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FALL ISSUE 2020

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Inside: Read how your compassion and support

changes lives.

Owen’s heart is filled with gratitude

for YOU!

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Owen turned to online video games as a teen to escape from daily life. “I was struggling with loneliness. Students at

school were harassing me and making me feel unworthy of love,” he says.

But what started as fun quickly spiraled into obsession. Owen also developed an addiction to pornography, and these issues led to trouble functioning as an adult.

“I hit some rough passages, lost my job and my life kind of spiraled downhill from there. I managed to spend all my money and became homeless for a few weeks.”

That’s when he heard about Holland Rescue Mission and decided he wanted a better life. The day he walked through our doors, everything changed for Owen.

“I was originally just going to the Mission to try to find a job and get back on my feet,” he says, smiling. “But then I decided to join the Gateway Program and see if I could find a new way of being an adult.”

Owen found healing and hope through daily classes and Bible study, and discovered a real, intimate relationship with Jesus.

“Coming into the program I was spiritually hungry… there had to be something better than the way I was living. After two weeks, I recommitted my life to Christ.”

Owen is grateful for the guidance he is getting to rebuild his life. He knows that the lessons he’s learned at the Mission will give him the skills and confidence to go back to college, study for the ministry and go wherever God leads him.

“I’m looking at the transitional development program to learn how to make money, to budget and do the things I didn’t know how to do.”

This Thanksgiving season – and all through the year – your kind generosity fills hearts with hope and gratitude… and transforms lives through God’s love!

“Now I’m thankful God created me this way. The qualities I have – like being empathetic and loving to listen – are beautiful and given by Him. I can use those gifts to help others and share the Gospel.”

“God brought me to a point where I was down…

JUST READY FOR SOMETHING TO FILL ME UP.”

“The Mission was there for me WHEN I HIT ROCK BOTTOM.”

The past few months have been challenging for all of us. No one is immune to the stress of uncertainty or the fear of the unknown. And especially this year, far too many of our neighbors have also felt the harsh reality of losing their livelihoods – their ability to provide for themselves or their families. They join scores of others already turning to Holland Rescue Mission for food, shelter and life-restoring guidance.

Yet, through it all, my heart is filled with gratitude – for God’s faithfulness… the goodness of mankind… and your dedication to serving “the least of these.”

As more struggling people reach out to us, you are there for them. You are among the heroes who put others’ needs above your own. You join us on the front lines of compassion and kindness, loving your neighbors when they need it most. Now, as we anticipate an increased need for food and care throughout the fall, my greatest hope is that you’ll continue your amazing support this Thanksgiving season.

Regardless of the season or the challenges around us, remembering our blessings brings us comfort, peace and joy. This Thanksgiving, as we gather with our loved ones, I pray each of us finds strength in God… one another… and our own grateful hearts.

Darryl BartlettExecutive Director

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Our hearts are filled with Thanksgiving for your faithful support!

Give now using the enclosed reply card and envelope.

Give online anytime at hollandrescue.org.

You fill my heart with Thanksgiving.

A MESSAGE FROM DARRYL BARTLETT

Please help us now to prepare for the thousands of meals we’ll serve to our homeless and struggling neighbors throughout the Thanksgiving season. Your generosity will not only provide nourishing food for hungry people, but also opportunities for lives to be restored:

faith-based counseling • life-skills classes vocational training • and more!

Your giving spirit can mean a new beginning for hurting individuals and families right here in our community. Share your heart of thanksgiving by giving your 2020 Thanksgiving Campaign gift today.

$2.05for 1 hot meal

Practical guidance and God’s

life-changing LOVE

$68.00for 1 night of safe shelter

CAN LEAD TO

SEE HOW YOUR GIFT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT!

Read Owen's story to learn more!

Join our 2020 THANKSGIVING CAMPAIGN!

THOUSANDSof Meals Needed by Thanksgiving

Please consider shopping or hosting a food drive for these items we need to feed our hungry guests throughout the Thanksgiving season.

Drop off your donations at 661 East 24th Street.

TurkeysHamsStuffing mixCanned cream of mushroom soupChicken soupMilkCanned vegetables: carrots,

potatoes, green beans, corn

Your helping hands and giving hearts will allow us to serve and care for the thousands of people who will turn to us this fall! You can even volunteer remotely!

Contact us today to see how you can help...

Call: Cora Austin at (616) 928-3451

Email: volunteer@hollandrescue.org Or visit hollandrescue.org to find

out more or sign up now!

We Need VOLUNTEERS

Our Thanksgiving Needs List

hollandrescue.orgDon’t Miss a Single Mission Moment!Follow us on social media and sign up for our emails to stay up-to-date on our Thanksgiving activities, urgent needs, special events and how your partnership is transforming lives. Be sure to tell your friends about us too, and encourage them to help this Thanksgiving!

Thank you for helping!

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Darryl, please use my 2020 Thanksgiving Campaign gift to provide meals, care & hope for hurting neighbors:

This would be a blessing!

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