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The Special Gathering

http://specialgathering.wordpress.com

The Special Gathering Blog has been formed to educate the church to the spiritual needs of people who are mentally challenged (mentally retarded.)

• Added on: Feb 27th, 2008
• Country: United States
• Language: English

• Author: specialgathering
• Listed in: Christianity Education
• Tags: Church Discipleship mental retardation mentally challenged community developmental disability special gathering

Recent Posts

• Happy Thanksgiving

  Posted on Thursday November 26th, 2009 at 05:26 in christian, christianity, Church, autism spectrum, mental retardation, developmental disabilities, mentally challenged community, special gathering, individuals with intellectual disabilities

  Today, I’m cooking and eating a great Thanksgiving feast.  Our son, Mark, is here from Hawaii.  He is celebrating the publication of his book, Sea Turtles A-Z.  He was the illustrator. Mara Hixon was the author/publisher.  It is a bitter/sw...

• Use the gift given to you

  Posted on Wednesday November 25th, 2009 at 09:00 in christian, christianity, Church, Discipleship, autism spectrum, mental retardation, developmental disabilities, mentally challenged community, special gathering, individuals with intellectual disabilities

  It is interesting what people call gifts from God.  In reality, the scriptures are pretty clear what gifts from the Lord are.  In Romans 12:6 to 8, we learn that God, the Father, gives every person a gift.  They are prophet, server, teacher, encou...

• The Mystery of Faith

  Posted on Tuesday November 24th, 2009 at 06:10 in christian, christianity, Church, thankfulness, autism spectrum, mental retardation, developmental disabilities, mentally challenged community, special gathering, individuals with intellectual disabilities

  In the scriptures, we are told that the Christian life is a mystery.  In fact, Proverbs teaches that it is God’s glory to hid many things but it is man’s glory to uncover these secrets of nature and eternal life.  In Paul’s letter...

• Watch out for Toublemakers

  Posted on Monday November 23rd, 2009 at 08:20 in christian, christianity, Church, Discipleship, autism spectrum, mental retardation, developmental disabilities, mentally challenged community, special gathering, individuals with intellectual disabilities

  Peter’s disability causes him to have many inappropriate behaviors.  He can be disruptive and even rude.  Yet, I would never consider Peter a troublemaker. Because of Laurie’s disability, she is unable to control her appetite.  It̵...

• We must tell about Jesus–a sermon for the mentally challenged community

  Posted on Sunday November 22nd, 2009 at 02:56 in christian, Church, Discipleship, evangelism, autism spectrum, mental retardation, developmental disabilities, mentally challenged community, special gathering, individuals with intellectual disabilities, sermons for mentally challenged community

  We must tell about Jesus Acts 5:20 and 21 Central Theme:  Each of us should tell other people about God’s new life. Introduction–I collect rocks.  I have rocks from around the world. I love my rocks.  The only problem is that I didn...

• Resources regarding H1N1 and people with disabilities

  Posted on Saturday November 21st, 2009 at 03:44 in advocacy, health and safety, autism spectrum, mental retardation, developmental disabilities, mentally challenged community, special gathering, individuals with intellectual disabilities, agency for persons with disabilities, h1n1 vaccinations in florida

  Here is an e-mail I received from Family Cafe. Dear Friend,   We would like to pass along some resources regarding H1N1 and people with disabilities that we received from the US Department of Health and Human Services.   The DHHS office for People ...

Comments & Reviews

This blog is currently rated a 4.00 out of a possible 5 based on 1 comment.

Maureen R. Danielsen

I have a particular fondness for the mentally handicapped. God bless you richly in your ministry to them.

Posted: October 4th, 2009 | More Reviews From mrdanielsen | Report This Comment

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