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GRM Supporters Honored ot"Appreciation 200I"

fl n Saturday, September 22, at a time when all Ameri-
I lcans were grieving the loss of life on September 11 and
I lstill struggling to understand fully the ramifications of
Ll the barbaric acts of terrorism, a large group of friends
and family of GRM gathered at the Mclean Bible Church
to celebrate the victory of restored and redirected lives at
GRM and to express heartfelt appreciation to the many
individuals, churches and organizations that have part-
nered with GRM in this labor of love. There were a num-
ber of special moments throughout the evening. First, we
paid tribute to one of our long time Board members, Al
Manola, and his wife of 62years, Frances. Al celebrated his
89th birthday on September 28 and has contributed to the
GRM ministry in many ways over a number of years. We
also honored the memory of Lisa Raines who lost her life
at the Pentagon on September 11. A separate tribute T.L.M. member Kevin Padgett takes
joined dinner order at Appreciation 2001"
appears below. Then we all stood and hands in an
emotional display of unity as we sang "God Bless America". Program reports were provided and
several men and women gave powerful testimonies of how God has changed their lives while at
GRM. Special recognition and words of appreciation were expressed to many volunteers who
have unselfishly given of their time and talents to serve at GRM. The TLM men's singing group,
Accepted in the Beloved, presented a moving musical package and were joined by the Fulton
women at the close of the program in a stirring musical number. As we closed the program, we
thanked God for a wonderful evening of encouragement and praise and reconfirmed our desire
to continue serving Him at GRM with even greater care, compassion and love. Al Manola & ]ohn ]aclcson

Lisa Raines .. . A Special Tribute By lohn lackon

I Lisa |. Raines was tragically
I taken from her husband,
Steve, family and friends on
II-September
11 and GRM
continues to express special
tribute to Lisa, whose memory
will live on in the hearts of all
of us at GRM. Lisa was my
friend and next-door neighbor.
I was deeply touched when
Steve told me that he wanted
memorial gifts to be sent to
GRM (and he knew that Lisa
would want this). They were
Lisa Raines supportive of the work at
r2l30ls8 - 9lLLl}r GRM, both financially and in
their encouragement to me.
I am humbled by the way
God has caused blessing to
come to GRM out of a tragic
situation. There has been a GRM. One such letter con-
tremendous outpouring of
gifts to GRM from many of
Lisa's friends and business
associates along with many
expressions of love, care and
respect for het both as a skilled
professional and as a human
being compassionate for peo-
ple with needs. At Lisa's funer-
al service, I was deeply touched
by the many heartfelt expres-
sions of respect and love.
Many gifts to GRM were
accompanied by notes of sup-
port and encouragement for
the work being carried on by
tained the following: "During
this time of tremendous loss
and grief, may the efforts of
yourself and your staff to help
others in need reflect on Lisa's
grace and compassion, and
help keep Lisa's memory alive
for all of her family and
friends. And thank you for
helping Steve through this time
of overwhelming sorrow. May
God bless your good works."
 Meet Our New DePuty
Executive Director:
Don Melvin
It is a privilege to have Don Melvin over- staff, alumni and current program mem-

lseeing the day-to-day

programs
loperations of GRM. Starting October 1,
I Dotr assumed the position of Deputy
Executive Director of GRM. His dedica-
tion, compassion and experience over the
past five years as Director of the Trans-
forming Lives Ministry and Samaritan
program has earned Don the respect and
backing of the GRM Board of Tiustees,
and bers. Don and his wife, Dorice, attend the
Rhema Christian Center Church in Wash-
ington, DC and have been active in this
ministry for a number of years. Don has a
real heart for the ministry at GRM and a
love for the men and women being served.
Our prayers are with him as he provides
leadership and direction for the ongoing
GRM programs and administration.

"AccePted In The Beloved"...

On the Battlefield
I fl [h." our new class of 14 men in the
lf l ffransforming Lives Ministry began
early |une 2001,little did we know
ll lltr
U U that seven of them would join
together to form a singing group known
as'Accepted in the Beloved". Over the past
four months, this group, comprised of
James Muckle, Rernoldo Slyke, Kevin
Young, Richard Sinclair, Chris Flemming,
Kevin Padgett, and Gary Hines have sung
in a number of GRM's partner churches
as well as at various events held at GRM.
Their signature song is "On the Battlefield
for My Lord" and they include personal
testimonies and scripture with their
musical presentations. One of their
favorite Bible passages is Ephesians l:4-6.
We encourage all at GRM to develop and
use the spiritual gifts and talent given to
them by God and we look forward to the
musical ministry of Accepted in the Iames, Rernoldo, Kevin, Richard, Chris dt
Beloved for some time to come. Kevin are Accepted in the Beloved.

