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SPRING 2012 | WATER STREET MINISTRIES

MATURITY THROUGH MISTAKESWHY & WHEN MESSING UP IS GOOD FOR US

In this issue of the Messenger you will hear some gritty first-hand accounts of individuals who have messed up and moved on. A child in the Wonder Club Early Learning Center who is just starting out and learning the rules of a classroom, or a middle aged man facing his 3rd or 4th relapse in his recovery; each story illustrates the need for a measure of God’s grace. As you will read in the stories here, God can use our mistakes to make us better versions of ourselves and, even more importantly, to increase in our dependence on Him (a WSM core value).

As staff at Water Street Ministries we are often reminded that none of us are perfect spouses, none of us are perfect parents and none of us are perfect employees! When we recognize our own shortcomings, our eyes are opened to our individual need to learn and grow.

Another one of our organizational core values is “Grace as our model”. James 4:6 instructs us that grace only comes to the humble. Owning up to our mistakes can be a rich practice of humbling ourselves before God and others. This posture of humility allows us to receive God’s gift of grace into our own lives and grants us the capacity to be gracious to others when we are hurt by their failings.

We are all flawed at the foot of the cross. It doesn’t matter if we sleep on the street or in a warm bed; whether we have a job that pays well and meets all our needs or barely pays enough to survive. We all require the grace of Christ’s sacrifice to enjoy the presence of our all-consuming God and be transformed into His image.

Hebrews 10:10 says, “We have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all…for by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy,” (NIV). Thank you for your continued investment in the work of Water Street Ministries. May you, too, continue to be “made holy” as you follow Christ.

Sincerely,

Jere ShertzerPresident & CEO

STAFF LEADERSHIP TEAM

Jere ShertzerPresident/CEO of Water Street Ministries

Melissa AlcornExecutive Director of Lydia Center

Steve BrubakerChief Vision Officer

Jack CrowleyExecutive Director of Teen HavenExecutive Director of Wonder Club Early Learning Centers

Steve GentinoChief Financial Officer

Scooter HaaseVice President of Operations of Water Street MinistriesExecutive Director of Water Street Mission

Paul PearceVice President of Advancement

Colleen ElmerExecutive Director of Water Street Health Services

WATER STREET MINISTRIESBOARD OF DIRECTORS

David Thompson, Chairperson

Michael S. Burkholder, Vice Chairperson

Frank C. Chesters, Esq., Treasurer

Guy Eshelman, Secretary

Scott BoydReyna BrittonTom DespardCharles R. Mershon, M.D.Michael D. NovakAnne PiersonMike SigmanMarlin H. Thomas

WATER STREET HEALTH SERVICESBOARD OF DIRECTORS

Charles R. Mershon, M.D., Chairperson

Anne-Marie Derrico, M.D., Secretary

Mike FitzGerald, Treasurer

Reyna Britton Robert Doe, M.D.Lisa HessBenetta RapierRoger Strause, D.D.S.

EDITORMaria Schaszberger

DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHYJosh Smith

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Contents4 Water Street Ministries

Maturity Through Mistakes

6 Wonder Club Early Learning CentersLove & Patience Won

7 Teen HavenGod Wanted Better for Her

10 Water Street MissionWalls of Fear Crumble

11 Lydia CenterGod's Love Pursued Her

12 Water Street Health ServicesAn Aha Moment Leads to Life Change

13 Events» Tea & Tour at the Lydia Center» Tour our Prince Street Campus» Golf Tournament: Drive Away Hunger» Save the Date: Annual Dinner» Save the Date: Family Day» Save the Date: Women's Conference

14 VolunteerLet's Show Them

» Volunteer Opportunities

15 Donate» Needed Items» Sponsor a Camper

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Now as the father of two girls I can tell you that I am neither a great par-ent nor an awful one. Few things have brought me to my knees, though, like the challenges that come from day-to-day child-raising.

