http://gracenotesministries.org "Before Enoch was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God." We commend "Grace Note" people in our lives. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:12:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 http://gracenotesministries.org/2007/12/04/75/#comment-13880 preacherman Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:39:59 +0000 http://gracenotesministries.org/2007/12/04/75/#comment-13880 Wonderful words. http://gracenotesministries.org/2007/10/09/im-done-with-the-hall/#comment-716 pgepps Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:07:58 +0000 http://gracenotesministries.org/2007/10/09/im-done-with-the-hall/#comment-716 First rate stuff. This is something I will continue to give thought as I seek to be useful and used in my church and those I touch. Thanks for this. Peace, PGE http://gracenotesministries.org/2007/10/09/im-done-with-the-hall/#comment-596 Zane Petty Tue, 11 Dec 2007 19:43:58 +0000 http://gracenotesministries.org/2007/10/09/im-done-with-the-hall/#comment-596 Darin, I'm unsure about your questions. If you are asking me what I think ministry to a specific group looks like, I'll need to know which group you are asking about. I will briefly discuss three groups in hopes of answering your questions. Many autistic adults have sensory problems that we must address. I can see that manifesting itself in different ways. It may just be a section of the church that is has lower lighting and remains perfume free. It could be using a special chapel for a special worship hour like so many of us do for foreign language speaking groups now. Just consider bringing fellowship to folks whose disability is social interaction. This could easily be very unconventional. Autism parents need special love. They not only need someone to facilitate worship for them by providing child care they need specific spiritual attention. These parents will have varying levels of acceptance of their child as a person. They will have varying levels of acceptance for their child's disability as something other than evil. They can easily hold themselves in to high or too low esteem as a parent. And finally their divorce rates are very high. Physical disabilities just need to be allowed for. Space to sit or lay with special equipment is an easy fix. Finally, my church has a class for folks with a low IQ. I am involved in it. I am amazed by the understanding and leadership from folks who have often been relegated to a childlike status. Special classes like this are awesome! If you have one in church, schedule some time to attend it. Darin, the most important thing is that we learn to enjoy each other. Fellowship with folks I used to ignore has become an uplifting and motivating experience for me. http://gracenotesministries.org/2007/10/09/im-done-with-the-hall/#comment-593 Darin Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:04:51 +0000 http://gracenotesministries.org/2007/10/09/im-done-with-the-hall/#comment-593 What would that be? How are they included or made to feel a part? Is it just people who can take some time? Someone else sent me to your blog so maybe you have explained it before. Thanks. http://gracenotesministries.org/2007/12/04/75/#comment-586 Bobby Valentine Sat, 08 Dec 2007 03:20:52 +0000 http://gracenotesministries.org/2007/12/04/75/#comment-586 Thanks for the links to the Jonah sermons. I recently did a series of fives lesson on Jonah myself and found the book to have many surprises .. Shalom, Bobby Valentine http://gracenotesministries.org/2007/01/29/frustrations-and-the-holy-spirits-fruit/#comment-545 Edwinna Mon, 19 Nov 2007 22:37:16 +0000 http://gracenotesministries.org/2007/01/29/frustrations-and-the-holy-spirits-fruit/#comment-545 What a blessing this post was to me today. I have been so completely overwhelmed lately that I forget to stop and look at those around me who might just need a simple request such as this senior citizens. My prayer is God will stop my whirling mind when he has an opportunity for me to give, even if it be only a smile, to those with whom I come in contact. http://gracenotesministries.org/2007/10/09/im-done-with-the-hall/#comment-495 Dee O'Neil Andrews Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:00:05 +0000 http://gracenotesministries.org/2007/10/09/im-done-with-the-hall/#comment-495 Thanks for the touching post, Zane. I've got another blogger friend who has an autistic son who lives near Atlanta and she has lamented the same very things you talk about. I'm going to send her over here to read this and to check out your blog. Her son is a little younger than yours, but growing fast. Thanks! Dee http://gracenotesministries.org/2007/10/09/im-done-with-the-hall/#comment-494 donna Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:36:45 +0000 http://gracenotesministries.org/2007/10/09/im-done-with-the-hall/#comment-494 Wow! I needed this today. It is easy to get caught up in ourselves and forget to see what others are going through...Thanks for the reminder. http://gracenotesministries.org/2007/06/30/supported-by-a-cross/#comment-430 Gallagher Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:49:09 +0000 http://gracenotesministries.org/2007/06/30/supported-by-a-cross/#comment-430 Good job in bringing the point closer to home and providing details I have forgotten. http://gracenotesministries.org/2007/06/30/supported-by-a-cross/#comment-399 Matt Dabbs Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:45:42 +0000 http://gracenotesministries.org/2007/06/30/supported-by-a-cross/#comment-399 That is an interesting little bit of history and a nice parallel.