Happy Memorial Day... and a great day it is; praying that you have the chance to get outside and enjoy the beautiful sunshine before it gets too hot! On this day, when so many of us have a day off, and I am praying that your Senior Pastor closed the office today or you were bold enough to take the day off, please take the time to remember the men and women who serve so faithfully to defend and protect freedom around the world. They sacrifice their time, their energy, their wants and sometimes their needs for the sake of a higher calling to serve,protect and defend. They serve, even if it means time away from their families; they serve so that you and I can have this day to rest and say "thank you".
If you have to do any "ministry work" today, spend some time remembering your volunteers and taking some time to say "thank you" for their service and sacrifice to your youth ministry. Send your volunteers and thank you note today, and mail it the old fashion way! If any relgion in the world has a grasp on true service and sacrifice, it is Christianity. Our leader, Jesus Christ, built service and sacrifice into the DNA of the "movement"; His rebellion against the religious leaders of His day was built on the platform of service and sacrifice. And Jesus himself, gave himself as the ultimate sacrfice for us so that today we can live in freedom; freedom from sin and death. So, remember... and say "thank you" to those who serve and sacrifice!
Jesus... thank you for your great love for me and the sacrifice of your life so that I can have life and live it more abundantly for you today!
Family... thank you for the sacrifices you have made to allow me to be a pastor and youth leader; to tkae care of others when I could have been taking care of you.
Spouse... thank you dear for taking care of the kids when I have been away on countless youth trips; being the confident and strong leader in our home.
Youth leader... thank you for the countless hours of service and sacrifice you give to students in your ministry and in your community, planting seeds of love and hope in the name of Jesus.
Volunteer... thank you for your dedication to ministry and your commitment to students and other leaders. I know you never hear the words "thank you" and you never get a paycheck and you may never see any earthly reward, but your willing spirit and your presence is a gift to our students and our minsitry.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH WITH LOVE AND PEACE IN OUR HEARTS TO YOU! Everyone... be blessed!
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