Thought of the Month (from the Story of Alisha)

We need to teach our youth that young people with disabilities have as great a need for friendship at this time of their life as other young people have. Yet teens with disabilities in this most important and vulnerable chronological stage are the most often ignored and abandoned--even by the church youth groups. (How many youth conferences held around the country ever talk about including teens with disabilities?)

It was great to see all of you at the past youth convention in Anaheim.  Congratulations to Precious Garcia from Lake Elsinore Assembly  for winning the $50 i-Tunes gift card.

 

Are you ready for a life changing summer missions trip, right here in the US?  Then get of the couch, and get ready to be changed!  This weeklong intensive program is designed for 14-17 year olds willing to serve and have fun.  The Special Touch CIT program is for you!   

 

Our newest endeavor is to create a new kind of church.   One that doesn't see disability, but Ability.  One that doesn't segregate people with disabilities to a specific service, but includes you! 

 

Our goal?  A multi-site accessible church, intentionally resisting the urge to segregate - 50% with visible disabilites / 50% without.

 

A church for real people, with real struggles.  One that realizes there is no difference between a person with a visible disability and one without -- both need a real God, with real answers.