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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:

May 2011

Meet Sophia - Page 1 A New Life Program Grad

A Note From CEO Page 2 ―Sing For THEIR Supper‖ Karaoke Fundraiser Series

Chapel Schedule Page 3 71st Anniversary Benefit CD Release Concert Thank You’s

Tributes Page 4 E-Waste & Cell Phones GCRMS S.H.A.R.E.S. Cards Thank You And Please Remember...

Inside this issue:

Celebrated

71 Years

On April 9

Meet Sophia Ortega, who referred her mother Debbie to the Mission after she came in! She says,

―I would have been living from place to place, motherless, and living to die.‖

What was your childhood like? My childhood was dysfunctional. My mom raised us the best she knew how, but she used heroin for many years. My father was an alcoholic and was in and out of my life.

Who introduced you to drugs and what happened after that? I was introduced to drugs by my older friends when I was in the 5th grade. It made me very sick. But, as I got older, I began to enjoy smoking weed. After having my first daughter at 15, I became addicted to methamphetamine. I used to WANT it, then it became that I NEEDED it. I was in and out of my daughter's life. I had been to a few programs and none was successful for me. At age 23, I had my second child and 3 years later, I had my last child. My life was so unmanageable. I lost custody of two of my children who got adopted three years ago.

Who told you about the Mission? As soon as I completed another program, my drug court counselor suggested the Mission to me, but I was sure I had my life under control. After one month out of the program, I broke my hip, then began using again. So, before I went “full blown” into my addiction, I came to the Mission. I finally threw up my hands and came in.

What have you learned through the New Life Addiction Treatment Program? Life is more important today than ever before; I learned to love myself; I learned to never settle for less; I learned that "with God, all things are possible"; and I learned that running away is not an option for me. I will be the best woman I am here to be.

What have you been able to accomplish during your stay at the Mission? I gave my life to Christ in June 2010, and was baptized; I lost, petitioned and then regained reunified rights with my oldest children; I helped my mother join the Program; I graduated the first phase of the program (classes, computer learning center, counseling); Sobriety for a year; I have a job as an "on call" house-woman; and lastly, I opened a banking account for the first time in my life. My goals are to go to a school to get my GED and then become an Ultrasound Technician; Regain a relationship with my oldest daughter; Stay connected to a church and bring my daughter to know Christ and to a youth group; and to get a place of my own. Thank you for your gifts, the Mission is a great place to start a NEW LIFE!

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

Supportive Housing

Shelter Plus Program

Our Programs:

Donate now online at www.gcrms.org/donations.htm Page 2

I invite you to join us for the 2nd Annual ―Sing For THEIR Supper‖ Karaoke Fundraising Series For The Homeless June 17, July 15, & August 19, 2011

@ 6pm-10pm, Dean De Carli Waterfront Square, Stockton, CA. I hope to see you there as we celebrate 71 years of helping the homeless like Sophia! ~William R. ―Bill‖ Brown, CEO

Please make checks payable to: Gospel Center Rescue Mission (Memo: “Karaoke”)

445 S. San Joaquin St, Stockton, CA 95203 / Phone:209.320.2329 / Website: www.gcrms.org / E-mail: events@gcrms.org

Gospel Center Rescue Mission “Sing For THEIR Supper” Karaoke Fundraising Series For The Homeless: Individual and Team Karaoke ~ Raffles prizes

Dean De Carli Waterfront Square, Stockton, CA

Singer:_________________________________________ (Pledge forms can be found at gcrms.org/events.htm; $2 required for each song)

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City:____________________________ Zip:______________ Phone:______________________ E-Mail:____________________________

Team Member‟s/Singer‟s names:

1._____________________________________ 4._____________________________________ 7._____________________________________

2. ____________________________________ 5._____________________________________ 8._____________________________________

3._____________________________________ 6._____________________________________ 9._____________________________________

10.____________________________________

___ I would like to sponsor and attend the “Sing For THEIR Supper” Event (Please see levels above and memo “Karaoke”)

___ I would like to sponsor, but can‟t attend the Event. Please donate my songs. (Please memo “Karaoke”. Thank you!)

___ I cannot attend, but am sending a gift of: $20_______ $40_______ $60_______ $80_______ Other $_______

___ I cannot attend, but will give online at www.gcrms.org through PayPal or Network For Good. Please memo: “Karaoke”

“Sing For THEIR Supper” Karaoke Fundraising Event For The Homeless Sponsorship Levels:

