Many churches celebrate clergy / pastor appreciation Sunday on the second Sunday of October. Here is a way for the children in your church to take part in showing their love for their pastor. This pastor appreciation coloring page is free for you to print and use in your church, home, or school.
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Free Coloring Sheets for Clergy Appreciation Sunday
Mandy has created a second coloring page that features pastors. This one is part of our “Everyday Heroes” series. It shows a Christian minister baptizing a young woman. This might be a solid second option for clergy appreciation day.
What about female ministers?
Several readers have asked me that question. In such case, you might try this prayer coloring page and have the children write a special “thank you” prayer to God for your ministers. These can be added into one notebook and signed by each child.
This coloring picture would be helpful to remind children of the importance of the church minister. A faithful preacher is a blessing to any church. This resource could accompany a Sunday School lesson about pastor appreciation.
Creative Ideas for Pastor Appreciation
Celebrating Pastor Appreciation can be both meaningful and fun with creative ideas like the “Pastor Appreciation Bomb.” This involves surprising your pastor with a series of thoughtful gestures throughout the month, such as handwritten notes from kids, homemade crafts, or even a surprise gift basket filled with their favorite treats. You could also organize a special kids’ performance or a “Thank You” video where the children express what they love most about their pastor. These engaging activities not only show appreciation but also strengthen the bond between the pastor, children, and the entire church community.
Pastor “Appreciation Bomb” Idea
At my church, I had the children secretly color these pages and add their names. Older kids even wrote a personal note for the pastor. Then we took the whole group into his office while he was preaching in big church to redecorate with these pages. He later discovered all this encouragement taped up in his study. Too bad I didn’t have a secret camera!
As a fun and simple way to wrap up your Pastor Appreciation celebration, I’ve included a variety of pastor appreciation coloring pages that kids can use to express their gratitude. You’ll find a special thank you pastor coloring page, along with several printable pastor appreciation coloring pages that are easy to use in any kids’ church setting. If you’re looking for a unique way to involve the kids, there’s also a pastor coloring page they can decorate, as well as printable pastor appreciation cards that make heartfelt gifts. These appreciation coloring pages are a great way to engage kids in showing love and thanks to your pastor!
If you enjoy this material, be sure to browse all our Sunday School coloring pages. We have a “Do Not Fear” you can use as a Halloween Coloring page to encourage kids toward faith rather than fear.
Thank you so much for the wonderful caring ideal. You have encourage me to do more for my Pastor. I will share these ideals with my congregation. We are planning an appreciation banquet for or Pastor. May God Bless You for sharing. Much Love Jocelyn