Including the cognitively disabled in ministry is a chance to live in a cross-shaped way.
Jennifer Brown Jones| May 8, 2019
“NO! I NOT QUIET!” The meltdown began—of course—just as the prayer was starting. My husband grabbed our son Mischa’s hand and left the sanctuary, as quickly and quietly as possible. It wasn’t quiet. I have no idea what the worship leader was praying, but my own desperate cry had become almost rote: “Lord, I can’t do this. Help. I’m so tired. I don’t remember not being tired. I can’t do this.” The lights came up and people began greeting one another. I took a breath, preparing to apologize. Again. We wouldn’t be able to come back to this church.
First appeared on May 8, 2019 on Christianity Today where the rest of the article is available.
A wonderful article that the Church needs to hear. Thank you Jen!
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It was a joy to be able to write about how God has been working in the lives of our family and community. Thanks for taking the time to read it – I know it’s a bit long! 😊
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