The Grant Family Some months later Calvary Chapel Old Bridge started the Beyond Limits Ministry for children and families with special needs. If warranted, the children are in a self-contained class where they are taught in appropriate terms and they are assigned Best Buddies to help them remain engaged. Both my sons have now attended church for five years and love it. The servants have seen the best and the worst of my kids and as they continue to teach my children about Jesus, they show His love, His grace and His patience. The ministry has also grown in the years and they now bless several families that are affected by disabilities. The many practical things that they have done include: Scheduling date nights, where they baby-sit the children at church while they either take the parents out to dinner or give them a gift certificate for dinner. Issuing special parking permits to families that allow us to park in handicapped spots at church. Assigning Best Buddies during church picnics, etc.
They have helped other churches start ministries for persons with disabilities and have put together a booklet for this purpose.
I thank God for this ministry and the servants who God uses to bless our families.
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A Journey Into Community
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