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A Ministry of Rescue & Discipleship

A publication of the Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission † Anchorage, Alaska

Larry Aldrich
Operations Manager

Randy Hess
Maintenance Supervisor
Happy Mothers Day
Larry O’Connor
Roger Klein
Client Supervisor MAY Is Mother’s Day. We at the Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission take
this opportunity to wish all of the Mother’s that read this newsletter a
David McKnight very happy and blessed day, on this, your day! We are also thankful
Van Driver

Solomona Talivaa
9TH for you and all that you do for the Lord in raising your family to honor
God and respect Him for who He is. It is Christian mothers that take the
initiative in raising the family and teaching them the precepts of the Lord. You Mom, do all
Maintenance
of the work and we appreciate your leading and setting the example for the kids to follow
Tom Ruggles (I know that Dad’s are important too). But, it is you that your children look to when they
Kitchen Manager are sick, hurt, just feeling down or needing advice. They know where they can get the help
and comfort they are looking for in their time of crises. The hand that rocks the cradle is
Bill McCormick the hand that holds the destiny of our country.
Donations

After I have said all of that, you know, I cannot help but wonder what this world would be
Kelly McIntosh like if we had time for our families like I can remember in days gone by; when families
Michael McCue spent time together, done things together, prayed together, maybe even had a family altar
Disciple Interns where they read the Bible and prayed together and Mom and Dad was still in control. But,
Mom I am still very thankful for what you do and the influence you have in your family.
David Williams
Program Director In the Bible we read about women that were the mother’s of some great men that made an
everlasting mark in history and left an awesome impression of the wonders of the Lord.
This was accomplished because of a mother’s concern and care for them. One was Sarah.
Serving It took a while, but when her faith was strengthen, she believed God and in her old age
Anchorage gave birth to Issac, the son of promise. Then, Isaac married Rebekah and she was barren.
However, Isaac interceded on her behalf to God. Then by faith she gave birth to Jacob
Since 1965 and he became the father of the sons that would represent the twelve tribes of Israel. Then
there was Moses’ mother, Samuel mother and Mary the mother of our Lord nurtured there
children to help become what God had planned for there life.

These are just a few of the more familiar mothers in the Bible that
made a difference in their children’s life. But without them we
would not have known the great men of the Bible that their sons
May became.

2010 To the Moms that read this newsletter,

www.anchoragerescue.org
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
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Mother’s Day A Childs Prayer

Is Every Day On Mothers Day
Every day should be
Mother’s Day! God in heaven, I thank Thee
She is special in every way. This day on bended knee
Remembering when For the wonderful mother
She helped me pray, Thou hast given me!
By my bed and what to say—
We talked to God— Her heart is kind and gentle….
Yes, this was my dear mother. Flowing with love and care;
Her touch is warm and loving,
Every day she was there for me, Her life a constant prayer.
“Are you hurt? O let me see”!
Always busy as a bee, How she often draws me
Living and loving for her family. Into her arms to read,
And on she plod— God‛s holy word, the Bible….
Yes, this was my dear mother. Words my heart should heed.

Some of the days as years went by, How often, too, I hear her
My goals (sometimes) made her sigh. Whisper my name in prayer!
Though, she did help me make my try— Never a childish problem
She was there, and never nigh— But she is always there.
Some times used the rod, God in heaven, I ask Thee,
Yes, she was my dear mother! Now while I bow to pray—
Every child needs mothers like her! In Thy great loving kindness
Always there fr’ us and father, Bless my mother today!
Filling the family with much cheer,
Our siblings knew she was near—
She walked with God,
Yes, she was my dear mother!
Written by E.J. Best
Used with permission

2 If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?
Milton Berle
lace to Land
maria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping
" When he saw them he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests."
w that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated
s asked, "Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they? Was none
hen he said to him, "Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well."
Luke 17:11-19

reaching back to express their thanks energizes the staff at the Mission. Although we have dedicated our lives to
helping those in need and thanks are not necessary we still like to hear it. It helps us keep thing in perspective by
keeping us thankful as well. All the glory belongs to God because we cannot do what we do without him putting it
on your hearts to support the Rescue Mission.

In the spirit of passing this gratefulness along we are sharing a card we received from a young woman who found
herself in a scary place and just needed a safe place to land. Thanks to you she found it!
David M. Williams

Remember Jusus arranged for his mothers care

before his death in John 19:26-27
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 A Safe Pla
On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria
their distance, they called out, saying, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!" Whe
And as they went, they were made clean. Then one of them, when he saw that h
himself at Jesus' feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus aske
of them found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?" Then he

offensive than hopeless although it’s the same thing.

