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"Buddy Benches" are used in Germany at some schools for kids on the playground to go to if they feel lonely. Once sitting there, other children will come up and befriend the child on the bench. The concept has caught on in at a school in Pennsylvania.

Maybe we need some "Buddy Pews" at churches.... :)

story on the "buddy benches"

Pam     coffeecomputer.GIF   

Meddle Not In the Affairs of Dragons; for You Are Crunchy and Taste Good with Ketchup.

If we all sang the same note in the choir, there'd never be any harmony.

Funny, isn't it, how we accept Grace for ourselves and demand justice for others?

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Maybe we need some "Buddy Pews" at churches.... :)

Awhhh! Yes! At least it would be a good way to know who needs to be reached out to.

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this touches my heart that the kids are given an ok healthy way of letting others know they have a need and are given support to be open to others helping them with it.

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bring it to our churches yes.

deb

Love awakens love.

Let God be true and every man a liar.

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Makes me wonder if we should have some buddy forums.

i think that is a great idea.

deb

Love awakens love.

Let God be true and every man a liar.

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Makes me wonder if we should have some buddy forums.

I'm game! Seems similar to the thread the McQueens had going years ago, where we could go to chill and get some encouragement.

I miss Fifi and David here!

Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

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Makes me wonder if we should have some buddy forums.

yes! a place where someone who feels lonesome can come and find some friends.. Wouldn't that be a GREAT link to post on the internet?

Pam     coffeecomputer.GIF   

Meddle Not In the Affairs of Dragons; for You Are Crunchy and Taste Good with Ketchup.

If we all sang the same note in the choir, there'd never be any harmony.

Funny, isn't it, how we accept Grace for ourselves and demand justice for others?

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Originally Posted By: Stan Jensen
Makes me wonder if we should have some buddy forums.

I'm game! Seems similar to the thread the McQueens had going years ago, where we could go to chill and get some encouragement.

I miss Fifi and David here!

Yes, I miss Fifi & David. She had a picture on fb and has lost some weight and looks awesome!!

Back to the 'buddy forum' idea. I am certainly not against anything that will give someone a sense of community; only have one question: We are a Christian forum, correct? Then why should it be necessary to have a separate forum ... what is wrong with practicing the Golden Rule? Or, "Love one another as Christ loved us?"John 13:34 ... in no way am I making an assessment of anyone's conduct ... most of all I am talking to myself! Just thinking out loud ...............

Perhaps M.T. could moderate a Buddy Forum

If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God

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Hi I wouldn't mind a buddy. But please remember I'm liberal, a questioner, a thinker, and openminded. So if someone is willing... I don't know the way to do this, but I'm sure you will

Psalms19:12-14 Lord my saviour

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Hi I wouldn't mind a buddy. But please remember I'm liberal, a questioner, a thinker, and openminded. So if someone is willing... I don't know the way to do this, but I'm sure you will
Absolutely nothing wrong with being liberal, a questioner, a thinker, etc. God made us that way.

phkrause

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
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I hear what you're saying, Naomi, but I am getting the idea that the "buddy" forum would be somewhere a member could go for a hug, a chat, a piece of apple pie or some high fives. We could do that in the other fora (and many do) but most are about the business of discussion.

Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

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A 2th grader here in Henderson, Co heard about the story and worked with Home Depot to get one installed at his school. A very cool story.

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I hear what you're saying, Naomi, but I am getting the idea that the "buddy" forum would be somewhere a member could go for a hug, a chat, a piece of apple pie or some high fives.

yes...more along the lines of what the chat room used to be with HS Denise. :)

Pam     coffeecomputer.GIF   

Meddle Not In the Affairs of Dragons; for You Are Crunchy and Taste Good with Ketchup.

If we all sang the same note in the choir, there'd never be any harmony.

Funny, isn't it, how we accept Grace for ourselves and demand justice for others?

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Precisely, that was what I was thinking, too.

Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.

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