SPECIAL needs ministry

SPECIAL forces

SPECIAL needs ministry at eastside christian church PROVIDES A SAFE AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT FOR PERSONS WITH SOCIAL, PHYSICAL, MENTAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DIFFERENCES WHERE WE ENCOURAGE THEM IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS!

To provide the best experience please click on “help us plan your visit” to fill out an intake form prior to your first visit. Depending on your child’s age we have two options:

Preschool - 8th Grade

For ages 3 - 13 we provide a self-contained room that mirrors our Kidside program. We provide curriculum and environment accommodations so each child can participate at their ability or comfort level. Alternatively, a Special Forces Buddy is paired with your child as they mainstream into one of our Kidside classrooms.

high school + up

For ages 14 & up we provide a self-contained room where the main service is streamed at a lower volume level. Basic activities are provided and monitored by two fully screened Change Makers.

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for service availability and volunteer opportunities please choose your location:

Special Forces 3 – 13 years meets during all weekend services in the Special Forces Room next to the Family Room near the north entrance of the auditorium. 

Special Forces 14 & Up meets during the 10:30 service in Meeting Room A –  near the south entrance of the auditorium. 

All participants in Special Forces must check in at Kidside Kiosks for a security tag.

If you’d like more info about volunteering please CLICK HERE for a backstage tour.

Special Forces meets during the 10:30 service. 

All participants in Special Forces must check in at Kidside Kiosks for a security tag.

If you’d like more info about volunteering please CLICK HERE for a backstage tour.

Coming Soon! We desire to offer both an interactive classroom experience as well as a buddy system for kids with Special Needs and Developmental Differences ages birth-5th grade. If you’d like more info about volunteering please CLICK HERE for a backstage tour.

Coming Soon! We desire to offer both an interactive classroom experience as well as a buddy system for kids with Special Needs and Developmental Differences ages birth-5th grade. If you’d like more info about volunteering please CLICK HERE for a backstage tour.

classes open at christmas

Special Forces 3 – 13 years meets during all Christmas services in the Special Forces Room next to the Family Room near the north entrance of the auditorium. 

Special Forces 14 & Up is in Meeting Room A –  near the south entrance of the auditorium. This room will be open:
Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 7pm
Friday, Dec. 22 at 5pm, and 7pm
Saturday, Dec. 23 at 2pm and 4pm
Sunday, Dec. 24 at 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm

*All participants in Special Forces must check in at Kidside Kiosks for a security tag.

 

Special Forces meets during the 10:30 service. 

All participants in Special Forces must check in at Kidside Kiosks for a security tag.

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