Dear International Praise Family,
With hearts full of gratitude, we are excited to invite you to a special weekend of honor and celebration as we recognize the incredible ministry and unwavering commitment of our beloved pastors, Bishop Jason and First Lady April.
Cards, Gifts & Fellowship Opportunities:
As part of this celebration, you are welcome to share cards of appreciation or monetary gifts as you feel led. These tokens of love will be presented to Bishop Jason and First Lady April, alongside their vacation package, during the weekend of October 24–26, 2025. We warmly encourage every member of our congregation to join us. Contributions may be dropped off at the church office or Submitted Online (Pastor Appreciation).
Would you like to spend some personal time with our pastors?
If you’d like to schedule a lunch or dinner with Bishop Jason and First Lady April during the week leading up to the celebration, please contact the church office to reserve a time (803-788-1942). They would be honored to share a moment of fellowship with you.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, PASTOR APPRECIATION BANQUET (MAIN SANCTUARY)
Join us for an elegant evening filled with love, laughter, and heartfelt tributes.
Location: International Praise – Main Sanctuary
Time: 7:00 PM
Tickets: $25.00 per person (Adult Formal Event)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, A FORMAL FOR YOUTH & CHILDREN (YOUTH & CHILDREN SANCTUARY)
The youth & children will have their own formal event filled with love and laughter on the same evening as the adults.
Location: International Praise - Youth & Children Sanctuary
Time: 7:00 PM
**THIS IS FREE FOR THE STUDENTS BUT YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND**
Tickets will be available between services in the lobby, at the church office, and online. Seating is limited, so be sure to reserve early!
CLICK HERE FOR BANQUET TICKETS!!!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 - SANCTUARY RESET & FELLOWSHIP
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
We’ll come together to refresh and prepare the sanctuary for Sunday’s Celebration Service. Volunteers are welcome and appreciated!
Note: Bishop Jason and First Lady April have kindly requested that the reset be completed by noon so that everyone, including them, can enjoy a restful afternoon.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 CELEBRATION SERVICE:
Join us for a powerful morning of worship and appreciation as we honor our pastors with special presentations and heartfelt messages of love and gratitude.
Let’s come together as a church family to make this weekend truly unforgettable.
