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At Trinity UMC, we are blessed to have three pastors who minister to us throughout the year, and who often work more than 40 hours a week. Let’s pay it forward. Here are some gift ideas for our wonderful spiritual leaders. Personalized ideas: Rev. Kelly loves The Chocolate Bar in Grand Island. Buying him a slice of cake or giving him a gift card to one of his favorite coffee shops would be a hit! Pastor Anny enjoys tending to plants and has quite the amazing garden. Consider gifting her a plant or an item for a garden. You might not know this, but Pastor Jeff is obsessed with Christmas lights! He wants to outshine his neighborhood this coming Christmas season, so Christmas lights are a must! He also loves carrots and celery if you want to give him a snack! Gifts for All Three: Pray for them! Commit to praying every day in October for your pastor and their families. Make or buy them lunch/dinner sometime. You could also give them a gift card to one of their favorite restaurants. Write a note, create a card, or color a picture to show your appreciation. Spread the word to others and create an avalanche of appreciation cards! Organize a getaway for the pastors! There are many places they can go to be renewed and receive spiritual guidance, because even pastors need gospel teaching. Write a note for their kids! Say something special to your pastors’ children and let them know you know THEM. Give your pastors a gift basket! Either create one on your own or get a group of people together to create a gift basket! Include gift cards, baked goods, and hand-written notes—anything that would encourage them. Finally, remember to say thank you to them in person! This lets them know that you care and appreciate them.