by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Sep 18, 2023 | Caregiving, Marriage, Special Needs Parenting
The school year has begun for all the children. Goals are made; classes are in full swing; children know what to do to make their studies and extracurricular activities a priority.Apply this process to our own lives and we have to ask, “Is our marriage a priority?” So...
by John Fela (Felageller) | Sep 15, 2023 | Autism, Caregiving, Special Needs Parenting
A few years ago, my now ex-wife floated the idea of us getting a service dog for our autistic, nonverbal son. She felt it would be a great support for him on several levels, to help him more calmly and safely navigate his environment both in school and in public. A...
by Beth Golik | Sep 14, 2023 | Disability Ministry, Podcast, Training Events
In today’s episode, Beth poses the question: do your volunteers know the plan if there’s an emergency situation in the church building such as a fire or an armed intruder? Does your church have a plan? Now is the time to create a plan that we hope and pray you’ll...
by Shannon Blosser | Sep 12, 2023 | Autism, Church Support, Disability Ministry
I recently concluded a sermon series looking at the Apostles’ Creed, which is one of the foundational statements of the church that articulates our foundational beliefs about God. The series’ final sermon examined the statement “I believe in the holy catholic church”...
by Evana Sandusky | Sep 11, 2023 | Down syndrome, Mental Health, Special Needs Parenting
The first time the engine-shaped glowing light appeared on my car’s display, I took notice. I quickly sought mechanics to tell me if the check engine light was a genuine problem. After some minor work and knowledge from those who understand how my car runs, the light...
