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How-to checklist: Excommunication

Published: Saturday, May 29, 1999

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  1. Pray for the person; encourage him or her to attend Church meetings, to serve others.

  2. Don't judge; keep confidences, don't gossip.

  3. Be a friend, invite them to social activities; lend a listening ear but don't dwell on their situation.

  4. Don't give up on them; they are children of God.