Hear stories from the special needs community of Joy Life 901 in Memphis, Tennessee. Joy Life 901 brings together people of all abilities to build friendships in a safe place. Our heart is to love our friends like Jesus and for them to know His deep love and care for them. We believe they are fearfully and wonderfully made and add great value to His Kingdom here on earth.
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Movement and activity are important for all abilities and all ages. We chat with Ginger who is a certified fitness instructor and works weekly incorporating “Pound” into our special needs ministry programming.
Robin is an adult with Down Syndrome celebrating being 53 years young! Listen as she shares her love for Jesus, Sunday School and being part of God’s family.
Ashley and Pearl go back in time to where it all began. Hear from Donna Glenn and Kathryn Morelli who laid the groundwork for what we now know as Joy Life 901.
Shirley and Scottie chat with us about the impact of special needs ministry on their lives. We are reminded that when the prayers go up the blessings come down.
Continued heartfelt conversations with an amazing young lady. Oluremi is a young lady with Cerebal Palsy who RADIATES hope in Jesus and brings joy even in an online world. Listen as mom Nicole talks about letting go and sweet memories are shared. Oluremi wraps our time together up with a sweet devotional from “Jesus Calling”
Heartfelt conversations with an amazing young lady. Oluremi is a young lady with Cerebal Palsy who RADIATES hope in Jesus and brings joy even in an online world. Life in COVID has brought canceled plans for college this spring and camp this summer. Listen how these disappointments haven’t held this young lady down. Hear her share her joys and the hope she has in Jesus.
Joy Life 901 talks with long time volunteer and supporter Andrew Grissom. He is now in seminary and Young Adult pastor at Christ Church Memphis. Hear how the special needs world has been a flagstaff moment in his life.
How do healthy choices impact us? We can all make a choice to be intentional. What choices can you make today? What can you keep in your control when you feel out of control?
Special Needs Ministry is made of the back bone of volunteers who love and serve as the hands and feet of Jesus. Ms. Linda chats with us about the simplicity of loving others like ourselves.
Special Needs Ministry reaches more than just the participants with disabilities. This week we talk with a Personal Assistant and her client. Listen in.