A few simple ways you can serve those impacted by disability in your church

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Subject: A few simple ways you can serve those impacted by disability in your church

When church members become homebound...

Individuals in nursing homes, group homes, or hospitals, and families who are not able to attend church services regularly, as a result of a disability, can easily become forgotten members of the church. The winter season also sees an increase in the number of adults staying home due to mobility concerns.

While many churches now offer online streaming of services, this cannot replace a personal connection.

Person in a wheelchair sitting in an empty hallway

A few simple ways you can serve those impacted by disability in your church:

Send cards and encouragement by mail.
If you haven't seen them at church in a few weeks, call, text, or message them to see how they're doing.
If they sound overwhelmed, offer ways to help if needed: clean the house, run errands, or do yard maintenance.
Pray for them and offer to pray with them.
Organize hospital, nursing home, or home visits and brighten a person’s day!
Create a basket of cheer (fruit or small, individually-wrapped gifts).

Are you looking for more ideas on
Developing a Special Needs Ministry in your church?

Series II of the Disability Ministry Lesson Series
begins November 3, 2022 and includes:

Starting a Special Needs Ministry – You’re ready to start a special needs ministry, but Who? What? When? Where? And How? This session will answer all your questions and more!
Outreach Opportunities – Special Touch Ministry offers several outreach possibilities. Check out what resources you can provide!
Respite – Parents and caregivers are exhausted! Doctor appointments, therapies, and just meeting day-to-day needs are sometimes overwhelming. Respite events are the answer to meeting needs in your community!
Supporting the Whole Family – Serving someone with a disability does not end with that individual. In disability ministry, the whole family needs support!

Note: EACH LESSON SERIES has separate registration. If you registered for a prior series, you will need to register again to receive the new zoom/call-in details for this series.

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