[Faith-talk] special needs ministry

[Joshua Lester]

Amen!
Blessings, Joshua

On 10/3/11, Tom Vos <vost at iowatelecom.net> wrote:
> Perhaps most of us don't care to be in the category of "special needs" just
> because we are blind.
> I'll acknowledge that intellectual disabilities require a special approach,
> but somehow we want the church to be a place where everyone belongs, and
> everyone serves.
> A few people get it, but not many.
> I think it will always be up to us to teach our brothers and sisters what it
> takes for us to belong, and how we wish to serve others.
> Maybe, Barbara, if you can find someone who gets it in your church, that
> person can be an advocate for your family.
> If even a few people begin to understand how to practice hospitality, our
> churches will become more welcoming places.
> Blessings,
> Tom
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