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a1b098 No.637587

I help facilitate one of my local school's FCA programs (pic related). I normally talk about some more basic Bible stories (I'm going through the parables of Christ now). I can't really do too much in the short amount of time, after all, it is only 30 minutes once a week. I always try to hammer home how important it is to go to a church. One day last week I was asking around the table what church some of the students attended. All was normal, I helped talk to a few kids and hooked up a couple with carpools, but one girl, in particular, caught my attention. She always was kind and energetic in my lessons and got really caught up in them. She was a good listener and I felt like she was really getting a lot from it.When I asked what church she went, she said she couldn't. I said something along the lines of, "Where do you live? I'm sure I could get someone to take you somewhere."

To which she replied, "No. My dad won't let me."

This hit me like a ton of bricks. I quickly changed the topic and took the spotlight off of her, but it stayed on my mind. I asked some people from my congregation who lived nearby about her dad, and all said that he was a mean, staunch, cold atheist. What should I do in this circumstance? Please give me some guidance, I've been praying, but I still can't come up with anything.

2c8a45 No.637589

>>637587

Pray against the power over her house that would not allow this. Otherwise leave it.


156268 No.637590

I might be assuming that she is more faithful than she is, but I think you should assure her that she's too young to do anything about it if she's under 15.

Otherwise… consult a priest?


a1b098 No.637591

>>637590

I did give her a Bible and some guides earlier on, but I'm not sure if she uses them.


519e2b No.637592

Consult her father with her there but he nice and kind. If he sperges out, it will forever leave an impression on her


a1b098 No.637594

>>637592

I feel like this would make matters worse. That would show that she went against his wishes and got involved with us. She might not be allowed to meet with us anymore if I would do that. I don't want to take those odds.


a97fdd No.637601

>>637594

I think you should just do as you are now, with the exception that you pray for her every single day, morning and night. This is definitely a situation that she will have to address on her own, or she'll simply wait until she moves out and is given the freedom to attend church. I think you're quite right that getting involved any more than you are now could lead to an opposite and worse reaction.


a1b098 No.637602

>>637601

I just feel like I'm not doing enough. I feel like I need to do something else. but I can't think of anything that wouldn't inflame the problem.


a97fdd No.637605

>>637602

I understand your feelings here, I felt the same when I first learned that my friend had left the faith, but IMO now is not the time to push. Have you talked to your priest about it? He may have some suggestions for you, but mine certainly is to take things slowly and carefully right now.


a1b098 No.637606

>>637605

I talked to my minister about it, but he just said that it was a very delicate situation and to be careful. He also said to pray about it and ask around for advice. So, here I am.


a97fdd No.637612

>>637606

>So, here I am.

Good, well perhaps someone with experience in this type of situation will see this thread and post, best bet now is just to sit tight. God will answer your prayers for her in one way or another.




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