Offering a meal or a bag of groceries is just a small act of Christian kindness that our staff missionaries use to welcome guests to our ministries. Many who come to our Family Care Ministry are like Jaime, a single mom to two teens, who often finds that there is more month than money. Jaime is disabled and struggles from some serious health issues. After experiencing a 5 month period of homelessness, Jaime is now in the process of purchasing a small trailer home so that her children can have some permanency in their lives. Unfortunately, owning this asset now means that she will have her food stamp (SNAP)

assistance reduced, making it even harder to feed her family on a limited income. Struggling with food insecurity (not knowing where your next meal is going to come from) is a major issue for many families in our community.

Jaime says, “That is the worst feeling ever when you don’t know if you will have

enough food to feed your kids. I try not to let my kids know that I am worried about having enough food.”

When Jaime came to our Family Care Ministry for help she was welcomed by our staff missionaries. “The Family Care

Jaime’s Story*

More Than a Bag of Food*We have changed Jaime’s photo to protect her privacy.

LighthouseLighthouseStories of the City Rescue Mission • New Castle, Pennsylvania

Fall 2013

“…if you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday.”

– Isaiah 58:10

“I came for a bag of food and I got so

much more.”

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Changing lives in western Pennsylvania since 1911

Collect and Donate the Following for Our Thanksgiving Food Distribution

Stuffing MixCanned GravyCranberry SauceCanned Fruits Canned VegetablesCanned YamsPie Crust MixPie Filling (Fruit or Pumpkin)

Changing lives in western Pennsylvania since 1911

Family Care Ministry

Men’s Ministry

Covenant House Ministry

Aftercare Ministry

Youth Ministry at Sankey Center

319 S. Croton AvenueP.O. Box 965New Castle, PA 16103-0965

724-652-4321

Fax: 724-652-4922

crm@cityrescuemission.org

www.cityrescuemission.org

Each day we see hundreds of people coming here to the City Rescue Mission because they are in dire need of food or shelter. Most only know that their physical body is in need of nourishment because they are hungry or thirsty. They will come in for a meal in our dining hall or come to our Family Care Ministry for a bag of groceries to help when there just isn’t enough food to feed their family. When we greet and get to know our guests, we find that they are starving for spiritual nourishment as well. Once their immediate physical needs are met, we often get an opportunity to offer some spiritual food as well. Some will get spiritual meat while attending our daily chapel

From the Director’s Pen

Bread of Life and Living Water

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Inside the MinistryInside the Ministry

services and others will be blessed by one-on-one spiritual counseling and prayer with our Family Care staff missionaries.

It never ceases to amaze me to see how God works through a simple meal or bag of groceries. He always multiplies this small gift of food or drink that we give to our guests so that it provides immediate help with an eternal impact.

I know that without the help of our generous donors and friends like you, we would not be able to care for those who need it most. Before you know it, our Thanksgiving food distribution will be upon us. Won’t you please help us to offer a small gift of food to those in need by donating the items listed below? Remember that hope does begin with a meal. Please help us to offer the Bread of Life and Living Water to quench the hunger and thirst of our neighbors in need.

In His service,

Kevin A. GreenExecutive Director and CEO

Board of Directors

Kevin A. GreenExecutive Director & CEO

Roberta S. FilerPresident

Deborah Ann ShawVice President

Dr. James S. Snow IIISecretary

Douglas PyleTreasurer

Edward M. MackBruce C. PetersonDaniel VoglerDr. John H. White

HonoraryEdwin M. LongRobert P. McCannDonald J. Nicholls

Help Feed the Hungry This Thanksgiving

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staff is always nice, whether it is during a phone call or when I am here in person. They always treat you with respect and common courtesy. It feels comforting to be here. It is not like an office, it feels more like a home,” says Jaime.

Some people find it hard to accept the blessing of a food order because they struggle with pride, but each who come are encouraged to see the Family Care Ministry as an answer to their prayers. Everyone who comes for food assistance is offered spiritual counseling and prayer in addition to food. “When I come into the Family Care Ministry, they don’t just hand me a bag of food. Linda (Linda Krumpe, Director of our Family Care Ministry) will ask me what is troubling me and she will talk and pray with me. I know that she actually cares about me and my family because I can feel it. I get a lot out of this place,” says Jaime.

One of the best things that Jaime has received when coming to the Family Care Ministry is that she is learning about having a relationship with God. “Coming here for the prayer means a lot to me. Linda helped me to open my mind and my heart to letting God into my life. I now have a sense of hope and know that things are going to get better, because now I know that Jesus cares about me regardless of my circumstances. It feels so good to know that I came for a bag of food and I got so much more!”

