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Surprised by joy
By
Linda G. Howard
It is difficult to understand how much God loves us. While few of us will admit it, much of our lives is spent waiting for God to slam the judgment hammer into our skulls. Working within the mentally challenged community, I’ve come to understand a bit about unconditional love. I am area director of Special…
The influence of one
By
Linda G. Howard
As they entered the bus, everyone was happy and excited to be going home. Even though the four days at The Special Gathering spiritual retreat had been great fun, the members who attended were nearly as ready to go home as the volunteers. Special Gathering is a ministry within the mentally challenged community. We form…
Making do
By
Linda G. Howard
It was the annual gathering of Special Gathering members. Each year nearly 200 mentally challenged people meet in Vero Beach at Life for Youth Camp for Retreat Agape. For almost 30 years, we have met there from Friday morning until Monday morning each Memorial Day weekend. It’s a gloriously fun place for our members who…
Through the Roof Disability Ministry Summit
By
Linda G. Howard
Through the Roof Disability Ministry Summit is designed to give you practical training and education while equipping churches for disability ministry. Sign up and be a part of this enriching event, which will be held May 18-19, 2012 at First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena. For more information regarding this important summit convened by Joni and Friends, click…
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