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“Particular attentionshould be givento inviting less-activeand nonmember children.”
(Church Handbook of Instructions,Book 2. Section 5, page 237.)
Reaching The One
The Stake Primary Presidency is counseling Ward Primary Presidencies to check the rollsregularly.1.
 
Look for patterns in attendance.2.
 
Find children not attending regularly3.
 
With your Presidency, prayerfully plan andcarry out ways to encourage children, whoare not attending regularly, to come.4.
 
Send less active children a postcard.5.
 
Invite less-actives to Primary on Sundayand quarterly Activity Days.Activity days are perfect opportunities to involve children in wholesome fun to interact withother children. “Particular attention should be given to inviting less-active and nonmemberchildren.” (The Church Handbook of Instructions. Book 2. Section 5, page 237.)Because the children depend on their parents for coming to church, “support and strengthenparents. Find ways to interact with the children’s parents-- work together, share insights andconcerns, and share what the children are learning in Primary… Reach out with love.” (SisterPatricia P. Pinegar, General Primary President)
“Reach outwith love.”
Patricia P. Pinegar
 
Postcards
I’ve designed postcards that you’re welcome to use for Primary. They’re available at:http://www.jollyjenn.com/Postcards.htmlPrint them on cardstock and cut the page in quarters (along the line). They can be mailed atthe postcard rate.
Other ideas to encourage attendance in Primary
Call the children and tell them they were missed.Encourage the Primary Teachers to call the childrenwho did not attend Primary. Remember, sheep willonly follow the voice of a shepherd that they know.You might also consider personally delivering notes toencourage attendance. (See examples on the nextpage.) Visiting children at their homes gives you theopportunity to see and speak to the child’s parents.Give service to the child.
When less-active children attend Primary
Welcome them (perhaps sing a welcome song). Let them know how happy you are to see them.Invite them to participate.Invite them to return.Find their parents. Tell the parents how happy you are to see them at church. Tell themsomething positive their child did. Tell them what the children learned in Primary. Invitethem to return.Send a card during the week to let them know you enjoyed seeing them at church.During the week, call them to tell them how you loved seeing them at church and how you’reexcited to see them again on Sunday.
Each name on your roll belongs to one of Heavenly Father 
!
s children.Help them find their way back home.
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boss2962

I would love to be able to print these ideas. How can we do that. I click on print but I just get blank pages

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