One time, our then-teenage daughter was faced with a difficult decision. She came to my wife and me and wanted us to make the decision for her. We honestly did not know the ‘right’ answer nor were we able to offer her any advice. So we yielded to our ignorance, encour-aged our daughter to please God in whatever choice she made, and prayed with her for wisdom. She did make her choice, and in retrospect, she made a wise decision.

It’s Not Easy

Yet, this incident reminds me of how easy it is to make decisions for others as we try to insulate them from hurt. How easy it would have been to tell our daughter what to do, as any caring parent doesn’t want to see their child experience adverse consequences from a poor decision. This compulsion to decide for our children is not unlike what the staff in any of our divisions faces everyday as children, youth, women, the homeless and the sick look to us – all experts in parenting of course – for answers.

Yet it seems more important – and more difficult for the parent – that our children struggle to arrive at decisions

MATURITY THROUGH MISTAKSWHY & WHEN MESSING UP IS GOOD FOR US

on their own even if their choice is construed by those older and wiser as a ‘mistake!’

Attitude is Key

Fear of making a mistake is a paralyz-ing condition. Our desire to look good to each other, our insecurity, our morbid regret for past mistakes and our almost instinctive ability to blame others when we err all work to keep us from risk-taking and admitting to each other when we do fail.

It seems our attitude toward our mistakes is key. Are we able to see mis-takes as opportunities to learn and grow so they no longer serve to keep us mired in guilt and indecision?

As an organization we have worked hard to promote an atmosphere where it’s okay to make a mistake where each staff member, each child, each teen, each woman, each individual in home-lessness and each patient is free to try and fail and then able to admit that same failure.

True Heart Change

This culture of offering grace to each other is neither license nor law. It is a place where patient, client, young person and staff member can freely acknowl-edge their imperfection in this process of becoming more like Jesus. It is a place of safety where weaknesses and failure provide glimpses into the deeper issues

Steve Brubaker Chief Vision Officer, Water Street Ministries

Before I had kids, I was a great parent.

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of the heart. It is a place of risk where staff members are vulnerable and the people we serve are held accountable to their choices. And it is a place where true heart change occurs not through compulsion or coercion to conform but by the prompting and power of the Holy Spirit.

It’s interesting that the risen Jesus appeared to Peter after Peter had so dramatically failed to stand by Jesus as He moved toward the crucifixion. After all it was Peter who said he would lay down his life for Jesus. It was Peter who wanted to follow Jesus no matter what. And it was Peter who finally denied Jesus three times when given the opportunity to stand up for Him. So the stance of Jesus toward Peter is utterly amazing.

Even though Peter failed Him, Jesus reinstated him even giving him a ministry assignment that included the important task of caring for those who follow God. And Peter grew in maturity through his mistakes!

So Must We

If our steps are truly directed toward God, doesn’t it make sense that our stumbles and missteps are part and parcel of that direction? And just as God gives grace as He works through the mis-takes of an imperfect parent to some-how raise responsible children, He grows us through our mistakes by teaching us about our frailty - and need for Him - and His faithfulness.

If our steps are truly directed toward God, doesn't it make sense that our stumbles and

missteps are part and parcel of that direction?

“If he stumbles, he's not down for long; GOD has a

grip on his hand.”Psalm 37:24 (The Message)

RIGHT: Learning Center Instructor, Sue, helps Antoine prepare for his GED test.

ABOVE: When Mr. Joe volunteers at Wonder Club, he helps model the balance of love,

discipline and the opportunity to start over.


WONDER CLUB EARLY LEARNING CENTERS (717) 394-9723 [email protected]

Learning is a process. Some things are learned quickly; others take weeks, or months, or even years to learn. And many times we learn by first making mistakes. Think of a small baby learning to walk. Once able to stand upright, the child will walk round and round furniture, holding on for dear life. Then one day, he will let go and take a few tentative steps on his own until boom, he falls on the floor. Is that the end of learning to walk? Does he give up and quit? Abso-lutely not. He will get up and try again and again until one day he is not just walking across the room, but running across it.

So it is with the four and five year olds we see on a daily basis. They come to school self-absorbed in their own little worlds, where they have been the center of the universe from the moment of birth. Now they are surrounded by other chil-dren, and the need to learn how to get along with others is amplified. It is not a process that comes naturally.

