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February 2010 P.O. Box 190 Grants Pass, OR 97528 541-476-0082 Volume 13 Number 2

NEWSNEWSChrist Care Commitment

Table of Contents2. a. Wagner Hall

b. Student Of the Month3. a. Thoughts from Pastor

b. Tour Volunteer Cornerc. Mark Farnham

4. Second Chance Thrift Store5. a. Needs for Residents

b. Facts and Figuresc. Tour Cornerd. List of Sites with addresses

6. a. GRM Foundation Cornerb. Memorialsc. Honorary Gifts

On March 16th, 2009, I began my second stay atthe Fikso Family Center. My first stay lasted from

20012005. That stay was the result of mydecision to leave a six year abusive relationship.

During that time God showed me a better way to

live through Bible studies. I learned that I wasforgiven and that obeying Gods commandments

was a much better plan for my life than the one Ihad.

This stay is the result of financial and health

problems. These problems left mydaughter and me unable to

maintain our apartment. It wasvery painful to swallow my prideand ask for help. It was my

stubbornness that took me so longto do so. Although I was checking

in again under differentcircumstances I still felt like afailure. I had forgotten that God is

always with me and will not leave.Somewhere I left Him. Being inchurch and Bible studies is

reminding me of that.God has me where He wants mewhich is a good thing for me.

In October I lost my job of four

years. That was a humbling andpainful experience but thats okay.I have faith that God has betterthings for me. Not long ago my

daughter and I were listening toPastor Heck during Bible study going through a listof negative behaviors. My daughter told me that

she remembers when I used to be like that. I feelgrateful that God has opened my eyes to Him.

My name is Donna Tucker and Im not an

alcoholic nor am I a drug addict. What I am is asinner saved by grace. That was true during my

last stay and I am thankful that it is still true.I know it always will be.


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Thanks to you and to other community members, much progress has been

made on Wagner Hall, our new Mens facility!

Come celebrate this marvelous

achievement with us at our annual

banquet on Friday, April 16th, at 6

pm. It will be located at Parkway

Christian Center in the Multipurpose

room.

One of our residents living with us, Jorge, ha

18 year old son named of Martin. Martin liv

with his dad at the Mens house and also atte

Grants Pass High School full time. Martin ha

history of disobedience, violence and selfishn

Over the past few months while living with

dad at the Mission, God has really done a

marvelous change in his heart. Proof of that

be seen in his receiving the Student of th

Month award not once but twice, consecuti

during his first semester. Compared to faili

classes and getting into fights often, this is

incredible achievement worked out by the G

of God!


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Thoughtsfrom

Pastor

Keith & Carol Heck


How the Lord has graced us with thiswonderful job at the Mission. To thinkthat we have the opportunity of present-ing a compassionate, saving Jesus Christ tofolks is WOW! We want to thank youfor making it all possible because of yourprayers and financial support.

You can see the pictures of our latesthires. With Glen and Mark we are movingever closer to having a staff that is able todo this work well. I am abundantly thank-ful for the diligence of our small staff forall that they have done through your ena-bling. To God be the glory.

Be in prayer, wont you please, for ourAnnual Banquet that is fast approaching on

April 17th. As usual, we will begin ourdinner at 6 p.m. and end no later than 9p.m. Reservations are required. Call the officeat 541-476-0082 to set aside your ticket.

We are utterly dependent upon the Lord,through His people and organizations, tokeep this ministry going. We receive nooperating funds from any Government orFoundation. We did receive 55% of thecost of Wagner Hall from Foundations,but no government monies have everbeen taken. This is entirely the Lordswork and to Him belongs the glory forwhat He is and has done through so many.

We rejoice in the financial faithfulness ofour Lord through so many, especially attimes like these. Do we have more thanwe need? Not yet, but we continue torest in His unfailing grace and continue toreceive all of which we have need. Thankyou for being so faithful to Him and us.

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THE VOLUNTEER CORNER

THE HARVEST IS PLENTIFUL BUT THEWORKERS ARE FEW

If you are a part of a youth group and you are

looking for local ministry opportunities, we hav

the infrastructure in place to accommodate

groups of up to 30 students for a day or

weekend. If you are interested, please call Evan

at 541-659-7878.

Mark Farnham

is our new

Head of

Maintenance.

