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The Special Gathering
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The Special Gathering Blog has been formed to educate the church to the spiritual needs of people who are mentally challenged (mentally retarded.)
Recent Posts
Where’s the Bingo?
The female voice on the other end of the phone line was a friend from the church I had been attending. “Linda,” she said, “I understand you are now working with people who are mentally retarded.” “Yep.” I’d been working with a ...
Repeating Grace
For almost twenty years, I have been working among persons with disabilities through a ministry called The Special Gathering. We are called to evangelize and disciple people who are mentally challenged. Each day I get up awed that God has given m...
Who are all these people?–Sermon for mentally challenged community
Who are all these people? Luke 6:17 Central Theme: Jesus helped the people by teaching them in small groups and large crowds. Introduction–In Vero, we have only four people in choir. I like teaching small groups. There is an intimacy t...
And Who are you again?–Sermon for mentally challenged community
And Who Are You Again? Matthew 16:16 Central Theme: We can know Jesus but it will take an eternity to learn how to truly be his friend. Introduction–Talk about knowing who you are. Say, “I am a lot of things. Some you know. Some yo...
The Forgotten Memory
With the blistering summer sun beating me through the window of my moving vehicle, I maneuvered my car from the Easter Seals building back to my home. I was changed–moved beyond words or tears. My mind and heart questioned, “How could anyone ...
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