May 2006 Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission Newsletter
-
Upload
anchorage-gospel-rescue-mission -
Category
Documents
-
view
217 -
download
0
Transcript of May 2006 Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission Newsletter
8/8/2019 May 2006 Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission Newsletter
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/may-2006-anchorage-gospel-rescue-mission-newsletter 1/8
May 2006
n e
w
s a publication of the Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission • Anchorage, Alask
r e s
c u e Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission
A Ministry of Rescue & Recovery
C o n g r a
t u l a t i o
n s P a g
e 2
L i f e ’ s H
i g h w a y
P a g e 2
P r e p a i
r i n g f o
r E a s t e
r P a g e
3
S t a f f T
e s t i m o
n i e s 4 & 5
D i r e c t
o r ’ s D
e s k P a g e
6
L i v i n g
M e m o r i a l s
P a g e 7
C h a p e
l S c h e
d u l e P
a g e 8
This is the day that has been set aside to honor you for who you are and to
express to you our appreciation to you for what you mean to all of us. Youdeserve a day of your own and more for all of the work, worry, responsibility
and love that you give in raising and nurturing your children in the Lord. It is
Christian mothers that take the initiative and aggressive roll in teaching the
children about God, taking them to Sunday school and Church, helping them
with their lessons and telling them the wonderful stories from the Bible. All of
these things help to lead them to a saving knowledge of Jesus as their Savior.
And you know, many mothers have the privilege of personally leading their
children to know Jesus as their Savior.
I believe that it is you Mother, that creates the environment of love and caring
in the home that puts a longing in our heart to return home in hope of findingsome of the feelings that we remember from our childhood. For me personally,
I like to remember how it was at home and I like to be at home where love
abounds and each one cares for the other with a Godly concern.
In the Bible we have several examples of Mothers that made a difference in
the lives of their family and I am thankful for them and that God used them to
accomplish His purposes. However, I like to think of the mothers that have
children now and have purposed in their heart to raise them in a godly way and
help them to find God’s will for their life.
So Mom, you have a great responsibility to God to bring your children up in
the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Who knows what they may become.
godly mothers
what a blessin HONORING
Mom MAY
To All Our Mothers That Read This Newsletter
14
Happy Mother’s Day We owe you a lot. Keep up the good work.
8/8/2019 May 2006 Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission Newsletter
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/may-2006-anchorage-gospel-rescue-mission-newsletter 2/8
Dear MomThis is a letter to all the mothers out there from those of us who no longer have our mothers with us
We would like to borrow your hearts for just a moment so we can, in our selfishness, make amends
for some of the things we neglected to say to our own mothers.
We would like to thank you for all the sacrifices you’ve made in your life so that ours would be fille
with security and joy.
Thank you for the endless nights you spent wondering if you’ve done enough. Asking yourself over
and over again if the choices you’ve made are the right ones.
Thank you for the hugs and kisses especially those we really didn’t deserve but needed anyway.
Thank you for all the times you told us, while rubbing our fever soaked foreheads, “mommy will
make it better.” You always did!
Thank you for loving us enough to instill discipline in our lives, even though it broke your heart
o do so. Now that we’re older we understand what, “this hurts me more that it does you.” really
means.
Thank you for, despite being taken for granted, humbly taking on the task of maid, cook, nurse,
eacher, mentor and friend often times in the face of ungratefulness.
Thank you for placing our need above your own without exception or regret.
Above all thank you for knowing we love you even when we’re mad and don’t realize it, try to den
t, or just simply don’t show it.
This list could continue forever and not come close to being complete. Motherhood is one of those
obs that never end. So thanks again for not only being a good mother to your own children, but for
also allow us, whose mothers are no longer with us, the opportunity to remember how nice it is to
have a mom to tell our feeling to.
