SPECIAL MINISTRIES
A Small Group serving young adults to seniors of all ages with intellectual and physical challenges.
Special Ministries serves young adults to seniors of all ages with varying intellectual and physical challenges. Our program provides a loving, nurturing environment where each person is viewed as a unique and beautiful creation of our Lord Jesus, who loves and cherishes each one. We celebrate every student's birthday, awards, medals, achievements, and successes.
“We have been told we are the happiest group at Wayside.”
We teach our students all about God, the Bible, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Prayer, praise and worship music, Bible study, and recognition of successes are central to our ministry.
Special Ministries connects with the wider community through partnerships and missions throughout the year.
Once a month, we partner with the University of Miami Best Buddies Chapter — a time of socialization and mentorship that connects college students with our Wayside students. Some of these friendships last well beyond graduation.
Every year, we attend a University of Miami student service event called Fun Day — a celebration of inclusion, community, and joy.
We support missions through Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child every year, usually collecting 100 or more shoeboxes filled with gifts for children in need around the world.
Sunday mornings, friendships, celebrations.
