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Friday, May 29, 2009 9:12 PM

How can a church make sure children stay safe?

By LINDA BROWN, Ask a Professional

Child abuse is a tragic reality in every community across the country. While it might be easier to deny the reality, it’s an inescapable fact that child abuse is in our churches as well.

“The church should be a safe haven, a sanctuary,” Dr. Felix Burroughs, pastor of First United Methodist Church, 203 E. Fourth St., Ottawa, said. “The United Methodist Church would necessitate that all people who work with children and adolescents must be Safe Sanctuary certified — all people.”

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