He will be

working under

Kevin Maloney,

the Operations

Director, to

keep up the

grounds,provide

mechanical

services to our

vehicles, and to perform general maintenance at a

four of our facilities... Welcome aboard Mark!


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On February 27th, the Second Chance Thrift Store will be 21years old!

SpecialSalesThroughouttheStore!

Special deals for becoming afan of the store on the social

networking site

The Second Chance Thrift Store has been inthe same location on the corner of 6th and JSts in Grants Pass, OR, for 21 years! Listedbelow are some interesting facts about theThrift Store.1. Each year the Lord continues to bless th

store with growth not only in the amount donations but also in the amount of montsales!

2. Part of the reason for this growth might bdue to the fact that we are in the middle ocleaning and remodeling the entire store!With new racks, picture hangers and acleaner space the store is beginning to lomore professional.

3. Our main source for staffing is our residehomes, but we also have communityvolunteers and community service workewho come in often to serve us.

4. Every penny that comes in goes to benef

the Gospel Rescue Mission.5. One of our goals every month is to donat

up to 20% of our furniture and clothing tolocal people who cannot afford their own

6. We offer gift certificates.7. We have tours available of the Store if y

are interested to see its inner workings.

As of January 1st, 2010, Glen Sprigg is the new

ssistant Store Manager for the Gospel Rescue

issions Second Chance Thrift Store. We are

xcited for this new addition to our family!


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NEEDS FOR OUR

RESIDENTS

FOOD ITEMSbarbecue saucecanned fruitcanned soupscanned vegetables

chilicoffee

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Shampoo & Conditioner,

Deodorant; Comet; Furni-ture Polish; Windex; Bath-

room Cleaner; Bleach;Laundry Soap; Toilet Pa-

per

Oh, and did we mention

TOILET PAPER!!

Are you interested to see how your famil

church, business or organization can help

the homeless in our community? Would

you like to take a tour of the Gospel

Rescue Missions facilities to learn more

about the Mission?

If so give Evan Daggett a call at

541-659-7878! He will meet with you an

take you on a tour anytime that is

convenient for you.

The Tour Corner

The Donations You Give Help Meet Our Need

All items may be dropped off at these location

Mens ResidenceCorner of 8th and E Streets

For Men needing a homeand help

Phone: 479-8869

Fikso Family Center 2nd Chance Thrift Store

530 SW Foundry Street 6th & J StreetsPhone: 474-7774 Phone: 479-9748

For Women & Children M-F 9:30 - 4:30Sat 9:30 - 4:00

Community Recycling Center1010 SW Foundry

Phone: 955-1091M-F 9:304:00

Sat 9:303:00

NEEDS FOR OUR

RESIDENTS

FOOD ITEMS

- FRESH PRODUCE -

Praise God that all of our other food

needs for this month have been met!

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Bleach Feminine hygiene items

Household cleaners Laundry detergent Cleaning supplies Paper towels Toilet paper

Facts & FiguresDecember 2009

Meals served 6,180

Beds Used [Daily Average]. 106

Chapel Attendance [Daily Average]76

Your active participation through prayer andnances has accomplished much for many

needy and hurting people.

On behalf of each resident, thank you so

much!


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This newsletter made possible through the gracious gifts of individuals, churches, and businesses. p. 6

GospelR

escueMissionFoundation

CORNER

Commemorative Gifts

Thank you for remembering others and blessing us in this wayThank you for remembering others and blessing us in this way

IN MEMORY OF

Amber Farnhamby Friends of Amber

Esther I Lehman

by Cora Newland

Chris Stengerby Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McMurray

Hank & Naomi Trettin

by Anonymous

IN HONOR OF

Joanne & Jeffrey Daleby Mr & Mrs. Steve Ware

Jane & Stu Krueger

by Mr. & Mrs. Steve Ware

Paul Schollmeierby Mr. & Mrs. Steve Ware

David Schollmeier

by Mr. & Mrs. Steve Ware

Thank you for your donations in 2009!Were excited to see what God has in store for 2010.

Its not too early in the year to

extend a helping hand by

adding the Gospel Rescue

Mission Foundation to your:

Annuities Life Insurance

Property Vehicles Stocks

Bonds Wills

Become part of the legacy today! Call the Mission office oryour financial advisor to learn more.

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