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Pastor Appreciation Day

Sept. 14,2008 Bro. Bill Moseley

“Wherefore he saith, when he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ. (Ephesians 4:8, 11, 12) According to the measure of this gift of pastor, pastors are men responsible in part to the church to insure the perfecting of the saints, to provide for the ministering, and for the edifying of the body of Christ. This is a great responsibility. Not many men called of God into the ministry are willing to take on this responsibility.

The work of a pastor takes dedication, patience, love, and concern for those in his care. The pastor is always on call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. It may require being at the side of a dying saint, providing words of comfort at the passing of a loved one, ministering the word of God to the congregation in his care on Sunday morning, urging all under his voice to accept Christ as their savior, and counseling those troubled with the cares of life.

A pastor is not ashamed to uphold God’s truths, to obey His commands faithfully, and to set the example for those closest to him. The pastor is there to direct the affairs of the church, and to urge the church to reach out to all in behalf of Christ.

This Pastor Appreciation Day is a time to show your love for your pastor. Let him know how much you appreciate the work he does. Encourage him with a word of kindness. Hug his neck. Remember to pray for him so that he may be in the center of God’s will. Pray for God to give him the strength needed to meet the demands set before him as your pastor. Pray for him all year long. Pray for his family.