"The Makers House Chapel Opens an Inclusive Sunday School Unit, Giving Hope to Families with Special Needs Children"

" The Makers House Chapel Opens an Inclusive Sunday School Unit, Giving Hope to Families with Special Needs Children \r\n\r\nIn a heartwarming move that is changing lives and reshaping how churches approach children's ministry, The Makers House Chapel International has launched a pioneering Sunday School department with a dedicated special needs unit , the first of its kind in a Ghanaian church setting.\r\n\r\nTucked inside the church\u2019s vibrant children\u2019s complex, the new unit is not just a classroom \u2014 it\u2019s a statement of love, empathy, and radical inclusion. Fitted with sensory rooms , assistive learning tools, and specially trained volunteer teachers, the unit was created with one goal: to make every child feel welcome in the house of God , regardless of their abilities.\r\n\r\nFor Eunice Nartey , a mother of a 7-year-old child on the autism spectrum, the new facility is an answered prayer.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u201cFor the first time in years, I can go to church and worship without anxiety. I used to keep looking over my shoulder, afraid someone might judge my son. But now, I feel like we belong,\u201d she said, her voice trembling with emotion.\r\n\r\nThe initiative, led by the General Overseer, Dr. Michael Boadi Nyamekye , is a bold response to a silent cry often overlooked in many faith communities.\r\n\r\n\u201cThis is not just a room. This is ministry. We are called to love, and love must embrace difference. This special needs unit is a game-changer in our children\u2019s mission \u2014 and a major catalyst for church growth,\u201d said Dr. Nyamekye. \u201cWe want parents who have stayed away from church because of stigma to know that this is a safe place for their children and their families.\u201d\r\n\r\nTo ensure excellence in care and instruction, all Sunday School teachers in the special unit are receiving professional training from education and disability specialists . This includes learning how to support children with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and other developmental or cognitive challenges.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nInside the sensory room, soft lighting, textured walls, and gentle sounds create a calming environment for children who need breaks or sensory regulation during their learning. Every aspect \u2014 from teaching materials to classroom design \u2014 has been crafted with empathy and expertise.\r\n\r\nParents have already begun expressing gratitude and hope. For some, this marks the beginning of when they will begin to see their children engage joyfully in a church setting.\r\n\r\n\u201cMy daughter will be happy to come to church,\u201d said Kwame Appiah, father of a child with speech delay. \u201cI have never seen this thoughtfulness happening in the church before.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe new unit also challenges how society and the church define ability.\r\n\r\n\u201cThe Gospel is for every child,\u201d said Dr. Michael Boadi Nyamekye . \u201cWe are not babysitting special children. We are raising disciples, celebrating their uniqueness, and walking with them in faith for them to fulfil their destinies.\u201d\r\n\r\nAs word spreads, other churches will begin to inquire about replicating the model, and it is expected to spark a broader conversation about inclusion within the Ghanaian Christian community.\r\n\r\nThis inclusive Sunday school unit is part of the newly built ultra-modern children's church, which was recently opened in the church\r\n\r\nAt The Makers House Chapel International, one thing is clear: no child is too different to be loved, taught, and welcomed into God\u2019s house. \r\n\r\n "

"The Makers House Chapel Opens an Inclusive Sunday School Unit, Giving Hope to Families with Special Needs Children"

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