Connections Fall 2017

Connections Fall 2017

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Let the Children Come to Me!
Jesus admonished those who hindered children from coming to him saying, “the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these!” This edition of Connections features stories of children and teens with disabilities being embraced, nurtured, and cared for by congregations and faith institutions. Read on!<br><span style="font-style:inherit;"></span>

In This Issue

- Teen Suicide: 4 Ways Youth Pastors can be a Lifeline
  Speaking from their experiences, Tiara Coleman and Ross Erb share their reflections on how church leaders can intervene and support youth struggling with mental illness and suicide.
- Welcome Rachel!
  Portland Mennonite Church in Portland, OR, supports Rachel Joy to work three hours a month for ADN with editing. ADN is thrilled with this partnership. Welcome, Rachel!

- Inclusion as Mission
  Vince Stange describes how his work for Mennonite Central Committee in Cambodia includes advocacy for the inclusion of children with disabilities in the schools.
- Stories of Inclusivity
  This year ADN’s annual Circles of Love Banquet featured four speakers who shared inspiring stories of inclusion. Thanks to all who helped make the evening meaningful.

- Becoming more Accessible Fall 2017
  Congregations desire to better incorporate youth with Autism into their youth groups. ADN Executive Director Kathy Nofziger Yeakey reflects on the collaboration and sharing that happened on this topic at MCUSA Convention in Orlando last summer.

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