Tag Archives: Down Syndrome

Why families think online church is indispensable for disability ministry

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Dr. G

If your church is has an online presence and an interest in disability ministry, your online presence needs to be a critical component of your disability ministry strategy.
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The implications of “safe spaces” FROM kids with special needs

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Dr. G

The court said the video’s depiction of happy Down syndrome children is “likely to disturb the conscience of women who had lawfully made different personal life choices.” Continue reading →

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What are the stats on disability and church?

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Dr. G

The oft-quoted stat that 85-95% of special needs families are unchurched isn’t supported by any research, so I really think we – as people of the Truth – ought to stop repeating it. Continue reading →

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Getting to Know Sandra Peoples and Her Mission

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Sandra

But around the book grew a tribe. A community who loves and supports each other. Who teaches and encourages. Who rejoices and mourns. My community. My ministry. Continue reading →

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Disability and abortion: How should the church respond?

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Dr. G

Show the love and grace we received from Christ with others, including those who have had abortions and those who are experiencing difficulties as parents of children with disabilities. Preach the gospel faithfully to those who did and those who didn’t choose life. Continue reading →

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What’s the data about special needs and abortion?

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Dr. G

I do think we can say that babies with a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome are nearly twice more likely to be aborted than others. That’s tragic. Continue reading →

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Gillian Marchenko…Down Syndrome Day 2015

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Dr. G

And know that we, other parents in this very special club, are here when you need us and that someday, you will be the one looking a new mother in the eye saying, “Our life is good. Really. It is.” Continue reading →

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A special little church in Chicago…

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Dr. G

There’s a friendly place with good teaching in a cool neighborhood offering a great experience for families impacted by disability with free respite care in the middle of a city with millions of people and they still have space? I don’t get it.
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Sun Shine Down…An interview with Gillian Marchenko

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Dr. G

What I’ve learned through parenting kids with Down syndrome, what I think I probably knew cerebrally as a believer but now relay on concretely, is my daily need for God. There’s just no way I can parent without him. Continue reading →

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Gillian Marchenko…To the new mother of a baby with Down syndrome

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Dr. G

I am a bit farther down your new path. Give yourself time to fall in love with your son, and to get used to Down syndrome. Breathe in his baby smell. Watch how his brother kisses the top of his head, how your husband gently puts him down to sleep, how your baby locks eyes with you when he eats. The weight of the world is in those eyes.

Today, you don’t have to love Down syndrome. Just love your son.
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