From David in B.C.
Canada
(A) Commit to pray for the Pastor before and during worship. This
was the ever fulfilled commitment of Mrs. Hughes'Study/Prayer
Group 35 years ago at St. Matthias'. As I walked up the isle
in the processional hymn, I would look at the back of ten heads,
knowing that they were singing and praying thus (double prayer if
I was preaching).
(B) People who offer you Pastoral Care and "sanctuary
homes'" Very special [church] couple who, as I was
departing from Baptism prep session, flanked me at the door , and
prayed for me, and offered their home for sancuary and coffee at
ANY TIME or NEED, to "let hair down," with anything and
in absolute confidence.
(C) People who bring Bibles to church, follow keenly, query after
after a point in the sermon, and broadly show a commitment to
grow as a disciple.
(D) People who say, "Here I am, send me," even before
you ask about the task (and they are the one you were going to
ask!). - David