presentation for moore college - april 2016

People with Intellectual Disabilities

Darren and Brad at Jesus Club Gladesville.

Intellectual Disability (ID)

• Down Syndrome, Autism, Fragile X, Prader Willi. Any type of intellectual impairment.

• In Australia, 588 000 or 3% population.

• This % not nearly represented in churches.

To make Jesus Christ known to this people group.

To reach every person with an intellectual disability in Australia with the good news about Jesus Christ and enable them to have a full life of faith.

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Faith

Life

Bible Learning

Daily Devotionals

Church Community

Service

Evangelism & Mission

Typical Program

Currently 8 Jesus Clubs across Sydney. Our vision is to set up networks of Jesus Club programs in every state of Australia. Prayer needed!

• Currently 8 Jesus Clubs across Sydney. We hope to set up networks of Jesus Club programs in every state of Australia.

Jesus Club Castle HillVideo

Can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfaH3wsQ6K0

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Why Disability Ministry?

• A bold statement in a society where 95% of Down Syndrome pregnancies are aborted.

• A bold statement in a society that values status, wealth and strength.

• Demonstrates our confidence in the power of the Gospel. The Gospel is God’s means of saving all people.

Why Disability Ministry?• One body, many parts, those considered less

honourable are indispensable (1 Corinthians 12).

• Incredible gifts: – Simply receive God’s Kingdom is all about coming with nothing in

your hands to give. Jesus Club powerfully demonstrates this truth.

– Joyful– Keen Once a Member joins, they stay. We’ve been ministering to the

same people for 10 years.

– Bold Most of our Members are super-friendly and aren’t shy to share their faith.

– Persevering

In Feb 2016 we opened the ministry at St Stephens Anglican Church in Newtown specifically to train Moore College students and reach out to people with ID in this area.

Friday Fortnights 7-9pm

How You Can Help• Pray. Join our email Supporters List.

• Recruit Members. We currently only have 1 Member! There are many people with intellectual disabilities in this area and we’d love help inviting them along.

• Join the Leadership Team or just visit.

• Learn and help to develop Bible lessons. Attend a workshop & help write material.

Web: www.jesusclub.org.auFacebook: Facebook.com/www.jesusclub.org.au

Phone: 0402 545 565Email: mel@jesusclub.org.au

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