2008 Camp Mephibosheth

Steps Toward A Residential Program

God has been doing some amazing things for Mephibosheth as we sought His will and direction for the mission over the past year.  He has opened the doors for us to begin pursuing the development of an independent/semi-independent living program for the individuals we serve.

Several years ago, we recieved a gift of 30,000 for residential development.  This program is one that we had on our initial goals and objectives when we formed the mission of Mephibosheth in 2001. It was discerned at a strategic planning session the board conducted in November 2007 that God could use the residential program as a stepping stone to the Community Building (our BIG DREAM which we are not giving up on...just waiting for His perfect timing). We were able to locate 3 duplex units in Cicero and by God's might hand we closed on the property January 3rd!  We are buying on land contract and have a 5 year balloon payment, but desire to be mortgage free with in 2 years! We do not want to be in debt, but be able to do more for the Lord. We committed this to Him and knew that the only way we could accomplish this was if He walked ahead, preparing the way! We have 5 renters at the present time with one opening (575 per month).  By having the units currently leased we are given the opportunity to implement our residential program at our own pace. Our primary focus over the first year will be to raise the money to pay off the units so the rent collected will go into the residential program rather than paying our mortgage.

Please bathe this project in prayer. If you should know of anyone looking to rent, let them know about our opening. For the first time Mephibosheth will be able to be outside of the church walls, reaching into the community...sound familiar?  Reach, Teach, & Serve.  Watch for ways you can join with us......you won't have to travel far to take part in a mission trip!

Serving Him!
Becky Moore & the board of Mephibosheth Ministries

click here to view an article from the Noblesville Ledger announcing this endeavor on January 10, 2008.

Mephibosheth Mission Statement

To empower individuals who have disabilities and their families to live in their community by meeting their spiritual, emotional and physical needs.

Recipient of 2005 The Arc of Indiana Community Living Award.

Core Values

That all people are made in God's image in order to serve Him in all arenas of life.

	That human life has become broken through sin, and one of sin's consequences is suffering.
	That Christ bears our grief, carries our sorrows, and heals our brokenness in body and spirit.
	That in order to live fully, now and forever, we must have a personal faith in Jesus as Savior.
	That we are called to personal salvation and a life of thankful and obedient response

 

Our confession has at least the following implications:

	Christ clearly teaches the sanctity of life, no matter how severe the disabling condition.
	Christ's example and the law of love demand that we compassionately respond to the needs of persons who have disabilities and to their families; we must walk together in our suffering.
	We must remove any architectural, attitudinal or communication barriers that impede the message of salvation or hinder the participation of any person in the life of the church.
	We must enable the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of all persons so they may respond obediently to God's call of discipleship.
	We must make public the gifts of people whom society defines as disabled, so they may participate mutually in our interdependent family.

adopted from the Christian Council on Persons with Disabilities (CCPD)

Goals and Objectives

		Spiritual Needs			Emotional Needs
			Weekday Bible studies and prayer			Respite care for families
			Fellowship groups			Volunteer Programs
			Summer camp opportunities
			Worship programs for area		Physical Needs
			Residential centers			Excercise groups
			Friendship and inclusion in the congregational life			Daytime activities
			Assist other churches in the field of disability ministry			Vocational opportunities

Location

Mephibosheth Ministries, Inc. operates out of Cicero Christian Church at 1715 Stringtown Pike, Cicero Indiana 46034, and serves Hamilton County and central Indiana. The staff can be reached by the email addresses above or by calling 317.984.4653 and asking for extension 30.