Sample Clergy retirement wording ideas
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Sample Clergy retirement wording ideas

14 Then Peter stood up with the eleven,
raised his voice and addressed the crowd…
17 ‘In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will
pour out my Spirit on all people…
21 and everyone who calls on the name of
the Lord will be saved.’

To Our Beloved Pastor

Ordained: May 29, 1988
Retired: Sept 22, 2015

In recognition for your many years of pastoral
ministry to the Church and for dedicated service
to God, Redeemer Lutheran Church of Austin
would like to extend its thanks for the privilege
of being one of the many congregations
you have faithfully served.

Go in peace. Serve the Lord.

Appreciation message for retiring minister
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Appreciation message for retiring minister

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!!

This unique pastor retirement gift plaque is a perfect way to preserve your appreciation and congratulation scriptures and messages for your retiring priest who has given his career in service to God.
Pastoral Retirement Congratulation gift
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Pastoral Retirement Congratulation gift

To Our Beloved Pastor

In Recognition

Of your faithful service to the Lord, to whom,
when He asked, “Whom shall I send?”
You humbly replied “Send Me.” 

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

And of the dedication and commitment with which
you have provided so graciously your duties as our Pastor

Congratulations on Your Retirement! 
We pray that God will continue to bless you and 
your family as you enter this new chapter in your life

If you are looking for the perfect way to preserve your appreciation message for retiring minister, the Pastor Going Away Gift Plaque is remarkably well-designed and detailed to perfection. The entire, 100 percent optical crystal piece tapers upward and is crowned with a gleaming star. The cross nestled inside the blossom on top and frosted into the body of the plaque are beautiful touches. The sample clergy retirement wording ideas engraved on this plaque would suit any going-away ministers, but feel free to personalize it to your own specifications. Our deep etch engraving is included at no additional cost.

The gold wording at the bottom of the plaque, “Go in peace, serve the Lord,” truly makes this pastoral retirement congratulation gift more of a holy token than a simple present.  

Suitable for: Pastor Going Away Gift; Minister Going Away Gift; Clergy Retirement Gift; Gift Ideas for Retiring Minister

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