November 2006 Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission Newsletter

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t h a n k s g i v i n gA Time To Be Thankful – A Time To Share

Where did the time go? Has it been a whole year? It has!

And I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your help

through the last year. Your prayers, financial support, in-kind gifts

and time volunteered to help with some of the many things that have to be done,

we are indeed thankful.

However, the day is drawing near, we are looking forward to the holidays

with just a little bit of apprehension. It seems like every year we do not know

until the last minute if we are going to have enough food and finances to have

a successful event. We open our Thanksgiving Banquet to the public, all are

welcome to come and enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. We want to have

enough food prepared for as many as come to have dinner with us. However,

we do not count success by how many we feed but by how many we are given

the opportunity to share the Gospel with—not only at the Chapel service but also

one on one by the staff.

So, I am asking for your help again to supply means (food and financial help)and we will be the outlet or administrator. If it were not for you and the Mission

many people would not have an opportunity to have a Thanksgiving dinner.

Our dinner again will be a part of the “Great Thanksgiving Banquet” that takes

place across the entire United States and sponsored by the local “Gospel Rescue

Missions”.

Below is a list of the things we will need to provide a traditional Thanksgiving

Dinner. But we will also need some volunteer help. Listed in the Director’s

Desk section is a list of volunteer opportunities.

SPECIAL NEEDS FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER(Dinner will be served Wednesday November 22 from 3 to 5:30 PM)

Lots and lots of turkeys *Stuf fing Mix *Cranberry Sauce

Green Beans *Dinner Rolls *Instant Mashed Potatoes *Onions

Celery *Fruit Cocktail *Canned Sweet Potatoes *Corn

Marshmallows * Apple, Pumpkin and Pecan Pies

SPECIAL THANKSGIVING

CHAPEL SERVICE AT 2:00 PM



www.anchoragerescue.org We invite you to visit us on the web or

drop us an E-mail with your comments

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Asking The

Right Questions

“Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to

fish; and you have fed him for a

lifetime” - Author unknown

This thought is the foundation of

the teaching style employed here

at the Anchorage Gospel Rescue

Mission’s Learning Center. Our

students are encouraged not to ask

us how to solve a problem until

they have exhausted all possibleavenues open to them. When

learning a new computer program

like Microsoft Word or Excel it

would be frustrating trying to learn

everything theses programs are

capable of doing. This frustration

can, and often does, lead to giving

up. Therefore we encourage our

students not to try to memorize but

to familiarize.

There was a time in computer

software history when a program

was purchased it came with a

complete set of user manuals. In

the case of software suites like

Microsoft Of fice or Lotus Smart

Suite this meant eight to ten books

with all the information needed to

take full advantage of the programscapabilities and functions. The

software companies finally came

to the realization they could save

money by packaging these same

manuals in the helpfiles rather then

have them printed in book form.

The advantage for the end user is

no matter where in the world they

are the user manuals are available

to them.

The idea then is to teach the

student the process of finding the

information needed to complete

the required task. This sounds

easier than it is. Extracting

information from the help files

can be confusing. The user has to

be specific in their request. “They

have to ask the right question!”

Once the procedure is located the

help files leads the student to their

goal by providing step-by-step

instructions. Therefore the student

only needs to be familiar with

what the programs capabilities are

rather than how to do everything.

The student gets no assistance

until they have tried every possible

combination they can come up

with of asking the computer forthe needed information.

As an instructor I will not b

with them beyond their Learnin

Center experience therefore the

cannot be allowed to get in th

habit of relying on me to answ

their questions. The help files w

be with them no matter where the

are so they are encouraged to re

on their learned ability in askinthe computer how to accomplish

specific task.

Our hope reaches beyond th

Learning Center. The lesson w

are teaching is you don’t hav

to know how to deal with eve

situation you’ll face in life. Th

important skill is to know ho

to find and implement a solutio

to the problem with the resourcavailable to you at the time. Askin

the right questions can make th

process less frustrating.

Learning Center Wish List

SoftwareComputersBooks

Gift cards to Barnes & Noble orCompUSA are a great way to donate

textbooks and software.