Happy Mothers Da
8/8/2019 May 2006 Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission Newsletter
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/may-2006-anchorage-gospel-rescue-mission-newsletter 3/8
TESTIMONIALS
Thank you Jesus, Hi my name is Greg Mann. I entered the Anchorage Gospel Rescue Miss
“Newlife” recovery program on July 17, 2001 and I became a staff member on July 17, 2002. Istill here and remain clean and sober thanks to the power of our Lord Jesus Christ.
I was addicted to Drugs; alcohol, cocaine, heroin, tobacco, pot, pills and many other drugs. I
a hard time keeping a job, I neglected my rent, I spent all my money on drugs and women, I ra
talked to, or even, seen my children. I was living in my car and bumming around from hous
house. Then I lost my car.
I dabbled in religions like Hinduism and Buddhism and
thought they were ok. Thefi
rst time I met Lee Cage,my son’s adopted dad, he gave me a bible and told me
Jesus is the way. For years I pondered whether or not
Jesus was really the way for me. In the mean time I
continued to abuse drugs. Then one day I decided to
give Jesus a chance.
At the Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission I attended
morning bible study classes taught by brother Don. In
the evenings I would attend the daily chapel services
offered everyday of the week here at the Mission.
“IT WORKED!” I surrendered to God and his word absorbed into my heart. I finally underst
what God was trying to tell me. I let him take the lead and he has lead me into a personal relations
with him Jesus. He has restored my relationships with my children and grandchildren. I h
recently become engaged and have purchased a condo. He has put my life firmly on the right tra
I still have problems but they are no longer with drugs and alcohol. My problems are the every
problems of life and I trust the Lord to lead me to the solutions.
Praying, Praying, Praying, giving thanks to Jesus and studying his word makes life so much m
worth while even with it’s challenges. I know God is there all the time.
But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentlen
and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22
New Life In Jesus
8/8/2019 May 2006 Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission Newsletter
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/may-2006-anchorage-gospel-rescue-mission-newsletter 4/8
I first became homeless back in 1995. Before I had a job and my own place to live, I was
living the “good life.” I was drinking, smoking pot and crack, happy as a clam at high tide.Till the day I lost my apartment, girlfriend, and job.
I never thought my life could change so drastically in the blink of an eye. I no longer had
a place to stay and I don’t have an income because I lost my job due to alcohol. This was
way different than what I was use to. I didn’t like it.
I blamed my girlfriend for being in the position I
was in because she left me. I started staying at
the Brother Francis Shelter and bounced back andforth from there to the Anchorage Gospel Rescue
Mission. I did this from 1995 till 2002.
On two separate occasions I was working and
had an apartment but they didn’t last long. The
drinking and drugs, once again, caused me to
lose everything I had gained. I finally realized it
wasn’t my girlfriends’ fault that I was homeless. It
was mine! I was addicted to alcohol and drugs.
I finally asked Jesus into my life and in August of 2002 I joined the “Newlife” Recovery
program at the Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission. I graduated the program in 2003 and
was blessed by the Lord by being offered the opportunity to stay with the mission as a
member of the staff.
I tried for years to change my life but was unable to achieve success on my own. It was
only after I asked Jesus Christ to help me that the door of success was opened for me by his
hand. Through his grace and his grace alone am I allowed to continue to grow in his love
and work here at the Rescue Mission. He is the reason I’m here today. “Ask and you will
receive” I am living testimony to the power of those words.
Assigning Blame
8/8/2019 May 2006 Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission Newsletter
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/may-2006-anchorage-gospel-rescue-mission-newsletter 5/8
Great Job!
The Staff would like to take this opportuto commend the men enrolled in “Newlife” Recovery program for makthe Easter celebration a success.
Preparing the Mission for a speoccasion such as this is no easy taIt’s refreshing to know the men hthe spirit of service in their hearts. Tfacilities were spotless and the food wfantastic!
Great Service!
The Easter Service delivered Pastor Don Bowery was inspiriting. resurrection message was received bfull chapel of our regular clients as was a few special guests.
