Pastor Retirement Quotes and Plaque Wording Ideas

God Bless You

TODAY & ALWAYS

We recognize your twenty five years of
priestly ministry service to the Lord,
your friendship and the difference
you have made in the lives of so many
as Preacher, Elder, Teacher, Counselor,
surely you will always be remembered. 

Now, as the day dawns on the
next chapter in your life,
May Lord’s blessings be upon you
as you follow in His way,
May you find joy and peace
as He inspires you everyday.

With Great Affection and Gratitude
From Your Church Family

Honoring Our Beloved Pastor Upon His Retirement!

To Our Pastor

You have served the Lord and our Church
with gladness – tirelessly, faithfully, and
with great compassion for your flock.

You have planted seeds of hope & love
in our lives and truly made a difference.
You have shown hospitality to all and
given encouragement to many. 

Now, as the story which is your life
opens to its next chapter, May the God
of Grace richly bless and watch over you,
May the God of Peace grant you peace always
and May the God of Abundant Joy shower you daily. 

“‘I know what I am planning for you,’ 
says the Lord. ‘I have plans to
give you hope and a good future.’” 
~ Jeremiah 29:11

Happy Pastoral Anniversary & Retirement

To The Reverend Doctor
On Your Retirement

Our Beloved Pastor, Teacher and Friend

With God’s loving Spirit you filled our sails and
steered our way, as you lived out Christ’s teachings:
 
“Let the children come to me, for to such belongs the
realm of Heaven... Blessed are the peacemakers, for they
shall be called the children of God... As you did it to the
least of my beloved ones, you have done it to me.” 
 
May God continue to bless and watch over you.
You will always be “Part of the Family.”

Presented with great love and appreciation
from your congregation!

Happy Retirement! Prayers & Blessings!

Many Blessings!

To Our Beloved Pastor

As our shepherd, we thank God
for the deep compassion, dedication
and generosity you have shared
with your flock for over the last 15 years. 

We are sorry that you are
leaving this congregation.
We will always remember you.

May God bless and keep you 
safely in His arms as you take up
the new appointment and continue
your work of faith at the new church.

With Love & Gratitude From
Your Church Family

Congratulations On Your Retirement

Rejoice with you on this special occasion as you celebrate
your retirement.  May the Lord bless you and keep you,
fill your life with His joy and sustain you by His grace.

For by grace you have been saved through faith, 
and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 
not of works, lest anyone should boast. 
Bible Scripture - Ephesians 2: 8-9

To Our Beloved Pastor

We wish you a happy retirement 
with sincere appreciation for 
your faithful service, your friendship
and the difference you have made
in the lives of so many.
You will always be remembered.

Now, as you start the next chapter of your life,
rejoice in your accomplishments with a future
filled with blessings of good health, the joy of good friends,
a loving family, and the contentment of a job well done!

With Great Affection and Gratitude
The Pastor, Elders, Officers and Members

Presented with
Love and Appreciation to

Our Beloved Reverend

“I will appoint over you shepherds after
my own heart, who will shepherd you
wisely and prudently.”
Bible Scripture... Jeremiah 3:15

Congratulations on your retirement!
As you “ride off into the sunset”, know that
we are eternally grateful for your steadfast
love and devotion to God’s word and
to our St. Raphael Parish community.

Thank you for the banquet you fed His sheep!!

Vivat Jesus!!

To A Very Special Reverend On Your Retirement

In Recognition Of the difference
you’ve made in the lives of so many
as Pastor, Teacher and Friend

And for the dedication and commitment
with which you have dispersed your duties as Pastor

With great gratitude and affection

For by grace you have been saved through faith, 
and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 
not of works, lest anyone should boast. 
Bible Scripture - Ephesians 2: 8-9