Special Needs
Upcoming Events
Joni & Friends Family Retreat
June 18-23, 2017 // Muskegon, MI
Cost: $460/person
For the 5th summer in a row, Faith Church will be sending a serving team to Joni & Friends Family Retreat in Muskegon, MI. This is a special week for families who have members with special needs to have a vacation; a true time of retreat and meaningful time as a family. Each volunteer is paired up with one camper and their family to help make it a week they’ll never forget. No experience is needed - just a heart and willingness to learn, serve, and invest in a relationship that will change your life.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION
Please email Vinnie if you'd like to join the team or if you'd like information about scholarships
Parents Night Out!
Friday, July 21st // 6 pm - 9 pm // @Faith-Dyer
Parents and caregivers, we want to give you an evening to connect, rest, have fun, and/or just have some time away from the kids. You can drop your kid(s) at Faith Dyer at 6:00 pm and pick them back up at 9:00. Dinner will be provided at church for all participants. This event is open to parents who have children with special needs of any age, and siblings are welcome, too! Parents: please RSVP by Tuesday, July 18 so we can have an accurate count. Volunteers, this is an "all call" event - anyone who can help out is welcome!
PARTICIPANT RSVP // VOLUNTEER RSVP
Weekend Worship
Faith-Dyer Reflectors Worship (Sundays @ 11 am)
We have multiple classrooms that function similar to a special education classroom, but also promote inclusive activities. Volunteers are trained and have had a background check. Typical elements include: modified Bible lessons, crafts, games, singing, and other interactive activities.
- Orange Room - for children ages 3-12
- Gold Room - for children ages 3-12 (more 1-to-1 volunteer-to-participant ratio)
- Mini-Church - for adults, ages 18 and up
- Blue Room - for adults, ages 18 and up (more 1-to-1 volunteer-to-participant ratio)
- Green Room - for teens, ages 13-18 (1-to-1 volunteer-to-participant ratio)
Faith-Cedar Lake Reflectors Worship
An accommodated worship experience offered every Sunday at the 11 am service for kids and teens with special needs. Typical elements include: a modified Bible lesson, prayer, memory verse, singing, and other interactive activities.
Faith-Valpo Reflectors Worship
An accommodated worship experience will be offered on 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at the 10 am service for teens and adults with special needs. Typical elements include: a modified Bible lesson, prayer, memory verse, singing, and other interactive activities.
Faith-Highland 'Access Worship'
A new worship experience for all ages and abilities. Click here for more information.
If you have any specific requests or accommodations for weekend or mid-week ministries at any campus beyond what is listed below, contact Vinnie Adams.
MIDWEEK GROUPS
"Wednesdays"
2nd & 4th Wednesdays during the school year | 6 pm - 8 pm | Faith Dyer
Wednesdays is an opportunity for parents to connect in community with other adults while their kids connect with each other and Reflectors volunteers during these 2 hours. A meal is provided for all (kids will eat together, parents will eat separately). For parents, meal and connection time is 6 to 7, and a worship service happens from 7 to 8; but space is available throughout the atrium for further connection or quiet time. Programming for kids will include dinner, Bible activities, worship, and free time.
February 8 Registration
February 22 Registration
March 8 Registration
March 22 Registration
April 26 Registration
May 10 Registration
May 24 Registration
Friendship Ministry (offered at 2 locations)
Friendship Club is a group for adults and teens with intellectual disabilities. It's a great time of fellowship, Bible study, prayer, music, and snacks.
Faith-Highland (8910 Grace St.) | Contact: Amy Boshears
HIGHLAND FRIENDSHIP CLUB 2016-17 CALENDAR
Faith-Valpo (1155 S Sturdy Rd.) | Contact: Brent Bowgren
VALPO FRIENDSHIP CLUB 2016-17 CALENDAR
Fresh Hope
Fresh Hope is a support group for individuals with a mental health challenge and their loved ones.
Wednesdays | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Faith-Highland (8910 Grace St.)
Youth Ministry Support
We love facilitating inclusion within the youth ministries at Faith Church! To find out more about Faith Students, you can visit their page here. If you'd like to learn more about how to get your middle school or high school student plugged into youth group, please contact Vinnie Adams.
Resources
Lending Library (view PDF here) If you would like to check out any of these books from the Dyer office, please email
Reflectors Training Handbook
Click Here to View (PDF)
Monthly Training Videos
Video 1
Video 2
Video 3
Video 4
Video 5
Behavior Training Pt. 1 (2/6/16)
Behavior Training Pt. 2 (2/6/16)
PDF Handout for Behavior Training
In-House VIDEOS
Psalm 139 Video
The "I Am" Confessions
Apostles' Creed Video (original)
Apostles' Creed Video (updated)
The 5 Stages Overview (updated)
Poskin Family Testimony
Fresh Hope at Faith Church
Mike & Jared Testimony from "Wednesdays"
The 5 Stages of Disability Attitudes (original)
Doug Mazza Testimony at Faith Church (11/11/12)
Reflectors Worship Service (3/2/14)
The Great Banquet Recap (5/1/15)
Global Partner Prayer Cards
Heshima (Kenya)
Tesoros de Dios (Nicaragua)
Love into Action (Palestine)
God's Children(Haiti)
Equip India
Christian Horizons (Canada)
parents
Participant Intake Form (IWP)
We want to get to know each Reflectors Ministry Participant as best we can, and the information on this forms helps us do that. All information will remain confidential and will only be shared with Reflectors Ministry staff and applicable volunteers. *This is a requirement for all regularly attending participants
Parent Policies
Serve
There are many opportunities to serve in the Reflectors Ministry across the FC campuses.
Please click here for information and next steps!
Contact
Ministry Director: Vinnie Adams
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Dyer Campus Kids Program Director: Pam VanderMeer
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Dyer Campus Teen & Adult Program Director: Luanne Alderden
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Cedar Lake Campus Program Director: Lexie Cupples
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