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By Sandie Hall service fr dom service, & love Name Address Phone Email PAYMENT OPTIONS: q Check enclosed q For secure giving via credit card call 301-695-6633 x222 or visit therescuemission.org/give/financial-donations/ q I would like Niccole to contact me about including the Mission in my will or estate plan q I will pray for the life changing ministries of the Frederick Rescue Mission Love the Newsletter? I want mine: q Emailed q Mailed each month q Only during the holidays GIVE ONLINE AT www.therescuemission.org A copy of our current financial statement is available upon request by contacting Frederick Rescue Mission, Inc. at PO Box 3389, Frederick, MD 21705 and 301.695.6633. Documents and information submitted to the State of Maryland under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are available from the Office of Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401 for the cost of copying and postage. Please detach this form and return with your tax deductible gift in the enclosed envelope. THANK YOU! GIVE: MAKE A DIFFERENCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHARLIE POWERS, PRESIDENT | MIKE SCHUCHARDT, VICE PRESIDENT | MONICA KOLBAY, SECRETARY | ED GARRETT, TREASURER KATHY AFZALI | DAVID BUGHER | JOHN DALLAVALLE | SANDRA DUNNINGTON, PHD | RUSS T. HORMAN | DAN RYAN | CHARLIE SMITH ARNOLD W. FARLOW, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - continued q $300 q $100 q $75 q $50 q $25 q other $ The Gospel of Jesus Christ calls people to true freedom. United to Jesus by faith and empowered by His Spirit, His followers are now free to “serve one another in love” (Gal. 5:13). Freed from the penalty and power of enslaving sin, Christians can now follow the example of Jesus who “gave Himself up for us” on the cross (2:20). Faithfully serving others is not only a priority, but also a source of joy and a reflection of gratitude to God for all He has provided in Jesus Christ. The steady beat of service at the Mission is perhaps most obvious in the meals provided each year – twice daily – through the George L. Shields Bread of Life Kitchen. So far in 2021, that’s an average of nearly 8,000 meals served each month! These meals are always available, even if inclement weather forces other Mission programs to close temporarily. People who experience hunger and food insecurity in our community can always find a warm, nutritious meal for breakfast and lunch. Kitchen Manager Mary Thompson works hard to make sure that the meals she serves are fresh, nutritious, and delicious. Each week she takes an inventory of the current fresh food options available to her through the Maryland Food Bank, generous local partners, and kind donors. “I always like to use fresh items first,” says Mary, “and supplement with canned goods when I need to.” Mary enjoys exercising creativity in developing her menus so that guests will not only have variety in their meals, but also will have the opportunity to try something new. “I like to put my spin on things!” she says. She is encouraged by the compliments she receives from Mission guests each day. Recently, one of her guests presented her with a beautiful bakery-made cake for “all the hard work you do.” Amid serving others, Mary was served through the kindness of one of her guests. IN MEMORY OF Barbara, Robert, and Steven Starski by Roger P. Starski Nathan Farlow by Charles and Greer Llewellyn Pastor Gary Hicks by Nancy E Fer Joanne Spiller by Jimmie Spiller Michele Ann by James A. Onaitis Myrna Micol by David S. Micol Gustave Morris by Jason Morris Susan Turner by Michelle Turner Mary Richeimer by Elizabeth Orr and Charles Cottingham Michael Calhoun by Cindy Hyde Yassar Kuhafa by Mashish T. Kuhafa Thank You for Supporting Faith House We are so grateful for the community's support of the Faith House Mother's Day appeal in May! The community raised $25,000 in support of the work that the women of Faith House are doing as they find healing and hope, and move toward sustainable housing. Throughout the month of May, we heard from people who shared stories of influential women in their own lives and how so many people value the Faith House program, especially because of their own stories of hopelessness, abuse, and feeling lost. One new donor told us of her more than 20 years in an abusive marriage, and how a program like Faith House would have made a world of difference for her and her children. She is a survivor and her gift of support to the program means more than she may ever know. We are grateful for each of you who continue to pray and give to this program. We are also beginning