It has recently come to my attention that my one and only Mia Maid has 98% attendance in seminary at her junior high. However, I have never met her and none of the other girls in the ward have ever met her (they all go to another school). The family is rarely at home and when we do manage to catch them, her father is not willing to let us in the house. But at the same time, he doesn't tell us to leave them in peace. That at least is encouraging.
How can we get to know this Mia Maid?
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Could you find out her email address or look her up on facebook? Maybe the next time the dad blows you off you could just say that you wondered if you could get her email address so you could email her about your activities. Emailing my less active girls has been the easiest for me.
First and foremost---you have to build a relationship. Pray for her and her family by name to have softened hearts. Another idea that has worked well with less active RS sisters is sending things in the mail frequently. Notes, small gifts etc....not churchy things---girl things. And when you don't have time to mail, drop things off. Don't go to their home expecting to visit with her; knowing you came and care is what counts. After months of doing this, she will see that you care and might come to the door when you visit. Remind the other girls to befriend her and at least say hi to her when they see her at school...hopefully they know who she is. Be patient, it will take time--and you may not see the fruits of your labors, another YW Pres. might. Good luck!
Can you stop by her seminary class and leave an invitation for an activity? Maybe something Halloweenish or going to see the lights when they go on?
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