Don Bowery, who is originally frKentucky, is our mission pastor. If
ever have the opportunity to hear deliver a message you’ll understand whe’s so loved here at the Mission.
Thank you Pastor Don for your wordshope and inspiration.
8/8/2019 May 2006 Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission Newsletter
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/may-2006-anchorage-gospel-rescue-mission-newsletter 6/8
Spiritual Needs Are Always Priority! DIRECTOR’S
DESK
A Christian Gospel Rescue Mission is just that! Rescue a person from where they are and
bring them to restoration. We take a person as they are and meet their most critical immediate
need—usually their first need is a meal. After that need has been met there is a time forregistration. At this time we may find out other needs in their life. We do everything we can
to make them comfortable and feel at ease. Coming to a Rescue Mission can be a traumatic
experience, especially if you are down on your luck, cold, hungry and feel all alone. But that
is what we are here for—to offer help in their time of need.
After we have assisted with all of these problems, we address the spiritual problems. This
is by no means secondary but we have found if we provide for a person’s physical needs first,
then it is much easier to find out what spiritual needs they may have. If a person is hungry
or emotionally upset it is hard to reason with them about spiritual problems. That is why
we take the approach we do. The spiritual needs of our clients or guests are a prioritywith all of the staff, especially if the person is not a Christian. We provide all of the above
services and more so that we will be able to talk to them about spiritual needs. Then, we help
them with other things in their life that is troubling them by counseling, talking, listening
and then referring them to our Chaplain for further counseling. We may even refer them to
a local Pastor for more advice or counseling. But we strongly believe there are no problems
that cannot be solved by prayer and yielding it to the Lord.
I have to admit we are guilty at times of being so busy trying to provide for the physical
needs of the people we serve, that perhaps, we are negligent in meeting their spiritual needs
immediately. However, I have reminded the staff of our Mission policy and our Missiongoal. And that is being a witness for Christ through word and deed. As a result we have
dedicated ourselves anew to fulfilling our responsibility of putting first things first and that
is the spiritual concerns of those that come to us for help.
We want people to know that we care about them spiritually by providing a warm Christian
environment while they are here with us. Without a doubt we want our clients (guests) to
know we are concerned for their spiritual well being.Proverbs 11:30, The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.
Please PRAY for the staff or your Gospel Rescue Mission—Daily.
www.anchoragerescue.org We invite you to visit our recently
Re-designed web page and we encourage
you to drop us an E-mail with your
comments and suggestions
8/8/2019 May 2006 Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission Newsletter
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/may-2006-anchorage-gospel-rescue-mission-newsletter 7/8
Living MemorialsLiving Memorials
….touch lives as they honor the
memory of loved ones and friends.
In Memory of
Esperanza M. Casas
by Martha Cashen
In Memory of
John D. Schandelmeier
by Etta Schandelmeier
In Memory of
Agnes Glines
by Bob and Norma Leach
In Memory of
Gary Stoops
by Mary Doppelfeld
In Memory of
Esther Wolfe
by Tom and Jean Adzima
* * * * * *
“Living Memorials” and “Honorariums” are a very
good way to honor the memory of loved ones and
friends. Giving a gift to the Mission in the name of
that person is a very personal, lasting expression of
your love. Your thoughtful remembrance can hav
eternal value when invested in the lives of people
These gifts become a part of the general operating
budget of the Mission. This allows us to continue
to do the things we do. By giving a person a mealshelter, clean clothing, Chapel service and persona
witness by our staff. That may be all that is needed
to bring a person to the saving knowledge and
acceptance of Jesus Christ as their personal Savior.
We will notify the family of the person memorialized
that a gift has been given to the Mission in the name
of the person you specify but not the amount of the
gift.
The person memorialized and the person giving the
memorial gift will be listed in the Newsletter.
Your Will!Your Will!
ARE WE A PART OF YOUR
WILL OR ESTATE?
