October 2009 P.O.

Box 190 Grants Pass, OR 97528 541-476-0082 Volume 12 Number 6

NEWS
Christ ■
Care ■
Commitment
Faces of children
who will never
have to
experience drug
or alcohol
abused parents
and the sadness
that life
represents.

Because you cared

they are able now to
live in safety and
purpose.
Table of Contents Each of them are saying
2. Residents of Joy and Sorrow
3. Hard Decision ―Thank You!‖ for giving
3. Facts & Figures
3. Some Thoughts
4. Raffle Winner!
to them opportunities
4. Building Fund Progress
5. Mission Needs of new lives. This is the
5. Tour News
6.. Commemorative Gifts Mission at its best!
6. Foundation News
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Even as rough as
the current
Men’s Residence
is at 8th & E it is A boarded up, run down
still better than former meth user’s house.
the places where
many previously
tried to live.

You made it possible for James to obtain his GED—

something that he only previously dreamed about.

You make it possible for us to offer a Home of Hope to anyone seeking some-
thing different from their old way of trying to exist.

Dear Marsha could only say

―Thank you‖ for the life that
she lived before she entered
in the joy of her Redeemer’s
presence.

4!
an is only 3
This dear m

Dennis died with joy and in Christ.

Neither are residents.
Maybe one day...

And this precious lady is just

39.

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Some Thoughts
A Hard But Necessary Decision!
Due to the huge fire hazard potential
e closed !
r had to b
the difficult decision was made to
llen Cente close our Drug & Alcohol Recovery
The Ray A Center.

Effective the 1st of September, our

8th & D Street residence is only being
used as a storage area with no one
sleeping on the top floor or in the
bottom floor dorm.
Keith & Carol Heck
No longer can we house individuals
God moves in a mysterious way His wonders in the immediate stages of recovery
to perform; He plants His footsteps in the from drugs and/or alcohol.
sea, and rides upon the storm.

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, but trust We have been averaging almost 20 men each month finding the Ray Allen Center
Him for His grace; behind a frowning provi- as a safe place to begin the long and difficult process of sobriety.
dence He hides a smiling face.
The roof has worn out, the electrical and plumbing work is in serious condition and
the avenues for escape in case of fire were not available.
This wonderful hymn by William Cowper
is true across the ages. As we press on to This building had been used by the Mission in many different ways: the Women’s
Glory, endeavoring to be faithful to Him in Residence; Staff Housing; additional Men’s Residence; Ray Allen Center and origi-
nally served as the home of Walt and Elaine Fikso. It has been well used but the
this, His work, we face many uncertainties. It
physical safety of inhabitants became overwhelming … and very costly to bring up
is comforting to know that He is the Lifter of
to a reasonable standard..
our heads that we might see Him seated in
the heavenlies handling all with purpose. We must have the new completed Men’s Residence—Wagner Hall—soon!
This sure knowledge gives to us confidence.
The pathway may seem dim to our trou-
bled eyes but His bright light makes the way
passable. “Lord, help us to travel in confi-
dence knowing that we are walking hand in
hand with You.” In Christ is nothing but
mercy for His people. All to easily the enemy
refracts the Light of Christ to us to where we
think that all is darkness. Even then, we are Facts & Figures
treated with mercy and compassion. Our
August 2009
Jesus is good. He does nothing whereby we
are needlessly injured. May He give to us a
joyous confidence in His good providence. Meals served ……………………………. 5,870
Beds Used [Daily Average].....…………… 75
Approach my soul, the mercy-seat where Je-
sus answers prayer; there humbly fall before Adult Chapel Attendance [Daily Average]..…… 45
His feet, for none can perish there.

O wondrous love! To bleed and die, to bear

the cross and shame, that guilty sinners, Your active participation through prayer and finances has accom-
such as I, might plead thy gracious Name! plished much for many needy and hurting people.
John Newton
On behalf of each resident, thank you so much!
Together, we can press on to a glorious
prize—even Jesus, our loving Hope.

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E R ! Thanks to so many for making our truck

IN N raffle so successful!

A W
VE
THANKS...
H A - Todd Gotchall, the Powderhorn Restaurant, for

WE donating the truck!

- Scott Valle, Valle Auto Body, for donating his high

quality body work and paint job.

