Because you are on this journey of ministry with us, we thought you would like to see what your prayers and financial support are doing:
We asked our audience at the conference workshops to fill out some feedback forms and this is a representative sample of the answer to the question:
Testimonials: What did you find helpful in this workshop?
"Presenters personal experiences were very impactful and lent credibility to the material. Clearly understood the challenges we as leaders face with the children we minister to." NPC
"Wisdom from your personal experience. Strong emphasis on grace and humility. Thank you. 50 minutes was just not long enough. God bless your ministry!" RY
"I found the real life examples that you each provided to be very helpful. Your family is wonderful. Thank you for being here and teaching this class. Please come back! KH
"Great information on relating to parents and understanding what they're going through. It was very good. I loved that your daughter came and that you are so open about your story." AC
"It was a good class to understand parents who have kids in special needs. Yes, we need grace and try to help in what they want not my own thoughts and ways. You did a great job. TK
"Love the fact that the training and information is based off actual experience. As a mother of a child with a disability, this gives me hope and strength to go on. Amy is a doll!" SM
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God is moving in the hearts of children's ministry leaders
. We see over and over that leaders want to be equipped to help children to belong and thrive in their ministries. They just need a little help in making that happen.
Your partnership with us is helping to give them strategies and confidence to serve.
We know you are praising God with us for the amazing opportunities He is opening up to create a better life for kids who have challenges. We are humbled to be picked to make a difference by bringing strategies and perspective to ministry workers and encouragement and equipping to parents.
New Opportunities
!
Just this week we had a sweet mama of a little girl with Downs Syndrome get in touch to ask us to
help her revamp the special needs ministry at her church
. This is a mom who has come to our Parent Support Group called OASIS since the beginning. She is being empowered and now is ready to be a part of the ripple effect!
In early November we have the opportunity to have a
table at a conference for foster and adoptive parents
. These parents are often dealing with children from hard places and need support as they care for these children in their homes. We just need the $50 table fee to reach out to the parents at this conference.
Also, would you pray with us to determine if God wants us to set up a
booth at a very popular and far-reaching special needs conference
.
In addition, we can continue going to
homeschool conferences
and help homeschooling parents raising children who have challenges become equipped in raising and teaching their children. More and more parents are opting to homeschool their children who are having difficulty in school.
We are so excited to tell you that new opportunities are rolling in constantly to be able to serve those with special needs through parents and ministry workers. These folks have been called an "unreached people group" because they are often isolated.
Let's be part of the change
that turns that around.
HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP
:
We are thinking forward to the next few months and ministry for next year. More and more parents and churches are finding out about what we have to offer and are asking for us to engage with them. We SO want to be available. We can be the feet and arms that reach them.
BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP
.
As we approach year end, would you prayerfully consider partnering with us financially on a monthly basis (if you are not already) and/or jump on board with special gifts?
Is God tugging on your heartstrings to join us on this mission in a bigger way or for the first time?
Think BIG with our LORD's vision!!
Every adult working with children in every capacity needs to champion the child who has challenges -- the child with special needs -- as well as the typically developing children.
Parents need support, encouragement, and empowerment! With your help, we can be at more conferences, more churches, and more parent groups! We can get our book written and in the hands of ministry leaders, moms and dads, and anyone who loves a child who may be struggling!
Would you prayerfully consider joining our team with monthly financial support?
Your gift of $10,000, $5,000, $1,000, $500, $100, $50 monthly (or as a special gift) will open many doors and reach those children and the adults who love them.
Together we can:
- help children's ministry workers fulfill the Biblical Mandate of "Let the little children come to me."
- walk alongside and hold up brothers and sisters raising children who have challenges. Often these parents are depleted and discouraged and just need someone to come alongside with love and strategies and encouragement
- give a brighter future to the children who often get pushed aside by influencing and equipping the adults in their worlds.
Won't you jump on board?!!! Together we can create a beautiful thing.
Pray about your partnership today!
And...if you know of others who are looking for ways to give, would you ask them to consider this work that God has entrusted to our care?
We are excited to serve! Thank you for your prayers!
In service to the King with you,
Tom and Julie (and Amy, too!)
Upcoming Service Opportunities - INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY
October 19, 2016 - OASIS, Parent Support Group, Lynchburg, Virginia
October 22, 2016 - Pasadena Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Pasadena Maryland. All invited. Register here:
bit.ly/parenting22
November 12, 2016 - Foster Hope Conference (for foster care and adoptive parents), Lynchburg, Virginia
November 16, 2016 - OASIS, Parent Support Group, Lynchburg, Virginia
