Calvary Special Abilities Ministry

02/12/2025

JOY UNLEASHED DANCE!!!

Join us for the 9th Annual Joy Unleashed Dance – Friday, March 21st from 6:00pm-9:00pm.

VIPS ages 14-25 will be partnered with a peer for an evening filled with music, food, games, dancing, and so much FUN! Background-checked and fingerprinted adult chaperones will be present.

To register visit - https://calvarywestlake.org/special-abilities/

12/11/2024

Star of Wonder is Calvary’s Christmas festival!

We will have a SPECIAL hour devoted to our Special Abilities Families from 3-4pm.

Experience the thrill of snow sledding, family fun, and the Shepherd’s Petting Zoo. Coffee, hot cocoa, and food trucks will be on site. Share the evening with your friends, family and our community.

While the main event is from 4-8pm, we will have a SPECIAL hour devoted to our Special Abilities Families from 3-4pm. Please plan to attend during that hour to avoid long lines and give your family the fresh snow!

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday afternoon at 3pm!

11/19/2024

To purchase a designated gift for the Special Abilities Christmas Shoppe visit this amazon link:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/20Q4KU4WAU6XD?ref_=wl_share

11/13/2024

We are so excited to announce the 8th Annual Special Abilities Christmas Shoppe here on Friday, December 6th, from 5pm – 8pm! The Christmas Shoppe is an event where families that have a child with a special ability can come shop for their family in a welcoming and loving environment.

We have so many wonderful volunteers that help provide personal shopping, gift wrapping, prayer, hospitality, all while spreading so much JOY!

There are many ways to get involved in this beautiful event. You can purchase new and unwrapped gifts, volunteer for event set up or during the event, or purchase a designated gift for a child/ teen.

To sign up and volunteer visit this link: https://calvary101.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2663/responses/new
To buy a designated gift for a child or teen with a special ability visit this link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/20Q4KU4WAU6XD?ref_=wl_share

For more information, please email: [email protected]

We hope to see you there! 🎄❤️

09/04/2024

08/26/2024

Here are some fun photos from some of our Buddy Break events!! SO MUCH FUN!!

08/26/2024

Thank you to our amazing summer intern, Reese!! She was such a big part of Summer ministry within the Special Abilities Ministry. From AW & AW+ camp, Beach Day, and Sundays, she was involved in it all. We are so thankful for her bright light and always positive spirit. Praying over her as she embarks on her next chapter, college at USD. We love you Reese!!!

07/09/2024

Our 9th annual Beach Day is coming up, Saturday, August 10th, at San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura!!

We would love for you to join us!

For this event we invite families and volunteers! Beach Day is a time for families with a child or adult with a special ability to enjoy a fun-filled day together at the beach. For more information and details, check out our website to sign up to volunteer or to participate! We can’t wait to see you there!

Family Registration link here: https://calvary101.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2548/responses/new

Volunteer Registration link here:
https://calvary101.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2549/responses/new

07/02/2024

Thank you so much to all of our incredible volunteers!!!

VBS, Adventure Weeks, and Adventure Weeks Plus would not be possible without you! Thank you for all you do and for giving this community the best summer ever!!

07/02/2024

Our 9th annual Beach Day is coming up, Saturday, August 10th, at San Buenaventura State Beach in Ventura!!

We would love for you to join us!

For this event we invite families and volunteers! Beach Day is a time for families with a child or adult with a special ability to enjoy a fun-filled day together at the beach. For more information and details, check out our website to sign up to volunteer or to participate! We can’t wait to see you there!

Family Registration link here: https://calvary101.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2548/responses/new

06/12/2024

VBS is coming up June 24th-28th, and we are so excited for all that God is going to do!!

We are still in need of more volunteers, so please prayerfully consider joining us! VBS is always such a success because we have incredible volunteers like you.

The Special Abilities Ministry has grown 200% over the past year and we are expecting a lot of new VIPs to attend this year, so we would love to have your help!

If you are able to join us, please take a moment to fill out the quick volunteer form https://calvary101.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2460/responses/new
You can choose "Special Abilities VIP Buddy" on the section where it asks which area you would like to serve.

It takes SO many loving hands to make this week incredible, and we thank you in advance for your love and support of our kids. It's a week you won't want to miss!