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Holidays!

alison — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:11:58 +0000

In partnership with Through the Roof, Scripture Union is organising this Christian adventure holiday for young adults in their 20s and 30s, with and without physical disabilities, of any and no faith.

Shine will be a full on adventure holiday offering a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities tailored to accommodate all levels of ability or disability (special facilities and equipment all provided).

A massive range of activities are available including rock climbing, abseiling, an assault course, caving and canoeing, all in the beautiful countryside situated between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.

Why not discover who God is in a relaxed, fun and open environment? There will be main meetings and small group Bible study times including the opportunity to ask questions and discuss topics that matter to you.

Our values for the holiday are to be a community that is inclusive, accessible, accepting, and where everyone is involved regardless of ability. Push back your boundaries and surprise yourself at what you can achieve with God. Learn more about yourself and others whilst meeting new people and building up confidence.

Further information and bookings through this link

Scripture Union are also organising two other holidays appropriate for young disabled people…

Wide Open is an activity holiday for 13 – 19 year olds, with a warm welcome and friendly people where you can earn how God totally loves you just as you are. All the activities are geared at being suitable for anyone with learning difficulties with a large team to provide constant support.
16th – 20th August, Great Wood, Over Stowey, Somerset.
More info here

All In is a fun and welcoming holiday for 9 – 13 year olds especially geared to young people with learning difficulties with a large team to provide constant support.
26th – 29th August, Great Wood, Over Stowey, Somerset.
More info here

Parachute Bible Resources

peter — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:42:37 +0000

Integr8 is producing a resource for churches, schools, youth groups and families – ‘Parachute Bible Stories’ teach Bible stories in fun and memorable ways that are accessible to people of all ages. We’re excited to offer some of them free for you to trial — please follow this link to find out more.

Touchdown

peter — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:48:49 +0000

Touch down at London Heathrow after a smooth journey home. Glad to see our families. Fantastic trip + excellent team. 480 trained. God was in all we did.

Christians to Give Hope to Disabled Children

paul — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:23:56 +0000

On July 30th an Integr8 team of volunteers will travel to Guatemala to use their skills to build a positive future for disabled children, on an innovative mission training teachers to include disabled children. An integral team-member will be Philippa, who is totally blind, and will inspire others with her personal experience of disability and testimony of God in her life.

Philippa will be recording an audio blog so check back to this website to follow the team and listen to the trip from Philippa’s perspective.

Follow this link to find out more about our International programme

A Warm Welcome for New Minister

paul — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:52:52 +0000

An Indian-themed evening including hot spicy nibbles and radiators on full was how URC Minister Rev Peter Blackband was warmly welcomed into his new pastorate, Adeyfield Free Church (AFC).

The evening was organised by two Elders of the church in Hemel Hempstead, both of whom were team-members on an innovative mission trip to India last year with Through the Roof.

According to the World Health Organisation, “98% of disabled children in developing countries do not receive an education” so the charity’s Integr8 programme provides the opportunity for UK Christians who work with children with Special Educational Needs to make a lasting difference

50 people attended the evening and saw a DVD of the work in India where the team trained and resourced 120 teachers and community leaders to recognise and release the full potential of disabled children.

AFC raised over £400 for the project which is now looking for funds and volunteers to travel to Guatemala – Latin America’s second poorest country this summer – For more information on the trip or if you would like to organise an ‘Indian evening’ to raise awareness and funds, please contact: tel: 01372 749955 or follow this link to email Through the

Before we left…

peter — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:47:27 +0000

Before heading to the airport we took a quick trip to the America Latina school in the city. We saw Jose, a young man with learning disabilities who graduated from the school the previous year, and now has a paid role at the school. His co-workers say he has been transformed, just like that caterpillar I saw on our first day. We have trained 480 people and been blessed so much and pray that the seeds of what we have sown will be watered and will grow and bear fruit in the years to come.

Last day in Guatemala City

peter — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 11:39:39 +0000

Our last day in Guatemala. Attended church service at El Camino. The church has a great ministry to deaf people – around 30 or so were in attendance – and so the lively worship songs were ‘signed’ using American Sign Language. The church treated us to lunch at Pizza Hut, next door, before we returned to deliver training to 30 people from the church. Encouragingly, one of the church Elders who was attending, was keen to volunteer for all the interactive stuff and all the delegates were very enthusiastic, asking loads of questions, and joining in with the practical activities. In fact the whole training session demonstrated being an inclusive church, because we had a double translation of English, translated into Spanish and also into sign language. Also Philippa, who is totally blind, interacted with deaf and physically disabled people and at the end of the training it was like we were all long-lost friends, with hugs all round.

Re-visit

peter — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 11:09:32 +0000

Re-visited the children at Love the Child where Philippa sang to them, and we introduced Parachute games and some worship Action songs.

Rehab Centre

peter — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:06:59 +0000

Delivered training to around 30 disabled children and teachers at a Rehab Centre in Guatemala City. Maria, the Lead teacher, is extremely forward-thinking in how the students are taught, including giving the children chores to emphasise that they all have a contribution to make.

In the afternoon we saw a disturbing view of Guatemala City’s dump, where hundreds of people – rejected by society – scavenge through the rubbish to try and find anything they could sell to earn a few Quetzales.

Leaving

peter — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:06:13 +0000

Leaving Antigua-Guatemala behind and travelling to visit Steve Osborn’s ministry, Love the Child (Amor del Nino), in San Lucas. Met the 48 disabled or disadvantaged children in their orphanage and ate fried chicken at Guatemalan fast food restaurant ‘Pollo Campero’. Slightly more restful day today – and much needed after more or less a week of non-stop training.