A kick in the interim

I heard of a minister who was surprised when he heard that the young people in his church were organising a party for him and for his wife. He asked them why and they replied, 'When you first came you were given a good kick off and when you farewell no doubt there will be something similar but we felt that perhaps you might need 'a kick in the interim'.' Perhaps we all need one of those occasionally! A little encouragement can help us to go a long way.