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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 of Rescue & Recoverya publication of the Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission Anchorage, Alaska
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www.anchoragerescue.orgWe invite you to visit us on the web or
drop us an E-mail with your comments
and suggestions
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Rev.Don
Bettis
To all of the mothers that reads
this newsletter I would like to
take the opportunity to wish you
a very Happy Mothers Day.
It is my privilege to honor you
on this your day. To recognize
the place that mothers influence
have on the lives of their
children. Thank God for Godly
Mothers! The old adage, the
hand that rocks the cradle is the
hand that builds the character of
the generation that will one day
lead our nation is still true. It
is you Mom, that the kids go to
when they are small and skin aknee or burn a fingerit is you
that comfort them and make
it all better. Or when they get
a little older and they get into
simple young peoples trouble
that only you can handle by
giving them comfort, assurance
and sympathy they need in their
time of distress. Some things
can be solved by a hug or a kissand letting them know that you
understand and, perhaps, give
them the advice that they need
to solve their problem.
Mothers your influence makes
all the difference in the world
as to how families turn out.
You usually take the lead in the
spiritual life of the family. Youare the one that sees to it that
everyone get to church in time
for Sunday School, has their
Bible lessons prepared, and you
are the one that leads in family
worship and talks to the children
about the Lord.
I truly hope you are there for
them when they realize that
they need a Savior and that you
have the opportunity to lead
them to a saving knowledge of
Jesus Christ and to make Him
their Lord and Savior. Mom be
there first, before the world and
the cults of this world turn their
head and heart and Christian
influence that you have provided
through the years
Godly MothersWhat a Blessing!We owe you a lot,
Keep up the good work.
A Childs PrayerOn Mothers Day
God in heaven, I thank TheeThis day on bended knee
For the wonderful motherThou hast given me!
Her heart is kind and gentleFlowing with love and care;
Her touch is warm and loving,Her life a constant prayer.
How she often draws meInto here arms to read,
Gods holy word, the BibleWords my heart should heed.
How often too, I heard herWhisper my name in prayer!
Never a childish problemBut she is always there.
God in heaven, I ask Thee,Now while I bow to pray
In Thy great loving kindnessBless my mother today!
godly mothersare a treasure indeed!
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Living Memorials...touch lives as they honor the
memory of loved ones and friends.
In Memory of
Esperanza M. Casasby Martha Cashen
In Memory of
Marjarie Garwood
by Arne B Beltz
Dorothy M. Roberts
In Memory of
Edna Loudon
by David and Marilyn Anderson
Ronald and Janis Ogle
Alene C. Lindstrand
AnonymousIn Memory of
Doris Mead
by Alfred Mead
In Memory of
John D. Schandelmeier
by Etta M. Schandelmeier
In Memory of
Alvin Syren
by A.O. and Evanne Syren
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Well its that time of the year where the ice is melting,
the birds are singing, and some of the men are chomping
at the bit to leave the program. Although there is no
hard evidence to support this theory; Im confident in
saying the yearly exodus, from the NewLife program
is not unique to the Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission.In fact this yearly house cleaning can be looked at as a
blessing in that God is exposing the motives of mens
hearts.
For those men who are here for the wrong reasons
the warm weather and the prospect of jobs will derail
their efforts. For those men who are here for the right
reason leaving before graduation is not an option.
One of the most difficult responsibilities we face is
determining whether or not someone is qualified to be
in the NewLife program. Gods word instructs us notto judge a mans heart:
Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time;
wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to light what
is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of
mens hearts. At that time each will receive his praise
from God.
1Corinthians 4:5 (NIV)
At the same time our intake process must judge a mans
motives. Although this is a daunting task God alwaysreveals that which is hidden. Therefore, for us here at
the Mission the term Spring Cleaning is more literal
than figurative.
We ask for your prayers at this difficult time of the
year so that the men, who are struggling against the
worldly forces that threaten to overtake them, will have
the strength to overcome. Again we thank you for your
support of this Mission and its mission.
Spr i ng Cleani ng
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Consider it pure joy, my brothers,
whenever you face trials of many
kinds, because you know that
the testing of your faith develops
perseverance. Perseverance must
finish its work so that you may be
mature and complete, not lacking
anything.
James 1:2-4
At the age of four I was sexually
molested and beaten so badly I was
hospitalized for several months. I
felt the presence of the Lord for the
first time when I was released from
the hospital and the detective told
me I needed to open up and learn
to forgive or else it would eat at me
for the rest of my life. Although I
can never be sure I feel he was led
by the Holy Spirit into sharing his
thoughts.