If you have any specific questionsor concerns regarding our Learning

Center please feel free to contact

our Learning Center AdministratorDavid Williams. David can be

contacted by e-mail or phone.

e-mail: [email protected]

Phone: (907) 563-5603

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The Lie:

I Have Arrived!

When dealing with addiction,

believing this lie “I have arrived”

can be fatal.

The men who come into the

“ NewLife” Recovery Program

are usually at the end of their

rope. They have either tried to

conquer their addiction in their

own strength or have tried to

live a functional life with their

addiction. Once they realize all

hope is gone and the battle islost, they come to the Anchorage

Gospel Rescue Mission, often

broken physically and always

broken spiritually.

The peace and love they

experience in the “ NewLife”

Recovery Program brings

healing to their bodies and

souls. As they learn aboutGod’s forgiveness, His grace

and His mercy their hope gets

rekindled:

“Maybe I can get out of this cycle

of addiction”! “Maybe there is

hope for a normal life!”

Through the workshops and

bible classes the men begin to

experience what it feels like to

fellowship with Jesus. Through

this fellowship a personal

relationship with Jesus Christ

begins to form. During the year

they grow stronger physically

and spiritually and they begin

to realize their lives can be

different. This time, through

the strength of Christ, they can

handle the world.

One of the most tragic events

witnessed by the staff is when

some of the men leave the

Program early confident they

have the world by the tail. The

question then becomes whose

tail are they holding onto?

Scripture tells us that Satan is

the prince of this world, and he

is about to take them for a ride.

He is very subtle and lets them

succeed for a while. Everything

is going great and before longthey forget about the biblical

teachings and their relationship

with Jesus Christ. Work, Family

ect… takes first place in their

lives. Once they let down their

guards they become an easy

target for the enemy and he

doesn’t miss.

The “ NewLife” RecoveryProgram is not a silver bullet. It

is not about working thru a one-

year program. It is not about

receiving a certificate because

you complied with all the rules

and you stayed clean for one

year.

The “NewLife” Recovery

Program is all about learning

new life style with Jesus Chri

at its center.

It is about learning to cultiva

a personal relationship wi

our Lord and Savior. It is abo

realizing that we are weak in ou

human condition and alway

subject to fall into Satan’s trap

However, if we let Jesus be th

Guide in our life, we can d

all things in Christ Jesus wh

strengthens us.

I believe the Christian comedia

Ken Davis says it best: “It is

minute by minute, day by da

walk with Jesus Christ.”

There are so many warnings

the New Testament about th

false belief about having arrive

and about the “Destinatio

Sickness” we all face. We nee

to take heed, not grow wear

and lose heart. We need not

faint and we need to keep oueyes on the prize.

My earnest prayer is that Go

gives us his steadfast spirit an

that he will keep us alert to th

traps and snare of the enemy.

pray that we may not falter b

have the strength and the fai

to make that minute by minu

walk with Jesus Christ our trustrength and refuge.

Scripture tells us He who is

you is greater than he who is

the world.” (1 John 4:4) That

God’s Promise we need to stan

upon it.



“Blessings to be Thankful For” “Special Need”

Ordinarily the Mission is blesse

with a steady influx of laund

detergent and coffee. For reaso

we don’t understand our supp

of these items has dropped o

dramatically.

We would like to make a speci

appeal to our supporters for thes

items. We have included a shoppin

list for your convenience. Just c

along the dotted lines and stick

your pocket or put it in your pur

and the next time you’re at yo

favorite market remember th

Rescue Mission.

SHOPPING LIST

Laundry Detergent

Coffee

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Ask, and it shall be given you;

seek, and ye shall find; knock, and

it shall be opened unto you: For

every one that asketh receiveth;

and he that seeketh findeth; and

to him that knocketh it shall be

opened. Matthew 7:7-8

One of the reasons

I love working at

the Rescue Mission

is I’m surrounded

by people who not

only read and teach

God’s word but

they believe it. One

of the things I don’t

love so much about working at the

Rescue Mission is once one need

is filled there are ten more waiting

to take the title “most pressing”.

As an organization relying solely

on the generosity of our supporters

we find ourselves in the position

of seemingly always having our

hand out asking for something.

We struggle with, “Should we ask

for an item we need?” or “Should

we figure some way to make dowithout it?”

