Intellectual Disability (ID)
• In Australia, 588 000 or 3% population with ID.
• This % not represented in most churches.
• 95% of Down Syndrome pregnancies are aborted.
• Growing prevalence of autism.
• Started in 2006 in Gladesville.• In 2013, opened Jannali, Turramurra &
Naremburn.• In 2014, opened Maroubra and Castle Hill.• In 2016, plans to open Newtown,
Narrabeen, Campbelltown and LMAP.
The Gospel of Jesus Christ
John 3:16John 5:25-29
Romans 1:16-181 Corinthians 15:1-82 Corinthians 5:21
Getting Involved
Rewarding.
Your main job is to relate and make members feel valued.
Don’t need any experience.
Ways to Get Involved
• Prepare refreshments• Lead singing• Lead a Buddy Group• Teach up the front• Prepare craft• Lead fun activities• Visit as a Bible Study Group• Organise an event, e.g. Disco or dinner
Nature of this Work• Members are affectionate, lovely.• This is long-term work: slow pace of
teaching but very low turnover of members.
• Glorifying to God by demonstrating the kind of God He is.
Matthew 5, Matthew 19, Luke 14, 1 Corinthians 1, 1 Corinthians 12, 2 Corinthians 5, Romans 12,
• A witness to the members’ families and carers.