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GIVE ONLINE AT www.therescuemission.orgA copy of our current financial statement is available upon request by contacting Frederick Rescue Mission, Inc. at PO Box 3389, Frederick, MD 21705 and 301.695.6633.

Documents and information submitted to the State of Maryland under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are available from the Office of Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401 for the cost of copying and postage.

Please detach this form and return with your tax deductible gift in the enclosed envelope. THANK YOU!

GIVE: MAKE A DIFFERENCE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHARLIE POWERS, President | MONICA KOLBAY, secretary | ED GARRETT, treasurer

KATHY AFZALI | JOHN DALLAVALLE | SANDRA DUNNINGTON, PHD | RUSS T. HORMAN | ALYCE LUCK | DAN RYAN | MIKE SCHUCHARDT | CHARLIE SMITH

ARNOLD W. FARLOW, executive director

The Frederick Rescue Mission is a Christ-centered ministry that provides residential recovery programs to the homeless or chemically addicted, food to the hungry, clothing and furniture to the needy and connection within our community through relationships.

PARTNERSHIP LETTERChanging lives now and for eternity.

www.therescuemission.org | MARCH 2021

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Everything we do at the Mission centers on our commitment to rescue lives from poverty, hunger, homelessness, and substance use disorder. We strive to meet the needs of hurting and broken people while inviting them into the abundant life Christ offers us all. By loving people and meeting their very tangible needs, we hope they will receive it as the gracious love of God toward them and turn to Him seeking rescue from condemnation through the forgiveness of sin – the deepest need of all. “Our God is a God who saves! The Sovereign Lord rescues us from death,” (Psalm 68:20).

Our Rescued Treasures Clothing Program is an important aspect of this ministry to the community. It is truly collaborative, because the community donates clothing items, and the Mission is blessed to pass along what has been freely given. Lydia Hutchinson, for example, donated a large selection of menswear last summer, after her husband’s sudden death. “It means so much to me, and it would to my late husband, too, that these items will help people in some way. Whether they need a shirt to stay warm or to dress up for a job interview, either way these clothes go to help others,” says Lydia. And if donated items are not in reusable condition, the Mission recycles them, which helps to keep literally tons of textiles out of landfills and utilizes each piece of fabric to benefit those in need.

You may have been following the progress of our building renovation project, which began in November of 2019 and was completed in October of 2020. The building housing Rescued Treasures received a new roof, a fresh coat of paint, an electrical system update, and new shelving and clothing racks. These repairs and upgrades help our guests to have a safe, enjoyable, and efficient shopping experience. Local businesses such as P.J.’s Roofing, Kingdom Electric, American Disposal Systems, and Sherwin Williams made it all possible.

But during the months when the building was closed, Ministry Coordinator Meg Yoho was working hard on a renovation project of the program itself. “Rescued Treasures exists to provide clothing, shoes, coats, blankets, and other basic necessities to those in desperate need,” says Meg. “But there is a greater need – a need for peace of soul through reconciliation with God.” Meg and the Mission leadership thought deeply about how this program could minister more effectively to both the bodies and the souls of our guests.

In order to have more time with each guest one-on-one, Meg replaced the “grab-and-go” arrangement with an appointment system. Appointments are made via our website (therescuemission.org/programs/rescued-treasures-clothing-program)

Rescued Treasures By Sandie Hall

IN MEMORY OFBarbara, Robert, and Steven Starski

by Roger P. Starski Curtis Johnson by Scott and Gwendolyn Austin

Nathan Farlow by Arnold and Beth Farlow Susan Pushkin by Stephanie Duncombe

Bill LaRue by Joseph E Spates Grace Greenslit by Valerie Clements

Dave Yinger by Brian Auvil Dave Yinger by

M&M Welding & Fabricators, Inc. Dave Yinger by Eric and Tammy Craddock

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IN HONOR OF

Jesus by David Norman Patrick Salisbury by James Dyett

Women Friends Who Walked Beside Me & Witnessed Christian Love by

Patricia Herber Sienna Caselle by Nicholas Figgatt

Fallen Law Enforcement Officers by Kenneth Brennfleck

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PASTOR GARY HICKS’S LEGACY:

Rescuing Souls On January 23, 2021 Pastor Gary Hicks died after a brief battle with cancer. In addition to his roles as pastor at Brook Hill United Methodist Church and as a husband, father, and grandfather, Gary was a friend to the Mission and many of our guests. He was the founding pastor of Downtown Christian Fellowship, a local congregation open and welcoming to all. Many of the attendees were those experiencing chronic homelessness.

