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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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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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NewLifeDisc iples!
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Thank You For Making The
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006 Holiday Season Special
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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 $__________________
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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
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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
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