february 2007 anchorage gospel rescue mission newsletter

8/8/2019 February 2007 Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission Newsletter

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David M. Williams

Program Director

Larry AldrichOperations Manager

Randy Hess

Maintenance Supervisor

Larry OConnor

Greg Mann

Neil Givens

Roger Klein

Client Supervisors

David McKnightVan Driver

Shane Day

Maintenance

Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission

A Ministry o Rescue & Recoverya publication of the Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission Anchorage, Alaska

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Fwould give His own lovely Son, for man that

is so unlovable, is beyond comprehension.

But, thank God when Jesus was dying on

the cross, He looked out across time and saw

you and me and knew that we would needa Savior. When, He was on the cross, we

was on his mind. He was sent to earth to

complete salvations plan, so that we through

faith in Him could be saved. Again, I say,

What Love. This is abiding love.

The love that the Father had for us is to be

carried on through the lives of those that

believe and trust in Him.

Is the love of the Father revealed in us? Dowe really try to project this love? Does the

world see Christ in the life that we live?

Paul tells us in I Corinthians 13. . . . if I

have not love, I am become as sounding

brass, or a tinkling cymbal.and now

abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but

the greatest of these is love.

Please read again the 13th

chapter of I Corinthians

and let it apply to your

life.

ebruary is the love month.

How exciting to see the

flowers, hearts, bows and

arrows and of course Cupid.

It is a time for sweetheartbanquets; married couples renew their

vows and reminisce of days gone by

counting the blessings God has given

them. Remembering the good times

and the not-so-good times but knowing

that the Lord was with them through it

all.

However, in thinking of love, we need

to remember the greatest love of all; that

is God gave His Son so that we throughfaith in Him, could have eternal life.

STOP and THINK for a momentcan

you imagine such love as the Father

had for us; He gave His only begotten

Son. For God so loved the world, that

He gave His only begotten Son, that

whosoever believeth in Him should not

perish, but have everlasting Life. John

3:16. What Love! To think that God

Abiding LoveI Corinthians 13 John 3:16


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www.anchoragerescue.orgWe invite you to visit us on the web or

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Ive discovered watching someone

elses quest for the bottom of the

barrel is almost as painful as my

own journey was. I say almost

because I purposely remind

myself how horrible my life had

become by remembering everydirty detail of my descent. Our

minds have a remarkable ability to

be fooled by satan into forgetting

how unmanageable our lives had

become and we unwisely drift in

the direction of the quagmire that

is our addiction.

At least once a week one of the

men in our NewLife Recovery

program enters my office, havingbeen convinced by satan that they

are ready and able to take on the

world, and announces they are

leaving the program. Out of the

hundreds of men Ive witnessed

leave the NewLife program early

Ive yet to see a single instance

where it turned out good. You dont

have to be a prophet to predict their

return in far worse condition.

I do not possess the verbal skillsto convey how devastating it is to

see someone with such potential

walk away from the only hope

they have. The hope I speak of is

a close personal relationship with

our Lord and Savior.

The pattern is transparent. Theperson leaves believing they can

handle whatever the world throws

their way. In fact they usually do

well for a short time. They are able

to resist the temptations long enough

to bolster their confidence in their

own strength. Then compromise

enters the equation. At first they

are small, seemingly innocent,

compromises. Ill just have one

beer and then go home. Believeit or not this is actually possible

for a short time. Unfortunately that

one beer is compromised into two,

then three and before you know it

your sitting in the crack house with

nothing to show for your life but

despair, self-loathing, and pain.

The sad reality is; although the

bottom of the barrel has been

found we have to flounder in itfor some time before we are able

to overcome our pride and admit

we made yet another mistake. Like

Israels forty year trek through

the wilderness they are right back

where they began, in this case at

the Mission seeking help for a

broken life.

As long as we continue to allow

our worth and self-esteem to bedetermined by what we do and

what others think of us, and not

by who we are in Christ, we will

continue to meander aimlessly in

the wilderness where the bottom

of the barrel awaits us.

Finding The Bottom

Of The Barrel

They are able to

resist the temptationslong enough

to bolster their

confidence in their

own strength.


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Living Memorials. . . .touch lives as they honor the memory

of loved ones and friends.

