People with Intellectual Disabilities

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.

Main Aim: To share the Gospel

of Jesus Christ

The Gospel of Jesus Christ

John 3:16John 5:25-29

Romans 1:16-181 Corinthians 15:1-82 Corinthians 5:21

Typical Program

Meet Kirstie

Kirstie at JC Turramurra

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.