One such child in our program was Josh. Entering preschool for the first time, he had no concept of interacting with anyone other than adults. Even then he was shy around those he did not know. He stood in the corner refusing to play with or look at anyone else.

LOVE & PATIENCE WON

Miss Nicole, his Wonder Club teacher, began by first establishing a relation-ship with the adults who brought him to school, talking to them and including the

boy in a non-threatening way in the con-versation. As Josh became comfortable, she invited him to play but did not insist he join in. Gradually his interest in what was going on drew him out of the corner and next to the teacher.

As weeks went by, Miss Nicole’s love and patience won out. It took several months but today Josh comes into the classroom with a greeting for the teach-er, looks for his friends and initiates play experiences with them. Individual attention and building a relationship with both the child and his parent has helped to develop a secure loving environment where Josh is free to make mistakes and yet know he is loved and accepted.

Josh is free to make mistakes and yet know

he is loved and accepted.

By Lorraine Brandt Administrator, Wonder Club Early Learning Centers

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Nina, our Lancaster Girls Coordinator, recently shared about how the healing environment at Teen Haven has impact-ed one young lady:

"Julie was a sweet kid from the begin-ning. Through the 2 years she’s been plugged into Teen Haven, we have known her to be polite and always attentive during Bible studies and devotions. But recently, she was living with guilt and a burden.

"Just last week she openly admitted with me that she had had sex with her boyfriend. She recognized it was wrong and felt like God wanted her to break up with him. She specifically said, “God is talking to me. I asked Him to show me a sign, and He did.”

"She continued to tell me how God was capturing her and getting the at-tention of her heart. She also shared that she made a commitment to God and found a ring, put it on and made it her purity ring. I didn’t tell her to do this.

TEEN HAVEN (717) 393-2716 [email protected]

Helping teens find the freedom to hear from God and respond to what He is saying and doing in their lives is what Teen Haven is all about. More than high quality Bible study lessons, program structure, or recreational activities,

we’ve found that the most important thing we can do is create an environ-ment where teens feel completely safe to be themselves. That means that no matter their struggles, sin or shame, our goal is that teens will trust us enough to be completely open with us.

GOD WANTED BETTER FOR HERBy Jack Crowley Executive Director, Teen Haven

The most important thing we can do is create

an environment where teens feel completely safe to be themselves.

God was pouring His grace upon her, and she recognized it and responded.

"Her story is all about the healing envi-ronment. She heard God, took personal responsibility, trusted in God’s redemp-tion and received His forgiveness. Plus she felt safe enough at Teen Haven to share her failure with us and seek out accountability.

"The next day, Julie broke up with the young man, not because I told her to, but because she knew God wanted bet-ter for her."

Rejoice with us over the work God is doing in the lives of teens like Julie through Teen Haven. And rejoice over the truth that “there’s no condemnation for those who are in Christ,” (Romans 8:1, NIV)!

ABOVE: Natacha and staff leader Nina at the Heir Born Bible study group at Teen Haven. RIGHT: Pray for all the girls in the bible study.


MakingYour Dollars

Go Farther

Last year a donor provided several new hot water heaters, 28 new water-saving toilets and 136 energy-efficient light fixtures at no cost to Water Street Ministries.

Paired with other changes, these donations will help to make your donations go farther! Good Stewardship:

The Lydia center used $6,000 less in gas due to better insulation, on demand hot water heaters and digital thermostats.

At our Prince Street Campus, we saw a 3% reduction in electric usage in one building and 6% in another due to improved insulation, lighting timers and donated energy-efficient lights.

In April 2011, we started recycling our organic waste on our Prince Street Campus. Thus far we have seen $2,340 in savings by recycling this waste.

In March we renegotiated our cell phone contracts and will see an extra $4,000 in savings yearly.

All symbols are from thenounproject.com collection. “Piggy Bank” symbol is by Brock Kenzler. “Money” symbol is by John Caserta. "Movie" symbol

is by Anna Weiss. "Clapperboard" symbol is by NDSTR.

