march 2011 gospel center rescue mission newsletter

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445 S. San Joaquin Street ° Stockton, CA 95203 ° 209.466.2138 ° 209.320-2322 fax ° www.gcrms.org

To minister to the needs of the homeless of Stockton and San Joaquin County including individuals suffering from

addictions, without regard to race, gender, nationality or origin.

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The Vision of the Gospel Center Rescue Mission

Newsletter

Our Mission:

March 2011

New Hope Family Shelter

(Women’s Emergency Lodge, Life Skills, &

New Life Program)

New Life Program For Men

Hope Learning Center

Men’s Emergency Lodging

Clothing Room

Respite Care

Supportive Housing

Shelter Plus Program

Representative

Our Programs:

Meet Debbie - A New Life Program Client

A Note From CEO Page 2 71st Anniversary CD Release Benefit Concert on April 8

Chapel Schedule Page 3 Mission Financial Shortfall GCRMS 2011 Pledge Form

Tributes Page 4 Vehicle Donations E-Waste & Cell Phones Thank You And Please Remember...

Inside this issue:

Celebrates

71 Years

On April 9

Meet Debbie - Grandmother and recent graduate of the New Life Addiction Treatment Program

What was your childhood like? Debbie says, “I grew up in an abusive home. I began using marijuana with my friends when I was 10 years

old and then my drug use progressed to using methamphetamines and ulti-mately heroin. I tried many times to become drug free, but was unsuccessful.

Before I came into the Mission I was enrolled in my 2nd quarter at Heald College and living with my daughter and her children. I was using metham-phetamines at the time, thinking it would help me to keep up with my busy life. Then I began using heroin again along with methamphetamines. My life began to get too stressful and I was really depressed. I just wanted to give up on life.

How did you hear about the Mission?

My other daughter (who was enrolled in the New Life Addiction Treatment Program with her daughter) told me, “Mom, just come in. There is a bed for you. Please just come in. It’s a Christian based program.” I dropped every-thing and came in.

What do you like most about the New Life Addiction Program? The fact that it is Christian-based. They welcomed me with open arms, even though they knew my history with drug use. They never made me feel ashamed. The classes have taught me why I used drugs and how to live a happy and clean life with God.

What are your future goals? I plan to return to Heald College and get my AA degree in IT Tech - I’d like to be able to program computers. I also plan to continue serving at my local church that I became a member of while here. I am grateful for this program that has helped my family to find God together - we are very close now.

Please see page 2 for info on our 71st Anniversary Benefit CD Release Concert!

Donate now online at www.gcrms.org/donations.htm

I invite you to join us as we commemorate the Mission’s 71st Anniversary with a Benefit CD Release Concert at Quail Lakes Baptist Church on Friday, April 8, 2011

@ 7pm featuring the following artists: Tipping Point, Sugar Water Purple, Rebecca Goldsmith, ―The Saint‖ & More! I hope to see you there as we celebrate

71 years of helping others like Debbie! ~William R. ―Bill‖ Brown, CEO

71ST ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT CD RELEASE CONCERT SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP ($150)

Business Name In Event Program

5 Concert Admissions; 5 “The New Life Project” CD’s

SILVER SPONSOR SHIP ($300)

Business Name or Logo In Event Programs

Business Name Listed On Event Sign

Business Name Listed In Our Monthly Newsletter (1 month)

10 Concert Admiss ions;10 “The New Life Project” CD’s

GOLD SPONSOR SHIP ($500)




15 Concert Admiss ions; 15 “The New Life Project” CD’s

PLATINUM SPONSOR SHIP ($750)




20 Concert Admiss ions; 20 “The New Life Project” CD’s

Sponsorships and/or RSVP’s due by April 1, 2011. Make checks payable to Gospel Center Rescue Mission

Please Memo: Anniversary. Thank you!

