The only thing deaf people can’t do is hear. Care Ministries at Midland Free is pleased to offer classes for those who have a heart to use their hands in a ministry for the deaf. 

Mary Priest is the Instructor for the classes. Mary has been involved in a ministry for the deaf since 1992. All proceeds support Signs from Heaven Deaf Ministry supplies and conference training.

See us on facebook:  SignsfromHeaven@groups.facebook

Classes Offered

Summer Sign Language Classes

Flying Fingers Interpreter/Worship Class
Tuesdays-We meet all year except for holidays, August & December
6:00-8:00 pm
Room 303 (no class in August)
Annual supply fee: $25.00
Director: Mary Priest

Summer Sign Class I,II, & III combined
Every Monday: April 23-July 16
6:00-7:30 pm
Room 300
Cost: $25.00
Instructors: Linda Fritsch, Fue Ly, Mary Priest

Independent Study with Mary
Learn worship songs & communication
Day or Evening study times available
Contact: Mary Priest

Fall 2012 Classes

Beginners I, II, III-Talking Hands Sign Class
Mondays: October 8-November 12
6:00-7:30 pm, Room 300 and Conf Room A
Cost: $25.00

Flying Fingers Worship Class
Tuesdays: October 9-November 13
6:00-8:00 pm, Room 300 and Conf Room A
Open Class-All are welcome to join!

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Upcoming Events

Silent Camp
Friday, July 27 - Monday, July 30

Contact: Mary Priest, Maryssign@aol.com, 989-513-0136 (phone/text)

Halloween Party!
Monday, October 29
6:00-7:30 pm,  Room 300

Bring a dish to pass and dress up. Nothing scary please!
All Class Party. No class Tuesday, October 30.

Mission Trips and Projects

Hands Around Jamaica-Mission Trip
Caribbean Christan Center for the Deaf-Kingston (C.C.C.D)
September 14-29, 2012

If you would like to donate funds/supplies for this mission, please contact Mary Priest or send donations to Midland Free Signs From Heaven-Jamaica Mission Project.

Location: Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf
Age Group: Youth-Adult
Location: Kingston, Jamaica
Project: Building construction, painting, V.B.S. program, crafts
Kingston Campus: Staff Activities, Student Olympic Games
Samaritans Purse: Wash children's feet and give new pair of shoes Knockpatrick Campus, Montego Bay Campus, and Kingston Campus

Adopt a Project

We will be prepare projects for the Jamaica Short Term Mission in September to the Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf. We need your help. You can adopt a project as a group or individual. Projects Areas include: C.C.C.D. Kingston, Jamaica School
*Year Book
*Student photo's printed with ID cards
*Signed worship songs-DVD
*Sermons-interpreted-DVD
*Bible Study material-All ages
*Craft projects (V.B.S. program)
*Gift Shop craft items for youth to make and sell.

Projects need to be completed by August 6, 2012. If you, your life group, youth group, or family would like to adopt a project area please contact Mary Priest for more information.

Future Short Term Mission Projects

Contact: Mary Priest, Director of Deaf Ministry for more information

October 21-29, 2012 Belize
Age Group: Adults & Youth
Location: Dangriga, Belize
Project:

  • Teachers Sign Language Workshop, School Painting, Maintenance (Dangriga, Belize)
  • Teachers Sign Language Workshop, Special Deaf Day Event (Orange Walk, Belize)

Volunteers Needed: Deaf and hearing volunteers, all levels of interpreters, teachers of the deaf, and deaf classroom aids.

November 4-12, 2012 Haiti
Age Group: Adults
Location: New Jerusalem Deaf Orphanage
Building construction/painting, etc. Early Christmas for the children and staff. Week long teachers workshop.

2013 Short Term Mission Projects

March 10-18, 2013 Haiti
Age Group: Adult & Youth
Location: New Jerusalem Deaf Orphanage
Project: Repairs, construction, painting, classrooms

June 9-17, 2013 Haiti
Age Group: Youth
Location: To Be Announced
Project: To Be Announced

June 9-17, 2013 Haiti
Age Group: Adults
Location: To Be Announced
Project: To Be Announced

October 6-14 2013 Haiti
Age Group: Adults
Location: New Jerusalem Deaf Orphanage
Project: Pending