by Key Ministry | Apr 16, 2020 | Church Support, Coronavirus, Mental Health
When we got the message about schools being closed, my heart sank. Maybe it makes me a terrible person, but my first thought wasn’t, “Good, they are keeping people safe.” It was, “What about my babies?” I know this is the right move, the wise move. It will keep so...
by Sue Sutton | Apr 14, 2020 | Church Support, Coronavirus, Inclusion
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” James 1: 27This verse seems so appropriate at the moment. In the UK, where I live, there are...
by Key Ministry | Apr 13, 2020 | Coronavirus, Rare Diagnosis, Special Needs Parenting
“And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten…” Joel 2:25aThere are a lot of logistical challenges to be found within this “shelter in place” world. Toilet paper is the first that comes to mind, but there are plenty. Having kids home from...
by John Fela (Felageller) | Apr 10, 2020 | Autism, Coronavirus, Special Needs Parenting
It was a Sunday afternoon in mid-March; I found myself parked in the driveway of my now ex-wife’s house. I had just dropped off my son after having him for the weekend, as it was my time with him, according to our parenting agreement. I no sooner put the car in...
by Key Ministry | Apr 8, 2020 | Coronavirus, Special Needs Parenting
This came to me in the shower. Yes, I’m still showering now and then. The ME in this writing is Jesus. Except last line is all Deb!Come To MeMatthew 11:28-30When you are sheltering in place, come to ME.When you are out serving in an essential job, come to ME.When you...
by Lisa Jamieson | Apr 7, 2020 | Coronavirus, Inclusion, Strategies
It will soon be summer once again. For many churches, that means scaling back on programming or pausing services that run strong throughout the rest of the year. For disability ministry leaders, summer can bring mixed emotions including both relief about the...
