kaes
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Post by kaes on Sept 22, 2008 18:13:22 GMT -5
So there is a boy in my ward. we are pretty good friends. all of a sudden, he just stopped passing out and taking sacrament. it's kinda hard not to notice, our ward is composed mainly of new couples and the primary easily accounts for 75% of us. I'm the oldest youth, and i just turned 16 last week if that tells you anything, and with the little youth we have, most of them are girls.
my friend and i are really concerned. we know its none of our business, but we want to help him. should we say anything or just let him slide by?
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Post by [.alyse.] on Sept 22, 2008 21:04:24 GMT -5
thats really hard. but u know. maybe you should leave it be. like if u noticed it im sure ur bishop has and is taking care of it. like i went through a phrase where i didnt feel worthy to take the sacrament. and i stopped. and my bishop knew what was going on with me. my whole brother thing [ yah everyone knows whats that about ] and sometimes its really jsut to personal. honestly.....just wait. and if it gets to the point where u really feel moved by the spirit to talk to him. then do. but i would leave him be.u never know what could be going on. its an ugly world and just about ANYTHING could happen.....
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Post by hockeydude on Sept 22, 2008 22:55:09 GMT -5
Yeah, what Alyse said is a pretty good advice. Taking advice from someone with experience is always a good idea. If you really feel like you have to do something, maybe just ask if he's okay and if he needs to talk about anything, you're all ears. That way it shows that you're concerned, but you won't make him talk to you unless he wants to. Yeah, like Alyse said though, there's not much that you can really do. Nice to meet you by the way, Kaes.
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Post by ldsgirl Aka Sayari on Sept 22, 2008 23:03:15 GMT -5
So there is a boy in my ward. we are pretty good friends. all of a sudden, he just stopped passing out and taking sacrament. it's kinda hard not to notice, our ward is composed mainly of new couples and the primary easily accounts for 75% of us. I'm the oldest youth, and i just turned 16 last week if that tells you anything, and with the little youth we have, most of them are girls. my friend and i are really concerned. we know its none of our business, but we want to help him. should we say anything or just let him slide by? At first I was going to say ...yes, talk to him, but after reading Alyse's post........I think that she may be right and that it might be better to give him a little time to sort things out. Now, if things haven't improved by this time next month......I'd try and say something to him to encourage him to return to a more active role in church. I wouldn't want to embarrass him for details though, as he might have been abstaining from sacrament for a period of time until he felt worthy of it again! In the meantime ......prayer is always good! I'll say a prayer for him now! Take care! Jenni
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kaes
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Post by kaes on Sept 23, 2008 15:01:10 GMT -5
Thanks guys. i was really torn about saying anything or just letting him be seeing as how it is none of my business. i figured it wasnt too bad, he still goes to church and seminary (out here seminary isnt part of school, so we have to wake up at 5 AM to go!) but i was seriously debating on what to do.. we have a temple trip coming up soon, so i think i'll ask him if he's gotten his recommend yet. if he hasnt, encouragement is looking to be the best answer. thanks guys! oh and hello
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Post by ldsgirl Aka Sayari on Sept 24, 2008 1:44:27 GMT -5
Thanks guys. i was really torn about saying anything or just letting him be seeing as how it is none of my business. i figured it wasnt too bad, he still goes to church and seminary (out here seminary isnt part of school, so we have to wake up at 5 AM to go!) but i was seriously debating on what to do.. we have a temple trip coming up soon, so i think i'll ask him if he's gotten his recommend yet. if he hasnt, encouragement is looking to be the best answer. thanks guys! oh and hello I have early morning seminary too!
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kaes
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Post by kaes on Oct 3, 2008 18:16:11 GMT -5
I have early morning seminary too! [/quote] 6 AM- 6:50 AM then school for 7 and a 1/2 hours
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Post by ldsgirl Aka Sayari on Oct 3, 2008 22:32:10 GMT -5
I have early morning seminary too! 6 AM- 6:50 AM then school for 7 and a 1/2 hours [/quote] I come home after seminary for about an hour and then go to school.
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darkacez
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"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing."
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Post by darkacez on Oct 4, 2008 7:37:23 GMT -5
So there is a boy in my ward. we are pretty good friends. all of a sudden, he just stopped passing out and taking sacrament. it's kinda hard not to notice, our ward is composed mainly of new couples and the primary easily accounts for 75% of us. I'm the oldest youth, and i just turned 16 last week if that tells you anything, and with the little youth we have, most of them are girls. my friend and i are really concerned. we know its none of our business, but we want to help him. should we say anything or just let him slide by? Hi there, Great suggestions by the way everyone. First of all, this boy in your ward, you have to give him alot of credit. It takes alot of courage and faith to admit to your bishop sins or things that has happened. He obviously really wants to be worthy again and to be able to partake of the sacrament. Now thats great. Yeah as others have said, its probably best to not really do anything but to just let him know that you are in his prayers and are there for him. Love and support always works miracles. Unfortunately, there is a stigma where members who don't take the sacrament are somehow "Evil" in someway lol. I know its ridiculous. As they say "Hate the sin but love the Sinner". Just be there whenever he needs it. Hope this helps Dark_Acez (Jedi Master) ;D
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Post by ldsgirl Aka Sayari on Oct 5, 2008 9:53:11 GMT -5
So there is a boy in my ward. we are pretty good friends. all of a sudden, he just stopped passing out and taking sacrament. it's kinda hard not to notice, our ward is composed mainly of new couples and the primary easily accounts for 75% of us. I'm the oldest youth, and i just turned 16 last week if that tells you anything, and with the little youth we have, most of them are girls. my friend and i are really concerned. we know its none of our business, but we want to help him. should we say anything or just let him slide by? Hi there, Great suggestions by the way everyone. First of all, this boy in your ward, you have to give him alot of credit. It takes alot of courage and faith to admit to your bishop sins or things that has happened. He obviously really wants to be worthy again and to be able to partake of the sacrament. Now thats great. Yeah as others have said, its probably best to not really do anything but to just let him know that you are in his prayers and are there for him. Love and support always works miracles. Unfortunately, there is a stigma where members who don't take the sacrament are somehow "Evil" in someway lol. I know its ridiculous. As they say "Hate the sin but love the Sinner". Just be there whenever he needs it. Hope this helps Dark_Acez (Jedi Master) ;D Thanks for your observations Mr. Jedi Master!
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Post by [.alyse.] on Oct 20, 2008 2:33:29 GMT -5
i love that quote a ton... hate the sin but not the sinner.... im taking it!
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