We had a great seminar this past Saturday, April 29th, "How church can serve people with special needs". More than 50 people joined us to learn about physical and mental disability, and how we can serve the last mentioned. Special attention was given to Autism spectrum disorder. Practical examples were shared of how to accommodate young children at Sunday schools and other classes. Brief history and statistics about special needs and disability was discussed. Information about current ministry and near future plans for special needs ministry was presented and everyone was encouraged to spread it at their churches and/or to people who might be interested.
At the end, there was a surprise birthday party for Christina Smolikova, a girl with Down syndrome who turned 10. She is the daughter of Natalya and Viktor Smolikov and she is the reason why they have started this ministry!!!
A special thank you to our speakers, Natalya Smolikova, Donnell Kenworthy, Darrell Kenworthy, Vladimir Terzi, Irina Panibratets, Natalya Voloshen (poem presentation) and Viktoria Kulygin (translator).
We anticipate future similar seminars and would like to invite each and every single one of you!
Victoria Kulygin-Smolikova
PHOTOS FROM THE SEMINAR
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