Circles of Love: Encouraging Congregational Networks of Care for People with Disabilities and their Families Christine Guth

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Circles of Love: Encouraging Congregational Networks of Care for People with Disabilities and their Families Christine Guth Anabaptist Disabilities Network

Stories of congregational networks of care

Chad, artist and entrepreneur

The crowds following Jesus

Going with the wind

Water lilies

God’s Eye Art Board of Directors

Chad (right) with Dean Preheim-Bartel

Income paid for: Art supplies Lessons/mentoring Framing Exhibition costs Manufacturing a line of greeting cards Stipend for Chad

Circle of Love

Forgotten

The hand of God

What would sell: Christmas cards!

Long-term support Pastors Kevin and Sharon Yoder

First, an immediate need Firewood for wood stove

Support provided New housing Housing repairs and maintenance Connecting to government benefits Financial management assistance Emotional support Friends for Jay to hang out with

Support team meets with the Larsons

Supportive Care in the Congregation Providing a congregational network of care for persons with significant disabilities Vision, rationale 1986, revised 2011

Circles of Love Stories of congregations caring for people with disabilities and their families “Supportive Care Stories” 2015

What is a Supportive Care group? (Circle of Love) An intentional effort within a faith community Supports to a person with a disability and/or family Supports needs of daily living and church participation

Key elements Network of relationships Strong leadership with vision Supported person participates Identified focus Matching gifts to needs

Functions may include reducing isolation relieving burden on family members connecting to wider community supports Cultivating gifts of person with a disability

Anabaptist theological themes Salvation experienced in human community Church is the first fruits of God’s reign Knowing Christ through following him Service a calling for all Christians

Successful groups often involve… Customizing: Using the book like a buffet not a blueprint Collaborating with secular resources Usually initiated in crisis, but planning beyond crisis for a sustainable plan

Successful groups often involve… Using gifts/interests of team members Defined responsibilities carried by each person Building relationships with entire family unit

Successful groups often involve… Open-ended time commitment, phasing out when no longer needed Recognizing that ministry is two-way: givers are receivers and vice versa The least amount of bureaucracy that still gets the job done

Possible group roles Person with a disability Family members Friends Monitor of values Program advocate Financial advocate Spiritual mentor Medical advocate Parent support Worrier Facilitator Record keeper Congregational liaison

Implementation Getting started Preparing the congregation Forming the group Group covenant Training Legal/financial arrangements Congregational covenant

Love: a beautiful thing

Supporting mom helps whole family

Supporting independent living

Support for Ben and his parents

Questions?

What opportunities might exist for a Circle of Love in your context? What obstacles stand in the way? What is one concrete step you can take to explore a Circle of Love in your context?