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EnglishHow Pastors and Staff Appreciation Is Observed at Faith Lutheran Eldridge
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Faith Lutheran Eldridge marks Pastors and Staff Appreciation over a 30-day window running from September 11 to October 11. During that period, members can write notes of thanks using cards and envelopes set out on a table in the narthex, and the observance closes with a reception during Fellowship time after the 9 am worship service on Sunday, October 11. The appreciation honors five people by name: Pastor Carrie, Pastor Heather, Dennis (custodian), Beth Ann (office manager), and Sue (music director/organist).
Who the Appreciation Honors
The church names each recipient and role, which makes it easy to direct a note to a specific person:
| Person | Role |
|---|---|
| Pastor Carrie | Pastor |
| Pastor Heather | Pastor |
| Dennis | Custodian |
| Beth Ann | Office Manager |
| Sue | Music Director/Organist |
The stated purpose is to recognize "all of the ways each one of them help make Faith a caring and vibrant community where our discipleship can grow."
How to Take Part
Write a thank-you note
A table in the narthex holds thank-you cards and envelopes that anyone is free to use. The cards are provided, so participation does not require bringing your own supplies. Writing a note can be done on any visit to the church during the September 11 – October 11 window.
Attend the closing reception
The appreciation period ends with a reception during Fellowship time after the 9 am worship on Sunday, October 11. Attending the service and staying for fellowship is the main way to join the collective expression of thanks.
What to Expect
The observance is structured as an extended, low-pressure window rather than a single event: a month of note-writing followed by one gathering. That means someone who cannot attend the October 11 reception can still participate by leaving a card earlier in the period, and someone who prefers not to write can simply show up for the reception.
For anyone planning around the date, the key detail is that the reception follows the 9 am service on October 11 — it is not a separate evening event. The church's contact for questions about its programs is Pastor Carrie Lewis La Plante at [email protected] or 563-285-4501.