My husband does educational groups at our church. One group is weekly on Sunday morning and it focuses on the readings for the liturgy of that day. This Lent he is conducting a group based on the petitions of the Lord's Prayer. He begins each group with a prayer and then takes an informal assessment of who is there and who is missing. He always reminds us to "pay attention to who is missing. If they miss more than 2 meetings give them a call. If we don't, we have the risk of losing them." Sometimes newcomers to the group laugh quietly when he says, "Who are we missing?" People generally aren't used to being missed. When he next sees a "missing person" he gently inquires about their absence in a concerned way.We all like to know we are missed.
In any group where we are trying to make change, whether it be spiritual or physical or emotional, it is helpful to "miss people," to inquire and call if they are missing several times. It makes a difference.
Who have you noticed is missing?--at a recovery meeting? at church? Will you call?
Are you missing?
Blessings-Penny
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