Befrienders

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A caring ministry for people with a disability

Allow me to introduce you to the Befrienders Ministry. We are a body of Christians who have a desire to enable people who have a disability to enjoy fellowship within our church.

If you have a need or disability please get in touch with us.

“But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.” Luke 14:13-14

During our church services we provide the following care:

• WHEELCHAIR USERS:
  We provide ‘one-to-one’ care and assistance for all wheelchair users at all church services. Our carers are trained in lifting and toileting techniques.
• VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
  As with wheelchair users, all those who are visually impaired are given individual attention.
• HEARING IMPAIRMENT
  For those with hearing difficulties, the area below the balcony in our main sanctuary is fitted with a loop system. Additionally, we have two ladies, Dorothy and Maisie who sign for the deaf throughout all services in the main sanctuary.
• LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
  The term “learning difficulty” encompasses a multiplicity of problems. Each person with a learning disability is uniquely different from another and it is on this basis that we intensify our one to one care.
• VISITATION
  We visit members in hospital or at home who are unable to attend our church meetings. If you require a home visit please contact us.
• THE BEFRIENDERS BIBLE CLASS
  The Befrienders Bible Class is for wheelchair users and takes place on the third Saturday of every month in the Metropolitan Tabernacle Youth Centre from 11.00am to 1.00pm.
• THE BEFRIENDERS CLUB
  The Befrienders Club is to meet the needs of people with learning difficulties. We meet in the Metropolitan Tabernacle Youth Centre on the first Saturday of every month from 11.00am until 1.00pm. (Activities include Arts & Crafts, Table Games, Sports, Outside Activities such as Shopping, Bowling Etc.)
• THE WELL
  Once a month we take young people with disabilities to the Saturday night youth fellowship known as the Well.
• TRANSPORT
  All of our drivers undergo training to drive buses for the disabled and are familiar with wheelchair clamps, straps and relevant legislation. Each driver is confident and competent with all aspects of driving these special buses.

WE PROVIDE FREE TRANSPORT IN THESE AREAS

• East Belfast
• West Belfast
• Newtownabbey
• Newtownards
• Bangor
• Lisburn
• Carrickfergus
• Ballymena

Times and Locations

The befrienders meet at all the church services.

Getting Involved

If you have been a church member for more than 6 months and would like to get involved, please contact Terri or any of the befrienders directly, or via our contact form.

Contact

You can contact the Befrienders ministry via the contact form. or call the church directly.