GCRM 71st Anniversary Benefit CD Release Concert

“The New Life Project - Songs of Brokenness & Healing”

Friday, April 8, 2011 7:00pm

Quail Lakes Baptist Church 1904 Quail Lakes Drive, Stockton

$10 PER PERSON (this includes the cost of admission and

one copy of “The New Life Project” CD, to be handed out at the end of the concert.

Your tickets will be available under the Host Name or Guest Names you designate

at Quail’s “Will Call” Booth on concert day beginning at 6:00pm.

Please sign-up below to become a sponsor or to reserve your tickets today!

For questions or for more information, please call 209.320.2311, e-mail

[email protected] or visit www.gcrms.org

Gospel Center Rescue Mission 71st Anniversary Benefit CD Release Concert Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 7pm at Quail Lakes Baptist Church, 1904 Quail Lakes Dr, Stockton

Please reserve_________tickets for me ($10 per person includes concert admission and one copy of “The New Life Project” CD to be handed out at the end of the concert. Ticket pick-up at QLBC’s “Will Call” Booth concert day beginning at 6pm.)

Host Name:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City:________________________________ Zip:______________ Phone:______________________ E-Mail:_________________________

Guest names

1._____________________________________ 4._____________________________________ 7._____________________________________

2. ____________________________________ 5._____________________________________ 8._____________________________________

3._____________________________________ 6._____________________________________ 9._____________________________________ ___ I would like to sponsor and attend the Celebrations (Please memo: “Anniversary” on check & e-mail us your guest names) ___ I cannot attend, but would like to sponsor the 71st Anniversary Benefit CD Release Concert. Please see my info above. ___ I cannot attend, but am sending a gift of: $25_______ $50_______ $75_______ $100_______ Other $_______ ___ I cannot attend, but will give online at www.gcrms.org through PayPal or Network For Good. Please memo: Anniversary

Please make checks payable to: Gospel Center Rescue Mission (Memo: Anniversary) 445 S. San Joaquin St, Stockton, CA 95203 / Phone:209.320.2311 / Website: www.gcrms.org / E-mail: [email protected]

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April 2011 Volunteer Chapel Schedule

Gospel Center Rescue Mission Celebrates 71 Years on April 9, 2011

Yes, Bill, I would like to give homeless men, women and children safe housing, food, clothing, showers,

hygiene items, counseling and education today!

Name:_______________________________________

Address: _____________________________________

City:_________________ State:_______ Zip:________

E-mail address_________________________________

Phone:________________________________________

Please make checks to and mail to: Gospel Center Rescue Mission

445 S. San Joaquin Street Stockton, CA 95203 www.gcrms.org / [email protected] / (209) 320-2311

Here is my gift of:

$25 $50 $75

$100 Other $_____

I’d like to pledge $____ per month by mail (Thanks, we will send you pledge forms)

I’d like to pledge automatic monthly deductions

GCRMS 2011 Pledge Form

As ministry partners and faithful donors, we wanted to let you know that the Mission Board reviews the Mission budget each month. Currently we are experiencing a 33% drop in total income from January through February 2011- as compared to these same months from 2010.

As this information is cause for great concern, we are trusting that God will provide the needed funds - so that we can continue to provide the same level and quality of shelter, food, clothing, hygiene items, showers, counseling and education to the homeless men, women and children here at the Mission.

We thank you for your continued giving and ask that any additional gifts you can give would be greatly appreciated. Please also keep the Mission finances in your prayers.

We thank you again for your support of the Mission’s work of “rescue” as we celebrate 71 years of “Impacting the Lives of the Homeless & Addicted” next month!

Please feel free to call me at (209) 320-2314 should you have any questions.

Sincerely, William R “Bill” Brown, CEO

Mission Financial Shortfall

http://www.gcrms.org

www.gcrms.org

Remember a loved one or honor their birthday,

anniversary, etc. by donating a

gift in their name to the

Gospel Center Rescue Mission.

Please call (209) 320-2311 if you

have questions.

