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God can give us the power to go Acts 1:8–Teacher Appreciation Central Theme:  God wants us to tell people about Jesus not matter where we are. Introduction–I can tell where I have been last week by the receipts in my pocketbook.  Pull out a couple of receipts and tell about where you were.  Even if…

October 2012 *Please feel free to forward this message to colleagues and other interested parties. Sign-up for AAIDD F.Y.I at this link: http://www.responsetrack.net/aaidd/sign_up AAIDD Membership Join AAIDD Today AAIDD is the definitive membership organization and the authoritative source of information for those in the intellectual disability profession. Our membership is over 5,000 professionals strong, in over…

For me, one of the best things that happened at the Disability Leadership Gathering that I attended this week at Sonrise Retreat Center in Anderson, Indiana, was that I was griped with the amount of passion shared by the leaders who have a genuine concern for the Church.  They have a consuming desire to help the Church…

It’s only the beginning of fall in Central Florida.  The temperatures remains in the upper 80’s I cannot even find a sweater, much less an insulated jacket.  Tomorrow, I’m headed for Indiana for a disability meeting.  The tempertures there are in the 40’s and 50’s.  It won’t be that cold until January or February where…

Often, as I’m preparing for bed, I listen to the Bible.  Last evening, as I put away some shirts and listened to II Corinthians 3, I was struck by the last verses.  When I say struck, I mean it.  It was as though the Holy Spirit whacked me on the back and said, “Girl, did…

Several people have asked where I’ve been.  This is really encouraging because sending an entry into the Internet atmosphere, you cannot help but wonder if anyone will actually read what you write. This has been an extremely busy time for me and The Special Gathering of Indian River.  Fall is a time of the year that many…

For the past few days, I spent time with a young man who was on vacation.  He and his companion stayed near my home.  Part of his disability is that he is unable to be satisfied with what he has.  His life revolves around what he desires to eat or have.  Because he comes from…

At Special Gathering, we don’t often lose a member.  There are many reasons for that.  Yet when we lose a member, it is as difficult for us as any other pastor.  I meet with many pastors fellowship groups during the month.  The one enduring subject discussed is the hurt these men and women of God…

This year has been a transition point for my life.  Last year, I had a drastic change when my husband died.  In some ways, there is a new freedom.  During other times, I realize that I’m much more constrained.  There was a lot of freedom in being a married woman and simply having another warm…

The Power of Courage Acts 4:29 Central Theme:  God gives us courage to speak and do what is right. Introduction–Bring one of your gardening books. Explain how much I love gardening and I find it easy to talk to people about gardening.  I like to share tips and information.  Explain how nobody is going to…
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