Pastor Appreciation 2008

To Pastor Waylon and Jenny:
You two are the most awesome people that I have ever met to work with young children. You have the talent, the compassion, and the patience that it takes to work with the kids. I love you both and I thank you both for all you have done with Austin. Austin love you so very much!!

To Pastor Robbie and Falla:
You both rock!!!! You are another couple of people who are very dear and special to me! I think it takes some special people to work with the teens and you fit that. I know that I could not work with teens..I have enough with just 1..lol..but you both have the patience and the gift that it takes..You listen and you are there to push them on and be that support that they need and some of them don't get that anywhere else..Thank you both and I love you so both so very much!! Oh yea and Robbie, in case I haven't told you enough, you do an awesome job of driving Old Bertha and I loved the "Forward" trip even if we did have some obstacles!!

To Pastor Brad and Amber:
I think you both fit in with our church like you were meant to be there!! You came in and you both have been just awesome! I know my Little David loves you so much and he loves going to your house to fight? I think ya'll must be feeding him?? LOL..no really, I love you and I thank you for the hugs, the prayers, the support, and the calls, and the Word when you give it!! We love you both and we are so glad you joined us at AFGT!! Oh yea Brad, thank you so much for coming to Atlanta and getting us this past summer!! Even if we did have to listen to you and Caleb talk ALL the way home about music..we know that you had to talk to stay awake...lol..I am just kidding..we love you!!!

and lastly but not leastly...

Pastor John (or PJ) and Ms T:
Oh my God, what more could this church ask for that you! Afgt would not be the same without you and I don't even want to think about that..Pastor I know that you are a true man of God and you truly have a heart for the church and for Covington County! You give so much of your time to us and I know that at times you have to be so tired but if you are needed, then here you go again..I know I don't tell you how much you mean to me and my kids, but I am taking this time right now to tell you that we love you so very much!! Thank you for all that you do! Thank you for obeying God even if you are stepping on my toes. I have learned to just move my toes under the pew and leave them there..lol..I love you!! Ms T, you have such a kind heart and Austin loves you dearly and so do I! Thank you for all the work that you do with the kids and the work that we don't know about behind the scenes..You are awesome! I can't hardly wait to see GACA College!!

WE LOVE AND APPRECIATE ALL YOU DO!!!!

The compassionate pastor with the heart of God?
That's our Pastor John. He truly has the heart of God for the people in our church and community. When someone is close to God it radiates from within. No one has to tell you it's there, you know in the smile, the light in the eyes, and humbleness of the nature of the man. When a man of God is seeking more of our Lord the spirit will bear the fruit of the soul. So many have come and gone in the body of the church and we seem to grieve for each one. A pastor morns from the losses far more than we do. He knows that God loves each and every one, just as he does. He seeks God for guidance and wisdom of the journey God has put before him. The challenge sometimes seems so large and burden so heavy. For a pastor, God is usually the only resource of strength, peace and encouragement. He looks for the contentment and refreshment from His only source, Christ Jesus. The Word of God is the armour and protection, the knowledge and guidance, and the source and balance of his entire life. He depends on the Word for endurance that gives strength for each day. Our pastor loves the church. God's church. Your church. We are united together as the body of a great church, AFGT. We need to understand that our pastor needs us as never before. The battles are getting greater, the victories harder to overcome. Why? Because God is aligning the forces of the heavens in preparation for the greatest move of God to come to our church and community. We need to get ready for what God has for us. We need to pray even more for our Pastor because the devil seems to always know when God is setting things into place for a great outpouring.
Pastor John, Jimmy and I both know that the journey has been tough at times, but remember God will never fail in the vision He has given you for AFGT. God never changes His mind. Look to Him and know that He is always within arm's reach beside you. He has chosen you,a man of God to lead this body of believers. You, one who has been true and faithful in service to your King.
You, with unfailing faith, trust God in all things concerning His church. You, who always put "God's Church" first in your priorities. You have sacrificed you entire life in service to God and this church. Your family has also done the same. Your life has been put on hold in regards to vacations, personal issues, and family. Many days passed without proper rest. Your sacrifice has been great and not gone without notice to the only one who matters. your Savior. We thank you for loving us and making all the right decisions. We know you seek the face of God in all you do in His Kingdom. May the blessings of God be overflowing to you and yours. We love you and support you in all God has for us at AFGT. Always remember that AFGT is God's vision to you and without YOU where would we be. Let's finish this journey together doing that which He has called us to do, "For Such A Time Is This", right now. "Moving Forward Together"! We're so glad to be back! Your family is a joy to us!

Pastor Brad and Amber you both are a blessing to AFGT. We are just beginning to really know you both. There is one thing that is certain, God sent you to AFGT! God sent you to be the one to hold up Pastor John and support what God has given him for AFGT. I appreciate all that you do. You committment to God and His word is awesome. We know God has great plans for the both of you. We love you and are here if you need us. Just know that you are a special blessing to us and we pray for you. We stand with you and agree in faith that God is preparing us for great things. Souls!

Pastor Robbie and Falla we would like to say what an incredible ministry. Just the thought of the magnitude of trying to reach youth in this day and age is beyond us. With the electronic age of gadgets, it makes it even harder to explain the greatest of God to a generation of "right now". Your task is great but know God has equipped you both to be successful in this ministry. May God bless you both in your journey. We love you!