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP: $100

Individual or Business Name Listed In 1 Event Program 2 Songs To Sing Or Donate At 1 Event

SILVER SPONSORSHIP: $200

Individual or Business Name Listed In 2 Event Programs Individual or Business Name Listed On Signage At 2 Events

4 Songs To Sing Or Donate At 2 Events

GOLD SPONSORSHIP: $300 Individual or Business Name Listed In 3 Event Programs

Individual or Business Name Listed On Signage At 3 Events Individual or Business Name In Listed Monthly Newsletter

(1 month delivered to over 7,500 people) 6 Songs To Sing Or Donate At 3 Events

PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP - “Series Host”: $500

Business Name Presented As Host Of 3 Events Individual or Business Name Listed In 3 Event Programs

Individual or Business Name Listed On Signage At 3 Events Individual or Business Name Listed In Monthly Newsletter

(1 month delivered to over 7,500 people) 10 Songs To Sing Or Donate At 3 Events

Sponsorship for each event due June 13, July 11 & Aug 15

The Gospel Center Rescue Mission will host the "Sing For THEIR Supper" Karaoke Fundraiser Series For

The Homeless the Fridays of June 17, July 15 & August 19 at 6pm-10pm in De Carli Square, Downtown Stockton.

The phrase "Sing For Your Supper" is used to describe a singer that performs songs to earn his or her meals

in order to survive.

The "Sing For THEIR Supper" Karaoke Fundraising Series For The Homeless are a fun way for singers (and non-

singers alike) to perform for meals served to the homeless at the Gospel Center Rescue Mission every day.

"Sing For THEIR Supper" performers are invited to ask family, friends, co-workers or members of your church,

club, group, business or organization to pledge donations for meals for each performance. You will have the oppor-tunity to perform from a selection of hundreds of songs

„live‟ on stage at the De Carli Square (Singers will be charged $2 per song, unless they have raised pledges;

Pledge forms are online at gcrms.org/events.htm).

If you are unable to attend, you may still make a pledge and designate (or dedicate) your performance opportunity

to someone in attendance at the event. Also, please see Sponsorship Opportunities to the left.

For more information, please visit www.gcrms.org/events.htm or call (209) 320-2329.

Fri, June 17 @ 6pm-10pm Fri, July 15 @ 6pm-10pm Fri, August 19 @ 6pm-10pm

2ND ANNUAL ―SING FOR THEIR SUPPER‖ KARAOKE FUNDRAISING (SERIES)

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Amazing

Grace

Ministries

2 Zion

Untd Rfrmd

Ch/Ripon

3 Freewill

Baptist

4 Light-

house of

the Valley

Thank you for your faithful service to the home-less! If you are interested in leading a Chapel

Service, please call (209) 320-2311.

5 West

Coast

World

6 GCRM

7 Bethany

Temple

8 The

Seekers

9 Open

10 Horton

Ministries,

Inc

11 Polish

Christian

Society

12 REACH

Worship

Center

13 Stockton

Baptist

Church

14 Michigan

Heights

Baptist

15 Amazing

Grace

Ministries

16 Good

News Chris-

tian Ctr

17 Bansuk

Korean Pres

18 Harvest

Bible

19 It’s In

The House

Ministries

20 Bethany

Christian

Center

21 Faith

Assembly

of God

22 First

Baptist

Church

23 Calvery

Church

Ripon

24 Word of

Life Church

25 Polish

Christian

Society

26 Joe

Tabangcura

27 Great

Valley Bapt

28 Faith

Assembly

of God

29 Hilliard

Chapel

30 Home

Church

June 2011 Volunteer Chapel Schedule

Thank you to those of you who sponsored, donated and/or attended our 71st Anniversary Benefit CD Release Concert on April 8, 2011

to help the hurting and homeless of San Joaquin County! Your gifts are helping the homeless and addicted to success!

