Here are three things to do when you say/write/show thanks to your workers:

1. Be specific in your thanks. Thank them for something specific they did for you, for the kids, etc. For example, “Becky, I saw you sitting on the floor Sunday morning reading to the two-year-olds. What a blessing you are to our ministry.”

2. Acknowledge the effort it took for them to do it. For example, “I know you didn’t have to…” or “You sure went the extra mile when you…”

3. Let them know they are making a difference.

4. Remind them that their work and labor of love is noticed by the Lord.