A ministry of College Heights for people with special needs

Desiring to do whatever it takes, through truth, relationship, and service; Thru the Roof ministry exists to give people of all abilities and their families the opportunity to glorify God.

In March of 2009, a group of seven, representing many others that are interested in this ministry to people with disabilities and their families, met and chose the name Thru the Roof from the story in Mark 2, where the paralytic's friends lowered him through the roof to Jesus to be healed!

Sunday mornings:  Currently there is one Bible School class meeting at 9:15 am
                                      for children and young adults.

                                      Volunteers are needed for a parents' class/support group
                                      to be started and another young adult class.

Wednesday evening:    During the fall semester we will use this time to teach ways
                                            that we can bring glory to God.  The monthly schedule is:

           1st Wednesday - Games / Sports
           2nd Wednesday - Arts
           3rd Wednesday - Cooking
           4th Wednesday - Worship
           5th Wednesday - Service

Parents' Night Out:    About every two months, we plan a special evening.  The children
                                        have a fun-filled evening and parents have a few hours of time to
                                        themselves.                                           

Outside the Box:    We look for ways to help and encourage families outside our program. 
                                    This is done by sending cards, visiting homes, hospital calls, or cooking
                                     a meal.                                     

Our Dream List:    -Medical equipment outreach
                                  -Lending library - reading material and educational toys and equipment
                                  -Parents' Bible School class
                                  -Sibling support group  
                                  -Caregiver support group 
                                  -Sensory Safe Space
                                  -Wheelchair accessible tree house
                                  -Wheelchair accessible bathroom
                                  -Playground equipment accessible to all
                                  -Mentoring program
                                  -Outreach to adults in our church family
                                  -Pamphlets to hand out to service organizations

Volunteer Needs:     -Lead Teacher
                                      -Worship Leader
                                      -Prayer Leader
                                      -Sports Coordinator
                                      -Art Coordinator
                                      -Cooking Coordinator
                                      -Service Coordinator
                                      -Snack Coordinator
                                      -Parents' Night Out Coordinator
                                      -Helpers in all areas

Physical Needs:      -Monthly support is needed to replace the rent income that
                                      831 Sycamore provided.
                                     -Ten people who would commit to giving $100 above their regular
                                      giving each month for one year

Gifts:    Thru the Roof is registered at WalMart                        
                             First Name:  Thru the Roof
                             Last Name:  College Heights