FRIENDSHIP UNLIMITED MINISTRIES

A ministry for, to and by the Able-Disabled

"the joy of the Lord is your strength."

- Nehemiah 8:10

Our Mission

Our mission is to love and train our friends with disabilities in the truth of the Gospel and to equip them for ministry. We desire to instill sound teaching and godly competence so that they might share God's love and power with each other, the body of Christ and the lost.


Our Goal

As missionaries to the disability community, we seek to serve these individuals and their families by sharing God's love and encouragement in an effort to lift them out of spiritual poverty.

Our Beginnings

In 1995, Laura Knapp, who has cerebral palsy, and is wheelchair bound, cried out to God, "What about me? Why can't I do ministry like others in the church?" Dave Morsch, whose heart was touched, heard her plea. So, in 1997, along with Roberta Lowenthal, they founded the Friendship Unlimited Ministry.

Building upon the existing special ed. Sunday school program since 1989, the ministry has expanded to encompass many areas.

Our Activities, Events and Materials

Adult Special Education Sunday School

Classes meet from 11:00-12:30pm.

We teach biblically based values and life application principles.

* Young adult class.
* Adult class.
* Mainstreaming option available.

Group Home Outreach (LIFE groups)

The Friendship Unlimited Ministry for special needs adults is a unique part of Island Christian Church's LIFE Group Program.  A LIFE group is an extension of church.  It consists of a small group of like-minded people meeting in group homes once a month on an ongoing basis.  These meetings provide an intimate setting for the following activities:
* Worship music (we bring a CD player and Christian CD's)
* Refreshments (we appreciate a small snack with beverage)
* Bible instruction/life application (we teach biblical values for daily living)
* Fellowshipping (we foster close friendships)
* Sharing time (we learn about each other)
* Prayer time (praying for one another)
In this setting, we seek to grow in relationship with one another and God.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us.   (See our calendar for more information.)

Special Touch Ministry

A visitation ministry to hospitals, nursing homes and shut-ins.




Friends for Heaven's Sake Newsletter

A free quarterly newsletter concerning disability issues. (Hard copy available upon request.)
Click on the above logo to read our current issue on-line.


Monthly Events Calendar


Disability Awareness Weekend

Annual events seeking to give people a greater awareness and understanding of those living with disabling conditions.

NEW

Operation HUG (His Unlimited Grace)

An up and coming series of fun-filled Saturday socialization and recreation events through the arts, including:

* Circle of Friends, a one-to-one adult buddy program.

Click here for more information about the HUG events, how to register as a guest or to volunteer to help.


We're looking out for you:

*Wheelchair accessibility
* Elevator
* Family bathroom
* Large-print song sheets and bulletin


The Suggestion Box

Friendship Unlimited runs best through teamwork. Together, we help and encourage one another, using our gifts and strengths to accomplish our common goal - God's will.

Therefore, if you have a disability, or care about those who do, we invite you to share any helpful suggestions; so we can best represent and lift up the disability community on this site.

Please click here to e-mail suggestions to the Friendship Unlimited Suggestion Box. Be sure you choose the "Friendship Unlimited" category.