What is
Inclusion Ministry?
Inclusion Ministry?
- Providing a place for one another to grow in faithful relationship with each other, and with God.
- Helping people with disabilities express their own unique voices, gifts, and experiences as part of God’s good creation.
- Love and concern in a kind, faithful, and compassionate manner for one another, just as God has shown for all of us at all times.
December/January Newsletter Article
The Inclusion Ministry program at First Church continues to build and strengthen our relationships with our brothers and sisters with disabilities who share equally in this world God has created. The programs I have been excited to be a part of, are as unique and diverse as the people who actively participate in them.
“In God’s Image” Dinner and Worship
On November 2nd, we had our Thanksgiving celebration. Our dinner was provided for by Wingstop on Dequindre and 12 Mile Road. We thank them for their generosity. We had 25 participants and their caregivers join us. Gene Scofield made wreaths for everyone to decorate with what they were thankful for.
December 7th, we will concentrate on Advent and being patient as we wait for Jesus. Our craft for the evening is provided by Sue Listerman. We will be making ornaments. They will make one to take and one for First Church to hang on a small tree in the back of the Sanctuary. If you'd like to join us to help with worship, crafts, or dinner please let me know.
January 4th, we will celebrate Christmas and the arrival of the Three Kings to worship the baby Jesus. Participants are encouraged to bring a “Dollar Store” gift for a gift exchange. There will not be a craft this time, but we could still use help with the gift exchange, dinner, and worship.
Inclusion Ministry has been working with local businesses to encourage their help in donating a meal or part of a meal for our once a month dinner and fellowship. Our program is grant funded and any way we can stretch our dollar, we would like to do so. If anyone is interested in sponsor a dinner or part of a dinner, please see Marijo.
Stars of “In God’s Image”
Elaine Wash and Waunita Flint are the ever shining stars this month. Each month they help plan the dinner, serve the dinner, and clean up. Those things are so important, but what really is important and special, how they have formed relationships with the participants. Elaine and Waunita have made them feel a part of the First Church family. Plans always have the individual’s needs in mind. I don’t know what I would do without them! Thank you both!!!
Warren Consolidated Students
The students from Cousino and Sterling High Schools continue to do an amazing job cleaning and doing other needed jobs here at First Church. Did you know…there is one student from Sterling High School who has made it his job to scrub the walls of the long hallway? And he’s almost done! The Cousino students have been helping me assemble booklets for the Village of Warren Glenn Advent Devotionals.
December 12 will be the last working day for Cousino High School Students and December 14 the last working day for Sterling High School students before the Christmas break. I have asked their teachers if we could have a small Christmas celebration with them before the break. They thought that would be great. I would like to invite anyone available to come on December 12 at Noon and/or December 14 at 9:15 am to show our appreciation for the work these students do for us! Anyone interested in making cookies for these two events, please see me!
On November 17th at 9 am, the Cousino Students played BINGO at the Village of Warren Glenn! Thank you to the residents of the Village, especially Bev for organizing the morning. The next event will be on December 19th at 9 am!
Village of Warren Glenn
The 3-Week Advent Bible Study “The Women of Christmas” in the Village of Warren Glenn Community Room. All are welcomed! We will share the stories of Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna from Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2.
Join us for Cookies, Caroling, and Advent Crafts at the Village of Warren Glenn on Saturday, December 2, from 6-8pm. All ages welcome and encouraged to come for this fun and festive evening!!
We began the Christmas season with the movie “The Nativity Story.” Stay tuned to the bulletin for January’s movie, “The Star of Bethlehem.”
Communion Service at Warren Glenn on December 3rd at 12:15 pm. A Taize Worship will be offered on December 17th at 1 pm. Communion Service for January 7th at 12:15 pm. Worship will be offered on January 21st at 1 pm.
Every Sunday during Advent I will have a short prayer in the Flint room at the Village of Warren Glenn to “light” their Advent candle. This will be at 12:15 pm. All are welcomed to join!!!
Advocacy
Check in with the Inclusion Ministry Program for assistance in finding and navigating helpful resources in the community for people with disabilities.
“In God’s Image” Dinner and Worship
On November 2nd, we had our Thanksgiving celebration. Our dinner was provided for by Wingstop on Dequindre and 12 Mile Road. We thank them for their generosity. We had 25 participants and their caregivers join us. Gene Scofield made wreaths for everyone to decorate with what they were thankful for.
December 7th, we will concentrate on Advent and being patient as we wait for Jesus. Our craft for the evening is provided by Sue Listerman. We will be making ornaments. They will make one to take and one for First Church to hang on a small tree in the back of the Sanctuary. If you'd like to join us to help with worship, crafts, or dinner please let me know.
January 4th, we will celebrate Christmas and the arrival of the Three Kings to worship the baby Jesus. Participants are encouraged to bring a “Dollar Store” gift for a gift exchange. There will not be a craft this time, but we could still use help with the gift exchange, dinner, and worship.
Inclusion Ministry has been working with local businesses to encourage their help in donating a meal or part of a meal for our once a month dinner and fellowship. Our program is grant funded and any way we can stretch our dollar, we would like to do so. If anyone is interested in sponsor a dinner or part of a dinner, please see Marijo.
Stars of “In God’s Image”
Elaine Wash and Waunita Flint are the ever shining stars this month. Each month they help plan the dinner, serve the dinner, and clean up. Those things are so important, but what really is important and special, how they have formed relationships with the participants. Elaine and Waunita have made them feel a part of the First Church family. Plans always have the individual’s needs in mind. I don’t know what I would do without them! Thank you both!!!
Warren Consolidated Students
The students from Cousino and Sterling High Schools continue to do an amazing job cleaning and doing other needed jobs here at First Church. Did you know…there is one student from Sterling High School who has made it his job to scrub the walls of the long hallway? And he’s almost done! The Cousino students have been helping me assemble booklets for the Village of Warren Glenn Advent Devotionals.
December 12 will be the last working day for Cousino High School Students and December 14 the last working day for Sterling High School students before the Christmas break. I have asked their teachers if we could have a small Christmas celebration with them before the break. They thought that would be great. I would like to invite anyone available to come on December 12 at Noon and/or December 14 at 9:15 am to show our appreciation for the work these students do for us! Anyone interested in making cookies for these two events, please see me!
On November 17th at 9 am, the Cousino Students played BINGO at the Village of Warren Glenn! Thank you to the residents of the Village, especially Bev for organizing the morning. The next event will be on December 19th at 9 am!
Village of Warren Glenn
The 3-Week Advent Bible Study “The Women of Christmas” in the Village of Warren Glenn Community Room. All are welcomed! We will share the stories of Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna from Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2.
Join us for Cookies, Caroling, and Advent Crafts at the Village of Warren Glenn on Saturday, December 2, from 6-8pm. All ages welcome and encouraged to come for this fun and festive evening!!
We began the Christmas season with the movie “The Nativity Story.” Stay tuned to the bulletin for January’s movie, “The Star of Bethlehem.”
Communion Service at Warren Glenn on December 3rd at 12:15 pm. A Taize Worship will be offered on December 17th at 1 pm. Communion Service for January 7th at 12:15 pm. Worship will be offered on January 21st at 1 pm.
Every Sunday during Advent I will have a short prayer in the Flint room at the Village of Warren Glenn to “light” their Advent candle. This will be at 12:15 pm. All are welcomed to join!!!
Advocacy
Check in with the Inclusion Ministry Program for assistance in finding and navigating helpful resources in the community for people with disabilities.
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