SPECIAL NEEDS
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
– Matthew 19:14
When & Where
Children: 9:30A | Room C118
Young Adults: 9:30A | Room M8
We're here for you. Let’s connect.
A Message from our
Special Needs Coordinator
Hello, my name is Rebecca Diehl and I am Spotswood’s Special Needs Coordinator. I have lived in Fredericksburg for twenty years and attended Spotswood from the age of four.
Because I had to overcome many health situations as a child, I saw children and families who did not have the love and support that I had. From a young age, God placed a passion in me for helping children and their families but I did not know where that was going to lead me.
I started volunteering as a middle schooler with Spotswood’s VBS and then on Sundays in the nursery. When I started college, I thought I wanted to major in Exercise Science and become a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, but God had a bigger plan as he directed me to change my major at Liberty University to Family and Child Development with a minor in Psychology.
As I got more involved with different family outreach programs such as, early learning centers, and social services and working for the state of Virginia as a caregiver for families God has made my passion clearer for helping families and children with special needs within the church. As God led me to this amazing opportunity to be Spotswood’s Special Needs Coordinator, I am so amazed at how God has brought me full circle to the place where I first got involved with children and families.
I look forward to getting to know each family individually and helping you in any way I can. My goal is to make you and your child or children feel at home, loved by God, supported, and prayed for.
Rebecca Diehl
Special Needs Coordinator
Plan Your Visit
Step 1: Connect with Debbie
Send a quick email to our Special Needs Coordinator, Debbie Anibal, at [email protected], to set up a meet & greet.
Step 2: Meet with Debbie
Meet with Debbie and complete an intake form so we can get to know your student better and make a plan that’s best for them.
Step 3: Visit a Class
Once we have a plan , we would love for you to come visit a class and meet our great team of volunteers that teach and assist in the classroom."
What to Expect
Our Connect Groups for individuals with special needs meet on Sunday mornings. We love seeing individuals from this community connect with God and with one another through the church and we love seeing parents find the support and care they need as well.
At Spotswood, our desire is to display the love of Christ to every individual.
Every Sunday, we open God’s Word together using visuals that enhance each week’s lesson. We also make time for crafts, activities, and games Your student will enjoy the wide range of experiences we offer in a safe, peaceful, and joy-filled environment.
Upcoming Events & Activities
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Reading Resources
Eat, Sleep, Save the WORLD
Words of encouragement for the Special Needs Parent (Jamie Sumner)
Refresh
Spiritual Nourishment for Parents of Children with Special Needs (Kimberly M. Drew & Jocelyn Green)
Held: Learning to Live in God’s Grip
A Bible Study for Special Needs Parents (Lee and Sandra Peoples)
Bible Promises for Parents of Children with Special Needs
(Amy Mason)
FAQs
If you are ready to answer Jesus’ call to make disciples, we are excited to equip you with everything you need to make this a positive experience. Fill out the profile and we will talk you through the next step.
If you are ready to answer Jesus’ call to make disciples, we are excited to equip you with everything you need to make this a positive experience. Fill out the profile and we will talk you through the next step.
If you are ready to answer Jesus’ call to make disciples, we are excited to equip you with everything you need to make this a positive experience. Fill out the profile and we will talk you through the next step.
If you are ready to answer Jesus’ call to make disciples, we are excited to equip you with everything you need to make this a positive experience. Fill out the profile and we will talk you through the next step.
If you are ready to answer Jesus’ call to make disciples, we are excited to equip you with everything you need to make this a positive experience. Fill out the profile and we will talk you through the next step.
If you are ready to answer Jesus’ call to make disciples, we are excited to equip you with everything you need to make this a positive experience. Fill out the profile and we will talk you through the next step.
We would love for you to join our team!
We have several opportunities for you to consider:
• Classroom Teacher
• Teacher’s Assistant
• Buddy for one of our mainstream students
• Special events team (special events held throughout that year that need extra volunteers)
• Substitute volunteer for the classroom (in case someone is sick or is unavailable)
You are welcome to serve weekly, bi-monthly, or once a month on Sundays. Together, we can make a difference by investing in the lives of these children and their families.
Please email [email protected] if you are interested.
