the preacher we choose to do mom's service has been a family friend for over 14 years. Although mom didn't personnally attend his church she knew him well through us kids and her parents. He moved on several years ago to a higher position in the church and moved several hours away. We had kinda lost touch over the last year but caught up with him just before mom died. He agreed to do the service and did a great job. We were very thankful. But before we could catch him alone to give him a dontaion for his services he left. He failed to leave an adress where we could send one. At this time my grandfather informed us he wouldn't take anything form us due to the family friendship. I need a special way to thankhim for traveling three days over Christmas and being there for our family, eventhough he wasn't her preacher and had not heard from us in almost a year. Any ideals would be appreciated.
2007-01-02 18:19:07 · 8 answers · asked by oras9874 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
he definately sounds like a special friend...i would maybe make him something that was sentimenal to the family...maybe a quilt with material from different family materials...or donate to the church he is at now...sometimes people in those postions are thanked enough because they feel they are part of a higher power and that a thanks is not necessary because it is their job...but even a card or an invite to a family dinner may be in order for the special man...good luck
2007-01-02 18:34:30 · answer #1 · answered by michele m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He may not take a personal donation, but I'm sure he would take a donation for his church. Churches always have many ways to spend donations (missionaries is one of the top priorities). If you want to send something more personal, send a gift card to a nice restaurant.
2007-01-03 02:48:47 · answer #2 · answered by truthseeker221 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nice phone call. Flowers for his church. A donation to a charity of his liking.
2007-01-03 02:24:59 · answer #3 · answered by Dancingsun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is customary to write a note saying "thank you". Mention your appreciation for his sacrifice in traveling to your neighborhood for the service. then you might ask, in the note, if there is anything you can do to show your thanks, such as making a donation to his favorite charity, to his religious order or to whatever he might suggest. Sending a gift might be embarrassing. Sending money might also be difficult...for both of you. So, ask if there is a charity to which you can donate.
2007-01-03 02:23:42 · answer #4 · answered by judgebill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the amount you want to give, how about a gift certificate to a nice restaurant, a weekend getaway, or a nice gift from a religious bookstore.
2007-01-03 02:23:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone is bound to know a address. Get a beautiful thank you card, have all family members sign it. Send it to him. He will probably keep that card for the rest of his life.
2007-01-03 02:23:54 · answer #6 · answered by m c 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he won't accept a donation, then he doesn't want a donation. since you are friends though, i think it would be really awesome to get together and do something you all really enjoy. an example would be to go hiking, or to something inexpensive but fun...
2007-01-03 02:22:13 · answer #7 · answered by A Lorraine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure you can track him down through his church.
2007-01-03 02:22:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