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Posted on May 12, 2014
Once Upon a Dream
Once upon a time there was a group of teens and young adults. Because they were different from most of society, they often missed out on rites of passage common to typically functioning persons. Commonplace rituals like getting your driver’s permit or going to the prom were not common to…
Posted on May 5, 2014
ConnectAbility
Welcome to our PURE Ministry Network Ministry Spotlight series. We believe that we are stronger when we can learn from one another. By sharing our stories, we become part of a larger community. We pray this story inspires you as you minister alongside those we choose to call PURE. …
Posted on November 12, 2013
Soon and Very Soon
Another respite ministry profile from Blackshear Baptist Church… After 3-hour night of respite ministry, I realize I hadn’t really known what to expect. That night, I had seen amazing relationships being forged between typical people and those we cherish as PURE. I had personally witnessed a schedule and format…
Posted on November 4, 2013
Will There Be Buddies?
The first in a series of PURE Ministry Profiles featuring members of our PURE Ministry Network across the country. Today’s profile highlights the ministry at Blackshear Place Baptist Church. There was a buzz in the air as volunteers received their assignments for the evening. As a visitor, I was…
