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FEBRUARY: The Month of Love!

Valentines Day – Brings thoughts Of
LOVE! How exciting to see the flowers,
hearts and Cupid with his bow and arrows.
February 2006
a publication of the Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission • Anchorage, Alaska

Some Examples From The

Scriptures That We as Christians
Should Practice!
It is a time for sweetheart banquets,
married couples renewing their vows and
reminiscing of days gone by; counting John 13:34—“A new commandment I give unto
the blessings that God has given them. you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you,
Someone has said, “love makes the world that ye also love one another.”
go around.” This is a very good saying.
But why just one month out of the year?
I know that the above things mentioned John 15:12—“This is my commandment, that ye
refer to human romantic love and we need love one another, as I have loved you.”
to show and tell those that we love we
indeed do love them. Matthew 5:44—“Love your enemies, bless them
that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and
But what about the greatest LOVE of
pray for them which despitefully use you, and
all—the love that God had for us when He
persecute you…”.
gave His Son so that we through faith in
Him could have eternal life.
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l s Pag Romans 12:9-10—“Let love be without hypocrisy.
ria a moment—can you imagine such love as Abhor that which is evil; cleve to that which is
M emo the Father had for us; He gave His only
ing good. Be kindly affectionate one to another with
Liv begotten Son. “For God so loved the
2 brotherly love; in honor preferring one another…
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to r’s man that is so unloveable, is more than I law”.
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ched see Christ in the life that we live before read it. After you read it PLEASE begin to apply
ap el S these principals to your life.
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N eeds principles regarding love toward our
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love Him. We have the love of God in For God is Love.”
us. We should prove our love for Him by I John 4:8
loving and helping those in need.
Thanksgiving and Christmas
Our Thanks to all of
those who volunteered
to serve over the
Holidays.

May God Richly

Bless You
Activites at The Mission

The kitchen
Volunteers did an
increadible job
making sure everyone
recieved a hot
delicious meal served
with dignity and love.
Once again the community came through by making sure there
was enough for all in need. “GREAT JOB!”

Every year the Mission provides gifts for all our guest. It’s important to
let the less fortunate in our community know they are loved
 The Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission Choir

The men in our “Newlife” Recovery Program have become like

family members. Thanks to your help we were able to make the
sting of family separation just a little less painful this Christmas
season. We look forward to sharing with you the victories in the
lives of these men in the comming year.
 Mission Staff

We would like to extend to you, the community of anchorage,

our heart felt appreciation for all the generosity, love and
hard work you provided in order to make this a successful
holiday season at the Mission.
“WE CAN’T DO WHAT WE DO WITHOUT YOU”!

Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission P.OB Box 230510 Anchorage, Alaska 99523-0510
Here is my support gift: For Credit Card Donations:
Food and Shelter: $_____ I would like to charge my total donation of $__________________
Check One: Visa ˆ M/C ˆ Am/Ex ˆ Discover ˆ
Facilities Maintenance: $_____
$46.25 For 25 Meals ______
$74.00 For 40 Meals ______ Card Number __________________________________________
$132.20 For 72 Meals ______
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$277.50 For 150 Meals ______
______Other: All credit card information is kept in strict confidence
______ I Will Pray for this Ministry. Make checks payable to the Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission
You will receive a receipt.

Name:________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________
Please send this coupon with your donations.
 Living Memorials Every Donation Counts!
And I am so thankful to the many of you that responded to
Honorariums our Thanksgiving and Christmas appeal for financial
....touch lives as they honor the memory help and in-kind donations. Even after all of these
and lives of loved ones and friends. years I still get a little apprehensive at the beginning of
the season – wondering if there is going to be enough
MEMORIALS
money to meet financial needs, food for food bags and
our dinners here at the Mission and gifts for those that
In Memory of
spend their Christmas in the Mission. And, you know,
Esperanza M. Casas
God is still faithful, you have responded to His call and
by Martha Cashen
we made it through another year.
In Memory of
Clarence and Ruth Dilley I do appreciate you and all that you do for the Lord and
by Richard and Sharon Jones for the things that is accomplished here at the Mission
In Memory of for HIM because of you!
Ethel Kouba
by Someone has said, “I can only make a small insignificant
donation.” No donation is too small or insignificant.
Please remember that! What really touches my heart
by are those donations from people that I know cannot
afford to give, yet they want to be a part of helping the
homeless. You know, God blesses them for what they
by do and I would not want to be the one that deprives
them of a blessing from God.

Then, I am thankful for our faithful donors that give

by
to the Mission every month and besides this they
respond to our special appeal letters. The work of the
Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission is a ministry and
by Dorothy C. Waddell
it is God’s work. But without all of you that support
In Memory of
this ministry it would be impossible for us to meet
George Whalen
the needs of so many that come to us for help. Yes,
by Edna Whalen
every donation counts, those from our regular donors,
Lorene Pratt
occasional donors and those from the one-time donors,
In Memory of
no matter how small it all counts. We put it all together
A.J. “Whitey” Yurman
and take it to the bank, deposit it, and it all helps to keep
by J.A. Yurman
the Mission in operation.
HONORARIUMS

In Honor of
Ken and Sharman Collins
by Dick and Vickie Abell
In Honor of ThankYOUFor
Robert and Norma Leach
by Laurel F. Kontz GivingToThe
In Honor of
Mara Gano LORDThrough
Carlos and Janet Guerra
Caroline Roger theMission
Robin Tozer
Faye Woodhead
by Judy Thompson
 Our Ministry of Chapel Services for February
u e Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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r is to Anchorage Rev. First Calvary

the least
Gospel Ben Presbyterian Baptist
Singers Sherbahn Church Church
the last 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
the lost God’s
Place
Abbot Loop
Community
Anchorage
Pilgrim
Change
Point
Alliance
Bible
Calvary
Church
Wasilla
Assembly
“URGENT” Church Nazarene Church of God

Our supplies of these 12

God’s
13
Church
14
First
15
Christian
16
Sherbahn
17
Sherbahn
18
Lighthouse
items is constantly in Place of God of Assembly of Evangelical Evangelistic Evangelistic Christian
Prophecy God Church Team Team Fellowship
need of replenishing 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
† Prayer Grace Reverend Anchorage Chapel Evangelical In His Name Southside
Victory Ben Native by the Covenant Sandy Church
† Paper Towels Fellowship Sherbahn Assembly Sea Church McCollum of God
† 45 Gallon Trash Bags 26 27 28
† Fresh Meat New Light
Community
Hillside
Baptist
Attorney
Greg Grebe
† Coffee Church Church

† Bathroom Tissue
† Laundry Soap
† Disposable Shavers STATEMENT OF FAITH
† Cleaning Supplies The Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission is a Non-Profit, Non-Denominational
† Liquid Dish Detergent organization. We received NO municipal, state or federal funds. We are not a
† Dinner Napkins United Way Agency. Your financial support and In-Kind donations makes it possible
for us to provide for the poor, needy and homeless people in our community. Also,
† Shampoo
your donations allow us to provide a Drug and Alcohol Recovery program. All
“URGENT” Donations are fully tax deductible. We will give you a receipt for your donation.

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Emeritus:
Cliff Hodgins
P.O. Box 230510•Anchorage, AK•99523-0510•(907) 563-5603
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Advisory Board:
Paul Kelly
Dr. Byron Perkins

Rev. Don Bettis, Exec. Dir.

Charlotte Bettis, Asst. Dir.

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