Pastor Appreciation

I was told that October is "Pastor Appreciation Month." Yesterday in the morning service, the church presented me with a special gift for Pastor Appreciation. They gave me a complete set of commentaries by John Phillips for the entire New Testament! What a blessing! The funny thing was....right before the service began I saw one of the commentaries laying on the shelf inside the pulpit and I asked my Assistant, Bro. Dan, if it was his and I commented that I have been wanting to get the entire set! I had no clue they were about to give them to me! If you are reading this and you belong to another church, I want to encourage you to show your appreciation to YOUR pastor, too. Be an encouragement to him and let him know you are standing behind him lifting him up as he leads the church. Years ago I had a preacher tell me that his church did not even get him a christmas card for christmas. How sad. It is no surprise that God finally led that man to another church who WOULD appreciate him. I want the members of Community Baptist Church to know how much I appreciate your thoughtfulness toward me as your pastor. It really means alot to me and you have this pastor's appreciation for Pastor's Appreciation.