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Bethesda offers “Building a Disability Ministry” workshop in Marietta, Ga.

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Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc., a leader in the field of developmental disability services, would like to invite you to attend the one-day workshop “Building a Disability Ministry” on Saturday, October 14, at Faith Lutheran Church in Marietta, Ga.

Sponsored by Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, this event is designed for parents, pastors and teachers who are interested in sharing the Gospel with people who have developmental disabilities. The overall goals will be to assist congregations in developing new ministries and expanding existing ministries for individuals with developmental disabilities; share congregational awareness materials and curricula specifically designed for disability ministry; and promote inclusion of people with developmental disabilities into the fabric of the congregation.

To register for the workshop, or for additional information about the workshop, contact Lois Diebel, Bethesda’s Parish Ministry Consultant for the FL-GA District at 1.877.457.5556, ext. 222; e-mail: ldiebel@blhs.org; or Thomas Heuer, Bethesda’s coordinator of outreach programs, at 1.800.369.4636, ext. 4449; e-mail: theuer@blhs.org.

Now in its second century of service, Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc. provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities throughout the country and throughout the world. It is Bethesda’s mission to support the needs of the individual—both physical and spiritual—and as a result, Bethesda offers many different types of services for the individual and their family, including a variety of residential facilities, supported-living programs, outreach services and secular training workshops. For more information on Bethesda’s services and support programs, call the public relations office at 800.369.4636, ext. 3817, or email: pr@blhs.org.