Last year, I took an unplanned sabbatical from church. It probably began as an out of town trip. This was followed by a decision to not get up and dressed the next Sunday. Several weeks passed without attending church. I was still praying every day and sending our monthly pledge, so I assumed no one noticed. A hand-written note from our rector arrived saying that he missed us. What an effective way to get me back where I need to be.
Regardless of how many people are part of a group or organization, when we are expected to be present, our absence is felt. Sometimes, the only encouragement needed to engage or re-engage an individual is a personal communication from someone who is actively involved letting the person who's not participating fully know that his or her contributions are valued.
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