Pastor Waylon and Jenny. You have been faithful. Now with the X Static children's ministry we know that young souls will be reached in greater numbers. The seeds of the Word will be planted and nurtured. Soon you will see the fruit of your labors. The greatest reward is seeing those in their youth become the adult christians (the next generation)who are working in the church. So look ahead and have faith that each Sunday your not with us in sanctuary worship, much is being done toward that goal. We love you and appreciate all that you do in ministering to our children.

To my dear pastor's wife. Teresa. Sometimes the journey has brought tears, heartaches and unanswered prayers. We sometimes do not understand the whys and wherefores. We just have to trust God and know He has all things under control. You are such a blessing to us. You have worked so hard beside the husband God has chosen to lead us. We know that you put God's desires ahead of yourself and family. We know that you seek God in the "next step" toward the vision from God for us. Sometimes we forget that you are not the superlady with a need to just get alone and rest. We depend on you way too much. I love you. I believe this ooming year will be a year of "first fruits". A year in which God will overwhelm us with blessings too many to count. God has birthed so many ministries in AFGT from your life of committment to Him. The success given to each one has been through your faithfulness in service to Him. God is going to show you just how much He loves and appreciates you for your trust in HIm. Think about this. What if each child you have given one lesson of God's love would come to know Him. What if in adulthood they remembered you and AFGT. What if God brought each one home to AFGT and used them in ministry to do just as you have done, to reach the children. What an awesome thought. Imagine the future of AFGT and the effect of the community. Just from the little ones who come through your ministry in years past, think of the outreach to generations to come just because of you! It will happen! Through your faithfulness to Him! You are truly an awesome woman of God. A woman of faith who is a great example for all our young ladies at AFGT! Just keep on doing just as you have. You WILL reach the goal with success. You go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!

To Mom & Dad!
You both are the BEST PASTORS in the world. I really don't see how you both get it all done sometimes....and still have time to tend to me and Jeremy :)
I am trying hard to follow in your footsteps. I love you both and hope you have a wonderful Pastor Appreciation Week! We are slowly but surely MOVING FORWARD!

Falla & Robbie....
Keep fighting the good fight! I can say that I have been exactly where yall are at and sometimes I felt like giving up but then another breath of God would give me the strength to keep going. You guys have such a great vision! Keep you the good work! Love you both

To Brad and Amber....Jenny & Waylon.....
Thanks for doing such a great job at the church. You all are life savers!
Keep up the good work and let's MOVE FORWARD!

Thank you to all of you who had such kind words to say about us! You never know how much it means when you work for something and someone expresses thanks to you for it...To God all the Glory for without Him we wouldn't be able to do anything!!! We truly love you all dearly!!!

To my Pastor and Family...
You guys have been a part of my family for a long time!!! Like all families there has been wonderful times and then some that we thought we would never make it through! lol But you know what? WE DID!!! And to God be all the Glory for it!!! I am thankful for God to have placed our ministry under yours and I truly believe that this family is going to win the nation, starting with Covington County!!! We stand with you in this vision, love you, and pray for you daily!!! Mrs. T, I am also thankful for the ministry of children that God has placed in your heart! It's wonderful to have our children surrounded by the love of Christ and that we can instill in them at an EARLY age the love of Christ and His example of how we should live our lives! I feel some great men and women of God are being raised up in our daycare and schools that are ready to Shake the Nations for God!!! We love you!!!

Pastor Brad and Amber...
Everytime I think of Brad I have to laugh, he's always doing something that makes us all laugh. That's something very valuable in these times of stress and I am thankful for that! Amber always has a hug and encouraging words to uplift as well...we are truly thankful that you have come to be a part of our family! We are thankful for the seed that you have helped us sow in our ministry and all the time and effort you have put into it has been greatly appreciated. We love you guys so very much!!!

Pastor Waylon and Jenny...
Thank you so much for your ministry. You have the children that come to us after they leave you and you begin such important ground work in their lives!!! For this we are thankful for you! We all work together for the Glory of God and building His Kingdom! Keep up the good work!!! We love you guys and are praying for you daily! Jenny thank you for all your hard work at the daycare. Like I said for Mrs. T...it's wonderful knowing that our children are instilled with God's word at an early age and that they will be prepared to spread God's word with no fear!!! We love you!!!

To Pastor and Family,
First of all, thank you for all the prayers and support you have given during one of the most difficult times in my life. I always knew ya'll were there if I needed anything. We fell in love with the Hunt family as soon as we met. We feel so blessed that we have the honor of serving beside you in ministry. I love you all and I can't wait to see the vision come to pass, Amber

Robbie and Falla,
I want you to know that we appreciate- truly appreciate your service here at AFGT. I pray that you are blessed in the year to come in every area of your life. We have enjoyed the time we have spent together. Love you guys, Amber.

Waylon and Jenny,
I want you to know that we are proud for our son to be sitting under your ministry. I know you spend so much time preparing and studying and thats a sacrifice. Don't ever think it goes unnoticed. We are really appreciative of all that you do here at AFGT. Love you both, Amber.

We can't say enough for the Pastors here at AFGT. God is doing so much with each of you and I pray that he continues to bless your lives and families. You all mean so much to us and we truly thank you for all the time and work you put into being a great Pastor and friend. We thank your families also and are praying for you all the time. I think we should show "Pastor Appreciation" more often. Thank you ever so much for all you do and all you are! God bless each of you.

Thank you to everyone that made Pastor's Appreciation Day & Week so special for us! The gifts, cards and hard work is so appreciated! We love you all and are honored to be your Pastors!

Pastor John & Ms. T