Be at peace among yourselves” (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13). “Now we ask you, brothers, to give recognition to those who labor among you and lead you in the Lord and admonish you, and to regard them very highly in love because of their work. Just do it! Help your kids express sincere appreciation to their pastor this month. Invite all children and youth to surround the pastor as an older teen leads a thanksgiving prayer. Teens could create a one-minute video-clip to play during worship. At an appropriate time during worship, kids can bring their gift for the pastor to a basket at the front. Each child could bring one piece of the pastor’s favorite candy, such as a box of Nerds or a jawbreaker. Preschoolers could color a pastor appreciation color page (many are available online.) Use a binder to make it into a book afterward. Cover a wall in the church foyer with signed works of “pastor appreciation art” by youth and kids. and Church Anniversary Poems There are many ways to show your appreciation to a pastor. Teens who use Facebook can all post appreciation notes on the pastor’s site. It can be long or short, serious or funny. All teens or children could write a “pastor appreciation” poem – a limerick, ballad, acrostic, free verse, haiku, or “roses are red” type poem. Children then could parade by the pastor to present their gift. Kids could make colorful thank-you bookmarks and sign the back. Send a quality photo of the display to the local paper. Artfully stake the signs on the church or pastor’s lawn, add colorful helium balloons, and put a signed thank-you card at the door. Teens could make giant signs with words of appreciation for their pastor. With permission, “decorate” his office walls with the notes. Use Post-it notes to write dozens of things you appreciate about the pastor. Print a large photo of children or teens posed on playground equipment holding “Love my Pastor” signs. Download a rap app, write some pastor appreciation words or poetry, and create an instant rap. Or try one of these meaningful, fresh ideas: INDIANAPOLIS – As your church demonstrates love on Pastor Appreciation Day – many churches celebrate it the second Sunday in October – parents and teachers can provide opportunities for children to honor him, too.
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