Pastors, deaconesses, directors of Christian education, teachers, and other church workers spend so much of their time caring for us. A simple card of encouragement can be a great way to show them how much we appreciate them!

Cards are printed two to a page. For the best results, print on cardstock and cut with a paper cutter. Struggling with what to write? Scroll down for list of suggestions to get your thank you started.

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Design 1 — "Thank you for honoring God by serving others"

Design 2 — "I thank God for you!"

Design 3 — "Thank you"

Design 4 — "A big thank you"

Design 5 — "Thank you"

Design 6 — "Thank you"

Design 7 — "Thank you"

Design 8 — "Thank you"

Plan ahead

No need to wait for a holiday to share how much we appreciate our church workers, but marking your calendars to remember to share a kind word of thanks on these special days is a good idea.

May — Teacher Appreciation Week
June — Directors of Christian Education Appreciation Day
October — Church Worker Appreciation Month

Ideas for what to write inside:

• Thank you — for the countless times you have stretched out your hands in service to others in times of need.
   
• Thank you — for the early Sunday mornings and many hours in preparations for your great sermons.
   
• Thank you — for the thousands of prayers you have prayed for your congregation and others.
   
• Thank you — for the time spent out of church to help those who needed help or needed a friend.
   
• Thank you — for not judging people and embracing everyone with open arms.
   

• Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end (KJV).
   
• What I pray for you: Guidance for the paths your feet will daily follow. Wisdom for the counsel you are asked to give. Compassion for those you are called upon to help.
   
• What I wish for you: Strength to stand for what is true and right even when there is opposition. Courage to press on, even when things seem routine. Perseverance to follow the desires God has placed in your heart, even when you doubt.
   
• What I give to you: Support for your leadership, appreciation for your calling and gifts, thanks for the person you are in Christ. God Bless you!

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Cards of Encouragement Instructions

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