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According to data collected in 2009, one out of every five households in the United States has at least one child with special healthcare needs.  These needs may include physical, cognitive, communicative, and behavioral challenges.  This represents a significant segment of the nation’s population and the numbers seem to be trending upward.  This same trend is reflected in our church family and that is why I am so excited to share with you the realization of a dream that we have had for RBC Children’s Ministry for many years.  It is our desire that EVERY CHILD be able to engage with the timeless truths of the Bible and grow in a joyful relationship with Jesus Christ, not the least of these are our children with special needs.

Courage Quest, or CQ, is a new special needs initiative within the Children’s Ministry of Reston Bible Church.  CQ exists to aide and empower all of our children to actively and significantly participate in all aspects of the Children’s Ministry and to provide appropriate support and accommodations when necessary.  CQ accomplishes this goal by providing RBC Children’s Ministry volunteers with appropriate tools,resources and instructions to carry out their calling to minister to all children including those with special needs and disabilities.

On January 26th, we will be holding a special training for current Children’s Ministry Volunteers and people interested in learning more about becoming a Courage Quest Volunteer.  This training is essential for all, as it will…
• Introduce the Courage Quest team members and their roles.
• Explain how Quest/Awana volunteers can, with and without direct CQ help, better minister to children with a variety of special needs including behavioral, developmental, and physical.
• Introduce new resources to help all Children’s Ministry volunteers know how to respond when issues arise with any child.

Please consider joining us for this important training.  By helping a child engage with the Savior you are inviting the presence of Christ into your life.  “And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.” Matthew 18:5

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE FOR THE JANUARY 26 COURAGE QUEST TRAINING EVENT.

When: 1/26/14 – Right after the second service from 1:00 to 3:00pm.
Where: Quest Clubhouse
What: Lunch and free childcare will be provided.  (If your children cannot eat pizza, please provide a bag lunch for them.)

I look forward to seeing you there.

Blessings,
Mike Meyers, for the RBC Children’s Ministry Staff