and caring for the flock are worthy of both respect and tangible support. They pour out their lives in service, often behind the scenes, and it is both biblical and right for the church family to encourage and bless them in return.
