Gogef Rcscue Jbllnlstrfcs WershingfrrnrIJ6 "Appreciation 2000" Dinner Honors G.R.M. Support Family Rev, A,W. Iaclcson nomed Emeritus after I fl fitn over 300 in attendance, GRM held its f f f f annual Appreciation Dinner on December 2 ll ll" the Bible Church.It was special I I evening of good food, fine music, touching testimonies, program reports, video presenta- tions and expressions of appreciation to the many faithful supporters of GRM in attendance. Rachel Panay, guest soloist from Boston, present- ed a special song that she wrote in honor of abused women. One highlight of the evening was the honoring of Rev. A.W. Jackson (and his wife, G.R.M. andWorld Bank Group Celebrate Successful Employment, Training and Mentoring Partnership fl n Ianuary 10,2001, a momentous gath- I lering took place at the prestigious I lheadquarters of the World Bank LJ Group, as Wolfensohn, Presi- dent of the World Bank Group, TonyHall, Congressman from Ohio, and John Jack- son, Executive Director of GRM, and members of their respective staffs met to celebrate the successful partnership between the World Bank Group and GRM that has provided employment, training and mentoring opportunities over the past three years for about 25 graduates of GRM. Two of the ten graduates currentlywork- ing at World BanUIFC were present and gave compelling testimonies of how their lives had been changed while at GRM and further enhanced by the employment opportunities at World Bank/lFC. Congressman Hall, who last fuly on the floor of the House of Representatives had praised the outstanding work of the World Bank Group/IFC officials in providing employment opportunities to graduates of the GRM program, presented an award to Mr. Wolfensohn for his commitment, courage and pioneering efforts in reaching out to the disadvantaged community of Washington, D.C. Mr. Wolfensohn, in turn, praised the graduates of GRM who had taken advantage of the employment pro- gram and demonstrated the courage to overcome many obstacles and find restora- tion in their lives. Mr. Wolfensohn pledged his continued support to this program and to expansion within the localWorld Bank Group facilities and replication of the program in other local and international areas. Special thanks was expressed to Sullivan, Deputy General Counsel of IFC Legal, and Michael Cortese, Records Man- ager of IFC Legal, for their dedicated and tireless efforts in implementing the pro- gram at IFC Legal and interfacing with GRM staff on a regular basis. 15 years of service at GRM Dorothy),long-time pastor in the Northern Vir- ginia area and former member of GRM's Board Trustees over l5 years. His son, John Jack- son, presented Rev. Jackson, age 90 and a pastor for 64 years, with a special plaque naming him Trustee Emeritus of GRM. A touching moment came at the end of the evening when all of the men and women in the program at GRM joined hands on the stage and sang several verses of "Were You There When They Crucified My Lord," It truly was a special evening. Rep.Tony Hall and famesWolfensohn
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School of Tomorrow Accred itationA First for Rescue Missions in the U.S.
fln December 21,2000, the School of
I lTomorrowof Gospel Rescue Ministries
I lwas officially awarded a five-year
LJ national accreditation status by the
Accrediting Council of Continuing Educa-
tion (ACCET) after a two-year process dur-
ing which licensure from the District ofColumbia was also achieved. The School ofTomorrow is the first organization of its
type awarded accreditation by ACCET and
is considered to be the only school associat-
ed with the Association of Gospel Rescue
Missions with an accreditation status.
Under the Directorship of Marjorie
Edmonds-Lloyd, the School of Tomorrowenrolls over 120 students per six week ses-
sion in GED classes, WORKNET
services, computer training, CDL
training, life skills, economic literacy and
the pilot culinary arts program. Open to the
GRM residents and the community in the
greater Washington metropolitan area, it is
the goal of the school to increase reading,
economic, and computer literacy while pro-
viding affordable educational opportunities
for traditionally under-served residents.
Located in the heart of China Town in
Washington, D.C., the School of Tomor-
row hopes that the national accreditation
will foster an environment of administra-
tive excellence and facilitate a strivingtowards academic achievement among the
student body. Special thanks goes to the
Washington Post Foundation for its gener-
ous support toward this endeavor. Addition-
al gratitude goes to the students that we
serve, for they continued to bear with us
during the implementation of needed
changes to programs and curricula that took
place in the two-year accreditation process.
C.F.C./ UnitedWay Campaign 2000
- *Yoiiuit ieiih ihat is in
accord with sound doctrine"
Titus 2:1
The thief comes only to steal anilkilland destroy; I have come that they
mny hawJi{e, and haye ittoJohn 10:10
A Personal Testimony: Iohn Pendleton
It was 1990 and I had just been appoint-
led to take over a security firm. I first
lstarted doing crack only on the week-
I ends, but then it got worse and I start-
ed every duy... even in my office.