to plan our annual Faith House Dinner on October 28, 2021 and hope you will plan to join us as we gather to celebrate the successes of Faith House. My Mother by Stewart and Sharon MacDougall Jim McCue by Kenneth and Beverly Rosanski Jim McCue by Leo and Doris Shank IN HONOR OF Alpha Delta Kappa by Jacquelyn DeWitt My Momma, Beth Godwin by Hayley Godwin James & Alyda by Megan Kelly Beth Farlow – Mother's Day by Arnold Farlow Debbie Beall by Meaghan and John Yoho Amy Byard by Jeffrey and Amy Byard Vivian Keesey - My Mother by Deborah A Beall Teri Kwiatek by Brad Gillispie LIVING TRIBUTES Honor your loved ones by making a gift in their name. We would like to thank and honor you now for the legacy you leave the Mission through a will or estate gift. Please contact Niccole Rolls at 301-695-6633 x210 or at [email protected] for details on how to include the Mission in your planning. The Frederick Rescue Mission is a Christ-centered ministry providing residential programs to those experiencing homelessness or chemical addiction, food to the hungry, clothing and personal care items to those in need, and connection within the community through relationships. PARTNERSHIP LETTER Changing lives now and for eternity www.therescuemission.org | JULY 2021 M a r y T h o m p s o n , K it c h e n M a n a g e r
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By Sandie Hall
servicefr dom
loveservice,& love
Name
Address
Phone Email
PAYMENT OPTIONS:q Check enclosedq For secure giving via credit card call 301-695-6633 x222 or visit therescuemission.org/give/financial-donations/q I would like Niccole to contact me about including the Mission in my will or estate planq I will pray for the life changing ministries of the Frederick Rescue Mission
Love the Newsletter? I want mine: q Emailed q Mailed each month q Only during the holidays
GIVE ONLINE AT www.therescuemission.orgA copy of our current financial statement is available upon request by contacting Frederick Rescue Mission, Inc. at PO Box 3389, Frederick, MD 21705 and 301.695.6633.
Documents and information submitted to the State of Maryland under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are available from the Office of Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401 for the cost of copying and postage.
Please detach this form and return with your tax deductible gift in the enclosed envelope. THANK YOU!
GIVE: MAKE A DIFFERENCE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHARLIE POWERS, President | MIKE SCHUCHARDT, Vice President | MONICA KOLBAY, secretary | ED GARRETT, treasurer
KATHY AFZALI | DAVID BUGHER | JOHN DALLAVALLE | SANDRA DUNNINGTON, Phd | RUSS T. HORMAN | DAN RYAN | CHARLIE SMITH
ARNOLD W. FARLOW, executiVe director
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q $300 q $100 q $75 q $50 q $25 q other $
The Gospel of Jesus Christ calls people to true freedom. United to Jesus by faith and empowered by His Spirit, His followers are now free to “serve one another in love” (Gal. 5:13). Freed from the penalty and power of enslaving sin, Christians can now follow the example of Jesus who “gave Himself up for us” on the cross (2:20). Faithfully serving others is not only a priority, but also a source of joy and a reflection of gratitude to God for all He has provided in Jesus Christ.
The steady beat of service at the Mission is perhaps most obvious in the meals provided each year – twice daily – through the George L. Shields Bread of Life Kitchen. So far in 2021, that’s an average of nearly 8,000 meals served each month! These meals are always available, even if inclement weather forces other Mission programs to close temporarily. People who experience hunger and food insecurity in our community can always find a warm, nutritious meal for breakfast and lunch.
Kitchen Manager Mary Thompson works hard to make sure that the meals she serves are fresh, nutritious, and delicious. Each week she takes an inventory of the current fresh food
options available to her through the Maryland Food Bank, generous local partners, and kind donors. “I always like to use fresh items first,” says Mary, “and supplement with canned goods when I need to.”
Mary enjoys exercising creativity in developing her menus so that guests will not only have variety in their meals, but also will have the opportunity to try something new. “I like to put my spin on things!” she says. She is encouraged by the compliments she
receives from Mission guests each day. Recently, one of her guests presented her with a beautiful bakery-made cake for “all the hard work you do.” Amid serving others, Mary
was served through the kindness of one of her guests.
