Fountain of Life United Pentecostal Church in Natchitoches recognized Pastor Matt Pagels and his wife, Leah Pagels, during Pastoral Appreciation Month, celebrating five years of leadership, faithfulness and service to the church and surrounding community.

The church expressed gratitude for the couple’s dedication to their congregation and their involvement in community service.

Pastor Matt Pagels volunteers as a chaplain to the Louisiana State Police, while Leah Pagels dedicates her time to the Women’s Resource Center of Natchitoches. Together, they also provide leadership to Fountain of Life United Pentecostal Church and The Family Church of Saline.

Church members recognized the couple for their continued commitment to serving others both inside and outside the church.

The congregation expressed its appreciation for the Pagels’ leadership and the example they set through their faith and community involvement.

The church concluded its recognition with a message of gratitude for five years of service and a scripture from Jeremiah 3:15:

“And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.”

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