APRIL 2018

SAVE the DATEGraduation - 4.20.18

6:30pm - Urban Light

Comcast Cares Day - 4.21.18

8:00am - Muncie Mission Chapel

Golf Tournament - 5.31.18

8:00am - Player’s Club

A Letter from Frank .................................................................................p.2

Muncie Mission Board of Directors .....................................................p.2

Fred’s Story .................................................................................................p.3

Women’s Services Update .....................................................................p.3

Memorials and Honorariums...................................................................p.4

Social Media Shareworthy .......................................................................p.4

IN THIS EDITION

SECOND CHANCESRead Fred’s story on page 3

Frank Baldwin • Executive Director

Jim Rosema • President

Dean Meyers • Vice President

Carl Siler • Secretary

Laura Romano • Assistant Secretary

Linn Crull • Treasurer

Dale Lindley • Assistant Treasurer

Martin Hillery

Stan Horner

James Moore

Joseph Songer

A LETTER FROM FRANKAt times, we all ask: “Is my life making a difference?” If you have partnered with the Muncie Mission I assure you the answer is yes! This newsletter provides only a snapshot of the impact of your care and concern for our hurting neighbors.

Every hour you volunteer, every dollar you give, and each item donated to the Mission empowers people to move from constant suffering to sustainable flourishing through the gospel of Jesus. Whether it’s a woman who has found a safe and peaceful community at Beauty for Ashes, a man who has moved from the streets to overcoming life’s challenges or a family in crisis that received relief, you are making a difference!

This newsletter tells Fred’s story. I am sharing this to encourage and thank you for your partnership. Fred was first informed of the Mission through an addiction counselor who cared for him. The counselor was himself once a meth addict before his life transformation at the Muncie Mission. He went on to earn his undergraduate and graduate degrees, became a licensed professional and eventually crossed paths with Fred. What an amazing ripple effect your giving creates! Please know, you are making a difference!

“EACH OF YOU SHOULD USE WHATEVER GIFT YOU HAVE RECEIVED TO SERVE

OTHERS, AS FAITHFUL STEWARDS OF GOD’S GRACE

IN ITS VARIOUS FORMS.”1 PETER 4:10

MUNCIE MISSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

TOGETHER WE

CHANGE LIVESVolunteer, donate, advocate.

“Just wanted to let you know that I now have full custody of my 10-year-old son. I don’t know if you guys will ever know what my son would have faced if I hadn’t gotten help at the Mission. The DCS said

he was headed to a group home and now he gets A’s and B’s. I thank you all. Your acts of kindness and understanding were new to me. Now I’ll

spend the rest of my life doing the same.”

JASON HESTERProgram Graduate

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“Everything at the Mission gets a second chance.”

SECOND CHANCES

WOMEN’S SERVICES Until a couple months ago, you could find Kristi Thornburg at the Mission on Tuesday mornings, volunteering her time to assist guests at the Family Service food pantry. However, when Beauty for Ashes, the Mission’s newest service, needed a case manager Kristi was chosen. Her years of experience as a case manager, passion for the Mission, and committment to her hometown of Alexandria made her the right choice. She continues to be a part of the Mission team, but is deeply committed to Alexandria - just like Muncie Mission.

This unique ministry in Alexandria hasn’t stopped, and it won’t. Emotional support and life skills classes, along with a large emphasis on spiritual development continues to be the basis for our program. Single women and women with children continue to find opportunity to change their lives, with the support of staff and ministry partners.

The Mission is eager to grow and expand the services offered in Alexandria and beyond as the Lord provides the opportunity. For the precious women who live at Beauty for Ashes, the Mission has helped provide further stability to the ministry and their lives. Will you join us as we continue to provide stability, hope and restoration to women and children in need?

