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Ekklesia Christian Church

Shine Ministry
Children and adults with special needs are welcome to attend any of Ekklesia’s programs independently; we may also arrange for a buddy to help them in a class or they may join one of our dedicated classrooms.
Why do we need a special needs ministry?
More than 40,000 people under the age of 65 living in Horry County in 2014-2018 have a disability. You would have to travel 150 miles from Conway, SC to access a specialized disability ministry in a church. When we say we want to be a church where Jesus is for "all people", we mean it in every sense.
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God tells us in 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 that we are one body and that each part of that body is indispensable. Accordingly, when we at Ekklesia say that Growing in Christ Together is Better, we mean everyone. Our unique experiences and abilities enable us as a body to grow and impact even more individuals.
Ekklesia Shine Ministry exists to create a safe and loving environment for every level of ability to come together in worship and fellowship. We seek to equip and disciple children, students, and adults with unique abilities into a life-changing relationship with Jesus
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1 Corinthians 12
19 If they were all one part, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts, but one body.
21 The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you!” And the head cannot say to the feet, “I don’t need you!” 22 On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, 23 and the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor.
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We would love to have you and your family join us for a weekend service. If you’re considering a visit, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS ONLINE FORM to assist our ministry team in providing the best experience possible. Pre-registering is not required, but it does allow us to be more fully equipped to serve you and your loved one. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Shine Worship Service
Every Sunday at 11:30, we offer a weekend worship service for adults and teens with developmental disabilities. Join our experienced ministry team as we share in worship, crafts, and a Bible lesson. This service takes place in the Shine Auditorium, located at the back of the Hub, which features classroom seating and sensory spaces.
Ekk Buddies
We believe every child can experience Jesus in a personal way. Children of all abilities are welcome at Ekklesia. For those needing extra assistance, we provide trained Buddies. A Buddy is a friend who provides encouragement and support alongside a person with special needs or behavioral challenges. Buddies are background-checked and vetted volunteers who are here to help provide a loving environment for those with special needs. This may vary depending on individual needs and can include support in their classrooms, or for children who benefit from an adapted class with additional space for movement or a more sensory friendly environment, we have our Shine classroom.
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If you’re interested in serving with our Shine Ministry, either at our Shine Worship Service or as a Buddy, please click the link below and fill out our Serve form. You can also connect with our Shine Ministry Director, Ryan Van Horn, by email at ryan@ekkchurch.com.
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