February 2010 P.O.

Box 190 Grants Pass, OR 97528 541-476-0082 Volume 13 Number 2

Christ ■
Care ■
NEWS
Commitment
problems. These problems left my
daughter and me unable to
maintain our apartment. It was
very painful to swallow my pride
and ask for help. It was my
stubbornness that took me so long
to do so. Although I was checking
in again under different
circumstances I still felt like a
failure. I had forgotten that God is
always with me and will not leave.
Somewhere I left Him. Being in
church and Bible studies is
reminding me of that.
God has me where He wants me
which is a good thing for me.
In October I lost my job of four
years. That was a humbling and
painful experience but that’s okay.
I have faith that God has better
things for me. Not long ago my
daughter and I were listening to
th
On March 16 , 2009, I began my second stay at Pastor Heck during Bible study going through a list
the Fikso Family Center. My first stay lasted from of negative behaviors. My daughter told me that
2001 – 2005. That stay was the result of my she remembers when I used to be like that. I feel
decision to leave a six year abusive relationship. grateful that God has opened my eyes to Him.
During that time God showed me a better way to My name is Donna Tucker and I’m not an
live through Bible studies. I learned that I was alcoholic nor am I a drug addict. What I am is a
forgiven and that obeying God’s commandments sinner saved by grace. That was true during my
was a much better plan for my life than the one I last stay and I am thankful that it is still true.
had. I know it always will be.
This stay is the result of financial and health

Table of Contents 4. Second Chance Thrift Store 6. a. GRM Foundation Corner

2. a. Wagner Hall
b. Student Of the Month
3. a. Thoughts from Pastor
b. Tour Volunteer Corner
c. Mark Farnham
5. a. Needs for Residents b. Memorials
b. Facts and Figures c. Honorary Gifts
c. Tour Corner
d. List of Sites with addresses
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Thanks to you and to other community members, much progress has been
made on Wagner Hall, our new Men’s facility!

Come celebrate this marvelous

achievement with us at our annual
banquet on Friday, April 16th, at 6
pm. It will be located at Parkway
Christian Center in the Multipurpose
room.

One of our residents living with us, Jorge, has an

18 year old son named of Martin. Martin lives
with his dad at the Men’s house and also attends
Grants Pass High School full time. Martin had a
history of disobedience, violence and selfishness.
Over the past few months while living with his
dad at the Mission, God has really done a
marvelous change in his heart. Proof of that can
be seen in his receiving the Student of the
Month award not once but twice, consecutively
during his first semester. Compared to failing
classes and getting into fights often, this is an
incredible achievement worked out by the Grace
of God!
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Thoughts from Pastor

THE VOLUNTEER CORNER
“THE HARVEST IS PLENTIFUL BUT THE
WORKERS ARE FEW… “

If you are a part of a youth group and you are

Keith & Carol Heck looking for local ministry opportunities, we have
 How the Lord has graced us with this
wonderful job at the Mission. To think the infrastructure in place to accommodate
that we have the opportunity of present-
ing a compassionate, saving Jesus Christ to
folks is … WOW! We want to thank you
for making it all possible because of your
groups of up to 30 students for a day or
prayers and financial support.

 You can see the pictures of our latest weekend. If you are interested, please call Evan
hires. With Glen and Mark we are moving
ever closer to having a staff that is able to
do this work well. I am abundantly thank-
ful for the diligence of our small staff for
at 541-659-7878.
all that they have done through your ena-
bling. To God be the glory. Mark Farnham
 Be in prayer, won’t you please, for our is our new
Annual Banquet that is fast approaching on
April 17th. As usual, we will begin our
Head of
dinner at 6 p.m. and end no later than 9 Maintenance.
p.m. Reservations are required. Call the office
at 541-476-0082 to set aside your ticket. He will be
 We are utterly dependent upon the Lord,
working under
through His people and organizations, to Kevin Maloney,
keep this ministry going. We receive no
operating funds from any Government or the Operations
Foundation. We did receive 55% of the
cost of Wagner Hall from Foundations, Director, to
but no government monies have ever keep up the
been taken. This is entirely the Lord’s
work and to Him belongs the glory for grounds,
what He is and has done through so many.
provide
 We rejoice in the financial faithfulness of
our Lord through so many, especially at
mechanical
times like these. Do we have more than services to our
we need? Not yet, but we continue to
rest in His unfailing grace and continue to vehicles, and to perform general maintenance at all
receive all of which we have need. Thank
you for being so faithful to Him and us.
four of our facilities... Welcome aboard Mark!

