The Accessibility Inclusion Ministry (AIM) Day Services marked its first anniversary, according to a May 2 announcement by Amanda Fessehazion, AIM Day Services Manager. The program was created to support people affected by disabilities and has now completed its inaugural year.
Fessehazion said the ministry has become a place for transformational discipleship and personal growth among participants. She described witnessing lives changed and spiritual development throughout the past year. “Day by day, we’ve seen lives touched in profound ways—transformations that only God can orchestrate, salvations that fill us with awe, and the unmistakable fruit of the Spirit taking root and flourishing in our participants,” Fessehazion said.
Participants have joined church staff roles and contributed to daily activities at Vineyard Columbus. Fessehazion noted their presence brought positivity during challenging times: “Their presence has been a breath of fresh air in what has otherwise been a challenging year—an injection of pure JOY that lifts the atmosphere and reminds us of the beauty of God’s kingdom lived out among us.”
Fessehazion also thanked members of Vineyard Columbus for their support as well as team members Sherry Chapin, Freddie Losambe, and Naomi Taylor for their dedication to each participant. She acknowledged organizational challenges faced during the first year but credited perseverance and faith for overcoming them: “He took the seeds of a vision—planted in prayer and watered by perseverance—and brought forth something vibrant, life-giving, and strong.”
Looking ahead, AIM Day Services plans to expand its capacity due to growing demand. Fessehazion stated there is now a waiting list for participation as they consider adding more staff, space, transportation options, and other resources. She concluded with hope for continued progress: “As we move into this second year, my prayer remains the same: that God would continue to do something new—something beyond our expectations—in and through every person connected to AIM.”
