Who We Are
SHINE Special Needs Ministry seeks to create a meaningful worship experience in God’s community that will empower individuals with disabilities as well as their families to know and live in the love and light of Christ. The name SHINE stands for Support, Hope, Include, Nurture, and Embrace, which is what we strive to do for every individual and family we serve.
Our goal is for you to know just how special and loved you are – by God and by all of us at The Lakes! We are made beautiful by every member of our community and we can’t wait to meet and get to know you. We love you already!
What We Do
We gather weekly to learn God’s Word and about His amazing love for each of us through music, prayer, Bible stories, simple life lessons, crafts and fellowship. We welcome people of all abilities, middle school age to retirement, to come and be free to be themselves while actively participating as a contributing member of The Lakes Church. We strive to build a growing relationship with our God and with each other by providing an enriching and safe environment for our participants and opportunities for their families and caregivers to attend The Lakes service.
- Sunday Morning 11:15am at The Lakes West, September through June
- 3rd Sunday Lunch Social staying until 2:00pm
- Bonus Activities include Movie Nights, Christmas Craft Show, Dances, Karaoke, Volunteering at other Lakes events
Get Involved
We are always looking for individuals who would like to serve alongside us to create a meaningful Christian experience for our special needs individuals. Whether you are creatively inclined, have experience in the area of special needs or you’re simply passionate about sharing the love of Christ with others, we have a spot for you!
Contact us at shineatthelakes@gmail.com