TLM's own limmy Williams. .. running the race.,,finishing the race!

the cheering of many of his GRM famill', |immyWilliams crossed the fin-
fo
ish line in good fashion at the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington D.C.
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I on October 28. Jimmy ran his first marathon ever in a very respectable time
I of 3:42, finishing near the top 10 percent of the runners. limmy recently
graduated from GRM's TLM program and continues living and working at
GRM in an intern position. We are extremely proud of fimmy and the accom-
plishments that he has made, both in long distance running and in the race of
life. He has overcome many obstacles in rebuilding his life, finding peace with
God and a new direction for the future.

However,I consider ny,lrfe worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race
and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me- the task of testifying to
the gospel of God's grace. Acts 20:24
A Personal Testimony: Ioann |ones
fl buse and incest began early in my life. I
| | began using drugs and alcohol at an early
Hut.. I used everything. Finally, in August,
| 12000, I got married only to be abused
mentally and physically by my husband after
only three months. I was devastated and
wanted to die. I decided I needed some help
and my son found some information about
the Fulton House of Hope.
I entered the program and it was the best
choice that I could have ever made. I stayed
at the Fulton House for one year. It was quite
an experience. I felt like I was given another
chance for a better life. GRM and the Fulton
House have played a big role in allowing me
v
to achieve my goals; getting my G.E.D., com-
puter classes, job training and much more.
GRM even furnished my new apartment
with donations that they received from their
donors!
GRM has been a true blessing to me and
the people who run the facility are very
warm and caring people. I am so very happy
and I want to add special thanks to Mr. Jack-
son, Judy Ashburn, David George and a host
of others for giving me hope and showing
me the love I never had and showing me how
to love myself and God. Their kindness will
never be forgotten. Thank you GRM. To God
Fulton House of Hope
be the glory!
Graduate loann Jones

Septem ber G rad uation ...Trophies of God's Groce

fln September 17, another group of men and women graduated from
I lCnUt one-year residenry programs (TLM and Fulton House of Hope)
I land a number of students were recognized for completing courses at the
lJ School of Tomorrow. Certificates and words of congratulations were giv-
en to men and women in all phases of the programs in recognition of their
successful completion of various classes and programs.
At the same time, we welcomed a new group of men and women in our one-
year TLM and Fulton programs. Six men and six women began walking the
path toward recovery and reentry into the mainstream of society. We continue
to see a good retention rate for those who have entered our programs during
the course of 2001. Praise God for many trophies of His healing grace.

Afttrcare / Alumni Program,,,Continuing Care

is taking some major steps to
n RM
enhance-ttrafter
worship and fellowship and maintaining By enhancing our aftercare program, we
I of-friends-anfrnenrors. Also; are confident that we-will see even better
includes the care, counseling, contin- we want them to visit GRM frequently to results. Please visit GRM sometime and
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Lf ual contact and other services that we share their experiences with others and to hear for yourself the powerful testimonies
provide to the graduates of our men's and be examples of positive achievement to of changed lives.
women's programs. We believe in a con- others in the program.
tinuum of care and the importance of People often ask how we can be cer-
If you would like to become
keeping in touch. Besides helping men tain that our programs and care over a more involved in the lives of
and women find meaningful employment one year residenry period really produces our graduating men and
when they leave GRM, we want to lasting good results. By keeping in touch women, please call:
encourage them and to assist them in for at least one year after they graduate Gail Thompson
restoring family relationships, finding and tracking their progress in several
affordable housing and a good church for ways, we are able to validate their success.
202-842-1731 x 214
Church Partners... Ihe Body of Christ otWorU
I fl f. continue to enjoy excellent rela- cleaning, painting, maintenance, carpen- church partners on several recent occa-

lf lftio"rninr with many churches
lfu lfr tnroughout the Metropolitan Wash-
ington area. With renewed emphasis
on outreach service projects in the com-
munity, many church groups are asking
how they can serve at GRM. In addition
to church groups holding nightly chapel
services, we continue to encourage youth
and other groups to come to GRM on
weekends for service projects, including
try work, clerical work and similar pro- sions, including visits to Cherrydale Bap-
tist, Chesapeake Bay Area Church, Bethel
jects. These visits include the opportunity
Regular Baptist , Korean Central Presby-
to spend time with and minister to the
terian and Rhema Christian Center.
men and women residing at GRM.
Churches recently sending groups to ...he is my partner anil fellow
GRM for service projects are Mclean worker amongyou; as for ourbroth-
Bible, Immanuel Presbyterian of Mclean,
ers, they are representatives of the
Pender United Methodist Church and
churches and anhonor to Christ,
Cherrydale Baptist. In addition, GRM
2 Corinthians 8:23
men and women have ministered to our

