Grace Notes & Announcements

Dear Grace Family,

The second Sunday in October is known as “Pastor Appreciation Day.”  It is a time when we show our gratefulness for the many tasks our pastor does for us all year long.  At Grace celebrate Pastor Eric (and all our pastors) every day in our hearts, but it is certainly nice to show our gratitude in a tangible way. 

This year, we’ll be doing that by having a potluck on the last Sunday of the month (October 26th).  What better way to honor our Shepherds than by breaking bread together and sharing a time of true gratitude for the way they leads us.

The Bible tells us that pastors are called by God to care for His people.  They are required to lead by example, set the culture for the church, be compassionate when presented with a need, and humble when criticized.  Above all else, it calls for wisdom and Holy Spirit discernment.

In Hebrews 13:17 we’re told to “obey our leaders and submit to them...”  That seems harsh, right?  After all, pastors are just regular people.  But the scripture goes on to tell us that “they are keeping watch over our souls, as those who will have to give an account.”

Our pastors will some day stand before God and explain how they watched over the flock God entrusted them with.  That’s an awesome responsibility, and one that surely costs many sleepless nights.

Then beyond all that, that same verse tells us they must “do this with joy and not with groaning.”  Sheesh!  The pressure. 

I can tell you that I appreciate every pastor I have ever served under – and no one more than Pastor Eric.  He loves us with a relentlessness that is hard to quantify, and a steadiness that comes from a heart that is genuine and faithful.  I can remember many times when he’s spoken life into my situation.  You? 

I hope you’ll help us celebrate all our pastors on October 26th… and more than that --- on every day.  We are so blessed that God sent them our way..

Be blessed my Grace Family.  God is on the throne!

   Pastor Bobbie