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On February 27th, the Second Chance Thrift Store will be 21

years old!
Specia Special deals for becoming a
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Throu fan of the store on the social
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The Second Chance Thrift Store has been in

the same location on the corner of 6th and J
St’s in Grants Pass, OR, for 21 years! Listed
below are some interesting facts about the
Thrift Store.
1. Each year the Lord continues to bless the
store with growth not only in the amount of
donations but also in the amount of monthly
sales!
2. Part of the reason for this growth might be
due to the fact that we are in the middle of
cleaning and remodeling the entire store!
With new racks, picture hangers and a
cleaner space the store is beginning to look
more professional.
3. Our main source for staffing is our resident
homes, but we also have community
volunteers and community service workers
who come in often to serve us.
4. Every penny that comes in goes to benefit
the Gospel Rescue Mission.
5. One of our goals every month is to donate
up to 20% of our furniture and clothing to
local people who cannot afford their own.
6. We offer gift certificates.
As of January 1st, 2010, Glen Sprigg is the new 7. We have tours available of the Store if you
Assistant Store Manager for the Gospel Rescue are interested to see its inner workings.

Mission’s Second Chance Thrift Store. We are

excited for this new addition to our family!
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NEEDS
NEEDSFOR
FOROUR
OUR The Tour Corner
RESIDENTS
RESIDENTS
FOOD
FOODITEMS
ITEMS
barbecue sauce canned fruit
canned
- FRESH soupsPRODUCE
canned vegetables
- Are you interested to see how your family,
chili coffee
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS church, business or organization can help
Shampoo
Praise God that&allConditioner,
of our other food
Deodorant; Comet; Furni- the homeless in our community? Would
tureforPolish; Windex; Bath-
needs this month have been
room Cleaner; Bleach;
met! you like to take a tour of the Gospel
Laundry Soap; Toilet Pa- Rescue Mission’s facilities to learn more
per
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
● Bleach
Oh, and did we mention
about the Mission?
● Feminine hygiene items
TOILET
● Household PAPER!!
cleaners
● Laundry detergent
● Cleaning supplies
If so give Evan Daggett a call at
● Paper towels
● Toilet paper
541-659-7878! He will meet with you and
take you on a tour anytime that is
convenient for you.

The Donations You Give Help Meet Our Needs

Facts & Figures All items may be dropped off at these locations:
December 2009 Men’s Residence
Corner of 8th and E Streets
● Meals served …………………………6,180 For Men needing a home
● Beds Used [Daily Average]…………. 106 and help
Phone: 479-8869
● Chapel Attendance [Daily Average]…76
Fikso Family Center 2nd Chance Thrift Store
530 SW Foundry Street 6th & J Streets
Phone: 474-7774 Phone: 479-9748
Your active participation through prayer and For Women & Children M-F 9:30 - 4:30
finances has accomplished much for many Sat 9:30 - 4:00
needy and hurting people. Community Recycling Center
1010 SW Foundry
On behalf of each resident, thank you so Phone: 955-1091
much! M-F 9:30—4:00
Sat 9:30—3:00

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Gospel Rescue Mission Foundation www.gospelrescuemissiongp.org

Thank you for your donations in 2009!

We’re excited to see what God has in store for 2010.
It’s not too early in the year to
extend a helping hand by
adding the Gospel Rescue
Mission Foundation to your:
Annuities • Life Insurance
Property • Vehicles • Stocks
Bonds • Wills

Become part of the legacy today! Call the Mission office or

CORNER your financial advisor to learn more.

Commemorative Gifts
IN MEMORY OF … IN HONOR OF …

Amber Farnham Joanne & Jeffrey Dale

by Friends of Amber by Mr & Mrs. Steve Ware

Esther I Lehman Jane & Stu Krueger

by Cora Newland by Mr. & Mrs. Steve Ware

Chris Stenger Paul Schollmeier

by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McMurray by Mr. & Mrs. Steve Ware

Hank & Naomi Trettin David Schollmeier

by Anonymous by Mr. & Mrs. Steve Ware

Thank you for remembering others and blessing us in this way

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