SPECIAL NEEDS
We offer three amazing special-needs classes for children, teens and adults as we seek to meet the needs of our special-needs community. Our adaptive classes provide nurturing, safe environments for those with mild to moderately severe disabilities. We work hard to support and encourage the whole family by listening to unique challenges, providing modified instruction and modeling the love of Christ. We offer self-contained classes on Sunday mornings and a Sunday evening program for students with special needs. We also assist with mainstreaming into our typical programs as appropriate.
Chameleons Class
9:30 am
Room CC 104
If you’re a first-time visitor, stop by our Guest Services desks located at either of our main entrances where you can learn more about our programs and talk with one of our Sunday greeters who are happy to assist. We look forward to meeting you!
Virtual (Zoom) sessions are also being hosted Sunday mornings for each class.
For more information or to volunteer with the program, please contact our Special Needs Director, Alan Townsend, at 919-810-6220 or email: atownsend@shepherds.org
Mosaic Class
9:30 am
Room SC 120
If you’re a first-time visitor, stop by our Guest Services desks located at either of our main entrances where you can learn more about our programs and talk with one of our Sunday greeters who are happy to assist. We look forward to meeting you!
Virtual (Zoom) sessions are also being hosted Sunday mornings for each class.
For more information or to volunteer with the program, please contact our Special Needs Director, Alan Townsend, at 919-810-6220 or email: atownsend@shepherds.org
Gemstones Class
9:30 am
Room CC120
If you’re a first-time visitor, stop by our Guest Services desks located at either of our main entrances where you can learn more about our programs and talk with one of our Sunday greeters who are happy to assist. We look forward to meeting you!
Virtual (Zoom) sessions are also being hosted Sunday mornings for each class.
For more information or to volunteer with the program, please contact our Special Needs Director, Alan Townsend, at 919-810-6220 or email: atownsend@shepherds.org
Sundays at 5 pm
(seasonal, September-May)
Our Awana program provides a group for special needs on Sunday evenings. Kids enjoy fun interaction and engage in Bible lessons and more! Awana is always a high point in the week for the kids who attend each week.
Our club meets every Sunday except for those nights noted on the master calendar. Cost to register is $25 (family max of $75) and covers your clubber’s first book, prizes, and end-of-year awards. Club uniforms are sold separately.
** Note – If you need to pay one semester at a time, or are registering more than 3 children, please contact Tim Parpan before registering.
AWANA CLUBS
Puggles
Age: 2 years old
Director: Erich Fabricius
Cubbies
Age: 3–4 years old
Director: Andrew Fredrickson
Sparks
Grade: K–2nd
Kindergarten Director: Louise Lewis
1st Grade Director: Jeff and Christene Vaughan
2nd Grade Director: Jodi Viau
T&T
Grade: 3rd–5th
Boys Director: Steve Bennett
Girls Director: Jeanne Hutson
C-Track
Middle and High School
Director: John Rodely
Games: Scott McAllister
Special Needs: Tim Parpan