As I reflect back on the last 20 years of our chapter my heart is overwhelmed with blessings at the many friendships that have been made. I believe the Lord smiles as we represent 8-10 different denominations.

At our May meeting I had opportunity to ask, “What is the Lord doing in your life through Special Touch Ministry – Beaver Dam.” I was blessed by the following responses.

Alice said she has made friends and feels a sense of security knowing other Christians around her. She thinks of others more and has become more aware of the Holy Spirit in her life because of our regular chapter meetings. Debra is a special blessing to our meetings as she stays until the end making sure every table is washed clean. Becky said, “she is blessed when she helps others at the meetings.” Carolyn lost her husband this last year but said, “God is watching over me”.

Jan has lead us in praise and worship for years and continues to invite new people. She said of our group, “it is such a sweet fellowship, a non-threatening group and there is a place for everyone to serve.” Jan was a blessing by organizing our skit (“walk it through”) and making it meaningful for all involve! A new friend of Jan’s, Debbie played the part of the humble worshipper and she radiated the joy of the Lord. We have seen her grow in the Lord. Ann has gone deeper with the Lord as Jan invited her to be baptized at her church.

Joan comes to our meetings from a nursing home. She is quick to give God the glory for her new teeth and all He has blessed her with since we have known her.

Erv has played parts in our skits. When I asked him what the Lord is doing in his life he said, “he enjoys meeting people, it is like having a mini get away every month”. He is more aware of people with disabilities in our community and feels blessed by them.

Loretta enjoys getting to know special people and do things with them.

Char said, “Special Touch has made me grow in my relationship with the Lord.”

Karen said, “The YMCA is helping me physically and Special Touch is helping me spiritually. I think better than I use to.”

Paul said being involved with Special Touch, “rescues me from the idols of this world that tempt me so I can focus on the reality of life”. Barb said, “The Lord has enlarged her territory with Special Touch friends by giving a listening ear to people with problems and just having fun.” Like playing Uno at the end of our meeting with card shark, Joan!

We all agreed that Tina has grown out of her comfort zone blessing the group with her talents of human videos and solos.

Ron is blessed by coming to our meetings and has no church to attend.

Nancy Pavelka said I’m always touched seeing the care and concern everyone has for each other. They ask for prayer more now for friends and family.

For me personally, I never felt I had anything to offer being shy but the Lord has stretched me into leading our meetings and having so much fun doing it.

By Nancy Maleck