~ William R. “Bill “Brown

SPECIAL THANK TO OUR SPONSORS:

GOLD SPONSORSHIP

RAYMUS DEVELOPMENT & SALES

SILVER SPONSORSHIP

CLUB Z! (IN HOME TUTORING) DEN DULK POULTRY FARMS

DON MATUSKA GARY VOCHATZER (FINANCIAL SERVICES)

BRONZE SPONSORSHIP

BAKER ROOFING COMPANY DANIEL SIDERS

FRIENDS OF THE MISSION RARE PARTS, INC

SAN JOAQUIN BUILDING TRADES TED & ROSA TOWLE

A SPECIAL THANKS ALSO TO:

Featured artists & Performers:

TIPPING POINT BAND + SUGAR WATER PURPLE + VILLAGE ON YARN + TIM SANDOLI +

REBECCA GOLDSMITH + THE SAINT + PETER GOTHOLD

Pastor Marc Maffucci, Pastor Marshan Moultry, and

the wonderful staff at Quail Lakes Baptist Church

The gifted and talented guest musicians who accompanied the featured artists

Sponsors, donors, board members, staff and volunteers of Gospel Center Rescue Mission

Our strategic partners at University of the Pacific

including The Conservatory Of Music and Tiger PR

KCRA, The Record, Podcast Stockton, and the rest of our friends in local media for promotional support

CD’s are on sale for $10 each. Please call (209) 320-2329,

e-mail events@gcrms.org or order online at 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 Page 4

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 events@gcrms.org w/questions.

Memorial Gifts

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

Ray & Joan Hunter John & Carol Sharpe

Emma & Henry Leman Alice Conley

Leolla K Allen Steven V Butler

Walt Den Dulk Lawrence & Ann Meade

Agnes Jaeger Joseph & Eveleyn Jaeger

Bob Eustis Joseph & Carolyn Lawrence

Patsy B Monk (Wife) Robert Monk

And Steve Mize Jerry L Tucker Gay Allen

Gilmore Glynn Tarrant Mildred McElhany

Otho Rock Virginia Rock

Edwin F Hoag, Jr JG Hoag

Bill Sanger Faye Sanger

Tim & Brian Smith Earnest & Esther Smith

Jacob Kramer Janet Caves

And Robert Drew

Amy Heckinger Jeffrey & Donna Hannon

Alejo Moreno Henry Moreno

Grandpa Bert Van Dyken Steve & Cris

Van Laar

Sister Vera Glaeser MaryAnn Henderson

Florence Gillis William & Cheryl Gillis

Hc Russ Dolen & Shirley Hicks

Josephine Johnson Robert Johnson

Harold & Eleanor Webb Thomas & Janet Beck

Fred & Adeline Quilantang Ross & Felicia

Rowley

Carl Cramer Verlea Cramer

Bill Heinz Dorothy Heinz

Pastor Martin Glaeser Carl, MaryAnn, Esther

& Philip Henderson

Josephine Norm Johnson Robert Johnson

Austin C Frederick Mary Frederick

Ruby A Mallory (Mother) Dean Mallory

Maria Rosario Pedro Rosario

Agnes Jaeger Joseph & Evelyn Jaeger

Fri, June 17, July 15, & Aug 19 @ 6pm - 10pm in De Carli Square

Gospel Center Rescue Mission hosts ―Sing For THEIR Supper‖ Karaoke Fundraiser Series on Fridays: June 17, July 15, and

August 19, 2011 @ 6pm - 10pm in Downtown Stockton’s

De Carli Square. Please see page 2 for more information!

Please go to www.gcrms.org/events, call 209.320.2311 or e-mail events@gcrms.org 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

Alice Conley Frances Meredith

Irene & Paul Stolberg

Jesus Christ Pedro Rosario

Juanita Wilkerson

Steven Butler

Tony Visser Anonymous

Lori Bowman Joseph & Carolyn Lawrence

Earthquake Victims Thomas & Janet Beck Gayle Riley Cynthia Straub

Rev Al Van Selow William & Jeanine Ross

or

"You can raise funds for us with every purchase at any Save Mart, S-Mart Foods, Food Maxx & Lucky with every swipe of your specially- branded Save Mart/Gospel Center

Rescue Mission S.H.A.R.E.S. Card.

A percentage of your grocery purchase will be donated by Save Mart to us. To have one (or more) cards mailed to you at absolutely no charge, please call (209) 320-2329 and provide your name, mailing

address and the number of cards that you would like.”

Introducing GCRMS S.H.A.R.E.S. Cards