Summer 2004 Bay Area Hope Newsletter, Bay Area Rescue Mission

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S U M M E R 2 0 0 4 A P U B L I C A T I O N O F T H E B A Y A R E A R E S C U E M I S S I O N

Thank Youfor Saving My Life

y name is Reynaldo. During my entire 30 years on drugs I kept searching forthat first high Id once experienced. But instead of finding that high I sank

lower and lower. In the process, I lost everything: my family, my home and my friendThen one day, a pastor told me about the Bay Area Rescue Mission. When I

arrived here I saw a sign on the door that read: Welcome to the Bay Area RescueMission. If you dont have a friend in the world, you can find one here.

The sign says it all

Well, I walked through those doors and the message on the sign was true:I did find a friendmany friendspeople who welcomed me and

continue to help me find my way home.Before, I never read the Bible, b

today Gods Word is an important pof my life. In the past, prayer meantnothing to me. Now I know its the

only way I can stayconnected to my heaveFather.

Someone asked mrecently if I ever got sa

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the meaningof sad.Before, Icouldntsmile. But

now Godgiven meback bot

my smile and my good disposition. In fact, I now smile so much that I think at times irritates people. Im also a graduate of the Mens Recovery program and amemployed at the Mission in a data entry position.

Thank you for all youve done for me. Youvegiven me clothes, food and shelter. But moreimportant than all that, youve given me back mylife. Without you and your compassion, I wouldnteven be alive. Thank you.

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From No Life toLife in Christ

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How to Really Helpthe Homeless

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UPCOMING EVENTSoin us for upcoming

events at the Mission!

Bay Area Rescue MissionAnnual BanquetSeptember 16For information,call (510) 215-4889

New Life Golf Tournament

September 27at Richmond Country ClubRegistration at 9:30 a.m.For information,call (510) 215-4889

Back-to-School Block PartyAugust 21at the Rescue the Youth Kings Club2114 Macdonald AveCelebration from0:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

To donate supplies for students,call (510) 215-4555

Volunteer Appreciation PicnicSeptember 6, Labor Dayat Kennedy GrovePicnic from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.For information, call (510) 215-4888

The Mission can helphe homeless with your

used vehicle.

For information

on making an

auto donation that will help us

provide food, shelter and assistance,

call (510) 215-4557 or e-mail

[email protected].

his past Easter and throughout thespring, you helped give new lifeand new hope to hundreds of men

and women who entered the doors ofthe Bay Area Rescue Mission. Thank you.You provided food, clothing and warmshelter for the needy. You also helpedour staff plant seeds of love in the heartsof the poor and homeless. For all youvedone, we are truly grateful.

The need continuesNow its summertimea season

when many of us take much-neededvacations. Yet, while we are away, thneeds of the poor continue. Hungerknows no season. Homelessness dotake the summer off. Our beds at thMission will remain full, and our kitcwill continue to serve hundreds of mfor those who have no food to eat.

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ummerin Jesus Name

y name is Marcella. In my former life, I was an addict living in a rundownshack by the railroad tracks. All I did was put vodka, beer and other drugs

into my system. I knew it was the wrong thing to do, but my addiction was moreimportant than doing the right thingsthings like taking care of my children.

One day, I just got tiredof my lousy life, and I came

through the doors of theBay Area Rescue Mission.At first it was rough. I hada hard time obeying the

Missions rules. But I stuckwith itand God stuck

with me. I can hardlybelieve I am whereI am today. Ive

graduated from theMissions recoveryprogram and Imworking and livingon my own becausecaring people nevergave up on me.

Milknot boozeAs for the future, Im going to be okay. I know

Ill never go back to my old way of living. God is

making me strong. How else could I go to the storeand buy milk for my kids and not even look at thebooze? For me, thats a victory.

Today Im clean and sober because you care about people like mesomeone you dont even know. Look at my face. Im happy nowand drug free.The Lord is using you to give me back my life. Thank you very much.

From No Life to Life in Christ:

The Long Journey Home

So please remember us this summerwith a generous gift. And as you travel, willyou also put the Bay Area Rescue Missionon your prayer list? Pray for our guests.Pray for our staffand pray that God willcontinue to use your donations to helpbring great numbers of people into HisKingdom.

Right now, we urge you to be ourummer partner by giving a ministry gift

o help the needy who come through our

doors. To do yourimportant part,please call us at1-888-343-FOOD.Or simply donate online atwww.BayAreaRescue.org.

God bless youand thank you for yourgenerous summer support.

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How to ReallyHelp the Homel

What should you do when aperson in need asks you for

Never give cash to a homeperson.Your gift will often b

used for illegal drugs or alcoInstead offer to buy food forhungry person yourself.

Talk to the homeless persorespect. Friendly conversatiomeans a great deal to thehomeless and helps them avisolation, depression and pa

Take precautions for your sSome criminals pose as hompeople. Always remain in a parea and do not invite them your car or home.

Recognize that all homelespeople are not the same. Tcauses of homelessness are vand include disabilities, pastmistakes, domestic abuse oraddiction. Each persons situis unique.

Encourage the homeless to

help at the Mission. We offefood, shelter and other emeservices at no charge and hehomeless stay off the streets

Support the Bay Area RescMission. The Mission does nreceive government fundingrelies entirely on the generosdonors to keep our doors oppeople in great need.

Pray for the homeless. All ohomeless are in great need aconstant danger. They live wterrible health problems andemotionally troubled. The holess desperately need to knolove and hope of Jesus Chris

Share Gods love whenevercan. When Jesus walked theHe spent his time with thehomeless and poor to show great love. Today, God showlove through you.

Youve put a smile on my face. Thank you.


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NAME

ADDRESS

CITY / STATE / ZIP

YES, John, Im giving a generous summer gift to helpbring Gods healing and restoration to those whollcome through the Missions doors this summer.

Here is my gift of: $17.90 to provide 10 meals & other assistance $26.85 to provide 15 meals & other assistance $53.70 to provide 30 meals & other assistance $_______ to provide as many meals & care as possible

Please bill my credit card:

VISA MC AMEX DISCOVER

ACCOUNT # EXP. DATE

NAME ON ACCOUNT

SIGNATURE

Please mail this completed form, and return it with your generous donation

to the Bay Area Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 1112, Richmond, CA 94802-0112.Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. You will receive a receipt.

My Summertime Gift

orYou may donate online at

www.BayAreaRescue.org.

Have you heard us onthe radio yet?Tune in to the Bay Area Rescue

Missions Voice of Rescue.Hosted by the Missions

Executive Director, Rev. JohnAnderson, the program

features true stories of lives

that have been rescued fromdespair and hopelessness.

Listen on Sundays on:KDYA, 1190 AM, 7:45 to 8:00 a.m.KFAX, 1100 AM, 9:30 to 9:45 a.m.

Join us for a day on the green that includes fabulous contesand prizes, an on-course masseuse and chiropractor, great tfavors, delicious barbecue lunch and awards dinner, and liveand silent auctions.

You or your business can be involved as a:

Corporate sponsor

Individual sponsor

Auction sponsor

Contest sponsor

Marketing sponsor

All proceeds from this tournament benefit the shelter forwomen and families at the Bay Area Rescue Mission. For moinformation on joining the tournament, contact Rebecca Miat (510) 215-4889.

Partially sponsored by:

Chevron Richmond Refinery Outback Steakhouse, PAdMail Direct Mail and Marketing Mechanics BankWells Fargo Home Mortgage

Help us drive away homelessness!

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Summer 2004 Bay Area Hope Newsletter, Bay Area Rescue Mission