Disability Ministry
True “welcome” can be hard to come by in a broken world, especially for individuals and families affected by disability. Our desire, as a local church, is to be a place where people of all abilities are welcomed and loved as Jesus has loved us. The goal of our Disability Ministry is to cultivate a place of belonging where our friends with disabilities can be an active part of what God is doing in and through His Church, the body of Christ.
“Now if the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” it would not for that reason stop being part of the body. And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” it would not for that reason stop being part of the body. If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If the whole body were an ear, where would the sense of smell be? But in fact God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be.”
1 Corinthians 12:15-18
Buddy Ministry
We are working to recruit and provide trained helpers, called “buddies,” who can come alongside friends affected by disabilities to support them and allow themselves and their families to participate in their desired church programs and/or activities.
Respite Care Events
Respite Care is a chance for parents/caregivers to get a short break from all those in their care. This includes “typical siblings” as well as those directly affected by disability. Every child gets paired with at least one trained “buddy” who is there to be a friend and make the night fun!
Currently, we plan to host 3 Respite Care Events per year in the Fall, Winter, and Spring.
Our next Respite Event is scheduled for November 1st 2024 from 6:00-8:30pm.
Contact Us
We’d love to get to know you, your family, and answer any questions you may have. Reach out to us at disabilityministry@sunsetbible.com