David M. Williams Program Director Larry Aldrich Operations Manager Randy Hess Maintenance Supervisor Larry O’Connor Greg Mann Roger Klein Donn Baker John Lofquist Client Supervisors David McKnight Van Driver Solomona Talivaa Maintenance Anthony Boone Donations Neil Givens Learning Center Darlene Whaley Kitchen Manager Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission A Ministry of Rescue & RecoveryA publication of the Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission • Anchorage, Alaska n e w sn o v e m b e r 2 0 0 8 r e s c u e t h a n k s g i v i n g A Time To Be Thankful—A Time To Share W here did the time go? I cannot believe that it has already been a wh ole year since I was wrote the last Thanksgiving newsle tter! I want to take this opportunity to Thank Y ou for all of your help through this last year. Your prayers, financial support, in-kind gifts and time volunteered to help with some of the many things that have to be done, W e are indeed thankful. However , the day is drawing near, it seems like each year the time goes by faster and faster. Actually we do look forward to the holidays, always with a little anxiety and apprehension. W e try to anticipate how many people we will serve, how much food it will take or money to sponsor the event and make it a real success. This year it is a real challeng e because of the economic conditions and more and more people coming to the city , it presents a real problem. W e will serve everyone that comes to the Mission one way or another . We do not count success by how many we serve, but by how many we had the opportunity to share the Gospel with and how many came to know Him as their Savior as a results ofour Chapel service and personal witnessing. But, we do need help with food f or our Thanksgiving dinner and for your “volunteer help” (opportunities for you to serve are listed in the Directors Desk page of this newsletter). Many people would be without a Thanksgiving Dinner if it were not for the Mission providing it. W e want to continue to be the outlet to help people during this season and we need YOU TO SUPPLY THE MEANS. special needs for thanksgiving (Thanksgiving Dinner will be served on WEDNESDAY November 26, from 3 to 5:30 PM) Lots and Lots of Turkeys – Stuffing Mix – Cranberry Sauce Green Beans – Corn – Instant Mashed Potatoes— Onions – Celery – Fruit Coc ktail – Dinner Rolls Canned Sweet Potatoes – Marshmallows – Pumpkin Apple and Pecan Pie.
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8/8/2019 November 2008 Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission Newsletter
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Hello! As the newest member of the Anchorage Gospel
Rescue Missions staff, I would like to introduce myself.My name is Darlene Whaley and I am a volunteer with
AmeriCorps. My duty assignment is Kitchen Program
Training Manager and I am responsible for the dailyactivities of food production and instructing “ NewLife”
participants in their quest to gain meaningful employment
upon graduating from the program. I am instrumental in
helping them in obtaining the necessary certificationsfor employment in the culinary field, I also assist in
composing resumes and cover letters, and conducting job
searches. I secure guests speakers to present informationon relevant issues such as anger management, life skills,
how to conduct job interviews, workplace ethics and
nutrition and health.
My qualifications include owning and operating two
restaurants, twenty years comprehensive experience with
the management of staff, preparation and cooking of meals in the restaurant, catering and oilfield environment.
I was involved in the selection and training of staff, menu
planning and design, procurement, inventory control andfood and labor cost. I also have eleven years management
experience with Alaska Airlines I am currently attending
Wayland Baptist University seeking a degree inOccupational Education. I have signed up for a year of
service at the mission and my 90-day probation period
will be over October 28th.
The kitchen staff I am honored to work with performs und
some very challenging conditions. Menus can chan
at any moment as we are dependent on the kindness those who donate food items and equipment.. Food mu
be constantly accessed, rotated and used according to i
condition. We are forced to become very resourceful our culinary creations. This is a positive occurrence. I a
blessed to have some very skilled chef’s in the kitchen
help guide the less trained. When the “ NewLife” Disciplset forth in the community to contribute their knowledand skills, they will have an advantage over those train
with limitless products at their disposal. They will
able to accomplish creative menu planning with whis on hand They also succeed to create delicious mea
using less than perfect equipment. Our ovens are quite
challenge. They are hot in the back, cooler in the froand vary over 100 degrees in temperature. I am certain
not complaining. We are blessed by the kindness of othe
and we are thankful for all the equipment donations w
receive. We utilize everything and make it work.
The first assignment a Disciple Trainee is given is th
kitchen, so I have the responsibility to welcome theand begen the training. The most dif ficult part of m
assignment is losing Disciples. Some chose to return
their former lives, and I somehow feel I have failed themThis is a dilemma all new staffers experience and mu
seek to overcome.
