Special Needs Ministry

What: A Parent's Afternoon Out
When: Saturday, December 2
Time: 2:00 to 5:00 PM
Hosted by First Baptist Church of Opelika
In partnership with Near His Heart
301 S. 8th Street
Event is free for participants. Open to ages infant-adult with disabilities and siblings. Space is limited. You MUST pre-register in order to participate. Registration will open the August 1st and will end, Tues. August 15th or when space is full (whichever comes first).
Registration link:
https://forms.gle/4MzYm5z9dz2yk73r6
To Volunteer at the event please sign up at:
For more information, please contact Frank Dukes
Sunday Information
Who:
Families / Caregivers with Special Needs Children up to the 6th grade
What to bring:
Change of clothes (if needed)
Comfort item (toy, blanket, stuffed animal etc.)
Whatever you think your child needs.
When:
Sundays, 9:45-10:45 a.m.
What Parents/Caregivers should know:
Parents/Caregivers are welcome to stay with their child, attend the 9:45 Contemporary Worship Service in The 3:16 Center or attend their preferred Sunday School Class. Their children will be in a safe environment where they are loved and welcomed. Valet parking services and elevators are available.
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Three-hour Respites are scheduled periodically for families to have free time.
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Volunteers are needed to provide 'buddies' on Sundays and during Respites. To volunteer, use the form below.
Contact the church office; You will be contacted by a Special Needs Ministry Team member to discuss your specific needs. Arrangements can be made to assign a buddy (if needed) and introduce your child,
(including siblings) to their Sunday School class.