by Key Ministry | Dec 4, 2018 | Families, Inclusion, Special needs siblings
I’m thankful…for ways my sibling/child with special needs is included in church activities with his/her peers.I’m thankful… for a church family that gives my family grace when we are chronically late, complicated, or demanding. I’m thankful… for pastors...
by Lamar Hardwick | Nov 1, 2018 | Adult Advocates, Autism, Church Support, Families, Inclusion, Parents, Spiritual Development
One of the blessings of being a pastor is the incredible opportunity to witness the joy of families overcoming difficult circumstances. Nothing brings me more pleasure than to see God at work in the lives of those that I am called to serve.There are many images in the...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Oct 23, 2018 | Inclusion
Special needs and the church are complicated. Why? Because it’s an area of service that individuals often overlook for a variety of reasons:I don’t know what to do to help.I’m not trained to help.I don’t know who to ask for how I can help.I don’t know anyone...
by Key Ministry | Oct 2, 2018 | Church Support, Families, Inclusion, Special needs siblings
My husband and I have three children in their twenties. Our youngest, Carly, has Angelman Syndrome. She is a delightful young lady who has always loved to be part of worship services with us. Though she is not verbal, she worships heartily, often with her whole body...
by Joe and Cindi Ferrini | Aug 28, 2018 | Inclusion
Ok, I’m being overly dramatic! But many of us with children with special needs realize and recognize that when someone spots us and our child(ren) they often quickly look away, have a shocked expression on their face, walk away, and/or give us a look. When our...
by Lamar Hardwick | Aug 9, 2018 | Care and Support, Families, Inclusion, Special Needs Ministry
I have often thought that one of the most interesting stories in the Bible is the story of Jesus interacting with a blind man from the town of Bethsaida. This story is found in the gospel of Mark and is recorded as one of the few times that Jesus had to progressively...
