Rolling out the Welcome
Cincinnati Mennonite Fellowship’s new addition replaces an outdoor stairway and second floor entrance. A fully accessible entrance complete with a lift is out of sight, just around the corner.
Cincinnati Mennonite Fellowship’s new addition replaces an outdoor stairway and second floor entrance. A fully accessible entrance complete with a lift is out of sight, just around the corner.
David Anderson also makes the Word of God the foundation for his book, REACHING OUT AND BRINGING IN: Ministry to and with Persons with Disabilities. This book encourages followers of Jesus to intentionally include individuals and families who are affected by disabilities in our faith communities.
In October 2014, Timothy Burkholder, ADNet Executive Director announced plans for full retirement at the end of the year.
As we grow older, we find that we gradually develop disabilities. In the church they may escape the awareness of others and often are dismissed as an inevitable part of growing old.
Every week, Natalie comes to church, women’s Bible study, and other weekly activities. Although born blind, this does not stop Natalie from participating in various ministries in the church: from helping with crafts in the summer Vacation Bible School, to leading worship, to energetically participating in a prayer meeting.