When someone shows up at the Rescue Mission’s door
It gives us permission to not care as much because
for the very first time the circumstances are never good.
it’s easier to become synthesized to the familiar. In
I know of no one who has spent the idle hours of their
today’s society the quest for the new creates disdain
youth dreaming about being homeless or aspiring to be
for the old. If you tell someone they are hopeless long
the best homeless person who ever lived. The reality is
enough, regardless of the manner you chose to convey
homelessness is a result of a catastrophic interruption
the message, at some point they begin to believe it. You
occurring in the path of our life. Heartache, shame,
are who you believe you are. Reaching those who have
disappointment, and fear are a few of the emotions
believed the lie is rewarding indeed. The concept of
experienced into this journey of the unknown. Through
Luke 15:7 becomes more real to us here at the Mission.
circumstances one has become the modern day leaper
spoken of In Leviticus 13:46.
“I tell you that in the same way there will be more
rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than
“As long as he has the infection he remains unclean. He
over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to
must live alone; he must live outside the camp.”
repent.”
Many of the homeless see themselves as outcast infected
Then there are those who are not frequent visitors to
with the stigma of social refuse. This is a juncture in
the Mission. These are the men, women, and children
a man or women’s life where a welcoming smile can
who have for the very first time in their lives found
cause the quiver of fear in ones voice to become a
themselves without a place to go. The desire for basic
quiver of relief in their hearts. The realization they have
survival needs such as food, clothing, and shelter has
found a safe place to land affords them a moment, just a
driven them to the Mission’s doors. This group makes
moment, of respite from uncertainty. Comfort has been
up the clear majority of those we serve at the Mission.
found in God’s house.
These are the people who take full advantage of the
helping hand offered in a time of crisis. From this group
Out of the thousands of men, women, and children the
you usually find the grateful leaper Jesus spoke of in
Mission comforts throughout the year there are those
Luke 17:11-19. These are the people who have a heart
who are frequent visitors. Society has giving them the
for expressing their thankfulness by reaching back
title “Chronic Homeless” making the person and the
to those who reached out to them. The byproduct of
condition one in the same. The word chronic is less

4 Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that fears the Lord,
she shall be praised.
Proverbs 31:30
 Living Memorials Remember This One!
….touch lives as they honor the memory This is one of my all time favorites.
of loved ones and friends.
In Memory of The Old Rugged Cross
Alta Lorraine Black
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
by Robert C. Black
The emblem of suffering and shame;
In Memory of
And I love that old cross
Arnie Howard
Where the dearest and best
by Cynthia Howard
For a world of lost sinners was slain.
In Memory of
Stephanie Kinter Oh, that old rugged cross
by Martha Cashen So despised by the world,
In Memory of Has a wondrous attraction for me;
Alice Miller For the dear Lamb of God
by The Pluto Pups Left His glory above,
In Memory of To bear it to dark Calvary.
Nell Mary Morton
by Betty Dodds In the old rugged cross,
In Memory of Stained with blood so divine,
William and Celia O’Connell A wondrous beauty I see.
by William O’Connell, Jr. For ‘twas on that old cross
In Memory of Jesus suffered and died,
Norma Leach To pardon and sanctify me.
by Michael and Lois Werts
To the old rugged cross,
Thelma Rhyner
I will ever be true,
Donna J. Ruch
Its shame and reproach gladly bear;
Don and Sue Davies
Then He’ll call me some day,
Gary and Charlene Taylor
To my home far away,
Dennis and Diane Allen
Where His glory forever I’ll share.
Ronald M. Bleam Chorus:
Martin and Mary Hampton So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross
Everett and Mary Flynn Till my trophies at last I lay down,
Daniel M. Wolf I will cling to the old rugged cross,
Ronald and Teresa Bailey And exchange it some day for a crown.
Gladys G. Geerty
Pastor Joseph-
Fundamental Primeria
Thank You
Pastor Manuliva- For your positive response to the Old Hymns nostalgia
Samoan Body of Christ road that I take you down each month. I have received
David and Vivian Prewitt so many good comments and responses and some of
Robert and Karen Honda you have even sent me some of your favorite hymns.
Steve and Elaine Harvill I really do appreciate it. I will keep this going as long
Kim Castic as you respond. To me the old hymns have the Gospel
Bob and Sue Shaffer message that could lead a person to know Jesus as their
Carolyn Ellingwood Savior. I wish our churches would return to using them
Dave Bateman in the church service.

