Ministry Appreciation …

 An Opportunity to encourage a caring pastor, a talented music director, a dedicated administrative assistant, a helpful custodian, a patient nursery worker, a consistent Sunday school teacher, a friend that meets a need, etc. Each of these is a minister of the Gospel. Each needs to know that their God-given gifts and forms of ministry are making a difference.

 Take time to say a special prayer for all the many people that share their love of the Lord with you. Tell them how thankful you are for the work of Christ they do.

 Sharing and giving thanks is certainly not just a “one month out of the year” task; it is an ongoing support system that all of God’s children need. We are one body as a church; all sharing in the work of Christ.

 I give thanks to each of you who give your love, compassion, forgiveness, and grace. Thank you for being on mission with Christ and spreading the Gospel message to the ends of the earth. Well done, faithful servants of God!

On Mission with Christ,

Rev. Heather M. Simpson

“It is a time for all of us to reflect and honor by word, thought or deed those who direct the affairs of the church” (1 Timothy 5:17 NIV)