A Pastoral Anniversary is an excellent opportunity to spend time with your spiritual leader and look back on years of service. Celebrations don’t have to be expensive or extravagant.
Personalized Pastor Anniversary Gifts
Sometimes the simplest ideas, such as pastor anniversary poems, can make the most impact. There are many kinds of beautiful poems for pastoral anniversaries. Below are some examples of poems that you may be interested in.
These anniversary poems are a great option for the appreciation wording on a pastor anniversary gift. At diyawards.com, you can customize a crystal pastor anniversary award just for your pastor.
Ask the artists at diyawards.com to help you to design a crystal award layout based on your pastor’s interests and taste. This crystal plaque resembling the shape of a Bible, makes a unique personalized anniversary tribute to celebrate with your pastor on his anniversary.
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Pastor Blessing Prayer
by Paul Berchtold
In prayer today, Lord, we uplift,
Thank you for your special gift,
A pastor for our flock to feed,
To plant your Word as holy seed.
Lord, you’re good shepherd over all,
Thank you for your special call,
On this anniversary day,
Bless our shepherd in every way,
Grant our pastor a shepherd’s heart,
Help each of us to do our part,
So we be worthy, your chosen flock,
Firmly founded on Christ the Rock.
Grant our pastor many days,
Bless him, Lord, in many ways.
May his work be ever fruitful,
For which we, Lord, are most grateful.
May our pastor be faithful, Lord,
To receive from you, eternal reward,
Safe in heaven, safe with you,
May all your flock rejoice anew. Amen.
Poem About Pastors
by Cheryl Lamont
God surveyed all His creation,
Looking from His Heavenly Throne
“They hurry, scurry and run about,
With agendas of their own.
I call and compel them,
To come and sup with Me
But no longer are they hungry,
They’re too busy, don’t you see.
My children whom I’ve called,
Once had fire in their soul
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The Smiles Within My Heart
This pastor anniversary poem was specifically written for a pastor’s 15th anniversary at the author’s church.
If my smile is only for a moment,
When things are going right.
What good is such a fading thing?
With such a fickle plight?
The feature that I long for,
Is like a fine piece of art.
One that truly shows the hope,
That exists in my heart.
A picture that is so amazing,
Words cannot define.
There is a healthy dose of compassion,
At the center of it’s design.
But a smile is all I really have,
That can show in just a spark.
The feelings that I hold inside,
The real emotions of my heart.
So with this in mind, I must be sure,
To maintain a joyful grin.
For you never know just who is watching,
Or who is looking in.
For others will judge me by the way,
I react when things go wrong.
They will be focusing on the words of my lips,
Be it a sound of sorrow or a joyful song.
A smile will show my inner truth,
If in hard times it remains.
But the lack of a grin can display,
A heart full of disdain.
This is why I fill my life with God.
For He protects my world from the dark.
And allows the light to shine,
From the smile within my heart.
Pastoral Perspective
By Tom Mulhern
Pastor, pastor, what do you see
When you look out on your anniversary?
Do you see sinners who need to be saved
Or a parking lot that needs to be paved?
Do you see youth who need to be guided
Or a building that needs roofed and sided?
Do you see a choir singing in praise
Or deacons who forgot to give you a raise?
Sublime and petty, it’s all there to see
And we lift it all up on your anniversary.
What Are Your Pastor Like In Your Heart
The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof,
The world and those who dwell therein,
For he has founded it upon the seasand established it upon the rivers.
Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?
And who shall stand in his holy place?
He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
Who does not lift up his soul to what is falseand does not swear deceitfully.
He will receive blessing from the Lordand righteousness from the God of his salvation.
Such is the generation of those who seek him,
Who seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah
Lift up your heads,
O gates!
And be lifted up,
O ancient doors,
That the King of glory may come in.
Who is this King of glory?
The Lord,
Strong and mighty,
The Lord, mighty in battle!
Lift up your heads,
O gates!
And lift them up,
O ancient doors,
That the King of glory may come in.
Who is this King of glory?
The Lord of hosts,
He is the King of glory
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Pastor Anniversary Tribute
Resembling the shape of a Bible, the Crystal Bible makes a unique anniversary tribute rejoicing with those celebrating pastor anniversaries.
The praying hands on the left symbolizes the pastor’s devotion and commitment to the people he shepherds. There is ample space to express your personal appreciation on the right side of the gift plaque. This crystal plaque is a perfect gift for pastors/priests upon their ordination anniversary or installation anniversary celebration.
Suitable for: Pastor Anniversary Gift; Priest Anniversary Gift; Ordination Anniversary Gifts; Installation Gifts.
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Is an important celebration approaching in your church? and you are looking for Pastor Anniversary Program Templates. A congregation is what keeps a church active and running. In a church, there is always something to celebrate, it could be because we are blessed with a new day or year, prayers being answered for a big project, or its the anniversary of the man who brings us God’s word every week.
A pastor has an important job. Every week he brings us the word of our Lord and is always there for his congregation. The following program templates are geared to guide and inform the congregation of the big and special service.
Best Pastor Anniversary Program Templates
All the templates are easy to edit and are multipurpose for you to use on any event and occasion. These designs also can be used as church bulletin templates.
Here are 17 of the best Pastor Anniversary Program Templates to commemorate our pastor or all his work:
1. Pastors Anniversary Program
This anniversary program template uses an earth tone color with gold highlight, to make it look magnificent. In the background, it has ancient columns, with heavenly clouds giving the design a more majestic look.
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2. Crimson Pastors Anniversary Program
This elegant and formal anniversary template has a color scheme of red and silver. The colors give this program a modern and sophisticated look, in additions, to the patterned tree background.
