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“My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.” - Isaiah 32:18 JT’s Story JT lived with his mother and brother. When their mother passed away, his sister became the guardian of JT and their young brother while caring for her own child. She is ten years younger than JT. While juggling caregiving duties, work and nursing school, sometimes his sister had to leave JT at home by himself. “It was a very stressful time,” she said. “I didn’t want JT staying by himself because of the safety risk and not being able to socialize with others.” She learned about Aldersgate at the Oaks through a family friend. JT moved into the Orangeburg home in 2020. He is thriving from receiving the attention and care he needs. “e staff are loving and kind,” she said. “Aldersgate has been great for JT, me and our family.” JT enjoys playing video games, Wii and air hockey with his housemates and the staff. He remains close to his sister and looks forward to their daily chats. JT enjoys sports. His favorite teams are Clemson, the Carolina Panthers, the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Braves. JT says he enjoys living at Aldersgate and hanging out with his housemates. Aldersgate Special Needs Ministry Sunday August 8, 2021

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Page 1: Aldersgate Special Needs Ministry Sunday August 8, 2021 · 2021. 6. 11. · Aldersgate Special Needs Ministry is not an apportioned item in the Annual Conference budget. Thanks to

“My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.” - Isaiah 32:18

JT’s StoryJT lived with his mother and brother. When their mother passed away, his sister became the guardian of JT and their young brother while caring for her own child. She is ten years younger than JT. While juggling caregiving duties, work and nursing school, sometimes his sister had to leave JT at home by himself. “It was a very stressful time,” she said. “I didn’t want JT staying by himself because of the safety risk and not being able to socialize with others.”

She learned about Aldersgate at the Oaks through a family friend. JT moved into the Orangeburg home in 2020. He is thriving from receiving the attention and care he needs. “The staff are loving and kind,” she said. “Aldersgate has been great for JT, me and our family.”

JT enjoys playing video games, Wii and air hockey with his housemates and the staff. He remains close to his sister and looks forward to their daily chats. JT enjoys sports. His favorite teams are Clemson, the Carolina Panthers, the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Braves. JT says he enjoys living at Aldersgate and hanging out with his housemates.

Aldersgate Special Needs Ministry Sunday August 8, 2021

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The pandemic has been extremely hard on JT and all of our residents who are used to being active in the community. We ask for your continued prayers and support as we move forward.

Aldersgate Special Needs Ministry is not an apportioned item in the Annual Conference budget. Thanks to the churches and individuals who have given faithfully on Aldersgate Special Needs Ministry Sunday and other times during the year. Your support allows us to care for our residents, as well as plan for the future.

For more information, contact Executive Director Elaine G. Mathis at 843-754-8936 or [email protected]. Visit aldersgatespecialneedsministry.org to make an online donation.

Our Mission: We provide the highest quality of life and greatest level of independence in Christian homes for adults with special needs.

P.O. Box 203 • Ballentine, SC 29002 aldersgatespecialneedsministry.org