Mission Outreach Coordinator Teri Kwiatek worked closely in ministry with Gary since 2014. “We experienced seven years of praying, talking, meeting, laughing, crying, and wrestling with how to do ministry with deeply hurting people,” she says. “Our mantra was ‘ministry is messy’ and we embraced it together.”

“Gary was a raging river of God's grace,” continues Teri. “He made sure that the love of God flowed through him into the lives of others. He loved sharing the gift of God's riches with others in tangible ways. He didn't just talk about God's grace – he was convicted to make every decision and action an extension of God's grace.”

Here are some comments from those he ministered to at the Mission and at Downtown Christian Fellowship:

"Gary was like a Father figure to me. He saw something in me. We rode around together and he fed me, not only physically but spiritually. He imparted a lot of wisdom on our rides together." - David

"I can never pay you back for all that you did for me, but I will pay it forward." – Annette

"He was like a Father figure to me, and if it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t be who or where I am today – out of homelessness and attending church." - Heather

Gary is deeply missed here at the Mission. But his legacy as a champion of the least, the last, and the lost will live on.

Ministry Coordinator Meg Yoho prepares to open the building

PASTOR Gary Hicks

1954-2021

Lydia Hutchinson, faithful Mission partner

MINISTRIES

CHANGED LIFE RECOVERY PROGRAM

FAITH HOUSE

BREAD OF LIFE ▪George L. Shields Kitchen ▪ Food Distribution Center

COMPASSION OUTREACH ▪ Prayer Ministry ▪Hygiene Product Distribution ▪ Showers Facilities ▪ Emergency Day Shelter ▪ Shears of Hope (haircuts)

SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP

RESCUED TREASURES ▪Gently Used Free Clothing

THROUGH END OF JANUARY

MEALS SERVED (YTD) . . . . . . . . 8,550

GROCERY AISLE SERVED (YTD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,742

RESCUED TREASURES SERVED (YTD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

TOTAL NIGHTS OF LODGING CLRP/FH (YTD) . . . . . . . . . . 673 / 34

CLRP/FH RESIDENTSSERVED (YTD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 / 2

VOLUNTEER HOURS SERVED (YTD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428

Frederick Rescue MissionPO Box 3389Frederick, MD 21705-3389 301.695.6633Niccole Rollsnrolls@therescuemission.orgwww.therescuemission.org

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORRunning a Rescue Mission is a unique endeavor. Every now and then I am asked about how many fires we put out a year. I often put out fires but not with a fire truck. Occasionally people will comment on how gratifying it must be to rehabilitate horses and dogs. I love animals, but most of my days are focused on people.

A famous cricket player in England during the late 1800’s named C.T. Studd said,

“Some want to live within the sound

Of church or chapel bell;

I want to run a rescue shop,

Within a yard of hell.”

William Booth founded the Christian Mission in a district in East London in 1864. Fourteen years later when it became the Salvation Army, there was a major move by Christians to convert their evangelism into helping the poor, widows, and orphans. Many people in desperate situations were significantly helped. The movement still continues.

Most of us know what it is to be stranded, injured, or hurt and need help beyond ourselves. The “Rescue” in Rescue Missions focuses on helping those fighting addiction, abuse, mental illness, and basically all the things that rob people of their humanity.

Jesus said, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45) In other words, Jesus came to rescue us from sin and death by His death on the cross and resurrection.