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WATER STREET MISSION (717) 393-7709 [email protected]

At the Water Street Mission, the phrase grace and truth over time is a key concept in how we minister. You see it not only in staff-to-client relationships but also staff-to-staff relationships. Here in Joe’s account, he experienced the freedom to make mistakes without feel-ing shame (grace) while being held ac-countable for the consequences (truth) in his life journey (time). Paired with God’s help, personal and spiritual growth can then occur. It’s a healing environ-ment where lives are transformed.

Joe was struggling. Most men do at some point during the LifeRecovery Program. However, his struggles were mighty, to the point of jeopardizing his stay in the program. He was terrified. The thought of being back on the street made him tremble. He didn’t want to go back to that life.

It’s not that Joe’s problems were insurmountable. In fact, they might seem small to someone else. It was that he had trouble seeing them. He needed

WALLS OF FEAR CRUMBLE

someone to give him insight, to speak truth to him, to help him remove the blinders that covered his eyes. He knew it would be a painful process. Having someone point out your weaknesses is like lancing a wound; it must be done in order for the healing to begin, but the

initial pain is often too much to bear.So they gathered with him: his friends,

from whom he could not hide; his coun-selor, who knew his fears and secrets; his teacher, who saw his frustrations come to the surface as he struggled with his studies. They knew him. They knew how he had failed. If they wanted to,

By David Miller Learning Center Instructor, Water Street Mission

They could easily recount each sin and make him

suffer for them. But that didn't happen.

they could make him squirm like a bug. They could easily recount each sin and make him suffer for them.

But that didn’t happen. As Joe sat nervously in his chair, expecting the fiery darts, none came. One by one, the men around the circle shared their hearts. They affirmed him. There was grace. Joe knew that each one there cared for him. Make no mistake, they spoke truth. They said some things that were hard for him to hear. But because of the love they had shown over their six months of knowing him, they had earned the right to speak into his life. His nervousness subsided. He began to listen intently to each word, soaking in the truths being spoken. The walls of fear crumbled.

Did his struggles go away? No. Did he understand what he needed to change in his life? Maybe.

But he did find that evening, in that circle of men, the body of Christ. He was not alone. He now had hope.

LEFT: David, Director of the Learning & Career Center, builds relationships with Mission graduates who are looking for employment.

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LYDIA CENTER (717) 252-5986 [email protected]

Katie was angry with the world when she entered the Lydia Center last July. She came to us in lieu of a prison sen-tence. At age 24, her plan was to do just enough to get by: finish our 6-month pro-gram and be free.

After three months, her anger rose to a dangerous level through a threat of vio-lence. Threats are a house safety issue, meaning that for the safety of the Lydia Center clients, the woman must leave the program. So Katie was asked to leave for two weeks to allow her to consider how serious she was about her recovery. Ka-tie’s options at that point were limited, and she feared she would go back to prison.

Katie’s mom recounts, “When I got off the phone call telling me that Katie was leaving the Lydia Center, I felt sick. I thought she was going back to jail. Re-flecting on that time, I see she needed a break to see how lucky she was. I felt it was part of the journey she needed to travel.”

Katie’s case went back to court, and she proposed that she go to a different recovery program that required less ac-countability. The judge said no, that she should complete the program she started. When the Lydia Center clients all agreed to welcome Katie back, she was able to return with a different perspective.

GOD'S LOVE PURSUED HERBy Melissa Alcorn Executive Director, Lydia Center

“[Being away from the Lydia Center] was a very humbling experience,” Katie said, “because I really had to look at the fact that I didn’t have my attitudes, emo-tions, relationships, etc. all together. [It] helped me be thankful for the safe en-vironment at the Lydia Center where I could work on my recovery.”

Since her return to our program, Katie says she has learned how to have health-ier relationships, how to have and give ac-countability, how to resolve conflict and much more. Through her mistakes, Katie was able to see God’s love pursuing her and bringing her back to the Lydia Center.