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3. Clergy Anniversary Service Program
This purple and gold design gives a royal look and elegant look. The layout is very easy to edit, so you can change, add, and remove anything you need. The program includes 4 pages and is print ready. All you need to do is update the information you would like it to say.
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4. Regal Church Anniversary Program
This organized and elegant program, that is multi-purpose, is a beautifully designed template. The use of colors is visually enticing to the eye, catching the readers attention. It is layered in a simple way, to make it easier to edit and personalize it to be used or your special occasion or event.
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5. Gold And Violet Church Anniversary
Gold and violet are often associated with royalty. This program design is elegant and sophisticated. If you like the simple design but are not a fan of the color, it is very easy to edit and it provides options to change the color.
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6. Lavender Plus Gold Anniversary
For an organized program presentation of your special event, this template provides you with a design that will inform your audience and draw their attention to the information they have been given. Impress your audience with the Lavender Plus Gold Anniversary program.
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7. Modern Pastors Appreciation Program
The use of cool colors provides a calm and modern vibe when being presented. The use of color used for this program is an eye catcher and draws the reader into reading what is being informed. This a multipurpose program that you can use for any event.
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8. Pastors Appreciation Program
This church flyer is ideal to use in the next Pastor or Church anniversary. Why use bright colors, when soft colors can also make your work stand out. The soft tone of lavender and beige give the background design of an ancient marble and Greek structure a vintage look.
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9. Silver Navy Blue Anniversary Program
This multipurpose anniversary program is very clean and well organized. There are multiple colors you may use, so you can match your events theme. This program gives a professional and formal finish to your event presentation.
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10. Royal Church Anniversary Program
This royal design and the cloudy sunset in the background give this program template a majestic and sophisticated look to your event. There are multiple color options for you to choose from, and it is easy to edit. Easy to edit and free font used.
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11. Gold And Black Anniversary Program
This elegantly designed program will impress and stun your readers. This program is multiple-purpose and could be used for any occasion or event. There are multiple color options like pink, orange, salmon, and more. You do not have to be an expert to create a professional program, that is why this program comes with a tutorial video.
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12. Lavender Pastors Church Anniversary
This lavender program looks very sophisticated look. Lavender is associated with beauty. This is a Victorian style program, that is well organized and easy to edit. There is a tutorial for you to be able to create a professional and elegant program.
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13. Purple And Silver Anniversary Program Template
This program can be used for multiple types of events. It is a well-organized program that is easy to edit, giving you color options to create a clean and professional template.
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14. Crimson And Gold Anniversary Program
This program has various of color options that can make your program stand out in any occasion. You can use this program to stand out and be able to impress your readers. Your occasion would be a professional event, that is well planned and organized.
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15. White Gold Peach Church Program
This program has a white, gold, and peach color scheme with a beautiful golded accented highlight. This is a well organized and beautifully designed program, with the ancient and heavenly background.
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16. Men’s Prayer Breakfast Program
This template uses soft colors for a sophisticated look, which don’t necessarily have to be brown and green, but there are multiple color options. This program template comes with a tutorial, and it is easy to edit.
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17. Shadows Of His Glory Church Bulletin
The stunning colors used for this program’s design make it seem very majestic and elegant.
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Free Pastor Anniversary Program Templates
Free Pastor Anniversary Flyer PSD Template
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God of grace and God of glory, on this the 15-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks of 9/11, grant us the wisdom to remember the lessons from that tragic day that make us more Christ-like. Drive away from us any vengeful urges, any hate-filled sentiment, any whisper from within or without that goads us to return evil for evil.
As we look back and recall where we were, who was with us and how we felt that fateful day, may those vivid memories compel us to acts of kindness, words of love and demonstrations of community. May the myriad of images of helpers – firefighters, police officers, pastors, office workers, ordinary citizens – be the icons that inspire us to be helpers, too. May texts and voicemails of “I love you” and “You are everything to me” assure us that love always has the last word, but that we should never wait to say it.
As the world still heaves with violence and war seems to never end, assure us, Prince of Peace, that ultimately crying and mourning will be no more. In the midst of suffering, our own and that of the world, speak again, Creator God, your performative Word of life and its goodness.
We pray for those whose lives were forever changed on September 11, 2001. Grant comfort to those who grieve. Strengthen those who struggle with questions that remain unanswered. Assure those who worry that they should have said or done something differently that you gather up all the fragments of our lives, bless and use them in ways that nourish.
We thank you, Lord of all, for the people who every day put their lives in danger in order to protect and serve others. We pray for all first responders, for medical personnel, police officers, firefighters and others who never know what a shift at work will bring on any given day. Grant them wisdom, courage and rest.
As we consider that fall day 15 years ago, grant us the ability to cling to the examples of goodness that emerged out of the horror: strangers banding together to thwart more carnage, people lining up to donate blood, congregations opening their doors to offer respite for anyone and everyone, people offering comfort and care to those they knew and those they’d never met. May these acts of mercy emulated in our lives be the ripple that reverberates through history, revealing your sure power to bring redemption, reconciliation and resurrection out of the depths of death and despair.
We are grateful for the new life born since the attacks 15 years ago – for those beloved children who don’t remember that day. We give thanks for the saints who were with us then, but have since gone on to eternal life.
When we mark anniversaries of sorrow, corporately or alone, may they be occasions to discern what truly matters, let go of what really doesn’t and recognize your grace, Almighty God, that pervades it all.
In the name of Jesus, the light of the world, the Prince of Peace, the Good Shepherd, our friend and our helper, we pray. Amen.
Editor’s note: You have permission to use this prayer in worship as written or adapted for your context. If you would like to reprint it in a bulletin or newsletter, please contact our office.
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