The Rescue Mission has needed

a snow plow for years yet we felt

it wasn’t something we couldn’t

live without. As stewards of your

money and with the ever increasing

cost of snow removal we could no

longer justify the cost. Therefore

we asked and the Lord provided as

he always does.

The Lord used a faithful couple

who will remain anonymous ashis instrument in

providing for our

needs. We here at

the Mission are

grateful for the

blessing this couple

has sent our way.

We were excited

at the prospect of

receiving a used

plow so you could imagine our

surprise to see a brand new plow

donated. Thank you!

It doesn’t stop there! How could

it, after all, the Lord is involved

and he provides abundantly. We

had an article ready to publish in

this month’s newsletter asking for

a new piano for our chapel. The

one we had was used seven daysa week for the last fourteen years

and was ready to retire.

Before we could even ask the Lord

provided the Mission with a new

piano through the generosity of the

congregation at Grace Brethren

Church of Eagle River. Thank

You!


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We here at the Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission continue to be blessed by being able to ministe

to the needs of so many. There are some sincere Christians that don’t see the need of an outreach

the disenfranchised of our community.

Believe me when I say that a broad spectrum of society comes through our doors. It is not

impossible for any one of us to one day be, for any number of reasons, among their numbers.

We should remember the words of our savior who said:

35”for I was hungry and you gave me food; I was thirsty and you gave me drink; I was a stranger

and you took me in; 36I was naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you visited me; I was in

prison and you came to me.” 37”Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we

see You hungry and fed You, or thirsty and give You drink? 38‘When did we see You a stranger an

take You in, or naked and clothe You? 39’or When did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to

You?’ 40“And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did

it to one of the lest of these My brethren, you did it to me.’

Matthew 25:35-4

Want you pray that we would continue to be able to minister to Jesus by helping the wounded

of our community. If the Lord would lead you to assist us in any way we would welcome your

partnership.

Blessed Privilege



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We are offering the following opportunities

to help YOUR

Local Rescue Mission:

Our volunteer coordinator, Jeanne Lutz –Phone

278-9679, needs volunteers of individuals and

families that can make the following commitments of

time on Wednesday November 22nd 2006.Team 1 – Prepare food and decorate facility

for the Thanksgiving meal – To be served on

Wednesday November 22rd (Not Thursday). Need a

commitment of 4 consecutive hours beginning in the

morning.

Team 2 –Serve the refreshments, meal, dessert

and clean up of facilities at the close – Wednesday

November 22rd (Not Thursday). Need a

commitment of 5 consecutive hours beginning in the

afternoon.

Both teams require children to be a minimum of 8

years of age.

Jeanne will do the scheduling of the teams. You

may reach her at her home telephone after 6 P.M. and

weekends or by leaving a message on her telephone

recorder. Please leave an evening number and

speak the number slowly. She will give you specific

details about team assignments and schedule your

time to work.---------Think on This------- . . . .herein do I exercise myself, to have always a

conscience void of offense toward God, and toward

men. Acts 24:16

We try very hard to have a clear conscience toward

God, but what about toward man.

Bro. Don

a day to be thankful

What Does It Mean To You?

A re you really thankful for the things that God has done fo

you –for all of the blessings He has given you; are you even aw

that they came from God or do you think you have done it on yown? Or, are you too busy to just pause a moment and reflect

what you have and where you are now. Are you thankful for th

little things in life that you just take for granted? What if all o

blessings were stopped—because you never take time to thank

for all of the things that He does for you. When you look at ot

people that are less fortunate than yourself or see a person that

homeless, do you stop and say, “but for the grace of God, there

I”?

Please take time on this Thanksgiving Day and everyday to g

thanks to God. Let us become a thankful people.

We are thankful for you! Each day at the Mission we count ou

blessings as we see how God has touched your heart and you swith us financially, with in-kind gifts and by volunteering to he

God Gives Us MoreThan We Deserve

God gives us more than we deserve

And yet we still complain.

We may frolic in the sunshine,

But we scoff at the rain.

We take for granted many things—

We have so much you see,

That we forget how blessed we are

Because we are so free.

We waste enough to feed the world

For what is poverty

To those who eat three meals a day

and live in luxury?

