Children's Ministry:

 Sunbeams

We need to look past the disability to the person God has created (I Corinthians 12:27)

Our Program
The Special Needs Ministry at Church of the Servant is dedicated to serving children (ages 3 – 10) with disabilities and their family. We recognize the value of each person regardless of their physical or mental disability. We provide a safe, loving, Christ-centered program for the special-needs child while parent(s) and siblings attend worship service, Bible study, or serve in the church.

Our Mission

  • Provide a safe, secure loving environment adapted to the special needs of each individual.

  • Help individuals with disabilities and their families feel welcome and accepted in the body of our church.
  • Enable the parents to feel comfortable in leaving their child in the care of our Sunbeams class so that they can attend church.
  • Share Christ with people who have disabilities and introduce them to a personal relationship with God.
  • Establish this ministry to serve as a witness to the community for meeting the spiritual and social needs of those with disabilities.

Core Beliefs of the Special-Needs Ministry

  • That ALL people are created in the image of God. (Genesis 1:27)

  • God is Sovereign, even with our disabilities. (Exodus 4:11)
  • We serve Christ by serving others (Matthew 23:30)

Integration
We believe in mainstreaming higher-functioning children with special needs into age appropriate classrooms whenever possible. This is usually accomplished through the use of a “buddy“.

The goal of integrating the special needs child into a regular Sunday School classroom is twofold:

  • To allow the special-needs child the opportunity to develop peer relationships.
  • To allow “typical” children to learn that God has created ALL of us in His image even though we are all different.

Buddy Program
Sunbeams aims to provide a “buddy” for each child in the program. The “buddy” will be matched with a child and regularly work/play/pray alongside that child in the Sunday School Program. This will be an opportunity to be in God’s Service through serving others in need, and forming relationships with all children. Some general training will be provided and all relevant information necessary for the care of these children will be available to the “buddy“.

Our Staff
Sunbeams Ministry is staffed by members of Church of the Servant. All staff receive training by the Sunbeams Coordinator prior to working with the children, and general trainings are provided throughout the year.

Our staff does not provide any type of therapy or specific medical care. We will provide the best possible spiritual guidance for your child.

Registration
In order to provide the best possible care for all children we are unable to accept any child on a drop-in basis. A registration form must be completed for each child.

If you are interested in registering your child in Sunbeams or have further questions about our program please contact Leigh Baker, Coordinator of Sunbeams Ministry.

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