Jehovah himself said that he would search for his sheep and give them the care they needed. So God is pleased when elders take similar steps in an effort to help sheep who have strayed to return to the flock.
(‏ حز ٣٤ :‏ ١١‏ )‏ لِذلِكَ فَهُوَ يُسَرُّ حِينَ يَقُومُ ٱلشُّيُوخُ بِٱلْأَمْرِ عَيْنِهِ بِهَدَفِ مُسَاعَدَةِ ٱلْخِرَافِ ٱلَّذِينَ شَرَدُوا عَلَى ٱلْعَوْدَةِ إِلَى ٱلرَّعِيَّةِ .‏