I know a guy....

I know this guy who deserves some praise. My pastor! Brother Todd. Not just because it is pastor appreciation month but...well also because last week Beth Moore wrote a letter to her pastor and she didn't even know it was Pastor Appreciation Month. I want to write a letter to my pastor too.

Dear Brother Todd,

Thank you for being my pastor first off, thank you for being all of us's pastor. Having been to many churches where the pastor was more a celebrity, it has been a priceless blessing to call you and Lisa friends. Not just any kind of friend, but a friend we can call any time no matter what (I do promise to save 2am for emergencies though). You have been so real and honest. Your willingness not to cover up your weaknesses and ability to tap into God's power to disarm Satan's power over the weaknesses is just so stinkin' cool. I knew when God brought Dan and I to Richmond that He had a special purpose in that and I am glad our church is a huge part of that and you are too.

Thank you for your self depricating sense of humor. Thank you for your crazy ties, especially the Snoopy ones. Especially, thank you for your friendship with Dan. I know you and God's Holy Spirit in you have been tools to mold him into the man he is today.

Thank you for believing in your congregation, that you for seeing our potential. Thank you for choosing to be our shepherd.

Katie

I hope ya'll will give your pastor some thanks this month too. Pastors and their families make great sacrifices for us and I for one am thankful for that.

Comments

Warren Baldwin said…
You minister will be honored to have you write such a nice and honest note to him. Having been a minister for 28 years, I can tell you that these are the kind of notes that get filed in a safe place for reading again through the years. Good job.
October 06, 2009 6:58 AM
Anonymous said…
Bro Todd is pretty cool, isn't he?!!
October 06, 2009 7:00 AM
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