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. 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.  You don't have to be member to participate and we never charge a fee.

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 and have approved background checks.  In order to arrange Loving HANDS for your child, please contact Kathy Braem at kbraem@msn.com or 972-743-4133 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 2011 Evening of REST dates are:  January 15th, February 19th, April 16th, May 7th, June 11th, August 27th, September 17th, October 15th, November 12th and December 10th.                                  

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.seekcamp.org

Vacation Bible School
Vaction Bible School 2011 is June 13-17.  Our theme is Shake It Up Cafe: Where Kids Carry Out God's Recipe.  To enhance the VBS experience, we will provide buddies for our friends who need it.