Katie says, “I’m excited to carry all that I’ve learned into my personal and profes-sional life and to share my story with oth-ers, in hopes that it will help them.”

Rejoice with us for God’s work in wom-en’s lives like Katie’s. Romans 8:28 says,

“…in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose,” (NIV).

Through her mistakes, Katie was able to see

God's love pursuing her and bringing her back...

RIGHT: Pictured with her mom, Katie graduated from the Lydia Center in March.


WATER STREET HEALTH SERVICES Medical (717) 358-2017 Dental (717) 358-2011 [email protected]

One of the most difficult parts of being in a helping profession is allowing those we serve to make decisions that can have devastating consequences. In the medical profession, we actually have the evidence—lab results, blood pressure readings, etc.—that demon-strate the impact that poor decisions are having on an individual’s health and well-being. And we can use this evidence to educate and inform but not to coerce a change in behavior. Staying engaged with individuals who have a history of making poor choices can be very difficult as we, the professionals, often lose hope and feel helpless. But periodically, we are able to be a part of someone’s aha moment when they are able to turn their life around. What follows is the story of one such patient.

Stan was one of our patients at Water Street Health Services whom we had served for years without any real break-throughs in him taking responsibility for his health. He had multiple health prob-

AN AHA MOMENT LEADS TO LIFE CHANGE

lems, including diabetes and high blood pressure, all of which were uncontrolled due to Stan’s unwillingness to follow his medication regime and nutritional plan. Concurrent to his health spiraling out of control, he described his life as having

no meaning. He had a trail of past bad relationships and a life marked by loneli-ness.

During one of his routine medi-cal check-ups at Water Street Health Services, his doctor began to discuss his physical and mental health concerns and asked the question, “Do you want to know what will give meaning to your life?” When Stan responded affirmatively, the

By Colleen Elmer Executive Director, Water Street Health Services

doctor shared a number of scriptures with him, and by the end of the appoint-ment, he gave his life to Christ.

We are excited that Stan is no longer a patient at Water Street Health Ser-vices, as he has found stable employ-ment and now has medical insurance. But at his last visit prior to leaving us, he had a positive attitude about his health and was starting to make some positive changes. He voiced that in the past he was unable to focus on his health or his future as he had no reason to live. But once he found meaning in his life, he now had the motivation to fix his health.

Stories like Stan’s give us hope for other patients whose situations seem hopeless. Allowing others to make mistakes and be willing to walk along-side them regardless of their choices is a model that we embrace. It allows our patients time to learn, and it allows God time to work.

"Do you want to know what will give meaning

to your life?"

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210 South Prince Street, LancasterSaturday, October 6, 2012

Free parking. Free food. Free live music.More details to come.

Same weekend asLancaster ArtWalk!

eventsFIND MORE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE WaterStreetMinistries.org/Events

For doctor's offices and counseling agencies, learn how your clients

can benefit from the Lydia Center's 6-month residential recovery program.

Tuesday, May 8, 20128:30 to 10:00 a.m.

ORThursday, May 10, 2012

1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

For Address, Directions & RSVPCall Jennifer at 252-5986 x110 or email [email protected].

Friday, June 15, 2012Tanglewood Manor Golf Club

7:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.

To Register Yourself or Your FoursomeDownload a registration form at WaterStreetMission.org/Golf or

call Evelyn at 358-2032.

Space is limited. Please register by June 1.Proceeds benefit the Water Street Mission

DRIVE AWAY HUNGERGolfTournament

Save the DateSunday, September 16, 2012

Double Tree Resort2416 Willow Street Pike, Lancaster

More details to come.

600 THROUGH ONEA N N U A L D I N N E R 2 0 1 2

Save the DateSaturday, October 20, 2012

at the Lydia CenterMore details to come.

Women'sConference

A praise and worship musical starring Donald Braswell of ‘America’s Got Talent’ fame. Living Waters Theatre, Strasburg. All tickets free, but donations are accepted.

A portion of the proceeds from the1 p.m. & 7 p.m. shows on June 23rd

benefits Water Street Ministries.

