R.R. asks from Fort Worth, TX on October 10, 2009
Seeking a Church Home - Fort Worth,TX
I have asked this question in the past and received a few responses. But my account messed up and I can't find them anymore. My oldest son has recently expressed a desire to learn more about God. I would like to find a church that I can take him and his 4 year old brother to. I need one though close to FW that has a great children's program and experience in Autism. We have tried a couple, but they've been really big and that's too overwhelming for him. So we need someplace sort of the medium to small size. Can anyone give me suggestions of some churches for us to try out and see if we can find us a church home? Any help is very appreciated!
So What Happened?™
Thanks everyone for all the responses! I have emailed several of the churches and looked through websites. I am going to start visiting them soon and see what I think! My only trouble now is trying to decide which one to visit first next Sunday!
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B.L. answers from Dallas on October 11, 2009
I'm not sure abotu their experience with autism but my church is awesome! It is medium sized and they have 2 services with childrens programs in both hours. I attend the 11:00 service while my 2 year old is in his class. Having 2 services keeps the class sizes small but the church is big enough that they have plenty of childrens programs and activities. It is called Trinity Chapel Bible Church. it is located near Hulen just off of South West Blvd in south west Fort Worth. Feel free to call me for more info ###-###-####. I would love for you to be my guest one morning! They also have a website http://trinitychapelbc.org/
I think you will love it. Is so easy to get plugged in there.
S.C. answers from Dallas on October 11, 2009
Hi R.,
My name is S. and I would like to invite your family to my church, that is if you don't mind driving to Arlington. The name of my church is Woods Chapel Baptist. It is between a medium and small church. Me and my boys have been there for 15 years. It has lots of things for children and we are going to be having our annual Trunk or Treat for the community on Wednesday October 28th. We do various things throughout the year for the entire community to come join in on. If you need any more info, you can email me at ____@____.com Bless,
S.
C.J. answers from Dallas on October 11, 2009
We love our church it is in Fort Worth Christ Chapel Bible Church. It is off of I-30 and Montgomery www.ccbcfamily.org. They have a wonderful children's ministry the church is pretty large, but you still feel the small church atmosphere. We have been attending for the past 8 years. Our children love it! I volunteer twice a month in the children's nursery and have been doing so for the past three years. I think you and your son's would really enjoy our church please come and visit us.
S.V. answers from Dallas on October 11, 2009
Hi R., \
I would love for you to visit our church. We are on the smaller side, with an average of 250 on a Sunday morning. We have a very active children's ministry and we do have experience working with children with Autism. While I was the children's minister (I have since retired), we had a boy in the children's department with Autism who has grown up there. He is WONDERFUL and has grown and learned so much! He is now in our youth and really loves coming to church. He goes to camp every year and loves being a part of our church family.
You can check out our website at: www.springdalebc.com
If you want to come by, message me that you are coming. I would love to meet you out front and show you around! 3016 Selma Street, Fort Worth, 76111.
S.
E.F. answers from Dallas on October 11, 2009
Check out Bethel Church in White Settlement. It's a small church and it's actually still in the start up stages, but it's 100% designed and devoted to special needs families. One of the co-pastors has a son with Autism. They are great people. http://bethelfellowship.blogspot.com/
H.B. answers from Dallas on October 11, 2009
I'm not sure where in FW you live, but I attend First Baptist Church of Keller. It's off Keller Parkway, and 377/Denton HWY. Our Pastor's daughter has Autism, and we have a group of individuals who minister to these children. (It's called the special needs ministry). All persons have a criminal background, and the children's department is the very best. The church may seem big, but it doesn't feel that way. They have three service's b broken down to make you feel comfortable, and several SS class' to choose from. Everyone is very friendly, and will make you feel at home. We have a fall festival coming up, and it's a lot of fun. Here is the email address; www.fbckeller.org
I hope you find the church your family has been looking for, God Bless you and your little ones!
H.
J.L. answers from Dallas on October 11, 2009
Gateway is a fabulous church and although the Southlake campus is quite large, the North Richland Hills campus is much smaller. My kids LOVE the programs there. They would go daily if possible. Many groups to get involved in. It just felt like home the first time we went.
K.C. answers from Dallas on October 11, 2009
R.,
Our Children's Minister has a son with autism as well. She does great with all the kids, but it is a very small program. There are approximately 25 children of all ages on any given Sunday. My daughter is almost 4 and so would be in the same class with your younger guy. Those little pumpkins do all sorts of great activities to learn about how they are loved by God. We also have recently formed 2 groups for parents. We do a seminar once each month to talk about gentle discipline, nutrition, etc. The other group is more social. In that we have family game nights and bible study. It is Trinity Episcopal Church. Here is a link to the website.
http://www.fortworthtrinity.org/
If you decide to come, send me an email and I'll look out for you.
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