Children
Special Needs
Our Sundays
Highlands' Special Needs Ministry is for those families searching for a place to worship and to grow spiritually within a church body. Volunteers provide a safe and loving atmosphere for children with special needs to learn and experience the love of Jesus Christ. Volunteers assist students with any extra help needed within Sunday School classrooms. A self-contained classroom is available with trained volunteers for direct one to one attention. Highlands' Special Needs Ministry team is available for both the 9:00 and 10:45 service times
Events
Zumbathon - May 18th
The ABC's of Special Needs Planning
June 5th at 6:30pm and June 9th at 12:15pm
in the Children's Building
Learn how to protect and provide for your loved one living with a special need at this workshop hosted by Highlands Church and the Special Needs Project. Topics Include: Special Needs Trusts, Guardianship, Trustees, Budget Planning, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, the Letter of Intent and much more. Download a flyer here - RSVP's requested to missyf@highlandschurch.org
Miss Amazing Pageant 2013
POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE
Highlands is hosting this year's Miss Amazing Pageant, an event that exists to celebrate the young woman who overcomes her disability and lets her personality and confidence shine through. Applications are due by March 13th - visit www.missamazingpageant.com for more information and to sign up!
Mom's Coffee - bi-weekly
Every other Tuesday
Come and get to know other mom’s sharing the joys and heartaches of raising a child with special needs. We will kick off our fall session reading the book “A Special Kind of Love” and discuss it together. Childcare is available. Contact Missy Farrington at missyf@highlandschurch.org
MidWeek Madness
Wednesday Nights 6:30-8:00pm
Bible lessons, games, crafts and social opportunities for children with special needs.
Respite - Monthly
Reservations required, email Missyf@highlandschurch.org
Music Therapy Group - Fridays bi-weekly
Kids with special needs, ages 2 to 11, will get an opportunity to play instruments and interact with peers, and parents will learn techniques to provide sensory support at home. Skills addressed through neurologic music therapy include communication, motor, and socialization all while maintaining a safe and fun group environment. Held in the Special Needs room. Reservations required - email missyf@highlandschurch.org
Hoseback Riding
Our horseback riding ministry gives children with special needs and their siblings an opportunity to ride horses. Riding sessions are twice a month on Sunday afternoons during cooler months. Reservations are required. Contact missyf@highlandschurch.org. All are welcome.
Contact Missyf@highlandschurch.org more information.