NEWS News items and other items of interest about disability issues.
SPECIAL DISABILITY AWARENESS EVENT CVM was privileged to facilitate a disability awareness weekend at Coquina Community Church in St. Augustine.  About 35 people, including several children, attended a seminar on Saturday featuring presentations by local experts in various disability related fields.  On Sunday, guest speaker Mike Beates challenged the congregation to not just reach out and minister TO people with disabilities, but to come alongside them and help develop their gifts for service.  A number of congregation members were "disabled" during the service and the meal following.  For a personal testimony of one of the people attending, and to see more pictures, see Recent Events. Thanks to all who participated in this unique event.    If you would like someone from CVM to speak at your church, school or civic group, please contact us.
	VIEWS Personal testimony and comments about Clearer Vision Ministries, Inc.
Becky Barnes, Subscriber "My relationship with CVM, which began in 1988, has been a fulfilling one. It goes far beyond the wonderful tapes I receive from the ministry, wonderful as they are. It has helped me to focus on what's really important in my Christian walk, helped me listen for the call God has on my own life, and helped me to discover and use the talents God has given me. Educating the public about disabilities in general, and blindness in particular, is an ongoing activity for those of us who are blind, whether we want to do it or not. Educating the church on these issues is even more important. CVM has set a standard for all of us to aspire to when it comes to reaching out both to the Christian community and to those who need to hear the good news about Jesus Christ."
Rhonda Bozikis, Subscriber "I found a book in your library, The Seduction of Christianity, very timely, because I had been examining my own brand of faith lately, and wondering how to tell whether it is real or synthetic. So I Googled the book and found a YouTube excerpt by the authors, and found the excerpt affirming and reassuring. Even though I had accepted Christ as my personal savior in 1963, I had gone through many ups and downs, some deep anger and desperate questioning, as recently as 1992, which is when I had a firsthand encounter with Christ, hearing His voice of mercy and forgiveness in my mind at a time I felt most alienated from Him. Once I had a conference with a very caring minister who reminded me of the depth of Christ's love, I began to see how I could use my musical talents in some way."