This graphic features a dark background to highlight certain words in the verse. “And of this gospel, I was appointed a herald and an apostle and a teacher.” – 2 Timothy 1:11 Likewise, we should see our pastors as shepherds who unselfishly take a lot of care for us. It shows a scenario of how a shepherd tends and cares for his flock. Just like the previous image, this graphics features a shepherd and its flock. “So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers,” – Ephesians 4:11 Likewise, the background and the verse in this graphic are telling us to obey and submit to our pastors because they were chosen by God to physically keep watch over us. While there are lots of different shepherds in the world, a sheep or a flock only follows the voice of their own shepherd. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.” – Hebrews 13:17 “Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. It also has a man wearing semi-formal clothing while holding a bible in his right hand –– a typical look of a modern-day preacher.

It has a crown icon on top of the fonts to signify that God is the reason why we celebrate the lives of our pastors during this day. “Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.” – Jeremiah 3:15

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