Subject: Every person should have the opportunity to know God!

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2022 Ohio Summer Get Away

Every year we pray that God moves in a mighty way at the Special Touch Summer Get Away in Ohio. Every year God is faithful to show up!


After two years of not meeting regularly for the Summer Get Away, we were up against another year of different. Different tends to mean that attendance might go down. However, this year, we were only about 10 people off from 2019's attendance numbers.

 

Here's what we know...there is no other experience like the Summer Get Away. So even though things were different, our guests and volunteers jumped at the chance to grow together.


This year's Get Away theme spoke boldly to claim that we are UNDEFEATED! We are undefeated because the God we serve is UNDEFEATED! Our guests raised their hands and worshipped with all they had, claiming their victory as they sang,

"The fight is on I'll hold my ground

I'm gonna crash the lies of the enemy

I won't back down cause I'm not alone.

With you my God I'll conquer anything

In you I have the victory, victory you're the undefeated"

The Get Away schedule, full of fun activities, included multiple opportunities for discipleship. Our guests and volunteers said their favorite parts were the Bible Walk and Bible Quiz! Intellectual disabilities are not barriers to learning biblical truths. Every person should have the opportunity to know God, grow in Him, and serve God with the gifts He has given!


The Summer Get Away makes the Gospel accessible. It provides opportunities for growth. And last, but certainly not least, it gives our guests opportunities to SERVE! This year's outreach project included making comfort bags for kids in crisis or foster care. Bag after bag was packed full of crayons, books, personal items, and so much more!


Every year this Get Away requires financial support, prayers, faithful volunteers, and trusting families. We are overwhelmed with the incredible support from all those who prayed, gave of their time, and trusted us to care for their loved ones. And we are so grateful for the families and caregivers who joined us. Thank you! Thank you for making the Gospel accessible through the Special Touch Summer Get Away here in Ohio!