Breaking Barriers - Issue 91, Fall 2011Fall: When parents find out that their child has a disability, many grieve the child they thought they would have as they come to love the child God has brought to them. This issue of Breaking Barriers is devoted to parenting a child with a disability. Winter: In what ways has living with a disability made an impact on serving in the church offices of deacon, elder, and minister? Please tell us a story about a joy, triumph, or challenge you and your church have encountered. Please send us articles (500 words or less) by November 10, 2011. Spring: Among other things, living longer increases the incidence of disabilities. How has your church accommodated or assisted aging adults with disabilities—and/or their children? Send us articles by February 10, 2012.
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Individual Articles: Articles with an * are not printed in the fall issue of Breaking Barriers 91 At Work on Anna's Angel WingsBy Angie Kimmel, member of Peace Reformed Church, Eagan, Minnesota. Anna believes that everyone in heaven gets their own power chair. Olivia's Small Steps and Huge HeartBy Karen Van Epps, member of First Church (RCA) in Albany, New York. Olivia loves school, socializing with peers, and participating in activities. Overwhelming GraceBy Melissa DeVries, member of Neerlandi CRC, Neerlandia, Alberta. Savanah is perfect for her parents, Melissa and Ryan. No Regrets, but Significant StrugglesBy Bev Roozeboom, member of Calvary CRC, Pella, Iowa, and auther of Unlocking the Treasure: A Bible Study for Moms Entrusted With Special-Needs Children. Steve, Bev and son Kyle experience God's grace, love, and strength through the challenges they face together. Editor's NoteBy Mark Stephenson Resources for parents of children with disabilities. With a Pure Heart and VoiceBy Janet Paduano Cardillo, member of Colonial Church (RCA) of Bayside, New York. * A Life to Be SharedBy Pam Menton, member of Bethany Reformed Church, Albany, New York. * At 43, Michael's Life is FullBy Pat Doolittle, member of Central Park Reformed Church, Holland, Michigan. * Believe in the God Who Believes in YouBy Simon Wolfert, retired pastor and member of Fleetwood CRC, Surrey, British Columbia. * Dream Is Not Reality, but that's OkayBy Linda Tiggleman, member of First Reformed Church, Zeeland, Michigan * God Is in ControlBy Joanne Schep, member of First CRC, Thunder Bay, Ontario * Parenting DeliberatelyBy Laurel Falvo, Executive Director, The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding. * Thank You, JessicaBy Lori Maxfield, member of Bethel CRC, Zeeland, Michigan * There's More to Life Than Clean FloorsBy Marla Van Dam, member of Grace Community Church, Howard City, Michigan * We Thank God for Mark's LifeBy Ruth E. Stevenson, member of Second CRC, Pella, Iowa. |
