WELCOME TO OUR SIGNING MINISTRY

Staff Contact: Rev. Susan Grittman -
sgrittman@fmhouston.com or 713-458-4772

Administrative Asst: Dionne Holbert -
dholbert@fmhouston.com or 713-458-4759

Lay Leader: Michelle Menefee -
mlmenefee@sbcglobal.net

This ministry for the deaf and hard of hearing is known as our Ephphatha Ministry, in accordance with the word "ephphatha" that was used by Jesus when healing the deaf mute (Mark 7:34), which means "be opened" in Aramaic.

As part of this ministry, we provide:

Downtown Campus

† Sign language interpretation at special events
† ALD's (assistive listening devices) for the 8:45 a.m and the 11
   a.m. worship services

Westchase Campus

† Sign language interpretation at the 9 a.m. and the 11:12 a.m
   worship services
† ALD's (assistive listening devices) for the 9 a.m and the 11:12
   a.m. worship services and can be requested for Sunday School
   and small groups
† Multidirectional microphones available for small groups
† Basic sign language communication classes are held 
   periodically 

If you have any questions or need more information about this ministry, contact Michelle Menefee (see contact information above).

For information about our Special Needs Ministry at our Westchase Campus, Click here.

WOMEN'S RETREAT MINISTRY
The Retreat Ministry supports women in deepening their relationship with God through the practice of daily personal private prayer and quiet time, through the practice of allied spiritual disciplines and through relationships with others who share like commitments.  Each year there are spring and fall weekend retreats. 

The remaining 2008 schedule is as follows:

*  Fall Retreat - Join us September 26 - 28th for a weekend
   away with God at the beautiful Heartland Country Inn,
   Independence, TX near Brenham. Our own Eva Archer Smith
   will be speaking on the subject of Peace (inner and outer).
   The title of her talk will be "My Peace I Leave With You":
   Exploring the Peace That Passes Understanding. 
   Registration will begin the first week of August. More details
   will follow. 

For more information about the ministry please contact Cindy Warren, Lay Director, at: cindy_warren@skillsoft.com.