This went on for over 3 years and Ifinally lost the company in 1994. Then Ilost my apartment and my family... then
I started selling crack. One day I was on
the corner and was stabbed in the stom-
ach with a hunting knife because of a
drug debt. After coming out of the hos-
pital and getting well, I immediately
started drinking.After walking and drinking, something
happened to me, and I threw mybeer intothe street and started to cry. I walked to
Gospel Rescue Ministries and entered
the Transforming Lives Ministry. Since
then GOD has blessed me over and over
. . . a new job at the World Bank, a Chris-
tian wife, an apartment and a new car.
I have put away childish things and
I'm a new creature in Christ. As long as
I seek his face,life will be added more
abundantly.
fach year GRM participates in the United Way/CFC campaign.
f,This year we visited over 30 private and government agencies to
I share with potential donors the GRM message of Hope. One ofLthese visits was to the national headquarters of B.A.T.F. (Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms). Jackie McCoy (current FultonHouse of Hope resident) presented a stirring testimony of what God
has done in her life. They were so taken that they invited us back for
an encore; this time with Caprice Braxton delivering her testimony.
The C.F.O. of BATF was so touched by their presentations thathe called us to begin discussions to implement a back-to-workprogram for Fulton House grads similar to the World Bank pro-gram for our men!
. . . we oyercomeby theblood of thelamb andby the
word of our testimony Revelation t2:t l.A.TF, Djr.Buckles & Caprice Broxton Fulton House Resident lacbe McCoy
Beginning with this edition of "Tronsforming Liyes"
we would like to honor the men and women thot ore
the true bockbone of God's work here . . . our yolunteersl
Eoch upcoming newsletter will spotlight three oreos
of volunteer octivities ot Gospel Rescue Ministries;GHURCH PARTNER$ "VOLUNTEER STAFF"
& OUTSTAND'NG VOLUNTEER PARTNERS
CHURCH PARTNERChe s ap eake Chri stian Fellow ship, E dgew ater, MD
Jhere are many churches that we rely heavily upon to help
I us in many ways. Pastor Pat Packett & C.C.F. have proven
I to be a tremendous blessing in a wide variety of activities.I Each week Doug Shepherd and "Big Blue" (see picture)
show up at our door to take the men to Sunday service. TWo
dozen men also attend the CCF monthly "Men's Fellowship
Breakfast" in Edgewater. Several of the men of CCF haveprovided their time and talents with our never-ending reno-
vation projects at our main facility. Funds were collected topurchase Christmas presents for the men and women of Ful-ton House. The Praise & Worship team sang at GRM and
Dave & Kelly Bailey performed at our Appreciation Ban-
quet. Now that's a Church Partner!
"VOLU NTEER 9TAFF" Regina Somerville
Jhere are many individuals who spend countless hours selflessly providing their time in
I many ways. One of these "Volunteer Staff" members deserves special recognition for
I
her tireless dedication to God's calling. Regina serves 32 hours each week at the Fulton
I House of Hope ministering to the needs in our women's program. Regina commuteseach day from Silver Spring with nothing as compensation other than the knowledge thatshe is indeed touching someone's life and helping to make an eternal difference in the lives
of a dozen women.
Regina acts as a mother, sister, best friend, and whatever other role is needed. For manyof the women, this is the first time in their lives that they have received this type of loveand compassion. Our "motto" is "Transforming lives of people without hope by sharingthe love of fesus." Regina does...and does...and does some more. And when she gets tired,she loves them some more. Thankyou Regina!
OUT?TANDINO VOLUNTEER PARTNER9 rom dy Janice smith
fhe third Tuesday of each month, the men in our overnight Samaritan Ministry all have a small
I red plastic key in their hand during chapel service...on each key is written Matthew 7:I2: So inI everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law andI the Prophets. This means that Tom & Janice Smith are preaching the Word tonight! Tom and
Janice are with V.I.C. (Victory In Christ) and have faithfully provided chapel service monthly forthe past 20 years!
In addition to their monthly service they spend the entire year collecting Christmas presentsfrom various sources around town for their annual Christmas Party for children of the commu-nity around GRM. This year theyput smiles on the faces of over 500 children with over 3,000 toys!
Along with the toys each child hears the true meaning of why we celebrate the Lord's birthday!Tom & Janice are just one of many chapel servants who present the Word nightly at GRM.
They truly make a "key difference" in the lives of the least, the last, and the lost.