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Fred’s Story

Beauty for Ashes

Click here to watch Fred tell his story

Click here to learn more about Beauty for Ashes

In Honor of(Gifts from 10/04/2017)

Col. John & Dr. Betty Beeson Rock & Judi Williams Liz Caldwell Rock & Judi WilliamsTom & Nancy Childs Angie St. JohnJim & Carol Convy David & Lori ConvyJohn & Patty Finley Rebecca FinleyDon Ford Sally Jo VasickoOur Family Ryan & Kristen HammerRoberto Iseppi and Family Terry & Cheryl WalkerDale Lindley MKM architecture + designShelli Rodgers Jason & Kristi ThornburgCarl & Lynn Siler Carol & Barbara LoweDr. John Slavens Paul Whitehair Ali Whitehair-Thomas

MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS

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A great resource for the Madison county area.-Operation Love Ministries

SHAREWORTHY

Yesterday morning I took a neighbor who’s battling drug & alcohol addiction to the Muncie Mission Ministries. I was very encouraged by what I saw. Restoration

was happening in the neighborhood and community. Houses were being built. People

were working together for the good of the city. Neighborhoods were reclaiming their

community. People from the community fully engaged in restoring their own

community... I see it LORD!-Andrew Morrell

Muncie Mission Ministries provides more than just food resources to Muncie, Indiana. Clothing, toiletries, emergency funds for utility bills

and a long-term recovery program for men are just a few ways they make a difference in the community...

-CareSource of Indiana

THANK YOU!to all who walked and supported our

14th annual Walk a Mile !

WALK A MILEUPDATE

over $76,000 raised!The Walk a Mile was a success thanks to our

wonderful volunteers and supporters.

In Memory of(Gifts from 10/04/2017)

Florence Arnold Larry & Connie Crabtree Arlena Grubbs John Bledsoe Mary BledsoeJo Boltz Janelle Reber Griffin Lee Bradburn Timothy & Jacquie Vegh Rev. Dr. Paul Burrus Roger & Frances Nelson Deborah Caddell ProKids Inc MEC Inc Steve Case Amy Savage Sharon Marsh Paulette Lassiter Mike & Bette Lucas Muncie Power Products Mavis F. Chico Robert Chico Bob Chisman Pam SmithLisa Clark Amanda Hill C. Corinne Cory Willow Lake Crossing Assoc.Joe D. Cox David & Renae CoxLois Craig Sue PattersonWill Dean Gavin & Erika Haverstick Don & Diana Dulaney Wilma NealEmerson Ellcessor Union Chapel Ministries Ed & Karen Townsend Marie Sears & Family Greater Indianapolis Chapter ISTA-R Darrell & Helen HughesJohn E. Ellis M. Joanne Ellis Charles D. Foist Mary Landis Judy Galliher Leslie GawneJack Gommel Carolyn Spence Mr. & Mrs. Donald Whitaker Tyler Greathouse Joel & Branwyn GreathouseJames L. Gresh Bobbie & Marvin MockEdith Johnson Guthrie Roger & Jane ArnoldRobert Hicks Alberta HicksGeorge Holroyd Roger & Frances Nelson

Larry Jackman Roger & Frances NelsonLynn Jeffers Paul & Cynthia Whitehair Lena Jane Lawson Larry & Connie CrabtreeNorma MacKenzie Wanda & Jack Isenbarger Marj Lucas and Family Whitinger & Company Linn Crull Paul & Fidelia Risk Henrida HollowayHoward Malott John & Hildi Royal Robert Armstrong Charles & Almetta Simons John & Karen Krick Jade Malott Nancy WaltzBeverly McLeland Robert Bennett Viola Melton Glass, Molders, Pottery, Plastics & Allied Workers (Local No. 65)M. Charlotte Miller Halteman Villas Assoc.Peggy Nale Steve & Barb Hendrixson Dr. H. Allen Neal Wilma NealHarold G. Neal Wilma NealCarl Oney Barbara Landreth Union Chapel Ministries Sue Templin Claire & Steve ChatotLinwood Reed Jane Adams Paul & Donna Partezana First Merchants Corporation Nora & Nyal Reeves Donna Goodwin Bryan Richardson Carol WardNewell H. Riddle Willia RiddleHarold & Corinne Smelser Wilma NealDixie Smith Jeffery SmithJack E. Spence Carolyn SpenceLarry Stotler George & Sheila WatsonBill Turner Barbara TurnerRick Turner Barbara TurnerKen Wagner AJ & Phyllis Dornberger Christy Lea Whittemore Wilma Neal

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