Resources from Bethesda Lutheran Communities

The following are available at the Bethesda Website as a free download:

Disability Awareness Materials include sermon notes, litany, children’s message, several Bible studies, chapel message, and supplemental materials to support those who desire to emphasize inclusion and support a disability ministry.

  • Wonderfully made, c. 2018
  • The Christ Connection, c. 2016
  • Called by Name, c. 2014
  • Meant to Be, c. 2012

Grief & Loss Scrapbook:This is to encourage conversation during the grieving process.

Welcome to My World: website includes the inside pages froman inclusive coloring book written for children age 11 and under as a disability awareness piece. The pages are available in English, Spanish and Cantonese.

Time with God devotion samples there are some free samples on the web for download.

Bethesda Resources Available through Concordia Publishing House ()

Building on the Rock: Bible study and catechism instruction materials with unitsand lessons on topics studied in First Communion and Confirmation classes which follow Luther’s small catechism. Includes Teacher notes, student lessons and activities for each lesson. Updated 2018

NOTE: Units 1-3 (Bible, Baptism, Communion) are available now and the rest of the curriculum will be available soon – all come as downloads from the CPH site.

The Christ Connection, a Book of Prayers for Group and Personal Prayerincludes three specific reading and comprehensive levels to include people of all abilities in prayer. 2016

Time with God: devotion books for people of all abilities

  • People and Stories from the Bible, V.1 and V.2
  • Living with Jesus, 52 group devotions
  • Learning with Jesus, 52 group devotions

Wonderfully Made Series

This series is written for teachers, leaders, advocates, congregational members, volunteers, friends and family members who teach, lead and support people of all abilities.

  • Wonderfully Made, Adapting Curriculum Using the Five Senses
  • Wonderfully Made, Adapting Communication and Interactive Skills for Success
  • Wonderfully Made, Welcoming a Child with Disabilities into Your Family

Welcome to My World: an inclusive coloring book written for children age 11 to promote disability awareness. (English or Spanish)

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