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Breakthrough

Inspiration and ideas for congregations and teachers serving people with developmental disabilities

Breakthrough - Summer 2009

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Breakthrough - Summer 2009

The Buddy System: Integrating Children with Disabilities into Sunday School

As we move toward more integration of people with developmental disabilities, parents face the question of how to responsibly include their children in class

Also inside:

  • Inclusion: Good or Bad?
  • Bethesda's Family Scrapbook: Gerald: "Amen!" To a Life Lived for Him

Past Issues

Breakthrough - Spring 2009

Breakthrough - Spring 2009
Tips for First Time Teachers: An Orientation

Breakthrough - Winter 2009

Breakthrough - Winter 2009
The Importance of Balance: Bringing Together Congregation Based Ministry and Community Outreach Programs

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Breakthrough is mailed four times annually. For a free subscription, call 800.369.4636 ext. 3817, e-mail breakthrough@blhs.org, or write to:

Breakthrough
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600 Hoffmann Dr.
Watertown, WI 53094

What's inside?

Each issue of Breakthrough contains a feature article and a combination of the other resources listed below.

Teacher Talk

Helpful articles about teaching people with developmental disabilities.

Reflections

Religious Life staff share stories of faith and love relating to the current Teacher Talk topic.

Music in Ministry

Each issue highlights one song, including lyrics and music. Download a free mp3 of this issue's featured song: “Praise, Praise, Praise

Resource Review

Reviews of helpful resources for teachers and congregations serving people with developmental disabilities.

Bethesda's Family Scrapbook

In each issue we indroduce you to a person with developmental disabilies. Read about their relationship to God and involvement in their local congregation and community.

Inspiration: Pass it on

Our readers share stories about church, school or faith groups that include people with developmental disabilities in ministry.

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