Just a pic of fun times at Aldersgate

Disability ministry

A vision of disability ministry...

Every soul matters to God and because every soul matters, every church should love and accept everyone just as they are – whether rich or poor, black or white, able bodied or disabled; God's love is agape, so the church should have the same unconditional love for everyone that they encounter.
Since the church is called to share the Agape love of God with every soul, it should have open access to all, whether tall or short, seated or standing; the church should not be unaccommodating to the needs of people that God loves.
To accommodate people with special needs, the church may have to remove physical barriers that could prevent them from attending services, but more importantly the church will have to remove some mental barriers that say people who have disabilities have little or nothing to contribute to the church.
To remove mental barriers, the church needs to understand the truths behind those "uninvited guests" of the banquet we call church services. First, people with disabilities are loved by God for who they are and not for what they bring to the banquet table. Second, while the world looks on the outside appearances of people, God looks on the inside and sees the heart of people. So if God does not disqualify a person with a disability from his service, neither should the church. If He could use Moses who had speaking problems, or Paul with a "Thorn in his side," He can still use those that may not be perfect today.
People with disabilities whether physical, mental, or emotional have much to contribute to the church and it is time to open our doors, buildings, and hearts to all that God loves. We must start living the truth that Every Soul Truly Matters to God.