God gives us more than we deserve—

Enough that we should share

With those less fortunate than we

Who need someone to care.

Thanksgiving Volunteers Needed To Help With

Thanksgiving Dinner!



Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission P.OB Box 230510 Anchorage, Alaska 99523-0510Here 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 $__________________

Check One: Visa M/C Am/Ex Discover

Card Number __________________________________________

Exp. Date: ______/______ Signature _______________________

Name:________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________ 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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Living Memorials . . . .touch lives as they honor the memory

of loved ones and friends.

In Memory of

Esperanza M. Casas

by Martha Cashen

In Memory of

Rev. Ben Sherbahn

by Janet A. Kincaid

William and Janet Bowman

In Memory of

Myrtle Sherbahn

by Gary Klawitter

Don and Charlotte BettisPaul and Evangeline Sherbahn

Mary Miller

In Memory of

Evelyn Michou

by Joe and Lillian Struchen

In Memory of

Lawrence and Evelyn Michouby Will and Linda Butler

In Memory of

Dean Thompson

by Wes Steele

OTHERSLord, help me live from

day to day In such a self-forgetful way,

That even when I kneel to pray,My prayer shall be for—others.

Help me in all the work I do,To ever be sincere and true,

And know that all I’d do for you Must needs be done for—others.

And when my work on earth is done

And my new work is Heaven is begun,

May I forget the crown I’ve won While thinking still of – others

-- Charles D. Meigs Used with permission

Urgently Needed Men’s Clothing

HATS It is that time of the year again. The time that we

PANTS really have need for

COATS warm clothing, especially coats

JEANS and jackets, also men’s jeans or

SHIRTS work pants of any kind. So, asGLOVES you replenish your wardrobe,

MITTENS please remember the Mission

SWEATERS with your old useable things.

UNDERWEAR Gloves, caps, socks, shirts,

LONG JOHNS Underwear, sweatshirts,

SWEATSHIRTS sweaters and long johns

are all needed. Remember we never sell anything, it is

always given out freely to those in need and not just to our

clients but to anyone that comes to our clothing room.



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“URGENT”Our supplies of these

items is constantly in

need of replenishing

Prayer

Paper Towels

45 Gallon Trash Bags

Fresh Meat

Coffee

Bathroom Tissue

Laundry Soap

Disposable ShaversCleaning Supplies

Liquid Dish Detergent

Dinner Napkins

Shampoo

“URGENT”

Anchorage Gospel

Rescue Mission

Board of Trustees

Mark 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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An association of Rescue Ministries

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P.O. Box 230510•Anchorage, AK•99523-0510•(907) 563-560

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

STATEMENT OF FAITHThe Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission is a Non-Profit, Non-Denominationorganization. We received NO municipal, state or federal funds. We are not a UniteWay Agency. Your financial support and In-Kind donations makes it possible for us tprovide for the poor, needy and homeless people in our community. Also, your donationallow us to provide a Drug and Alcohol Recovery program. All Donations are fully tadeductible. We will give you a receipt for your donation.

Chapel Services for NovemberSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1Anchorage

GospelSingers

2Sherbahn

EvangelisticTeam

3First

PresbyterianChurch

4CalvaryBaptistChurch

5God’sPlace

6Abbott LoopCommunity

Church

7Anchorage

PilgrimNazarene

8Change

Point

9Alliance

BibleChurch

10CalvaryChurch

11Wasilla

Assemblyof God

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God’sPlace

13

Churchof God ofProphecy

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FirstAssembly of

God

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ChristianEvangelical

Church

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SherbahnEvangelistic

Team

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SherbahnEvangelistic

Team

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LighthouseChristian

Fellowship

19GraceVictory

Fellowship

20Sherbahn

EvangelisticTeam

21Anchorage

NativeAssembly

22CalvaryBaptistChurch

23EvangelicalCovenantChurch

24In His Name

SandyMcCollum

25Southside

Churchof God

26New Light

CommunityChurch

27HillsideBaptistChurch

28Attorney

Greg Grebe

29Change

Point

30ShilohBaptistChurch

Special Chapel Services -Wednesday at 2:00 P.M.November 22, 2006 “Special Guest Speaker’

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