Acknowledge them!!

One of my favorite church memories were the ice cream suppers. I couldn’t eat ice cream usually but I could always have some there so I looked forward to it all year. The ladies would cook caramel and make up all the ice cream. We had five gallon hand crank ice cream makers and all the young boys would take turns cranking until the ice cream started to freeze then the men would take over and finish it. People would make homemade pies and food and people came from all over! In our little area it was a huge gathering. It took a lot of work. There are always people working in the church that do their part in serving to make sure that the gospel is given and that our spiritual growth needs are met. Pastors and teachers. Worship leaders. People running the sound equipment. People who mow the church yard and maintenance the building. Those who cook and clean for special events like meals for the youth group or other things like that. The ones that make up the bulletins and keeps the website fresh. So many workers that make it possible for us to have a place to come and worship and fellowship and learn!! In Paul’s final words in his first letter to the Thessalonians (5:12-15) he tells them to remember those who work hard among us , who care for us in the Lord and admonish us. He says to hold them in highest regard in love because of their work!! Every job done in the church from cleaning the toilets to preaching on Sunday morning is important work and those who do it should be appreciated!! Thank you Father for all of those who do so much to help us in our faith in you! Help us to show our love and appreciation for them!!
Have a joyful day!!