IN MEMORY OFBarbara, Robert, and Steven Starski by Roger P. StarskiNathan Farlow by Charles and Greer LlewellynPastor Gary Hicks by Nancy E FerJoanne Spiller by Jimmie SpillerMichele Ann by James A. Onaitis
Myrna Micol by David S. MicolGustave Morris by Jason MorrisSusan Turner by Michelle TurnerMary Richeimer by Elizabeth Orr and Charles CottinghamMichael Calhoun by Cindy HydeYassar Kuhafa by Mashish T. Kuhafa
Thank You for Supporting Faith HouseWe are so grateful for the community's support of the Faith House Mother's Day appeal in May! The community raised $25,000 in support of the work that the women of Faith House are doing as they find healing and hope, and move toward sustainable housing. Throughout the month of May, we heard from people who shared stories of influential women in their own lives and how so many people value the Faith House program, especially because of their own stories of hopelessness, abuse, and feeling lost.
One new donor told us of her more than 20 years in an abusive marriage, and how a program like Faith House would have made a world of difference for her and her children. She is a survivor and her gift of support to the program means more than she may ever know. We are grateful for each of you who continue to pray and give to this program.
We are also beginning to plan our annual Faith House Dinner on October 28, 2021 and hope you will plan to join us as we gather to celebrate the successes of Faith House.
My Mother by Stewart and Sharon MacDougallJim McCue by Kenneth and Beverly RosanskiJim McCue by Leo and Doris Shank
IN HONOR OFAlpha Delta Kappa by Jacquelyn DeWittMy Momma, Beth Godwin by Hayley Godwin
James & Alyda by Megan KellyBeth Farlow – Mother's Day by Arnold FarlowDebbie Beall by Meaghan and John YohoAmy Byard by Jeffrey and Amy ByardVivian Keesey - My Mother by Deborah A BeallTeri Kwiatek by Brad Gillispie
LIVING TRIBUTES Honor your loved ones by making a gift in their name.
We would like to thank and honor you now for the legacy you leave the Mission through a will or estate gift. Please contact Niccole Rolls at 301-695-6633 x210 or at [email protected] for details on how to include the Mission in your planning.
The Frederick Rescue Mission is a Christ-centered ministry providing residential programs to those experiencing homelessness or chemical addiction, food to the hungry, clothing and personal care items to those in need, and connection within the community through relationships.
PARTNERSHIP LETTERChanging lives now and for eternity
www.therescuemission.org | JULY 2021
Mary Thompson, Kitchen Manager
June 14 was Carolyn Chandler’s last day at the Mission as Volunteer Manager. She has worked at the Mission since January of 2014, and her influence of kindness and compassion is felt by staff, volunteers, and guests alike. We are grateful for Carolyn’s years of loving service and wish her all the best in her new endeavors. Here’s a brief word from Carolyn:
"It has been the opportunity of a lifetime to work with the
amazing staff and volunteers at the Mission! Working here
has changed my life in so many ways. I will carry my time at
the Mission in my heart and cherish the memories forever.
Thank you all, and I pray that the Lord will bless and keep
you as you continue to do the work of His kingdom."
Carolyn, although we are losing an employee, we know that our friendship will endure. We are grateful for God’s provision of you!
MINISTRIES
CHANGED LIFE RECOVERY PROGRAM
FAITH HOUSE
BREAD OF LIFE ▪George L. Shields Kitchen ▪ Food Distribution Center
COMPASSION OUTREACH ▪ Prayer Ministry ▪Hygiene Product Distribution ▪ Showers Facilities ▪ Emergency Day Shelter ▪ Shears of Hope (haircuts)
SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP
RESCUED TREASURES ▪Gently Used Free Clothing
THROUGH END OF MAY
MEALS SERVED (YTD) . . . . . . . . 38,616
GROCERY AISLE SERVED (YTD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,678
RESCUED TREASURES SERVED (YTD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 496
TOTAL NIGHTS OF LODGING CLRP/FH (YTD) . . . . . . . . . . 2,990 / 919
CLRP/FH RESIDENTSSERVED (YTD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 / 9
VOLUNTEER HOURS SERVED (YTD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,420
Frederick Rescue MissionPO Box 3389Frederick, MD 21705-3389 301.695.6633Niccole [email protected]
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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOROne of the highlights of my serving at the Mission is witnessing the men graduate from the Changed Life Recovery Program. Knowing their condition when they began and seeing the difference at the end is amazing. Yet one question looms large: “What will happen next?”
