Ideas for a Pastor's Church Anniversary
Coming up with something exciting and different for a pastor's church anniversary can be an arduous task. Many members of your church become stuck in the routine of a traditional banquet or church service. This year, give your pastor's anniversary a boost by doing something unexpected, and change his anniversary from a boring gathering into a time of laughter and true, Christian fellowship.
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Comedy Roast
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Turn the traditional, boring pastor's anniversary banquet on its ear by roasting your pastor. Instead of listening to one guest speaker, have several members of your church tell their funniest memory of the pastor, though remember to keep it clean. At the end of the night, present your pastor with a plaque and declare him officially "roasted." The guests will have an evening filled with laughter, and the guest of honor will bask in the loving, humorous memories he has made with his parishoners.
Game Show
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Instead of having one guest pastor speak at the pastor's anniversary service, create an episode of "This is Your Life." Surprise your pastor by inviting people from different periods in his life, such as his parents, a seminary professor or an internship mentor. Have them each speak for three to five minutes on the joy of having him in their lives, and have them each present him with a small gift.
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Memories DVD
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Record the children of the church with your video camera and ask them why they love their pastor and what he does for the church. You are sure to get some very funny responses, which is precisely what will make this DVD so special. You can also have the children record a skit and a special song in honor of the pastor, and present the DVD to him as a gift on his anniversary.
Pastor's Fund
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Collect donations from the members of the congregation, and work with your church's financial committee to establish a pastor's fund. This money can be used by the pastor to enrich himself in his vocation in various ways, including buying books, going on retreats or on sabbatical. By making an investment in your pastor, he can become an even greater asset to your church.
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