Up-to-date information is always available online at www.gcrms.org

Meat and Food Items Beef, Chicken, Ham, Veggies (#10 cans),

Coffee, Milk

Hygiene & Other Items Toilet Paper, Diapers, Towels, Feminine Hygiene, Shampoo & Conditioner, Toothbrushes,

Toothpaste, Laundry Detergent, Deodorant, Razors, Bar Soap, Undergarments Men & Women

Clients’ continued success in their recovery

Our financial needs

Safety, wisdom, & strength for staff, volunteers & Board Members

Go to www.gcrms.org and click the “Donate Now” Button at the

top of the homepage to donate using

Prayer Requests

Donate Online Now

On-Going Mission Needs

THANK YOU AND PLEASE REMEMBER...

Used Cell Phones / eWaste / Recyclables

We accept used cellphones, computers,

electronics and all recyclable items that

you collect for us which we can

safely and responsibly exchange for cash

donations. Please call 209.320.2329 or

e-mail [email protected] w/questions.

Memorial Gifts

In Memory Of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Gift From

Terry Darter HR Green

Rena Jackson (Mother) Essie Looker

Dawn Mitchell Alan & Ann Christiansen

and MaryLou Shropshire

Lorena Rathe Stephen & Barbara Boynton

Robert L Davis Dorothy Cooper

Carl & Ethel Ellison Ronald & Barbara Richards

Michael Sims (Son) Lue Sims Marian Hamm Edna Hayden

Tom Schlepp Laura Rouse

and Clara Allen

Allen L Bugbee Fern Bugbee

Raymond Delucchi Madelyn Delucchi

G Dean Wilson Mildred Wilson

Sofia Aburto Marcos Aburto

James E Smith Noreen Smith

J Tomlinson Donna Tomlinson

Ron Marchetti Janet Marchetti

GuadalupePachuca Cathy Puga

Paul W Stack Judy L Stack

Marvin Van De Pol Janet Garcia

Esther Douma Rodney & Hollie Douma

Bob Eustis Victor C Wykoff, Jr

Keith Harvey Thomasina Harvey

Sister Vera Glaeser MaryAnn & Carl Henderson

Edward Alvillar, Jr Dorothy Alvillar

Sarah Martinez Henry Moreno

Maria Rosario Pedro Rosario

Patsy B Monk (Wife) Robert Monk

and Steve Mize

Harold & Eleanor Webb Tom & Janet Beck

Otho Rock Virginia Rock

Paul Van Dyken Arnold & Marjorie Pasma

William Drake Sonia Spatola

Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 7pm The Gospel Center Rescue Mission commemorates it’s 71st Anniver-sary with a Benefit CD Recording ―The New Life Project: Songs of

Brokenness & Healing‖, and release concert at

Quail Lakes Baptist Church on Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 7pm.

See page 2 for more information

Please go to www.gcrms.org/events, call 209.320.2311 or e-mail [email protected] for more

events info

Save These Dates

Cars, Trucks, Livestock, Property or Stock Donations

Are Also Tax-Deductible!

Honorarium Gifts

In Honor Of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Gift From

Jesus Christ Pedro Rosario

The Homeless Diane Mary Stewart

Charlie Van Gorkum Fred & Joann Veenstra

Walt White William & Jeanine Ross

AAUW, Stockton Branch Helen Holt

Joe, Alice, Ted Bylsma John & Ginny Bylsma

Roberta Ashley DM Jackson

Charles Kelley Yolanda Kelley

or

Memorial Gifts

In Memory Of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Gift From

Lorraine Ridenour Joseph Jaeger

Lena Marulo Jean Dean

The Ellisons Ronald & Barbara Richards

Elizabeth O’Neel Patrick O’Neel

Michael W Goodwin Avie Williams

Laura Savo (Daughter) Manuelita Arieta

Richard C Brooks Tom & Pat Wilson

Robert Eustis Alice Conley Clarence Harvey Allen Steven V Butler

Johanna Sigelkoff Milton or Marie Heskin

Jodi Yamaguchi Tom & Janet Beck

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