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<blockquote data-quote="ksm" data-source="post: 588721" data-attributes="member: 12511"><p>TerryJ2 - I guess one reason that church is important to me, is that husband and I have no extended family nearby. The people at church has become our "extended family" and have been there for us in the past. Like meals brought in after surgery, emotional support when trying to get custody of our DGD's, and just knowing there is a place where we fit in. Plus the church is very active in the community, in peace and social justice issues, in disaster relief, and it is just a good fit for husband and I. I know it may not be difficult child's cup of tea, but I hate to see her turn her back on everything. We have told her that it is OK to question your faith and beliefs. I would be happy if she had an interest in other churches and religions, just not a disdain of all of it.</p><p></p><p>But, she is just so negative. Like, she mentioned a girl at school talking about a rock concert, and when difficult child asked her what bands... she didn't know them and found out it was Christian rock, she was just kind of rude "I don't listen to THAT kind of music!" So far, her two best friends are from homes where the family attends church (not ours). She has invited one friend to our youth group activities recently, but I found out that she and her friend never joined in the activities, just went off to chat among themselves and ignored everyone else. It was actually our church and another one with a similar theology who try to get to two church youth groups together about once every month or two for group activities. So I am not going to encourage her to take a friend any more. Or even encourage her to go. </p><p></p><p>Our church has a history of young adults giving a year of service and they would have opportunites to volunteer in the states and abroad. Many do this and have a wonderful experience. But, if she doesn't have any beliefs, I doubt that she would be a candidate. We were also contacted about hosting a teen girl for a month from Ireland, but it is a Christian based group, and difficult child would have to attend organized activities with the host girl. It is called the Ulster Project and they bring about 15 teens from Ireland, half Christian and half Catholic, then they are paired up with same religion families in our community. They attend two Christian services and two Catholic services, plus do fun activities and community service projects. But, I was afraid with all of difficult child's drama it would not turn out a good experience for the foreign student. I told the organizer to contact us in a couple years when easy child is older and can be a host sister. She would be a good host sister. Of course, the lady from church who asked us only knows difficult child from her public personna, and not the girl we see at home.</p><p></p><p>Tomorrow is Sunday, and it is our turn for nursey duty. Both girls love taking a turn in the nursery. Not sure if difficult child will go or not... Not going to push it. But will hope she gets up and around. KSM</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ksm, post: 588721, member: 12511"] TerryJ2 - I guess one reason that church is important to me, is that husband and I have no extended family nearby. The people at church has become our "extended family" and have been there for us in the past. Like meals brought in after surgery, emotional support when trying to get custody of our DGD's, and just knowing there is a place where we fit in. Plus the church is very active in the community, in peace and social justice issues, in disaster relief, and it is just a good fit for husband and I. I know it may not be difficult child's cup of tea, but I hate to see her turn her back on everything. We have told her that it is OK to question your faith and beliefs. I would be happy if she had an interest in other churches and religions, just not a disdain of all of it. But, she is just so negative. Like, she mentioned a girl at school talking about a rock concert, and when difficult child asked her what bands... she didn't know them and found out it was Christian rock, she was just kind of rude "I don't listen to THAT kind of music!" So far, her two best friends are from homes where the family attends church (not ours). She has invited one friend to our youth group activities recently, but I found out that she and her friend never joined in the activities, just went off to chat among themselves and ignored everyone else. It was actually our church and another one with a similar theology who try to get to two church youth groups together about once every month or two for group activities. So I am not going to encourage her to take a friend any more. Or even encourage her to go. Our church has a history of young adults giving a year of service and they would have opportunites to volunteer in the states and abroad. Many do this and have a wonderful experience. But, if she doesn't have any beliefs, I doubt that she would be a candidate. We were also contacted about hosting a teen girl for a month from Ireland, but it is a Christian based group, and difficult child would have to attend organized activities with the host girl. It is called the Ulster Project and they bring about 15 teens from Ireland, half Christian and half Catholic, then they are paired up with same religion families in our community. They attend two Christian services and two Catholic services, plus do fun activities and community service projects. But, I was afraid with all of difficult child's drama it would not turn out a good experience for the foreign student. I told the organizer to contact us in a couple years when easy child is older and can be a host sister. She would be a good host sister. Of course, the lady from church who asked us only knows difficult child from her public personna, and not the girl we see at home. Tomorrow is Sunday, and it is our turn for nursey duty. Both girls love taking a turn in the nursery. Not sure if difficult child will go or not... Not going to push it. But will hope she gets up and around. KSM [/QUOTE]
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