In Memory of

Alpha Mae Brown

by Dennis and Diane Allen

In Memory of

Clarence and Ruth Dilley

by Richard and Sharon Jones

In Memory of

William Hummel

by Josephine Damron

In Memory of

Lowell and Betty Thorsness

by Curt and Trudy Lund

In Honor of

David Griffith III

by David and Carol GriffithIn Honor of

The Schaefer Family

by James and Lois Bell

In Honor of

Mara Gano

Robin Tozer

Caroline Rogers

Cindi Hill

by Judy Thomson

The Greatest of These is . . . .L O V E

This world is filled with sorrows

that captivate us all.

At any given moment,

anyone can fall.

By faith we break our daily bread,

with hope that God will bless.We say our prayers and go to bed,

in seasons of distress.

We can endure most anything

if only there is love.

For love restores our faith and hope

that God still reigns above.

Love gives us strength

when we are weak,

and courage when afraid.

Love celebrates our victoriesand sacrifices made.

Hope and faith go hand-in-hand

like fingers in a glove.

But greater still is Gods great gift

of His unfailing love.

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On Going Need!We are desperately in need of mensclothingespecially pants, work pants

jeans and socks. The clothing roomhas really been over worked giving outclothing because of the cold and wetweather. When the fellows check-in they are usually cold and wet andwe have to provide complete clothingfor them. Even though we recycle thethings they are wearing our supply is justabout depleted. So, if you received newclothing for Christmas or your closet is

just cluttered upplease gather up yourold things and bring them to the Missionor we will pick them up. Call 563-5603.

Your Will

Leave a Legacy

We would appreciate,

so much,

You remembering the

Anchorage Gospel

Rescue Mission

in your will. If you

are a regular donor tothe Mission this would

be a very good way to

leave a legacy.

Also, a good way to

continue to help those that

you have been so kind

to help through the years.

Thanks Bro. Don


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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.

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Mission Staff

We would like to extend to you, the community of Anchorage, our heartfelt

appreciation for all the generosity, love, and hard work you provided in order to

make this a successful holiday season at the Mission.

WE CANT DO WHAT WE DO WITHOUT YOU!


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Our supplies o these

items is constantly in

need o replenishing

Prayer

Paper Towels

45 Gallon Trash Bags

Fresh Meat

Cofee

Bathroom Tissue

Laundry Soap

Disposable Shavers

Cleaning Supplies

Liquid Dish Detergent

Dinner Napkins

Shampoo

URGENT

Anchorage Gospel

Rescue Mission

Board o TrusteesMark Soquet, President

Bob Collins, Vice President

(and acting treasure)

Ed Shelton, Secretary

Enoch Adams

Brad Young

Emeritus:

Clif Hodgins

Rev. Willard leisy

Advisory Board:

Paul Kelly

Rev. Don Bettis, Exec. Dir.

Charlotte Bettis, Asst. Dir.

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STATEMENT OF FAITHThe Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission is a Non-Profit, Non-Denominationalorganization. We receive NO municipal, state or federal funds. We are not a UnitedWay Agency. Your financial support and In-Kind donations makes it possible for us toprovide for the poor, needy and homeless people in our community. Also, your donationsallow us to provide a Drug and Alcohol Recovery program. All Donations are fully taxdeductible. We will give you a receipt for your donation.

Visit us at:2823 E. Tudor Rd.Anchorage, AK 99507

Chapel Services for FebruarySunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1AnchorageVineyard

Fellowship

2First

PresbyterianChurch

3CalvaryBaptistChurch

4GodsPlace

5Abbot LoopCommunity

Church

6Anchorage

PilgrimNazarene

7First

AnchorageGospel

8Alliance

BibleChurch

9CalvaryChurch

10Wasilla

Assemblyof God

11Gods

Place

12Church

of God ofProphecy

13First

Assembly ofGod

14Birchwood

CommunityChurch

15Sherbahn

EvangelisticTeam

16Sherbahn

EvangelisticTeam

17Lighthouse

ChristianFellowship

18GraceVictory

Fellowship

19Sherbahn

EvangelisticTeam

20Anchorage

NativeAssembly

21Christian

EvangelicalChurch

22EvangelicalCovenantChurch

23In His Name

SandyMcCollum

24Southside

Churchof God

25New Light

CommunityChurch


27Attorney

Greg Grebe


Nightly Services7:30 PM to 8:30 PM

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