The Rev. Ruth Morrison cuts a cake in her honor during a congregation celebration of Pastor Appreciation Month.

Thank you, Pastor Ruth!

Recognizing Pastor Appreciation Month, our church on Oct. 27 presented the Rev. Ruth Morrison with a card signed by the congregation, a collage of photos from Ruth’s nine years at the church and a cake with her image as part of the eatable icing.

During the 10 a.m. service, Mark Braun — chairperson of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee — spoke about what Pastor Ruth has meant to our congregation and read a poem “Feed My Sheep” about a church’s appreciation for its minister.

The inscription on the card presented to Pastor Ruth read:

“You’ve guided helped and inspired so many.

You are a special blessing in our lives.”

Here are some of the ways in which members of the church signed the card:

Blessings beyond measure

With love and appreciation

Thanks for all you do

Living your faith and love for all

Your wit, charm, grace and inner beauty — is an inspiration to me

So glad you came to us. Look forward to each Sunday with you

Thank you for your care and love for all of us

Your are a blessing

You are simply amazing

Ruth, you are great. I am so thankful you are here

You are the reason we come to this church

Thanks for everything!

Pastor Ruth sharing her collage with children during the Children's Story.

Staff-Parish Relations Committee Chairperson Mark Braun shares shares the congregation'sappreciation for Ruth during the morning service.