Did you know on Feb. 13th we are partnering with the Tim Tebow Foundation and will be hosting a Prom night experience for 200+ of our Special Needs friends in our Barn? Just the thought of it makes me smile! We need a bunch of volunteers to pull this off (email ashley@hopecc.net). To learn more please check out this week’s video newsletter!
Also, take some time to read this beautiful prayer/blessing that our Special Needs Coordinator, Shauna Bussard, was recently gifted. (Head to the Special Needs room if you want to see this hanging on the wall.) Our Wings of Hope Special Needs Ministry is a true gift to our church!
Beatitudes of Wings of Hope
Blessed are you who welcome me into God’s house,
for you show me that the body of Christ has a place for everyone.
Blessed are you who see me not as a problem, but as a person,
for you reflect the heart of Jesus.
Blessed are you who greet me with joy and patience,
for you help me feel the love of God in your smile.
Blessed are you who make room for my noises, movements, and differences,
for you teach the church what grace looks like.
Blessed are you who adapt lessons, worship, and activities for me,
for you mirror the Savior who meets each person where they are.
Blessed are you who sit beside me when church is overwhelming,
for your presence brings peace and comfort.
Blessed are you who celebrate my efforts, no matter how small,
for you understand the joy of every step forward.
Blessed are you who pray for me and with me,
for you lift me into the arms of the Father.
Blessed are you who believe that I am fearfully and wonderfully made,
for your belief helps me know the truth of who God created me to be.
WE ARE ALL WONDERFULLY MADE!
Also, take some time to read this beautiful prayer/blessing that our Special Needs Coordinator, Shauna Bussard, was recently gifted. (Head to the Special Needs room if you want to see this hanging on the wall.) Our Wings of Hope Special Needs Ministry is a true gift to our church!
Beatitudes of Wings of Hope
Blessed are you who welcome me into God’s house,
for you show me that the body of Christ has a place for everyone.
Blessed are you who see me not as a problem, but as a person,
for you reflect the heart of Jesus.
Blessed are you who greet me with joy and patience,
for you help me feel the love of God in your smile.
Blessed are you who make room for my noises, movements, and differences,
for you teach the church what grace looks like.
Blessed are you who adapt lessons, worship, and activities for me,
for you mirror the Savior who meets each person where they are.
Blessed are you who sit beside me when church is overwhelming,
for your presence brings peace and comfort.
Blessed are you who celebrate my efforts, no matter how small,
for you understand the joy of every step forward.
Blessed are you who pray for me and with me,
for you lift me into the arms of the Father.
Blessed are you who believe that I am fearfully and wonderfully made,
for your belief helps me know the truth of who God created me to be.
WE ARE ALL WONDERFULLY MADE!