We would appreciate, SO MUCH, you including
the Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission in your wil
or estate. If you are a regular donor to the Mission
this would be a good way to leave a legacy. Also
a good way to continue to help those that you havebeen so kind to help through the years. We will be
glad to send you a brochure on “Planning your Will”
on request. However, you should seek professiona
advice before making your will final.
Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission P.OB Box 230510 Anchorage, Alaska 99523-0510
Here is my support gift: For Credit Card Donations:Food and Shelter: $_____ Facilities Maintenance: $_____
$46.25 For 25 Meals ______ $74.00 For 40 Meals ______ $132.20 For 72 Meals ______ $277.50 For 150 Meals ______
______Other: ______ I Will Pray for this Ministry.
I would like to charge my total donation of $__________________
Check One: Visa M/C Am/Ex Discover
Card Number __________________________________________
Exp. Date: ______/______ Signature _______________________
Name:________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________ Please send this coupon with your donations.
All credit card information is kept in strict confidenceMake checks payable to the Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission
You will receive a receipt.
8/8/2019 May 2006 Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission Newsletter
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/may-2006-anchorage-gospel-rescue-mission-newsletter 8/8
Our Ministry of
is to
the least
the last
the lost
r e s c
u e
“URGENT”Our supplies of these
items is constantly in
need of replenishing
† Prayer
† Paper Towels
† 45 Gallon Trash Bags
† Fresh Meat
† Coffee
† Bathroom Tissue
† Laundry Soap
† Disposable Shavers† Cleaning Supplies
† Liquid Dish Detergent
† Dinner Napkins
† Shampoo
“URGENT”
Anchorage Gospel
Rescue Mission
Board of Trustees
Mark Soquet, President
Bob Collins, Vice President
(and acting treasure)
Ed Shelton, Secretary
Enoch Adams
Brad Young
Emeritus:
Cliff Hodgins
Rev. Willard leisy
Advisory Board:
Paul Kelly
Rev. Don Bettis, Exec. Dir.
Charlotte Bettis, Asst. Dir.
MEMBER
r e s c
u e Association of Gospel Missions
An association of Rescue Ministries
STATEMENT OF FAITHThe Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission is a Non-Profit, Non-Denominationalorganization. We received NO municipal, state or federal funds. We are not aUnited Way Agency. Your financial support and In-Kind donations makes it possiblefor us to provide for the poor, needy and homeless people in our community. Also,your donations allow us to provide a Drug and Alcohol Recovery program. AllDonations are fully tax deductible. We will give you a receipt for your donation.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postal
PAIDAnchorage, AK
Permit # 290
Anchorage
Gospel
Mission A Ministry of
Rescue & Recovery
r e s
c u e
news r e s c
u e
P.O. Box 230510•Anchorage, AK•99523-0510•(907) 563-5603
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Chapel Services for MaySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1Abbot LoopCommunity
Church
2Anchorage
PilgrimNazarene
3Anchorage
GospelSingers
4Rev.Ben
Sherbahn
5First
PresbyterianChurch
6CalveryBaptistChurch
7God’sPlace
8Church
of God ofProphecy
9First
Assembly ofGod
10Change
Point
11Alliance
BibleChurch
12CalvaryChurch
13Wasilla
Assemblyof God
14God’sPlace
15Reverend
BenSherbahn
16Anchorage
NativeAssembly
17Christian
EvangelicalChurch
18Sherbahn
EvangelisticTeam
19Sherbahn
EvangelisticTeam
20LighthouseChristian
Fellowship
21GraceVictory
Fellowship
22HillsideBaptistChurch
23Attorney
Greg Grebe
24ChapelBy The
Sea
25EvangelicalCovenantChurch
26In His Name
SandyMcColum
27Southside
Churchof God
28New Light
CommunityChurch
29Trinity
PresbyterianChurch
30Grace
BrethernEagle River
31Change
Point
Services are held nightly from 7:30 to 8:30