Dear Friends, I have an invitation for you to a wonderful opportunity. Eagle Wings is an outreach program here in Snohomish County that serves the adult special needs population. This ministry provides relational support for adults with disabilities, their families and caregivers. Eagle Wings partners with local churchs to invite disabled adults into the body of Christ. They host 17-18 events annually that focus on the fellowship aspect of following Jesus. We have been asked to host an event for them at New Life Everett.
The director, Kinder, got married this past summer and after announcing her engagement in Feburary, she was inundated with requests from these adults to attend her wedding. It was not realistic to invite an additional 250-300 guests to attend her actual cermony but she really wanted to include these special friends. She asked if New Life would be willing to help in this indeaver. After meeting with Rick and myself and Maureen Furoy (another volunteer), we were excited to say yes! We will be the host of Eagle Wings Wedding on Saturday, October 22nd at New Life Everett. For many of these adults, this will be the first wedding that they have ever attended. Kinder and her husband, Jim, invited any person in the Eagle Wings program to be a bridesmaid or groomsman. They already have over 60 people signed up to date. :) This wedding is truly for them.
We, as the church, know that weddings are special events, even Jesus' first miracle occured at a wedding. We are requesting that you join with us in this outreach, inviting this wonderful group of special people into the body of Christ, as well as celebrating this marriage. We need volunteers to help with setup and cleanup, food prepration and serving, photography, greeting and hospitality, decorations and donations.
The special needs population should not be overlooked. Jesus says in God's Kingdom the last will be first. Joining in this ministry, we will be advancing the kingdom of God as we put this unique group of people first. It's time to discover the wonderful gift that people with special needs bring to the body of Christ and our lives.
For my local friends, would you consider joining in this outreach? Wither it's opening a door or dishing out soup and salad, you will be making a difference. For my friends farther away, mark it down on your calendar to pray for this event, for this sweet couple and these wonderful children of God.
Thank you for your support.
Love Aimee