The forgiving part came easy for
me but the opening up didnt.
Although I became a loner I didnt
assign blame or take sides I just
wanted to figure life out. I knew
God was with me yet I never turned
toward him. I knew in my heart if I
did I would have to change.
I was a city kid growing up in
L.A. not really knowing what the
world wanted of me. I surrounded
myself with people who, like me,
were rebels. We never went to
school and we stayed in trouble
so its really not surprising I only
made it to the seventh grade.
Out of all the searching of was
doing the only thing I found was
drugs and alcohol. I liked it. My
stepfather was a biker in a California
motorcycle gang. There were a lot
of drugs and drinking but despite
all that I felt loved. My stepfather
taught me love, integrity, honor.
He also taught me to protect the
weak and give what you can to helpothers. But he was a drug addict.
At the same time I saw my real father
whose drug was money, houses, and
prestige; Trying to buy happiness
with material things. So you can
imagine how confused I was.
My drug use landed me behind
bars for four and a half years.
My incarceration gave me an
opportunity to think about my life.
I was still trying to figure things out
on my own and not turning toward
the Lord. Despite my refusal to
seek God he never left my side.
I met and moved in with a girl who
was a month pregnant we also have
a child together. So now I have two
boys Chris and Tyler a blessing for
sure. Unfortunately she is as bad as
I am where the drugs and alcohol
is concerned. Though she loves ourchildren with all of her heart she is
trapped in her addiction like I was.
Work has never been the problem
I have been roofing since I was
17 years old Ive also been in
the roofing Union for 12 years.
Making money or finding work
has never been a problem for
me. The problem was when the
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drugs and alcohol would catch up
with me I would get fired or quit.
Our home life was really bad yet
I didnt know how to change the
way I had been living for 30 years.
I had become use to this lifestyle.
She and I were poison together,more jail time and restraining
orders made for a miserable
life. I could show the boys that I
loved them but I wasnt showing
them how to live a life that
would lead to joy and happiness.
I moved to Alaska and eventually
they all moved up to join me.
We gave our relationship another
try but unfortunately the drugstook their toll on us. Between me
being away working all of the
time and the drug use it drove
her to someone else and she
moved to Oregon with the boys.
I sought solace in drugs and
sank deeper and deeper trying
to hide my pain. I was still
looking for something I was
missing, and God was still right
there all along yet I refused
to see him. I could see any
forgiveness, honor, love, or morals
I had were slipping away fast.
It took another two years for
the drugs to catch up with me.Our kids went to live with their
grandmother. My wife returned
to Alaska and we were going to
give it one more attempt. Nothing
changed the drug use continued
demoralizing sexual activity had
become a part of our behavior
pattern and we were sinking lower.
Despite a broken jaw and a D.U.I.
I still refused to turn towardGod. When she broke her leg I
knew something had to change.
We started staying at the Anchorage
Gospel Rescue Mission and after
work I would come back to the
Mission and attend their nightly
church services. God opened my
eyes and heart! I could finally see
what I needed to do I could hear
him telling me it was time.
She didnt want to stop drinking
so I ignored the Lords calling and
continued to drink. For the next
two weeks I could feel the Dogs
of Hell getting closer and closer.
I woke up one morning on the
bench out front of Brother Francis
and felt evil all around me. I was
afraid because I couldnt detect the
presence of God anymore.
All I could do was look up to the
heavens and surrender to God. I left
my job and her. I marched straight
to the Rescue Mission because God
had revealed himself to me there
in a way I could understand. Ive
been here for 10 months. This is
the place God has taught me about
his love and how to use the things
he has given me for his will not
mine. Im learning how to be the
man he would have me be, one that
glorifies his name. I thank the Lordfor the trials and hardships that has
lead me to him.
In that second I gave my life to
Christ he took the addiction and the
sickness of perversion away from
me. He also took away the shame
associated with my actions. My
relationship with Christ has put me
into a new heart that wants to learn
more about him and also to sharewhat he has done for me to others.
To Christ goes all the Glory!
Do not conform any longer to
the pattern of this world, but be
transformed by the renewing of
your mind. Then you will be able
to test and approve what Gods
will ishis good, pleasing and
perfect will.
Romans 12:2 (KJV)
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items is constantly in
need of replenishing
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Laundry Soap Disposable Shavers
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Board of TrusteesMark Soquet, President
Bob Collins, Vice President
(and acting treasure)
Ed Shelton, Secretary
Enoch Adams
Brad Young
Emeritus:
Cliff 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.
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