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Leasons Learned
The question was asked, “What have you learned since
you came into the “NewLife” program?” I have learned
that community living is tough. In fact, this program
itself is probably the hardest thing I have had to do
in my life, beside prison. But through this program I
have learned to deal with people in a far better way.
In the past I would zero in on somebody’s faults and
give myself a good reason to not like them. Now I have
learned to try and find the good in people. Because the
truth is, I need them. You can learn so much from the
people around you. They can inspire you. You can learn
something from anybody. You can learn what works
and what doesn’t.
I’ve also learned that you can separate yourself from
people and at the same time love them and pray for
them. The Bible says to make no provision for sin. So I
can’t hang with people that are doing bad or I will end
up like them. You hang with wolves, you learn to howl.
I pray by setting a good example, by having a positive
attitude, and by speaking kind words, it will help them
and give them a desire to change. These are the things,
with the help of Christ; I feel I can do.
This program is two years long, so I definitely have
learned patience. I always want everything now. I want
to take shortcuts and that gets me into trouble. I’m
learning to take things slowly and waiting on the Lord.
I believe that the Lord will give me the desires of my
heart if I just continue to do the right thing and be
obedient to His word. Finishing what you have started
and following through with your commitments is the
right thing to do. I see this picture of the life I want, and
6 All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy.
No man does. That’s his.
Oscar Wilde
I want it now. But I have learned that every good thing
comes from God, and He will give to those what they
need and desire if they wait on Him. Everything in the
Lords time, not mine; His will, not mine.
I have learned that God can restore all I have lost. My
almost lost them. I had to choose, my addiction or my
family. Life or death, that was clear. I chose life and I
chose my family. The only way to beat the addiction
was Jesus, I know, because I could not do it on my
own. Since I have come to Jesus, my family has come
back to me. Our relationship is better than ever.
I have learned that I can’t depend only on myself. I
need the truth of God, and I need to be able to reach
out to believers around me. Isolation is doom. We need
each other.
I have learned to stop comparing myself with others. If
you compare yourself with others, you see others with
more and think your less. You see others with less and
think you are more than you really are. Instead I see us
all as children of God. In His eyes we are all important
and loved equally. We were all created equal just like
our constitution says.
Another thing I have learned is to be open and honest
with the people around me. To let them know my
struggles. It has been my experience that God will
work through them and help me. He will, through
people, guide me to the right decision and outcome.
My friends will support me and hold me accountable,
if they are truely friends.
The biggest and most important thing I have learned is
I can’t change on my own. Only God can change me.
No matter how far I think I’ve fallen, He can catch me
and restore me. He is the rock I can stand on. When I
have no strength, He will be strong for me. Have Faith
in Him, and He will come through for me. I know that
He loves me, and that all I have been through was for
a good purpose. I have been right to the edge so many
times and called out for His help. He has been faithful
and has always come to my rescue. Unfortunately
I would fall back into my old ways and I that state
would not recognize Him by giving thanks. Now I’m
committed to Jesus Christ.
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LETTER CARRIERS’
Food Drive
Saturday May 8, 2010
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donations in a bag
by your mailbox.
your postal carrier will deliver
the donations to a centeral distribution
center to be handed out to local
orginazitions including the Resue Mission.

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Are heard in Mother, Home, and Heaven.
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Ed Shelton 2010 Chapel Services for May 2010

(President) Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Bob Collins 1
( Vice President/treasure) Calvary
Baptist
Mark Soquet Church
Ralph Nobrega 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Rev. Bob Sloan God’s Abbott Loop Wesleyan Anchorage Anchorage First Anchorage
Place Community Nazarene Gospel City Presbyterian City
Barbara Schmiedeskamp Church (Robert Durr) Singers Church Church Church
Emeritus: 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Cliff Hodgins God’s Church First Anchorage Christ Calvary Lighthouse
Place of God Assembly of Church Community Church Christian
Rev. Willard Leisy Prophecy God of Christ Church (P. Schanzenbach)
Fellowship
Advisory Board: (Shane Day)
Paul Kelly 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Victory Sherbahn Anchorage University Sherbahn Sherbahn Skyline
Christian Evangelistic Native Baptist Evangelistic Evangelistic Church
Rev. Don Bettis, Exec. Dir. Center Team Assembly (Tim Arquett) Team Team (Glenn
Hermann)
Charlotte Bettis, Asst. Dir.
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
New Light Hillside Change Point Calvary First In His Name Skyline
Member Community
Church
SDA
Church
(Greg Grebe) Baptist
Church
Evangelical
Covenant
Sandy
McCollum
Church
(Glenn

Association
ssociiatiion
ion off 30 31
Church Hermann)

Gospel God’s
Place
Trinity
Presbyterian
Church

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