October is National Clergy Month, a time to say thanks to all members of the cloth for all they do. I forget where I read it but I saw where someone said that clergy members are on duty 24/7 for members of their congregations. That is so true. They're not someone who just shows up on Sunday to conduct services at your church. With just a call on the phone they are there to comfort and aid in times of trouble & trauma. They provide counseling to anyone in need whether it's for the loss of a loved one or just someone hitting a bump in the road of life. They go out of their way to provide food, shelter, clothes and even gather used furniture in case a member of the community loses everything in a fire. They hold a men's prayer breakfasts that is open to all the community for free if you're running short on cash.
The accolades and list of things they do could go on and on for what our members of the clergy provide for us all. They are unsung heroes who ask for nothing in return. More than anyone they realize that the Good Lord will bless them for their deeds even though some on earth show little appreciation. It doesn't matter what denomination or what doctrine you believe in, our clergy is always there.
There is one lady who recently took it upon herself to show a little appreciation for her pastor and all others in the Wellsville area. In honor of National Clergy month she sponsored a Community Appreciate Your Clergy In-Gathering this past Sunday, October 4. She set out a couple of months ago organizing the event. She asked Bishop Rudder of the New Life Worship Center to provide the location. She got someone to compose the invitations sent out to all area clergy and members of their congregations. She arranged to have food & refreshments at the event and had plaques made up to honor each minister. She even had a hometown funeral director to volunteer as a doorman. She did this out of the goodness of her heart and would not accept a penny in return for her efforts.
Pictured above are the members of the clergy that attended last Sunday's reception. From the left is Rev. Dirk Hall, Bishop Bill Rudder, Mayor Joe Surace, Revs. Troy Warner, Roosevelt Thompson, Ken Malone, Bob Phillips & Deacon Terry McCuen.
The accolades and list of things they do could go on and on for what our members of the clergy provide for us all. They are unsung heroes who ask for nothing in return. More than anyone they realize that the Good Lord will bless them for their deeds even though some on earth show little appreciation. It doesn't matter what denomination or what doctrine you believe in, our clergy is always there.
There is one lady who recently took it upon herself to show a little appreciation for her pastor and all others in the Wellsville area. In honor of National Clergy month she sponsored a Community Appreciate Your Clergy In-Gathering this past Sunday, October 4. She set out a couple of months ago organizing the event. She asked Bishop Rudder of the New Life Worship Center to provide the location. She got someone to compose the invitations sent out to all area clergy and members of their congregations. She arranged to have food & refreshments at the event and had plaques made up to honor each minister. She even had a hometown funeral director to volunteer as a doorman. She did this out of the goodness of her heart and would not accept a penny in return for her efforts.
Pictured above are the members of the clergy that attended last Sunday's reception. From the left is Rev. Dirk Hall, Bishop Bill Rudder, Mayor Joe Surace, Revs. Troy Warner, Roosevelt Thompson, Ken Malone, Bob Phillips & Deacon Terry McCuen.
Thanks Mary. We pray you're feeling better.
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