Chapelwood Circle of Friends leaders know how to throw a Christmas Party. It was fun. The food was delicious thanks to Chapelwood’s kitchen ministry. If you looked in the room, you’d see that everyone looked alike with Santa helper hats, one of the party favors. There was a gift for everyone that showed the light … Continue reading Circle of Friends Christmas Party
If you interact with persons with disabilities and you are Christian, this message is for you. Sometimes you see spiritual change and discipleship happening; sometimes you don’t, but take heart, you are making a difference. You are a witness to the light of God through your actions and by way of teaching and interacting with … Continue reading If you interact with persons with disabilities
The light of Christmas bathed the Circle of Friends with the spirit of light last Wednesday. First the Chancel Choir led by Tom and Andrea Jaber caroled the group, letting them join in on some songs. Then Reverend Dennnison led the adult and teen groups in a worship experience where they participated with the sounds … Continue reading The Light at Christmas
Artists in Action, Chapelwood’s newest program for teens and friends who have graduated school, is off to a fabulous start. It meets every Monday morning. Creativity of the students and leaders is unbounded and very impressive. Their goal is to give back to the church and community and to have fun doing it. Persons who … Continue reading Artists in Action
I’m clearning out the office to make way for a new project, a book to help volunteer first responders safely aid persons with disabilities. Got my ISBN and bar code and the book will be out soon by Ramps’nthings Press. Look for QUICK LOOK FOR VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY RESPONDERS. If you’re not a responder, you should … Continue reading Make way for a new book
Apologies to my blog readers for disappearing. WordPress and I had a difference of opinion on who is doing this. Been too busy to work it out. Work on emergency planning for Chapelwood United Methodist Church has been top on agenda with a Ferno sales rep coming today to demonstrate an evacuation chair that might … Continue reading Emergencies and Time Delay
I shared information with the Heights CERT group this week. As usual, I learned a lot from this group of volunteers who have trained themselves as first responders as well as community activists for emergency preparation. A few already had experience with caregiving or disabilities. Main pitch of our discussion was around how to meet … Continue reading CERT Emergency Information for Disabilities
Circle of Friends is updating their emergency material to include additional groups that use their facilities. Hurricane season will do that to you as well as seeing a fire or power outage on the news. A new discovery last week when the power went off: have occupants open their cell phones, and, voila!, light! Trick … Continue reading Getting Ready for Emergencies
Social distractions are a big obstacle to worship for many persons with disabilities. Discover the distractions and plan for EVERYONE to better experience the sacred flow and joy of worship. This article will give you pictures of some of the issues persons with disabilities have, and it will give suggestions for improving the worship … Continue reading Social Distractions in Worship for Those With Differing Abilities
Valuable information about Southwest Center for Higher Independence was presented to parents at a joint chat room meeting.