Family Night Out offers an evening of respite for parents and caregivers while also offering an evening of fun for those with special needs. Participants are paired with volunteers to enjoy dinner, games, crafts and a movie. All ages are welcome to register as well as siblings of children with special needs.

Family Night Out is offered one Saturday evening each month, 5-8pm.

Future dates:

June 23, 2018

July 28, 2018

August 25, 2018 (*for participants 15 years old and younger only!)

September 22, 2018

Registrations will be made available at the beginning of each month.

Angel Care Providers are available at Sunday 10:45 am and 5 pm worship services. We invite all individuals with special needs to attend for quality care during worship service. We also provide one-on-one, individual care for participants, allowing them to join classroom activities or interact solely with Angel Care Providers.

For more information, contact Matthew's Ministry at 913-544-0295 or email Jennifer Ross.

Angel Care Providers are available during worship services. We invite all individuals with special needs to attend for quality care during worship service. We also provide one-on-one, individual care for participants, allowing them to join classroom activities or interact solely with Angel Care Providers.

For more information, email Christie Walker.

Youth Group students enjoy music at the beginning of the 11:00 service in the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings. After the scripture reading, the students move to a classroom, Room B201, to engage in fellowship and Sunday school lessons.

Sonflower Bakers bake scones, cookies, bread and cupcakes three times a week.  This gives them an excellent opportunity to enjoy time with fellow Matthew's Ministry Bakers and volunteers.

Bakery Shifts:

• Mondays: 12-3 pm
• Wednesdays: 12-3 pm
• Fridays: 12-3 pm

2nd Thursdays, 6:30 pm, Room B231

Matthew's Ministry for Parents and Caregivers offers support and connection for families of individuals with special needs. This ministry provides an active community for families to share joys, challenges, resources and prayer together.

On the 2nd Thursdays you are welcome to come early for a free community meal in the Student Center (C160) from 5:30-6:15 pm. Then from 6:30-8 pm, parents can learn, connect with others and grow spiritually through guest speakers and sharing in small groups. Registration for class is not required.

Matthew's Ministry for Parents and Caregivers also offers social activities at various times throughout the year.

Childcare is available from 6:30-8:30 pm in Building B at KiDSCOR for ages 6 weeks - 5th grade at no charge. If you are interested in making a reservation for childcare, please do so here. If you need Matthew's Ministry care for individuals with special needs, please email Jennifer Ross.

Our handbell choir for differently-abled individuals is composed of high school and adult members, ages 14 and above. Ringers do not have to be able to read music. Sonflower Ringers use a music scroll system for making their music.

All interested members must meet with Beverly Williamson prior to their first rehearsal. Beverly may be reached by email or home phone: (913) 548-2729.

REHEARSAL TIMES

Sonflower Ringers

• Rehearsals: Sundays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, Room C050

Scout Troop 11 is a coed scout troop for individuals with special needs. The troop meets the fourth Thursday of every month at 7 pm.

The objective of the organization is to create an opportunity for young special needs boys and girls to become more mature and independent via the Scouting program. The troop also facilitates social interaction among the parents of special needs kids.

• Boys must be 11 years old or older, up to 25 years old.
• Girls must be 14 years old or older, up to 25 years old.
• New scouts may join at any time.
• Every scout must be accompanied at all times by a parent or adult.

Troop 11 camps twice a year and has special events and family fun nights.

The Sonflower Adult Learning Program is an enrichment program for adults with special needs. It meets Monday through Friday, 10 am - 3 pm. Participant application required (apply here). For more information, please download our handbook.

Prayerfully consider volunteering with the Sonflower Adult Learning Program. Join us for one day at the Sonflower Bakery on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays at 12-3 pm.  Other opportunities include helping with Art Class on Tuesdays at 10:15 am or Book Club on Thursdays at 12:30 pm. All activities are in the lower level of Building C at Resurrection Leawood. Join our fun group and be blessed! Please contact Joan Baird to sign-up or for more information.

Students 18 and over join their peers for music and fellowship at the Adult Bible Study's weekly Sunday evening program held during the 5 pm worship service. Following praise and worship, Matthew's Ministry participants meet for an adapted Bible study and fellowship in Room B201.

Angel Care helpers provide one-on-one, individual care for participants, allowing them to join classroom activities or interact solely with Angel Care Providers during the Sunday 10:45 am and 5 pm worship services.

Join us for one day at the Sonflower Bakery on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays at 12-3 pm. Other opportunities include helping with Art Class on Tuesdays at 10:15 am or Book Club on Thursdays at 12:30 pm. All activities are in the lower level of Building C at Resurrection Leawood. Join our fun group and be blessed!

Youth Group helpers provide support for students to engage in fellowship and Sunday school lessons after worship at the 11 traditional worship service.

Help students 18 and over learn and grow together during the 5 pm worship service. Following praise and worship, Matthew's Ministry participants meet for an adapted Bible study and fellowship.