Comments on: Discussion Weekend http://briancrussell.net/2009/10/discussion-weekend/ Creator of Stories Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:05:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Helen http://briancrussell.net/2009/10/discussion-weekend/comment-page-1/#comment-455 Helen Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:55:28 +0000 http://briancrussell.net/?p=617#comment-455 When my mom was depressed, and didin't "feel the Christmas spirit", I took her to various Church Christmas programs in our area. I called first and explained that I'm not a member, neither is mom, and that we both are happy in our present Church, but wish to attend. People couldn't have been more gracious. One particular program was a tremendous amount of help. It was a one woman performance. It really emphasized a woman's personal struggle with depression during Christmas, and that we can find joy in our Saviour and still not want hollies, candy canes, and bows all around. Mom and I were both very moved. It was truly a Godsend. And btw, the next year, mom was fine. Anyhow, I think as long as we are honest and say "Hey, may I come? I have no intention of switching Churches, but this particular thing you are doing is something I really want to be a part of..." When my mom was depressed, and didin't "feel the Christmas spirit", I took her to various Church Christmas programs in our area. I called first and explained that I'm not a member, neither is mom, and that we both are happy in our present Church, but wish to attend. People couldn't have been more gracious. One particular program was a tremendous amount of help. It was a one woman performance. It really emphasized a woman's personal struggle with depression during Christmas, and that we can find joy in our Saviour and still not want hollies, candy canes, and bows all around. Mom and I were both very moved. It was truly a Godsend.

And btw, the next year, mom was fine.
Anyhow, I think as long as we are honest and say "Hey, may I come? I have no intention of switching Churches, but this particular thing you are doing is something I really want to be a part of…"

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