Does anybody have any great ideas on how to reactivate a young woman? I have tried so many things but it just doesn't seem to be working. I have prayed and prayed for this girl and I know that she really needs YWs, but I don't know how to help her make that first step.
Any ideas?
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There is a girl in our ward who is inactive, and I have watched as my friend (the leader) was constantly trying to get her to come. She would take cookies to her, call her and invite her to everything, and I think the biggest thing was she would just take time to get to know her & all of her interests on an indvidual level. The girl eventually came to some activities, not all, but those she felt comfortable with. It may not effect her as much now, but maybe later she'll look back on it and see how much love you showed to her, and then it will help her come back.
I'm not sure if this is something you've already thought of (or done) but...it worked here.
When I was in YW we always tried to involve the girls as much as we could we it came to less active girls. The Presidency I was serving with, felt it was important for them (the girls) to get to know the girls that didn't come. We did what RS does-Sheperding Visits, we had the the class Presidency calling and checking on them, helping with rides to mutual, etc. Even in our meetings with the girls we had them talk about ways they could help and things they could do. It totally worked! The less active girl(s) didn't come all the time, but they came, (whereas before they weren't). And it made the active girls feel the joy of serving in that way. I don't know if this is something you've already tried in your ward, but either way I'm sure this girl knows she is being reached out to...and that she is loved. :)
On a side note, good luck with your move! We are probably moving ourselves...
My advice is to just keep praying...I have a feeling that this is something you are trying to accomplish before you move...Don't feel guilty if you don't reach all the goals you set out with. You didn't know you were going to move so quickly. Let the next YW pres. know what you have done and she will see the importance of continuing what you have started. The seed is planted...You are awesome! I am not saying give up-I am just saying it will happen when it is supposed too-don't rush it too much.
Talk to Sherrie about this girl.....it is because of her and the love that she showed me that I became a member. I have never before and never since felt such love from another person.
Knowing the other young women, feeling included and liked by them certainly helped, but it was through Sherrie's love and learning with her guidance how much Heavenly Father loves me that I was truly converted.
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