CLC Circle of Friends Drama Team

Schedule of Events
Time Event Where
Sunday, Nov 18, 2007 Bethany CRC, PM Service Holland, MI
Sunday, Dec 2, 2007 South Olive CRC, AM Service South Olive , MI
Sunday, Feb 24, 2008 Byron Center 1st Reformed, PM Service Byron Center , MI
Wednesday, Mar 5, 2008 St. John Vianney PM Mass Service Grand Rapids, MI
Friday, Mar 21, 2008 Borculo CRC, PM Service Borculo, MI
Tuesday, Apr 29, 2008 Ivanrest CRC Dinner Grandville, MI
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 New Community Church
Sunday, May 18, 2008 Zion Lutheran Church
Sept 30 to Oct 4, 2008 Tour to Pella and Sioux Center Iowa and Chicago, IL Iowa and Illinois

Barb Newman - Conference and Speaking Calendar

Barb Newman is a teacher and church consultant for CLC Network and author of "Helping Kids Include Kids with Disabilities", "The Easter Book", and "Autism and Your Church: Nurturing the Spiritual Growth of People with Autism Spectrum Disorders". She has written curriculum for Friendship Ministries and is a frequent speaker at conferences and churches. Barb also serves as the Children's Ministry Director at her church, and she enjoys her role as wife and mother.

Building inclusive and interdependent community, the CLC Network, working in partnership with others, provides Christ-centered educational, psychological, vocational, and advocacy services for people experiencing unique needs and gifts. The Christian Learning Center partners with Christian schools, churches, individuals, and others to offer direction, encouragement, and expertise in allowing God to more closelly knit communities together in Christ.

Schedule of Events
Time Event Where
Sun, Jan 13, 2008 River Terrace Church - For Middle School, Peer Acceptance Issues
For children and youth volunteers, "Inclusion Tool Box"		 Lansing, Mi
Wed, Jan 16, 2008 Haven CRC - Adult education night on "Helping People Include People with Disabilities" Zeeland, Mi
Wed, Jan 23, 2008 Unity Chr High School, Chapel - "Created In His Image" Hudsonville, Mi
Tue, Jan 29, 2008 Grandville Chr School - "Building an Inclusive and Interdependent School Community" Grandville, Mi
Sat, Feb 9, 2008 Half day church/seminary conference. "Helping People Include People with Disabilities" and "Autism and Your Church" Columbus, OH
Wed, Feb 13, 2008 St. John Vianney School and Church. Speaking am and pm on including those with special needs. Grand Rapids, MI
Fri, Feb 15, 2008 Regional Educator's conference. Speaking on Inclusive Education New Era, MI
Sun, Feb 17, 2008 3rd Reformed Church. Children and youth training on "Inclusion Tool Box" Holland, MI
Wed, Feb 20, 2008 Haven CRC Adult Ed Mtg. "Sensory Integration - What it is and How to Help" Zeeland, MI
Sat, Mar 8, 2008 Inclusion Ministries - Conference - at First Presbyterian Church Birmingham, MI
Sat, Mar 15, 2008 Friends of the Groom - Drama Tem
Wed, Mar 19, 2008 "Autism and your church" - at Mars Hill Jenison, MI
Sun, Apr 13, 2008 Neland Ave CRC - Worship Service Grand Rapids, MI
Tue, Apr 29, 2008 A night of stories with Barb, Kim and the drama team - Raising awareness of church consultation services.
Wed, Apr 30, 2008 Grand Haven Chr School Chapel Grand Haven, MI
Sun, May 4, 2008 Conference at Peace Lutheran Church with Barb and Kim Holland, MI
Wed, May 21, 2008 Grand Finale event hosted by Barb and Kim  
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G.L.U.E. Teams

- Serving those with special needs; building the body of Christ

G.L.U.E. teams

•  GIVE support to people experiencing long term unique needs and gifts

•  Show LOVE in very tangible ways

•  Seek ways to UNDERSTAND and ENCOURAGE one another

GLUE teams provide the much needed support to families in need. Many times, families who are blessed and challenged with a child with special needs are hesitant to ask for support. G.L.U.E. teams are a wonderful way of telling families and individuals the church cares and wants to help. The Christian Leaning Center has staff available to assist your church in setting up these support teams.

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Products Available

  • Autism and Your Church Training DVD by Barb Newman, $40.00
    • - This training DVD is an excellent resource for your church library or volunteer or leader trainings. Not only does the information help listeners better understand Autism Spectrum Disorders and the differences one may see, it also gives a sound Biblical understanding of God's design as well as many practical strategies for including those with ASD in children and adults settings in church.
  • GLUE Training Manual by Kimberly Luurtsema and Barbara J Newman, $100.00
    • - GLUE stands for Giving, Loving, Understanding, and Encouraging. This manual gives all of the forms and instructions necessary for setting up avenues for individuals with disabilities so each one can use his or her gifts while receiving support for his or her needs in the church setting. This manual is reproducible for the purchasing church for use within that congregation. (Training sessions are also available for your church through CLC Network).
  • Inclusion Awareness Kit - Puzzle Piece Lesson by Barbara J Newman(appropriate for youth and adult settings). $20.00
    • - As an extension of her book "Helping Kids Include Kids with Disabilities", this kit offers a lesson plan and needed supplies for setting up a welcoming peer environment for a youth or adult with disabilities.
  • Inclusion Awareness Kit - Knitting Lesson by Barbara J Newman(appropriate for youth and adult settings). $20.00
    • - As an extension of her book "Helping Kids Include Kids with Disabilities", this kit offers a lesson plan and needed supplies for setting up a welcoming peer environment for a youth or adult with disabilities.
Shipping costs will be added to each order. Products can be ordered by sending an e-mail to bnewman@clcnetwork.org or by phoning 616-748-6022.

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