The Hastings’
Pastor Matt & Keri
Matt Birthdate: January 3rd
Keri Birthdate: January 1st
Anniversary: August 12th
Birthdate & Age
Emily - Mar 4th (20)
Matthew -Sept. 8th (19)
William - May 1st (14) -9th Gd
Emmett - Feb. 13th (4)
The Crummer’s
Pastor Linda & George
Linda Birthdate: May 20th
George Birthdate: September 25th
Anniversary: June 8th
The Brown’s
Pastor Geron & Lydia
Geron Birthdate: December 23rd
Lydia Birthdate: March 15th
Anniversary: May 20th
Birthdate & Age
Cora - Aug 23rd (13) - 8th Grade
Cohen - Aug 4th (11) - 6th Grade
Jake Beard
Pastor Jake
Birthdate: June 3rd
 October is Pastor Appreciation Month 1. God, may pastors and their families re-
Please take time to Pray for our Pastors and their families. ceive love, honor and encouragement
To the right are 31 days of suggested prayers. from their people. 1 Timothy 5:17
2. God, we pray for the spiritual, emotional,
We ask you to honor our leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given
and physical well being of our pastors.
the responsibility of urging and guiding you along in your obedience. Take time
1 Samuel 25:6
this month to show your appreciation to our staff and their families. Following are
3. God, bless pastors’ families. Be their ref-
some ideas/suggestions.
uge and fortress. Preserve their time
• Discover your Spiritual Gifts, and actually DO something with them in your church together. Meet their needs.
Psalms 91:1-2
• Invite them to go fishing, golfing, or some other shared interest -- without an agenda
4. God, may pastors set an example in
• Call them and ask what their prayer needs are speech, in life, in love, and in faith.
1 Timothy 4:12
• Compliment them when they do things right
5. God, raise up prayer teams who will pray
• Hug them and tell them you love them diligently for pastors and their families.
1 Timothy 2:1-2
• Give a gift certificate for a local restaurant/gas card
6. God, give pastors insight to fearlessly
• Babysit the pastor’s children for free, so your pastor and his/her spouse can have some make known the mystery of the gospel
time alone whenever they speak. Ephesians 6:19
7. God, equip pastors with all the resources
• Share with your pastor how you are growing spiritually through his/her ministry required to fulfill the plans you have for
• Stuff your pastor’s office with balloons, with encouragement notes attached to the strings them. Jeremiah 29:11
8. God, give pastors wisdom in their leader-
• Give your pastor’s family a list of homes to which they’re invited for dinner every month ship and the courage to speak uncompro-
• Give a gift certificate for a vehicle lube/oil change mising truth. Proverbs 4:20-27
9. God, bless pastors with valuable study
• Film a video scrapbook of tributes for the pastor time. Guide them into a deeper relation-
• Pray for your pastors daily ship with you. Ecclesiastics 1:13
10. God, enable pastors to trust you with all
• Present a bouquet of flowers or other expression of appreciation to his/her spouse their hearts and lean not on their own
• Deliver a fruit basket or giant bag of specialty popcorn for the pastor’s family understanding. Proverbs 3:5
11. God, guard pastors’ hearts and minds with
• Phone in an order for delivered pizza and soft drinks for the pastor’s family…..and PRE- your peace, which surpasses all under-
PAY THE BILL! standing. Philippians 4:7
12. God, fix pastors’ thoughts on whatever is
• If you own a vacation home, offer it up for a get-away.
true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable,
• Buy their groceries. and excellent. Philippians 4:8
13. God, guide pastors in the paths of right-
• Deliver a complete meal to their house
eousness. May goodness and mercy
• Wash their car both outside and inside. Spritz air freshener on the interior to replicate a follow them always. Psalms 23:3-6
new car smell. 14. God, help pastors be instruments of heal-
ing in churches, neighborhoods, cities,
• Many PKs (pastor’s kids) feel a lot of pressure to conform. Write a note to each of their kids nations, and the world.
telling why they are special and what you admire about them. 1 Corinthians 12:20-27
• Take your pastor’s spouse on a shopping trip. Stock their wallet with several gift cards or 15. God, keep pastors humble, thankful, and
ever aware that all good things come from
cash.
you. Psalms 25:9
• BE CREATIVE — DO SOMETHING NOT ON THE LIST!! 16. God, reveal new ways pastors can open
the floodgates of justice and bring hope to
a hurting world. Job 5:16
17. God, fill pastors with love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness, faithful-
ness, gentleness, and self-control.
Galatians 5:22-23
18. God, keep pastors faithful in every way,
especially when tired and hard-pressed.
We pray for their rest and renewal.
Isaiah 40:31
19. God, bless pastors with a spirit of perse-
verance when facing trails and tribula-
tions. James 1:12
20. God, enable pastors to preach and en-
courage with great patience and careful
instruction. 2 Timothy 4:2
21. God, may people learn through pastors’
example that Jesus did not come to be
served, but to serve. Matthew 20:28
22. God, draw pastors near to the throne of
grace so that they may receive mercy in a
time of need. Hebrews 4:16
23. God, equip pastors to endure hardship, do
the work of an evangelist, and carry out
their ministry. 2 Timothy 4:5
24. God, empower pastors to fight the good
fight, finish the race, keep the faith, and
receive the crown of righteousness.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
25. God, help pastors to put on the breast-
plate of righteousness, the helmet of sal-
vation, and the sword of the Spirit.
Ephesians 6:14-17
26. God, may pastors and laity alike seek first
your kingdom and your righteousness.
Matthew 7:33
27. God, remind pastors that they can do all
things through Christ who strengthens
them. Philippians 4:13
28. God, empower pastors to worship and
lead in worship in spirit and in the truth.
John 4:24
29. God, enable pastors to be strong in the
Lord and in the strength of God’s might.
Ephesians 6:10
30. God, create pure hearts in pastors and
renew steadfast spirits within them.
Psalms 51:10
31. God, thank you for pastors who answer
your call to preach the unsearchable rich-
es of Christ. Ephesians 3:8