Two Year
Ministry Plan

Mosaic Inspire is our weekday discipleship ministry for adults with disabilities, and last week, they celebrated their two-year anniversary! We are so thankful for all our participants, as well as our staff and volunteers who serve these individuals and their families. At the celebration, it was sweet to look back over the past two years, see how our participants have grown, and praise God for all he has done. Each of our Mosaic individuals shared their stories, and it was such a blessing to hear what God is teaching each of them. Here’s a small snapshot of some of what was shared:

In the last year, God has shown me that his love is powerful. I’ve been through many struggles like having more seizures, but God has used my parents because they have been helping me be calm and not anxious through my seizures. —Stuart

Now that I am a Christian, everything has changed. My attitude is better, but I still get angry sometimes, but I know I am forgiven when I ask him to forgive me. At Inspire, I can serve people like God wants me to do. He gave me new friends that know God. —Quin

I feel sad sometimes because Jesus suffered for me, but this inspires me to glorify him every day by reading the Bible and talking to others about him. Today, God is giving me peace and strength through hard times. —Becca

We hope you will join us in thanking God for all he has done through Mosaic Inspire! To learn more about this ministry, or find out how you can serve, click below. You can also visit with some of our Mosaic Inspire friends at the Inspire Coffee House, located at Front Porch Housing!

Mosaic is our ministry for children, students, and adults with disabilities, and last week, we were excited to host a Mosaic Family Day Retreat. This retreat was an all-day event that provided support, helpful sessions, community for caregivers, and an opportunity for our Mosaic individuals and their siblings to have fun!

Over 300 people were involved—79 caregivers; 104 Mosaic children, students, adults, and their siblings; and 137 volunteers! Our parents and caregivers got to hear teaching on lament and hope, as well as what it means to be grateful in an entitled world. They also heard parents share about their own discipleship challenges and how to navigate the nuances of finding in-home care. It was encouraging to see families and individuals who are facing many of the same challenges be able to connect with one another and have some focused time to be equipped and uplifted.

Meanwhile, our Mosaic individuals and their siblings had a day of fun! They did crafts, played games, enjoyed bounce houses, ate lots of snacks, and just overall had a great time.

We are thankful for all the volunteers who made this day possible, and we praise God for opportunities like this to manifest the gospel in tangible ways for our Mosaic families and individuals. Check out the video and photos below to catch a glimpse of all that happened at the retreat. If you are interested in learning more about Mosaic, click below.

Mosaic is our ministry for children, students, and adults with special needs or disabilities, and it’s been a blessing to see this ministry grow over the years. A new facet of Mosaic that we are excited to share is the Inspire Coffee House!

Located at Front Porch Housing, Inspire Coffee House seeks to create an equipping space for adults with disabilities to learn, develop, and be discipled in the workforce while engaging the community. We currently have nine employees, and it’s been so encouraging to see our Mosaic adults thrive in this new setting. We hope you’ll celebrate and pray with us for all involved in this new discipleship opportunity. Be sure to follow them on Instagram and Facebook to see their hours—and swing by to grab a cup of coffee and say hi!

Last month, Grace hosted the first Mosaic Family Retreat! Mosaic is our ministry for children, students, and adults with special needs or disabilities, and this retreat was a great time for everyone. We had 30 families attend—50 caregivers and 68 individuals (participants in Mosaic as well as their siblings). There were also 90 volunteers present to make this day happen, and we are so thankful for their faithfulness and generosity in serving our Mosaic families.

The retreat provided two tracks—one for caregivers and one for individuals in Mosaic and their siblings. Caregivers attended teaching sessions specifically geared towards the unique experiences and challenges of caring for an individual with special needs or disabilities. They then had a chance to engage these ideas in a small group setting after the teaching. It was such a blessing to see parents and caregivers from all our campuses come together in community, support one another, and learn together. Caregivers also had time to process the idea of lament as well as come together and worship. Another special element of this retreat was that caregivers had a few hours of free time in the afternoon to either stay on campus and fellowship, or go out on a date or activity together!

Our Mosaic individuals and their siblings had a special day of fun! They got to watch Finding Nemo, play Nemo themed games, make crafts, enjoy outdoor activities including bounce houses, and just be loved on by our volunteers.

A few participants shared how the event encouraged them:

I’m so thankful for the Mosaic ministry and all of the volunteers and people coming to love on and minister to caregivers of those with special needs. We enjoyed great eats, treats made by those with special needs, lunch, and then a date at Top Golf—all of this while we know Zane is being loved on and having a fantastic Saturday with his friends! —Randi Harper

The room was full, and we learned about living in community and bringing our burdens to the Lord through the body of the church. Bearing up sturdy under being seen by the Father over the urge to hide from the eyes of others and their potential thoughts, praise or otherwise, whether perceived as good or not. Oooh, we all felt that! It gave comfort that we are not alone and hope to carry on as we count it all JOY. —Joy Foster

Will you join us in celebrating how God worked through this retreat? We are beyond thankful for all the staff and volunteers who made it possible, and we pray that God will continue to provide opportunities to serve our Mosaic community well. To learn more about Mosaic, click below.

Mosaic is our ministry for children, students, and adults with disabilities, and we are so thankful for our staff and volunteers who serve these individuals and their families. Last month, we were excited to host a Mosaic Family Festival for all our individuals in Mosaic and their families. It was great to see 120 participants enjoying the festival as 100 volunteers loved and served them.