When many of the men finish, they experience joy and fear. Joy comes with freedom from classes, day to day accountability, and rules of the Mission. Fear comes with the need to find a job, a place to live, and day to day purpose. Bob Dylan’s hit song from the 80’s, “You Got to Serve Somebody,” recognizes people’s bent toward worship. What will be the winning focus of each graduate’s life?
To have freedom and success, a couple of commitments must be made. The first commitment concerns leadership. In the 12 steps, step one is a confession that one can no longer manage his or her life. Step three is a decision to let God lead one’s life. True freedom is found in the life where Christ is leading. Unfortunately, we see a relapse
when a person forgets step one and decides he or she no longer needs God.
The second commitment involves direction. Proverbs 3: 5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” The surest sign of freedom is when someone is clear about his or her direction. We know a graduate could be heading for trouble if he has no plan or first step to move forward. The ones who have freedom and success are those who have a prayed-through plan and go about working that plan.
At the Korean Memorial in DC, these words are written, “Freedom is not Free.” Freedom is not arriving at a point where nothing is necessary. Commitment is the key to freedom. We pray that those who come to the Mission will make the commitments that lead to a new life and real freedom!
Arnold Farlow - Executive Director
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Changed Life Recovery Program Director Carlton Hill and Guy Mutchler, Director of Food Services and Facilities, manage the kitchen operations together. Carlton oversees food preparation, kitchen staff, and volunteers, while Guy manages the logistics of equipment, product deliveries, and inventory. “The kitchen is one of the most challenging places to work,” Carlton says.
“Those who serve in the kitchen have a real heart for God,” observes Carlton. He explains that many guests who come through the line at lunchtime, for example, may have just arrived from a court appearance, an eviction, or any number of difficult experiences. “It’s the smiles and joyful service they find from our staff and volunteers that make a big difference to them. And they are so thankful.”
During the COVID pandemic in 2020, the network of service expanded for the Mission. Due to the increased demand for food throughout the county, the newly created F.O.O.D. program extended the reach of products out into local neighborhoods through such organizations as I Believe in Me, Inc. Although this program is dedicated to mentoring youth in our community, they recognized an emergent need and began arranging food drops. Executive Director Aje Hill turned to the Mission for help and has received millions of pounds of food, delivered each week, and distributed through their drop locations.
“Frederick Rescue Mission has always been aware of the hunger insecurity within our community,” say Aje. “When COVID-19 hit our community hard, the Mission partnered alongside of I Believe
in Me to provide critical grocery needs to over 90,000 families. Words could never express the gratitude and appreciation we hold for the Frederick Rescue Mission!”
Now that the COVID crisis has diminished somewhat, Aje has discontinued food drops so that he can turn his full attention back to mentoring. However, those in need can still find plenty of perishable and nonperishable food products here at the Mission, both through
our daily meals and through the Food Distribution Center (FDC). Currently, the FDC is open on Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:30-3:30pm, and on Thursday from 2-6pm. Local
neighborhood food drops can be located through an interactive map, which can be accessed at therescuemission.org/programs/f-o-o-d.
In December, we will celebrate the third anniversary of the grand opening of our newly renovated George L. Shields Bread of Life Kitchen. We are grateful that the Mission can continue to serve as a place where guests can once more gather in our dining hall while they enjoy their meals. Whether serving meals from our kitchen or providing food through the FDC and F.O.O.D. ministries, the Mission is eager to serve the Frederick Community and to help free others from hunger and food insecurity. Freely serving others in love is how we hope to change lives now and for eternity.
Carolyn
Carlton Hill, CLRP Director
George L. Shields Bread of Life Kitchen
For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.
GALATIANS 5:13