A Call to Serve: Karen Rae,

Fulton House of Hope
I'l n. of my favorite scriptures is of ly of origin issues. It's a sacred call to jour-
I f lesus- after callingLazarus from the ney beside the women at Fulton House as

I lStuu.. I love what he did after Lazarus
\J came out. The Lord could have just
caused Lazarvs'bindings to fall but he
didn't. He might have removed them
Himself, but He didn't. Instead, Jesus
turned to His friends and said "unbind
him that he might go free"...a commission
to counselors everywhere.
We all have bindings on from our fami-
they work towards their own freedom.
As the mother of six and grandmother
of 16, as a survivor of childhood sexual
abuse and the product of an alcoholic
home, as a graduate at age 54, and as one
who was visited by the Lord at ll and 32
years of age, I can only say Thank You to
GRM and Bill Harper for the privilege of
serving here in His name.

We are pleased to introduce severnl new staff members who will

add great value to our concerted effort to help the homeless,
Mike Nettles has joined GRM as Doris McNutt recently assumed the
Director of the Tiansforming Lives Min- position of Controller and will supervise
istry and Samaritan program. Mike comes finance and administrative functions at
to GRM from Birmingham, Alabama GRM. Doris has attended Barcroft Bible
where he studied at U.A.B. (Certified Church in Fairfax, Va. for many years,
Teacher) and the Birmingham Theological including holding a finance staff position
Seminary (Licensed Minister). Mike has there, and she has held a variety of other
been involved in various ministries and finance and tax positions.
held positions as a drug abuse counselor,
therapist and case manager. Larry Watlingtoh has taken the part-
time position of evening coordinator and
Lavinia Dowling recently joined
instructor for the GED program in the
GRM as the Academic Coordinator for the
School of Tomorrow. Larry is from New-
School of Tomorrow. Lavinia is from
port News. VA and has been in the U.S. Air
Atlanta and recently graduated from the
Force for the a number years.
University of Virginia.
We believe that God has sent each of these new staff members to us, and we are thankful
for their obvious compassion for those in need nnd their desire to be part of our ministry,
I4th Annuol FonnieMoe "Help the Homeless"
Walkathon Btggest Ever!
n RM made its presence known in a big way at the l4th Annual Fannie Mae sponsored
I Walk for the Homeless on Saturday, November 17 on the National Mall. Under the
targe GRM banner, hundreds of young people (and some not so young) joined with
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LJ GRM's program members and staffto complete the 5K walk. Along the way GRM men
and women raised their voices in worship and praise songs.
We appreciate the widespread support for GRM in this major fund raising event.
Many churches and schools partnered with GRM in encouraging young people ages 5 to
25 to register for this event and to help raise funds for GRM. We are grateful to Fannie
Mae for their sponsorship of the country's largest walkathon to raise awareness and Students from Wheatly Elementary
funds to address homelessness. School's Mini-Walk

From the "God is Hundreds Served ot Annuol

REAL Good" Files
God never seems to fail when it
comes to providing adequate
donations for our needs at GRM.
Greg Smith, our kitchen
manager, has now started a
monthly Food Bank Outreach
with boxes full of food going out
to 65local families each month
as well as25 boxes to needy
Thonksgiving Feost ot Colvory Boptist
fl fter a fun 5K walk on the Mall and around the U.S. Capitol building on SaturdaS Novem-
| | ber l7 to celebrate the annual FannieMa e "Help the Homeless Walkathon", many friends
Hof GRM joined with GRM staff and program members at the Calvary Baptist Church for
I lthe annual GRM Thanksgiving feast. With the kitchen crew at GRM preparing all the food,
it is estimated that over 1,000 men, women and children were fed during the afternoon of
November 17. With an abundant supply of turkey, ham, dressing and the other traditional
Thanksgiving fixings, no one left hungry. And each person received spiritual nourishment as
well. With testimonies of life changing results at GRM, praise and worship musical presenta-

families at Wheatly Elementary! tions and other reports on activities at GRM, everyone had the opportunity to learn about the
Praise God! services available at GRM. This event gave us an opportunity to reach out to the Washington
D.C. homeless community with a message of hope.

