Special Needs Children's Ministry

Giving, Embracking, Mentoring, ServingG.E.M.S.

GEMS is about sharing God's love with some very special children by Giving, Embracing, Mentoring, and Serving.  GEMS children need what any child needs, to feel loved and safe and accepted. 

All children are welcome at FUMC Richardson.  If your child has a special need, please contact the Director of Children's Ministries, Allyson George at ageorge@fumcr.com or 972-996-0120.

We would like to accommodate your child in the best way possible. 

  • Pagers are available upon request.
  • Sunday School Buddy Program in which a volunteer is assigned to help your child while in Sunday School or in a separate classroom.
  • Specific Special Needs Sunday School class for children that need a different environment than traditional Sunday School.  Room 120

Special Needs Volunteers

Would you be interested in helping with children with special needs on Sunday morning? 

Possible Volunteer opportunities:

  • Sunday School buddy-accompany a student with special needs to his or her 'mainstreamed' Sunday School class.
  • Teach in the Special Needs class-  At 9:45 a.m. we will offer a class speciafically for children that need a different Sunday School environment
  • Sunday morning coordinator-Greet parents, answer questions, communicate needs, check on students, buddies, and teachers in this program

   Questions or for more information: Allyson George at ageorge@fumcr.com or 972-996-0120

Special needs links

www.toysrus.com/differentlyabled

GEMS Special Needs Summer Day Camps