1 Timothy 5:17-18
Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honour, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The labourer deserves his wages.”

1 Corinthians 9:11
If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?

Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.
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According to the Holy Scripture, through the grace and the hearts of gratitude God has given us as members, our pastor's surprise birthday was organised immediately after the close of service alongside the graduation thanksgiving service for our beloved brethren who have achieved academic excellence in various capacities. All glory be to the most high God.