For Ticket Details & MoreWaterStreetMinistries.org/Events

Referral Resource Day


volunteerFIND MORE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE WaterStreetMinistries.org/Volunteer

LET'S SHOW THEM!

Volunteers, you are a key component in cultivating this healing environment we have been talking about. You are the hands and feet of our ministry—the first face someone sees as they step foot in Water Street Mission seeking shelter, the listening ear for a Teen Haven student sharing about trouble with friends, the compassionate healthcare provider at Water Street Health Services. There are so many opportunities we have every day to provide a visible expression of God’s love to the people we serve.

This is critical because our understanding of God’s love can be so profoundly impacted by how others treat us, especially when we make mistakes. Brennan Manning writes, “Barring [God’s grace at work within us], we humans simply will not ac-cept our life and being as God’s gracious gift unless someone values us. ‘We can only sense ourselves and our world valued and cherished by God when we feel valued and cherished by others.’ “ (Manning, Brennan. A Glimpse of Jesus: The Stranger to Self-Hatred. HarperSanFrancisco-Harper Collins: New York, 2003. p35)

I’ll always remember a comment from Daniel, a graduate from the Water Street Mission’s LifeRecovery Program. He shared that before his experience at the Mission, he had no way of understanding God’s love, because no one had ever shown him what true love looked like. “I needed someone to show me,” he said. Let’s show them!

Volunteer OpportunitiesFor more information, contact Pearl at (717) 358-2040 or email [email protected] see all available volunteer opportunities, visit WaterStreetMinistries.org/Volunteer.

Lydia Center or Water Street Mission DriversJoin this rewarding work of forming relationships while helping clients get to necessary appointments!We would contact you as opportunities come up to see if you’re available.

Water Street Health Services CustodianShow our clients they are valued by keeping the clinics bright and clean.2-3 hours weekly on a Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday afternoon.

Kid MentorPlan and supervise Bible studies or activities for the children in the shelter while their parents are participating in program requirements. Great opportunity to invest in kids! Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Fridays weekly, 6:45-8:15PM.

By Pearl Parks Volunteer Coordinator, Water Street Ministries

ABOVE: Pearl Parks, Volunteer Coordinator, shares what she learned from Brennan

Manning's book, A Glimpse of Jesus.

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donateFIND MORE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE WaterStreetMinistries.org/Donate

Have you ever felt like you were to share the Good News with someone else, but you got caught up in the "how" and "when?" At Teen Haven, we have the unique opportunity to tell urban teens about Jesus in an atmosphere where they will be most receptive to the message of salvation.

Here is one way you can tell others about Jesus - when they need it most - that you can't get wrong! You can sponsor a camper and leave the details of how, when and where to us.

Please accept our invitation to sponsor a camper and change a life!

To learn more about Teen Haven camp and find out how you can sponsor a camper or involve your church, visit TeenHaven.org/Camper or contact Mari at (717) 358-2057 or [email protected].

The most helpful gift is a financial gift!We invite you to send a donation using the enclosed envelope, donate online at WaterStreetMinistries.org/Donate or make a credit card donation by phone by calling Sue at (717) 358-2031 or Sharon at (717) 358-2028 during regular business hours.

Needed Items

Baby Wipes & Diapers (Sizes 4, 5 & 6)At any given time, about 10 to 15 babies in diapers are living at the Mission. Help keep them safe and dry! Drop off your donations at our Collection Center, facing Conestoga Street, at our Prince Street Campus. Hours: Mon/Fri: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sat: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Single Bed Frames, Mattresses & Box Springs (New or Gently Used)Your donation will help someone in need, like a family moving out of homelessness, to set up their new home! Because donations are low, families are waiting 3-4 months to be helped.Call Dean at (717) 393-7709 x0 or email [email protected].

Bunk Bed Mattresses for Cabins at Teen Haven’s CampHelp provide a comfortable place to sleep for the 500 campers we hope to see this summer.Call Mari at (717) 393-2716 or email [email protected].

Thank you to everyone who donated food or finances to help provide 44,000 meals this Easter season!

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