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Our Prayer:
that young people with special needs and their families
will become full participants and contributors in the body of Christ
- We intentionally share the Good News of Jesus Christ with young people who have special needs and help them grow in their faith.
- We welcome, support, and include those with special needs and their families into the fellowship of the church.
- We reach out to the community and provide a safe and loving environment where young people with special needs can worship God and learn about Jesus Christ.
- We nurture each person's individual skills and abilities while helping them experience the love of Christ in a way that is accessible to them.
Luke 14:13-14 But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you. For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.
Exodus 4:11 Then the LORD said to him, “Who has made man’s mouth? Who makes him mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Is it not I, the LORD?
These resources and links are provided so that you can help everyone in your church succeed to the best of their abilities. Please contact us if you have any recommendations or suggestions. thanks! Steve@Schenkfamily.us
References for you to use: click on the titles to view or download the resource.
Church Training Manual a free resource from Rising Above Ministries
Awana for everyone How to adapt every aspect of your ministry to meet the needs of the kids.
Serving Children with disabilities First steps you can take.
Special Needs Workshop notes from a workshop taught by Janet Boucher, M. Ed, Director Special Connections Ministry & Sign Language Interpreter, Patterson Park Church, Hearing Intervention Specialist Greene County ESC, ABA Therapist with Transition to Work Focus
Every Child, Everywhere notes from a parent with a special son.
Sensory Overload Guide understanding and meeting the challenges of sensory overload.
Shepherds College is the nation’s leading faith-based school designed to meet the unique learning needs of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The staff at the college believes that God creates each student on and for a purpose. In their fully accredited program, students will learn in an environment specifically designed for success, where each person is provided with the tools and support to thrive—academically, spiritually, and personally—so everyone can embrace the life God intends for us. Shepherds College Website
Shepherds College offers online courses which provide training, resources, and a pathway to independence to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as their guardians and the educators who train them.
Shepherds College Online
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Milestones Magazine showcases programs, products, and services that help people with challenges achieve milestones in their lives.
Milestones Magazine is a connector of resources by/for people with disabilities to the people with challenges who need them. Whether you need or provide therapy, financial planning, employment, adaptive bikes, weighted blankets, or so much more, this magazine is for you!
Lots of good resources for parents.
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These links are provided to help you impact more families with the gospel of Christ. Our prayer is that every young person would know, love and serve the Lord Jesus Christ.
Ability Ministry Equipping and empowering disability ministry for churches, families, and individuals.
Key Ministry Key Ministry promotes meaningful connection between churches and families of kids with disabilities for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ.
The Inclusive Church Helping Churches Successfully Include Children with Special Needs
Rising Above Ministries provides special-needs families with support, encouragement, inspiration, and community
Awe & Wonder helps reach those with differing abilities and their families with the Gospel and integrate them into the life of the church
Joni and Friends dedicated to extending the love and message of Jesus Christ to people who are affected by disability around the world
With Ministries provides resources that support faith formation and congregational inclusion for individuals with intellectual disability
Nathaniel's Hope dedicated to sharing hope with kids with special needs (VIP kids) and their families
LD Online provides information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD
Understood helps parents whose children, ages 3–20, are struggling with learning and attention issues
All Belong helps schools adopt an inclusive education approach serves all students better so that every student with a disability is known, needed, and experiences belonging in their Christ-centered school.
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Our prayer is that we would edify, encourage, and equip those who visit.
Contact us:
Steve@Schenkfamily.us
Gospel Verses
1st Corinthians 15:3-4 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures:
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Revelation 4:8b Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.
Romans 3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 5:8 But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Acts 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
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