Such a difference

The success of SSKIP (Supporting Special Kids in Prayer) is a clear signal to the church of the need for greater support and fellowship for people with special needs and their families, both practically and in prayer.

Here SSKIP members describe to us what a difference such support has made  to their lives.

Ann has a teenager in a special school. She says: ‘SSKIP to me is a place where you can share with other Christians about having a child with special needs without having to put on a mask, and where you know you will be understood.’

Rachel has a pre-school child with a recent diagnosis for autistic spectrum. She says:

‘At times, having a child with special needs can present you with some seemingly impossible struggles as well as joys. Being part of SSKIP helps me to be real about those challenges but to keep them in the context of a God for whom everything is possible.’

Anna has a 10 year-old child with severe anaphylaxic-risk allergies. She says: ‘This group has really helped to support us with our son who has severe nut allergies, and it has enabled us to meet others with similar issues and know that they will pray for us.’