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One of the primary ways the church demonstrates its love and respect for the retired ministers is through an annual day of emphasis. The General Assembly has directed that on Reformation Sunday (the fourth Sunday in October), a special love offering be received for aged ministers and widows. This offering is to be mailed to the secretary general with the October clerk’s report. Seventy-five percent (75%) of the amount raised is equally divided to all retired ministers who are 70 years of age and above and to ministers’ widows, as a special Christmas offering. The remaining 25% is placed in a designated fund from which emergency needs of retired ministers and widows can be assisted. This special Sunday is also a time for recognition of and appreciation for retired ministers and widows. In many churches a retired minister is invited to preach on this Sunday. |