C.T. Studd said, “Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.” Our vision at the Frederick Rescue Mission is to change lives through Christ’s love by rescuing people from hunger, poverty, and chemical addiction. We are grateful to be a part of changing lives now and for eternity!

on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in 15-minute increments. Because the time is set aside specifically for each guest, Mission staff have an opportunity to get to know each person and perhaps pray with them for a specific need. There is also a prayer request section on the item request forms, which guests can fill out if they are unable to come during appointment hours. Mission staff prays specifically for each request.

Because we know that the need for some items, such as coats, hats, scarves, and gloves, does not occur within appointment hours, we often leave a rack of warm coats and bins full of other items outside of the Rescued Treasures building. Early one morning when she arrived at work, Outreach Coordinator Teri Kwiatek saw a gentleman searching the coat rack and she went to speak with him. “He asked if he could take a couple coats for himself and his family, and he was delighted when I said, ‘Of course!’” says Teri. “I love that our community donates coats to those in need.”

The Rescued Treasures Clothing Program “rescues” clothing so that it may be used for another valuable purpose. It is also a little cameo of grace, displaying the love of our merciful God “who has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son,” (Col. 1:13). Compelled by gratitude and love, we work each day to meet the needs of our neighbors while seeking to “proclaim the excellencies of Him who called [us] out of darkness into His marvelous light,” (1 Ptr. 2:9). And this is how we hope to change lives now and for eternity.

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CAROLINE AND THE BIG LITTLE TOY DRIVE On the first day of her family’s Christmas Countdown Calendar, Caroline’s assigned activity was to find three books to donate to kids in need. Not only did she find three for herself, she also found three on behalf of her little brother. “Before I knew it, she had books and toys and stuffed animals,” says her mom. “She had decided she wanted to make it much bigger and help kids and families that couldn’t afford gifts.”

In fact, Caroline’s vision had grown to supplying gift bags for 18 kids that included a book, a toy, and a stuffed animal. With the help of her kindergarten classmates, families and teachers, items began pouring in! Caroline’s mom and little brother helped gather the donations three times each week and they all looked forward to assembling the gift bags.

Caroline personally supervised the bags, carefully curating the combination of items (as only a child can do, of course!). But there was a big surprise for them when they were done. “Instead of 18 bags, we made 90!” recalls Caroline’s mom. The whole family delivered the bags to the Mission just before Christmas. There were so many that they filled the bed and back seat of their pickup truck!

We were so encouraged by Caroline’s joy in helping her neighbors in need so generously and enthusiastically! Thank you, Caroline, for making Christmas morning special for so many children.

OLIVIA AND THE SAVE THE DAY CLUB As Olivia began to understand the mounting needs of her community due to the impact of the COVID pandemic, she wanted to do something to help. Moved by compassion for others, she gathered a small group of friends and created the Save the Day Club. Now, Olivia, Caroline, Lauren, and Sofia were ready to get to work!

This little club of likeminded friends started brainstorming about what they could do for the community. They began with a simple trash pickup in their neighborhood. When Olivia’s mom told her about the Mission’s Faith House program, which provides shelter, hope, and healing for women and children experiencing homelessness, she and her friends were excited to help. They immediately launched into action, collecting approximately 10 bags of clothes and one large box of specific items needed for Faith House.

The Save the Day Club delivered their items to the Mission and met Terri Gray and Meg Yoho, who shared important information about the Faith House program with them. The girls listened eagerly and were pleased to learn more about women and children in need. Olivia’s mom writes, “The idea for this club was ALL my daughter’s; however, as her mom I am hoping to encourage her and really get her feeling like her efforts are worth it!”

Olivia, your efforts are definitely worth it - thank you for your kindness! May God bless you as you continue to serve our neighbors in need.

r A local guest chooses a coat

Arnold FarlowExecutive Director

Little Hearts & Hands to the Rescue

Little Hearts & Hands to the Rescue

r Caroline and her mom

Top Photo: Olivia with Save the Day’s donationsBottom Photo: Faith House Director Terri Gray welcomes Save the Day Club

"For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son." COLOSSIANS 1:13