First United Methodist Church Coppell

Special Needs

                                                             Loving HANDS Ministry to Children with Special Needs

                                                     At First UMC Coppell, we believe all children are a sacred gift from God. 

Our Loving HANDS Ministry offers

Hope, Acceptance, iNclusion, Dignity, and Support

for all families of young adults, youth, and children with special needs.

Our goal is to ensure each child feels loved and accepted in our church family. We want every family who has a child with a special need to be able to fully participate in all the activities of our church.

At the family’s request we will provide a lovingly attentive friend to help their child participate or take care of the child while the parent(s) and/or sibling(s) are involved in any church activities.  Our desire is that each and every child experiences the love of Jesus Christ.

Many of our adult volunteers work in the Special Education department for area school districts.  Other adults and all youth volunteers are well trained.  In order to arrange Loving HANDS for your child, please contact Kathy Braem at kbraem@fumccoppell.org or 972-462-0471 at least 48 hours prior to the time needed.

First United Methodist Church of Coppell also offers:

Saturday Evening of REST
Please share your special child with us!  Your child will experience Loving HANDS and engaging activities while you take a moment to relax.  A Registered Nurse will be here, along with trained volunteers and professionals in Special Education.  Pre-registration and reservations required. Our 2010 Evening of REST dates are:  January 16th, February 13th, April 17th, May 15th, August 28th, September 18th, October 16th, November 13th and December 11th.                                  

SEEK (Summer Events for Exceptional Kampers) Camp
These special camps are for childrend and youth who are physically or mentally challenged, or both.  Camp usually occurs June.  It is open to 9-14 year olds and 15-20 year olds.  For more information, visit www.seek.org.

Vacation Bible School
Vaction Bible School 2010 is June 14-18.  Our theme is Galatic Blast: A Cosmic Adventure Praising God!