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08-09-2008, 05:32 PM
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Reactiviation Help
Am trying to reactivate Deacon age boys in our ward. Have been sucessful with three boys, but not so with two others, nothing seems to work.
These two boys are in different families but both live with single parents and are not related. So far have tried personal visits, quorum presidents visits, phoning, Deacons calling and inviting, activity invitations, privatetly talking with mom and grandma for their help (they are supportive but nothing happens). Both boys are not rude, but seems that they have learned at an early age to simply tell you what you want to hear to get rid of you. Both boys will indicate they will come either to Church, Mutual, or Activities, but they never show. We have tried swinging by to pick them up but they both always have an excuse why they can't go. I suspect that they have little religious influence at home, and it is easier for mom to let them sleep in on Sunday mornings than fight them to go to church. Mom and or Grandma sometimes attend, but both familes could be considered inactive. I am not ready to throw in the towel yet, as I have always beleived that if you try to magnify your calling and do what is right, God will not let you fail. But so far my prayers and efforts have not be fruitful. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Last edited by lilered; 08-09-2008 at 05:34 PM. 
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08-09-2008, 05:41 PM
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Try to get them involved in the other activities of the church that are not just meetings. Do you scouts camp? I have hardly ever found a boy who didn't like camping, fishing, hiking, pizza night, something.
Ben Raines
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08-09-2008, 06:05 PM
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Try to hold a Deacons Q activity....have it at someones home...talk with the other Deacons and let them plan it and invite the ones you are talking about. Then try to invite the Bishop or one of his Councilors to the activity....
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08-09-2008, 10:17 PM
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How long will they test your commitment...goodness knows...but even if you never get them there...they'll remember just how long you stuck at it. Some things have a benefit you never get to see...but it's worth it all the same.
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08-17-2008, 06:33 AM
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At some point, and I can't tell you what this point is, you might want to take a break from going after them. If you go after them for too long, it will just become the ritual to throw you off and they may even come to resent the unwelcome persistence. Sometimes it helps to stop trying for a month or two, then resume your efforts.
You might also ask them specifically what things they like to do, and plan activities that are obviously intended to get them to come. It probably won't work, but they'll notice that you went out of their way to plan something for them (even if they don't show any sign that they noticed).
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08-17-2008, 03:00 PM
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Maybe they are just not interested in the church.
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08-17-2008, 03:07 PM
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At least for me the church has a lot more to offer than just church. Here in Las Vegas there is camping once a month, trips to the lake, the river, etc. I think more boys have been activated or kept active by the activities that the church provides other than church.
Ben Raines
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08-17-2008, 10:54 PM
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Everyone has great ideas. Use them. I might offer one more option. You say that Mom and Grandma don't attend that often and there is little religious influence at home. If all else fails, maybe you should focus on getting Mom and Grandma to attend on a regularly basis and set an example for their children.
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08-18-2008, 07:50 AM
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All good ideas, thanks.
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08-18-2008, 09:52 AM
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