- To so many who so graciously donated to Wagner

Hall, the Men’s Residence under construction,
through the purchase of tickets. We are $5,000
closer to the day the men will have a safe and decent
home.

The winner, Jake Austin, lookin’ good in his new

1990 Chevy truck!

WAGNER HALL BUILDING FUND PROGRESS

Thank Him and Thank you for all that has been done to meet this great need

$1,600,000

$1,400,000

$1,200,000

$1,000,000

$800,000

$600,000

$400,000

$200,000

$0
TOTAL PAID TO DATE CASH & GRANTS ON HAND TOTAL AMOUNT YET NEEDED
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NEEDS FOR OUR

RESIDENTS TOUR NEWS
FOOD ITEMS Are you curious about all that your Mission does?
DAIRY– Praise God as this need has
been met for this month! Do you really know how crowded is the current Men’s Resi-
dence?
MISC.– BBQ Sauce—Basil—Biscuit
Mix—Black Pepper—Canned Fruit— Are you aware of the Men’s and Women’s Residences as well
Canned Soups & Vegetables—Corn
Bread Mix— Corn Meal—Cumin; - as the 2nd Chance Thrift Store and the Community Recycling
Eggs—Flour—Garlic—Garlic Pow- Center? All are works of your Gospel Rescue Mission.
der—Ketchup—Mayonnaise—
Pancake Mix & Syrup—Refried
Beans—Salad Dressings—Spaghetti &
Spaghetti Sauce—Sugar: Brown &
white—Taco Seasoning—Tomato How about taking a guided tour of all of the Mission’s facilities?
Sauce—Tortillas—Tuna Fish ,
Canned—Vegetable Oil All that is required is an inquisitive heart. To schedule a tour—a
group of up to 10 can be included—all you need do is call the Mis-
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS sion’s Publicity Director, Evan Daggett, at 541-659-7878 or a Mis-
409 Type Cleaning Supplies—
Aluminum Foil—Bleach— Dish sion Board member, such as Ken Emilio, at (541) 840-8640.
Washing Detergent—Feminine Hy-
giene items—Laundry Detergent;
Shampoo—and Toilet Paper

Oh, and did we mention

YOUR DONATIONS
TOILET PAPER!! MEETING OUR NEEDS

Men’s Residence Fikso Family Center

244 NE E Street 530 SW Foundry Street
Phone: 479-8869 Phone: 474-7774
Wanted and Needed: For Men needing a home For Women & Children
and help
220 volt stick
welder for 2nd Chance Thrift Store
Mission 6th & J Streets
Maintenance Phone: 479-9748
Department. M-F 9:30 - 4:30
Sat 9:30 - 4:00

Community Recycling Center

1010 SW Foundry
Phone: 955-1091
M-F 9:30—4:00
Sat 9:30—3:00

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Trade Your Rental Property

FOR RETIREMENT PEACE OF MIND

A Charitable Remainder Trust allows you to:

Receive a steady income for the rest of your life.

Obtain an immediate charitable deduction on your income taxes.
Avoid the capital gains taxes you would pay if you sold the property on your
own.
Support the Gospel Rescue Mission Foundation when the trust’s term is
complete.
End your days as Landlord

You can donate your property to Gospel Rescue Mission Foundation

through a charitable trust. The charitable trust sells the property tax-free
with the proceeds invested to provide you with lifetime income. Because the
principle balance of the trust passes to the Gospel Rescue Mission Founda-
tion as a gift at the time of your passing, you receive a generous charitable
deduction when the trust is created. It’s a win-win situation for you and the
Gospel Rescue Mission Foundation.
CORNER Contact the Mission at 541-476-0082 or your personal Tax Advisor for detailed assistance and information.

Commemorative Gifts

IN MEMORY OF
Your use of Commemorative and Tribute gifts to remember
Bill & Lorraine Edwards and honor friends can be a blessing to you as well as a financial
From Jeanne C. Barker
assistance to the Mission.
Robert Grosser
From Mr. & Mrs. William Childs
Alfred & Elizabeth Edwards If you have any questions as to how either of these gifts can
Mr. & Mrs. Roger Phillips work please do call the office at 541-476-0082 and we will be

Wayne Helgerson happy to explain the process.

From Jeanne C. Barker

Etoile Miller Thank you,

Patricia P. Questad

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