Culinory Arts Troining Now OfferedThrough

School ofTomorrow
School of Tomorrow has added a new and
fl RM's
e:rciting
I ing.of
f classes, courses and programs of instruction. On
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Ll September 10, a seven week Culinary Arts training ,;l
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program commenced under the leadership and instruc-
tion of Greg Smith, GRM's Kitchen Manager. The first ffii1
classof six people, which ended on October 29, includ-
ed two men in the TLM program and four from the
Washington D.C. community. With instruction in food
handling and safety, students learned how to safely han-
dle and prepare gourmet meals, baked items, catering
and other skills needed to succeed in the field of food
preparation. The graduates of this first class are now
certified and qualified for good paying employment
opportunities in the food service business. Greg Smith with first Culinary Arts Class
 A Message
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Executive Director *- rl-i
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Dear Friends and Faithful Supporters of GRM:
As I write this letter, my thoughts wander back to Sep-
Gosprr Rrscus Mnusrnrrs
of Washington, D.C.
tember 11 and the events that will change forever our lives
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here on earth. Terrorism, middle-east conflict, anthrax, holy wars, ethnic cleansing
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these are words that strike fear in the hearts of people unless they believe in the one 'ffi :'J1i-:.|1g?f;'ff :lT'
true God of the Bible, whose perfect love casts out fear. Please notify Gospel Resate Ministries if you receive
At GRM, we believe that God is still on the throne and in complete control. We more than one cory of Transforming Lites or hm'e a
change of adilress. The money we swe will feeil anil
march forward with renewed resolve that victorv over evil has alreadv been won. We
care for rtc hngrynrd lmrting.
will continue to reach out to men and women in need of God's healing mercy and sav-
ing grace. Over the past three months, we have taken steps to enhance our ( 1) School Please Consider Selecting GRM
of Tomorrow curriculum and teaching staff, (2) community outreach activities, (3) in the CFC/United Way Campaign:
employment opportunity programs and (4) aftercare/alumni activities.
On a broader scale, after three months of prayer and deliberation with Board
members, we recently implemented some changes that will result in a better division
of duties and responsibilities. As Executive Director, ffiy time will primarily be spent
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overseeing development and strategic planning, major fund raising, community rela- Volume 2, Issue 4 . Fall 2001
tions, church partnerships and volunteer activities. As Deputy Executive Director, Don
Melvin will primarily supervise internal activities, including the TLM and Fulton one- John Jackson
year residency programs, the Samaritan program, the Barnabas House, the kitchen Executive Director
program, facilities upkeep, transportation, finance and administration.
Donald Melvin
Marjorie Lloyd will continue to direct the School of Tomorroq |udy Ashburn will
D eputy Executiye Director
direct the Fulton House of Hope and a recent addition to our staff, Michael Nettles, will
direct the Tiansforming Lives Ministry. Our current staff members are well qualified, Board o f Trustees
extremely dedicated and united in the common purpose of helping men and women DavidVan Duzer (Chairman)
achieve spiritual and drug recovery as well as educational and vocational proficiency. IQthrt/n Baxter . Albert Manola
Thank you for your kind and generous support of GRM and your encourage- . Don Melvin
Jane Bond
ment to each of us'
William Harper . Rudolph Pruden
In His service.
John Jackson . Charles Robinson
Al Lawrence

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l-rom time to time we receive special notes of encouragement from our faithful
fsupporters and I want to share a recent note. Mrs. May Louise Wetmore of
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I Rrlington, Va. wrote as follows: "I have visiteil this home for the homeless and -
I seen the beds, the dining room and a Christmas tree. I brought my Girl Scout troop
there for this event. I hope they were as impressed as I was, and will remember to help
you and your work I am enclosing this chech for I know winter is coming and your
need for help will be great. God bless you and the work you do." I visited Mrs. Wet-
more to thank her for her generous gift and kind words. My assumption was that
she and her Girl Scout troop had visited GRM last Christmas and I apologized for
not being there when she visited.To -y surprise, her visit had taken place almost
45years ago and she had given prayer and financial support to GRM over all these
years. Thankyou, Mrs. Wetmore, for your special words of encouragement,