I am extremely thankful that I have the opportunity
work with this group of people. I would recommend anor hire each and every one of them, given the opportunit
Our kitchen is shining clean and great care is taken meet all of the health codes. Please consider donatin
any useable items to our culinary program. The mo
equipment we have for training, the better qualified thwill become. The more varied food products they hav
to utilize, the more proficient they will become. Feel fr
to come in and donate your time in the kitchen. You cassist in serving meals and daily clean-up. I am lookin
forward to meeting you. Just pop in the kitchen and w
will give you the grand tour.
k i t c h e n
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D a r l e n e
W h a l e y
Introduction
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Here is my support gift: For Credit Card Donations:Food and Shelter: $_____ Facilities Maintenance: $_____ $46.25 For 25 Meals ______ $74.00 For 40 Meals ______ $132.20 For 72 Meals ______ $277.50 For 150 Meals ______
______Other: ______ I Will Pray for this Ministry.
I would like to charge my total donation of $__________________
Check One: Visa M/C Am/Ex Discover
Card Number __________________________________________
All credit card information is kept in strict confidenceMake checks payable to the Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission
You will receive a receipt.
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The End of an Era
Although all of the Graduation Ceremonies held
at the Mission are important milestones in the live of our Disciples; the one celebrated on the 10 th of October
was even more special in that it symbolizes the end of
one chapter and the start of a new chapter in the historyof the Rescue Mission. Since its conception in 1965the Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission has had a 12
month program to help end the cycle of homelessness
in the Anchorage community. Through the years thename of this program has changed but the core value
has always remained the same. Jesus Christ is the only
way! Like the name the method of directing men to thisimportant truth has also changed over the years. New
counseling techniques have come and gone, Program
Directors and their individual philosophies have come
and gone, Executive Directors and their varying degreeof commitment to excellence have come and gone, the
secular establishment has increased its efforts to extinguish
Gods word in our society, and the community’s view of homeless men, women, and children have taken a radical
turn for the worse. As a result of all of these variables
most Missions across the country have gravitated from12 to 24 month programs in an attempt to give those men
who are actively seeking Christ an opportunity to build an
even stronger spiritual foundation then before.Our Executive Director, Brother Don, has
expressed his vision for a more object orientated trainingprogram from years. I shall not speculate on why he felt the
time was right when a little over a year ago he instructedme to develop and implement a 24 month Discipleship
Training Program for the Rescue Mission. That program
is now fully in place and the Graduation Ceremony heldon October, 10, 2008 was the last 12 month graduate the
Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission will produce. The end
of an Era!
We no longer consider ourselves a rehabilitatioprogram or a recovery program. Most of the men wh
come to our door have never been habilitated therefo
rehabilitation is not possible. Most of the men who comto our door have never been healthy in body, spirit, an
mind at the same time therefore recovery is not possibl
What we are now focusing on is Training men in tways of Christ and this begins with restoring a broke
relationship with Christ.
The first phase of our training will focus on thDisciples identity. To learn who we are in Christ Jesuto learn new ways of relating to ourselves and others,
recognize destructive behaviors, and to take ownership
our behavior. The new Disciples are encouraged to adjuand settle into their new community and to set new goa
consistent with Discipleship training.
The second phase is purging. Disciples will leato recognize false beliefs, negative behaviors, and critic
thinking errors and the effect they’ve had on our lives.
The Third phase, Freedom, is designed to help the Discip
recognize, understand, and become empowered by thHoly Spirit.
The fourth phase, Stewardship, will help Discipl
with Money Management Skills classes in order recognize, obedience to Christ can be tested by how w
handle money, Money must be controlled or it will contr
us, God is pleased with regular, consistent giving. ThDisciple will be instructed in résumé writing, and how
attain gainful employment.
The fifth and final phase, Transition, whelp Disciples to establish a life outside the Missio
Jesus encourages all believers to grow in relationshicommitment, and obedience to Him. This is the essence
how to live a Christian life. Our relationship, commitmenand obedience are done out of love, not constraint.
When a Disciple leaves the Mission he wi
through the power of Christ, be a new man. A Christiman of integrity, honor, and dignity who will not shy aw
from making the right decisions even if those decisio
cost him something in the end,
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STATEMENT OF FAITHThe Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission is a Non-Profit, Non-Denominationorganization. We receive NO municipal, state or federal funds. We are not a United WaAgency. Your financial support and In-Kind donations make it possible for us to providfor the poor, needy and homeless people in our community. Also, your donations allow uto provide a Drug and Alcohol Recovery program. All Donations are fully tax deductibleWe will give you a receipt for your donation.
Visit us at:2823 E. Tudor Rd.Anchorage, AK 99507
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