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Joe’s Going to Camp
By
Linda G. Howard
During Memorial Day weekend each year, about 200 Special Gathering members go to Vero Beach for a spiritual retreat called Camp Agape. For four days, we learn about the Lord, play and hangout with each other. There are go-carts, a water slide, putt-putt golf, boat rides and swimming. Joe is 45, short of statue. His…
Betrayal
By
Linda G. Howard
When our daughter, Carol, was 14, she had a good friend in California. They had met on a Teen Mission trip. Her friend wanted her to come for a visit in California. She even bought Carol a plane ticket. Arriving at the airport early that morning, Carol and I sat in the airport waiting…
Love for the Father and the Son
By
Linda G. Howard
Shelly Demeree is a 34 year old woman who is mentally challenged. Her poetry has been published in various publications, including Connecting Point, monthly newsletter for The Special Gathering, a ministry within the developmentally disabled community. Love for the Father and the Son By Michelle Demeree Melbourne, Florida You must love the Father and the…
The Benefit of Simplicity
By
Linda G. Howard
Two years ago, Special Gathering pastor, area director and elders met together to investigate what our members who are mentally challenged need to know and understand about the Christian faith and theology. It was boiled down to three things that are found within the liturgical worship. Let us proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died.…
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