319 S. Croton Ave. • P.O. Box 965 • New Castle, PA • 16103-0965 724-652-4321 • Fax: 724-652-4922 • E-mail: crm@cityrescuemission.org • www.cityrescuemission.org

Bag of Food...Cont.

Faith and FamilyThe MostUnusual Family Tree

If you think your family has problems, consider the marriage mayhem created when 76-year-old Bill Baker of London wed Edna Harvey.

She happened to be his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. That’s where the confusion began, according to Baker’s granddaughter, Lynn. “My mother-in-law is now my step-grandmother. My grandfather is now my stepfather-in-law. My mom is my sister-in-law and my brother is my nephew. But even crazier is that I’m now married to my uncle and my own children are my cousins” (Source: Campus Life).

Now you might not have a family tree like that, but if you’re like most families, there is an even greater potential for confusion on the horizon for your family. It happens when Mom and Dad pass away without a simple Estate Plan to pass along their values and valuables to the next generation.

Fortunately, this headache can be avoided by setting up what Christian financial expert Dave Ramsey calls a “Love Drawer.” A wonderful way to bless your family, a “Love Drawer” is simply where you keep all the documents your family will need in one place, such as your Will or Trust, Power of Attorney, and other financial and legal documents.

We trust that by taking this step, you will experience the truth that “God is not a God of confusion, but of peace.” (1 Corinthians 14:33)

For a FREE copy of our special bulletin “How to Keep Peace In Your Family” simply check the box on the enclosed reply card or contact Mary Lee Green at the City Rescue Mission at (724) 652-4321 ext. 107 or maryleeg@cityrescuemission.org – or visit www.christianwill.org/cityrescuemission to obtain information on how you can bless your family with a God-honoring Will.

Fall 2013 Wish List

We welcome your time and talents here at the City Rescue Mission! If you would like help with the volunteer opportunities listed or learn about others, please call 724-652-4321 or visit our website at www.cityrescuemission.org/volunteer.

• Tutors needed for the Sankey Center After-School Program.• Helpers needed to serve at the Front Desk of the Men’s Ministry.• Thanksgiving Basket helpers needed (see website for

more details.)• Individuals or Groups needed to help finance and install

“Bedroom Makeovers” at Covenant House.• Financial and Life Skills Teachers needed for our Men’s

Ministry and Covenant House.• Host a party or outing (e.g. Birthday, Holiday, Game Night)

for our residents.• Church Ambassadors needed to help educate, inform, and

connect your church to the work of the City Rescue Mission.

Want To Help? Volunteer!

Compassion Compassion in Actionin Action

Did You Know?Did you know that the City Rescue Mission no longer receives direct support from the United Way? You can ensure that your United Way contributions go to help the homeless and poor by specifically designating the City Rescue Mission to receive

part or all of your support when you complete your payroll deduction forms provided by your employer. As many United Way organizations deduct fees and limit the amount you can designate to a charity, it is always best to send your donation directly to the Mission. We make it easy for you! Just visit www.cityrescuemission.org/donate.

Practical ways you can be a Partner In Hope!

We welcome your material donations to assist us with these ministries. For drop off instructions call 724-652-4321.

Our immediate needs include:

MEN’S MINISTRY• Blue Jeans (All Sizes) • Men’s dress pants (All Sizes) • Long Sleeve Shirts (All Sizes)• Men’s Shower Shoes (All Sizes)• Cereal• Cough Drops• Cold Medicines (No Liquids, Please)• Condiments (Salad Dressing, Sugar, etc.)• Processed Meat (Deer, Beef, Poultry, etc.)

FAMILY CARE MINISTRY• Thanksgiving Food Items*• Juice• Tuna• Rice• Cereal• Canned Beans• Peanut Butter• Jelly• Large Print Bibles

COVENANT HOUSE MINISTRY• Laundry Detergent• Bleach• Child’s Booster Seat (For Table)• Paper Plates • Napkins• Murphy’s Oil Soap

SANKEY YOUTH MINISTRY• First Aid Items• Cough Drops• New Hats & Gloves• Socks• Board Games• Books for 3rd Grade+

*Please call or visit our website for a complete list of needed items.

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Learning How To Cook!

The kids at our Sankey Center learned how to make pretzels and the ladies at our Covenant House learned how to make casseroles during cooking classes hosted by some special volunteers.