**PASTOR MATT AND JESSICA MINISTRY ANNIVERSARY**

Dear Church Family and Community Friends,

For the past 21 years, Pastor Matt and Jessica Payne have faithfully served the people of Union City Assembly of God and our community with humility, dedication, and unwavering love for God and people.

Throughout these years, they have made tremendous personal sacrifices to remain obedient to the calling God placed on their lives. They have asked for very little in return — often serving without compensation or benefits — while working part-time and full-time jobs, coaching, shoveling snow in the winter, and doing whatever was necessary to provide for their family and continue ministering here in Union City.

Their commitment has gone far beyond a job description. They have poured into our youth, supported families, strengthened our church, and faithfully served our community — all with a servant’s heart and a genuine love for people.

As a church and community, we would like to express our gratitude in a meaningful way.

Our desire is to bless them with a family getaway of their choosing — a time for rest, refreshment, and reflection — as a small token of appreciation for more than two decades of faithful service.

We are inviting our church family and community members to partner with us in raising funds to make this gift possible. Every contribution, no matter the amount, will go directly toward helping provide this well-deserved family trip.

Thank you for being part of a church and community that values faithfulness, honors sacrifice, and celebrates those who have served so selflessly. Together, we have the opportunity to remind this family just how deeply they are loved and appreciated.

With gratitude,

Pete Payne

Pastor,

Union City Assembly of God