Families got to watch a movie and enjoy snacks, make various crafts and balloon animals, play outdoor games, pet snakes and miniature goats, and much more. Above all, it was a sweet time for families with children, students, or adults who have special needs or disabilities to relax, connect with one another, and have fun—knowing their loved ones were being cared for and welcomed by Mosaic volunteers.

What a blessing to see biblical community lived out in this way! If you are interested in learning more about Mosaic or volunteering with this ministry, click below.

Having a family member with special needs or mental health challenges can not only be difficult from day to day, it can also be incredibly isolating. Many members of our church family are walking this road—taking their loved one to countless appointments, tracking treatments, and working tirelessly to help them through unique challenges.

This year, we have been excited to offer The Caregiver’s Journey, a class and care group for those caring for loved ones with mental health difficulties or special needs. This curriculum is designed to help participants understand their own brokenness and find hope in the gospel, which will equip them to care for their loved ones better.

One couple had this to say about their experience:

"For the last few years, we have felt a bit isolated as we have tried to navigate the challenges of parenting a child with special needs. We were longing for a community of believers who could relate to our situation.

To sit in a room with others who truly understand and to spur each other on in our own personal relationships with the Lord so that we can be better equipped to love and serve our children has been so helpful. Our group members not only empathize with our parenting journey, but they also challenge our way of thinking through the lens of Scripture, lift us up in prayer, and encourage us."

What a blessing to see the gospel at work in people’s lives! We hope you will join us in celebrating this new ministry and pray for all those involved—leaders, participants, and family members. To learn more about The Caregiver’s Journey and when it will next be offered, click below.

Mosaic is our ministry for children, students, and adults with disabilities, and we are so thankful for our staff and volunteers who serve these individuals and their families. Over the past year, it has become more and more apparent that there is a significant need for discipleship and support for adults with disabilities. Once they complete high school, many young adults with disabilities are left with few opportunities for connection and little community.

So, this past month, we have been excited to launch Mosaic Inspire—a weekday ministry whose goal is to disciple adult individuals with disabilities more into the life of the church and the community. Four individuals are currently enrolled, and more will be joining us soon. Each day, Grace staff and volunteers provide Bible lessons, teaching, and mentorship. In addition, we are partnering with Meals on Wheels, Project Hope, and NHC to give our Mosaic Inspire participants opportunities to volunteer, bless others, and connect with the community.

Will you join us in prayer for this new ministry? If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Dana Humphrey at [email protected]. To learn more about Mosaic, click below.

Mosaic is our special needs and disabilities ministry, and our staff and volunteers do an amazing job supporting all our Mosaic families. Caring for a family member with a disability can be challenging in the best of circumstances, so we want to create space for families to connect with one another, enjoy community, and get some time to recharge.

Each month, we host events like Respite Night, Parents’ Night Out, and Supper Clubs. Through these events, we strive to come alongside our Mosaic families with love and support, give them opportunities to rest and recharge while they know their children are being cared for, and simply show the love of Christ. Plus, our times together are always fun and full of exciting activities like bowling, learning about animals, and good food!

We hope you will join us in praying for our Mosaic families, volunteers, and staff. If you’re interested in learning more about Mosaic or becoming a volunteer, click below!

Mosaic—our special needs and disabilities ministry—has some exciting new curriculum offerings for our Mosaic families. We recently had our first group of ladies complete Mosaic Ezer, a six-week curriculum designed for women who have special needs. These women came together and learned in community what it means to be an ezer, made in the image of God and loved by our Creator.

We have also recently launched Mosaic Family Grace, which is a 17-week curriculum care group for parents who have children, teens, or adults with special needs. What a sweet opportunity for these families to come together, share their stories, and encourage each other in their unique journeys.

If you are interested in serving with our Mosaic ministry or would like to learn more, click below.

The limitations of the pandemic have been especially challenging for our families who have children with special needs. Mosaic—our special needs and disabilities ministry—has been able to support these families by hosting a Mom’s Night Out. These women gathered for a time of fellowship and fun as they took a painting class together led by Joy Foster, member of our Pelham campus! This kind of opportunity to connect with other women is invaluable to our Mosaic moms.

To learn more about Mosaic, click below. If you’re interested in volunteering for Mosaic, please email [email protected]

Mosaic—our special needs and disabilities ministry—is finding new ways to continue supporting families even in the midst of a pandemic. Recently, Mosaic hosted a virtual family festival to provide an opportunity for fun and community! Fourteen families participated, and each received a box with snacks, prizes, and supplies for games. After playing games together, each family got to participate in a talent show, watch a video of campus pastors sharing their unusual talents, and enjoy a magic show!

We are all facing difficulties in these uncertain times, and we hope you will lift up these families in prayer as they deal with some unique challenges. If you’re interested in serving as a volunteer in Mosaic, please email [email protected]. To learn more about Mosaic, click below.

When most people think of Mosaic, our ministry to those in our church family with special needs, they mostly think of our ministry on Sundays to adults, students, and children. However, we have the joy of serving adults and students during the week, as well. One of those components is our monthly supper club! Each month, a different community group brings dinner and joins our students and adults for fellowship and a meal together. This gives parents of adults and students with disabilities time to go out to dinner, and it gives our church family time to fellowship together. One of the goals is for our families with disabilities to feel supported and be strengthened by the community they have with each other and with our church as a whole. To learn more or figure out how you can volunteer, contact Madison Carithers, administrative assistant for Mosaic, at [email protected].