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GRM and encouraged the program men Brethren in Harmony, Ginger Griffin and
and women bv recounting hoiv God had the men and women of GRivl.
removed drugs from his life u'hen he
became a Christian. After a delicious t Immanuel's Church, Cecil
meal. special recognirion and u'ords of Bray, their Associate Pastor, pro-
appreciation \\'ere expressed to three faith- ided words of greeting and the
rul parrners oi GRivl. First, Cherrydale opening prayer. Instrumental music
Baptist \\'as recognized as a 50 year plus was provided by Manna, a group head-
IIZZith a desire to express heanfelt partner of GRM. Then, Verizon was rec- ed by Derek Lloyd.
lA/ appreciation to even more ognized as a special corporate partner with
recent generous grants for GRM's School Several of the GRM men and women
organizations that have parrnered ri'ith of Tomorrori.. .{so. the \X/orld Bank gave testinronies of how God has
GR\l over man\- r-ears. GR\I helC rvo [l:o:: \\'a-i re.ognized fbr irs "-\ Chance to chansed their lives n'hile ar GRM. It
appreciarion baneuers rhrs vear ---one in program and irs ri'iilingness to \\'as a night of celebrarion and rejoicing.
\:iieinia at \f;Leen Bibie Church on "{,-';i and train manv Gk\l graduares
emplor
October j and one in \farvland ar over an extended period of time. Program Immanuel's Church has been a faithful
Inrmanuel's Church on Ocrob q tZ. At reports were provided and several men and partner of GRM for several years and
\lclean Bible, Senior Pastor Lon women gave powerful testimonies of how we appreciated the opporrunin' ro use
Solomon provided words of welcome to God has changed their lives while at their facility for our first banquer in
'arge group of friends and family of GRM. Special music was provided by Maryland.
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A Time for Thanfts and a Time for Giving If you would like to assist financially, we esti-
he Thanksgiving season is a special time at Gospel Rescue Ministries as we mate that we can serve one meal at a cost of
plan to serve over 1,500 meals to homeless, hurting and hungrv men, women approximately $1.75. This is possible since
and children at m'o special Thanksgiving celebrations. These meals will many food items are donated at Thanksgiving
include turker'. ham. dressing. mashed poratoes and gran-. s\\-eer poraroes, r'egetables, time, but there are some food costs and other
rolls and all rhe trimmings. and. ot course. ri'har Thanksgiving feast u'ould be com- expenses associated with these evenrs. If you
plete ri'irhout pumpkin pie. \\e rvant rhe.e events to be reminders of familvgather- would like to assist as a volunteer ar anv of these
ings in past \-ears .r'hen lo'ed ones gathered rogerher to give rhanks fbr good rela- events, you can call GRM 202-842-1731 and
tionships and other blessings of life. Most of all, we wanr ro express our rhanksgiv- ask for Don Melvin, Gary Hines, or John
Godtgog.{n99lr-q}grgy-qnd grace and for His provision of a new life in Jesus. Jackson, Your gifts will help us serve the more
t"5$ffi'mail3"thlt we expecr fo iirvii"
Our main Thanksgiving feast will take place on Saturday, Nov. 23 (noon to 4:00 between now and the end of the year.
p.m.) ar rhe \ft. \'ernon Place Unired l\'{erhodist Church ac 9,h and Mass. Ave. N.W
in \W'ashington, just a feu'block fiom GR\1. Besides a delicious hor meal, rhe men,
women and children rvill be treated to special musical presentations and testimonies
of changed lives. Volunteers will sen'e the men and rvomen and rhere will be oppor- MeaI Ticket
tuniry to share encouragement and Godt love rvith all of them. Each person will be Yes! | would like to
given a special booklet to take with them that will help them to understand and help with:
respond to Godt love for them.
J 10 Meals $17.50
On Thanksgiving day, GRMt dining room at 810 5th Street N.\f. will be open 0 20 Meals $35.00
from noon to 4:00 p.m. to serve another delicious hot meal to all who join with us.
n 50 Meals $87.50
''s D 100 Meals $75.m
will be distributed in the neighborhood to invite the homeless and hurting.
iere honored to have Lynne Cheney and her daughters with us lasr Thanksgiv-
\ _ Meals@$1.75=
@to help serve and we look forward to a ,r.* gror'rp-of volunteers this year. Please see enclosed response card
September Grad.uation: A Springboard to the Futurev
^^. n Sept. 7, 2002, one of the most exciting graduation Programs
^held
I I .lr.r at GRM took place. Expecting a large turn-out, w€
\-1z arranged ro use the church auditorium of Corinthian. B?p_,ttj
Church, our nexr-door neighbor. It is good that we did since we had 140
p."ft. ir, "tt.r,dance! Faniily memberi and friends of GRM joined.with
ifr. ptogram members to celebrate the graduation of two women and two
-.rr. If was a time of good testimony and rejorcing as to what God has
done and is continuin"g to do in the lives of our men and women.
Everyone enjoyed a sp.clal lunch after the ceremony.and-we aPPr:ciate th,e
Christian lo,re'sho*r, .o ,rs by Corinthian Baptist Church. Another grad-
uation is planned for Monday, Dec. 2 and we invite our GRM Partners
and friend, ,o join with us for a time.of inspiration and encourasement'
You will be thiilled to hear and see what God is doing in the hearts and Fulton House of Hope graduate Constance
lives of our graduates. McDade uith Director tudY Asbburn

It, Annual FannieMae rffialh for the Homeless

\IIf e appreciate the support that we received at four church sPon-
W ,orld mini-walkr three mini-walks sPonsored by District of
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Columbia Elementary Schools. Mini-walks were held at \\i'e Bible
Church, calvary united Methodist chr-rrcl'r, Chern'dalc Baptist church
and Gospel Rescue Ministries. People of all ages participated in these
events, which included presentations by GRM staff and Program men
about the servic., offer.d at GRM to homeless and hurting people' In
some cases, GRM brought food and snacks to the church locations for
all to enjoy and walks took place out into the communiry'
lhrttrl|d0,,l rtltr/;lt
At the ,.hool sponsored mini-walks, GRM provided hot dogs and oth-
er food and drinks for all of the school children. GRM Program men
and women told about their experiences at GRM and how they were l's Mini'\Valh
Wheatley Elementary Sc hoo
being helped to overcome drug addiction and other problems leading to
homelessness

vou were not able to partici-

Bob 'lVeich of Caluary United Methodist
rallies the troops for their Mini-'lYalh
and coohout.
r1
Pare ln one of tne cnurcn sPon-
sored mini-walks on behalf of
Gospel Rescue Ministries, Yotr
fin can sdll participate by ioining in
on the walk and other festivities at
the National Mall on Saturday, November 23,
starting at 9:00 a.m. By registering as a walker
for GJspel Rescue Ministries and paying the
,egistration fee of $ 15 for ages 25 and under or
$il fot ages over 25, you will receive a T-shirt
and will help to raise funds for GRM.
Please call David George or John Jackson at
2O2-842-173t for full details on participating*-z
The \Yye Bible Church Mini-\Y'alh on
tbe eastern shore taas tntly a family
affair!
@rransformed Life: Kenny Davis ,^C

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f.f ello all, my name is
"-'-^-&3ii:i

t I Kennv Davis. I had been

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using drugs for many years. I Lt

had become so depressed that I t/
actually seriously considered
suicide. My job and my life
held no meaning for me.
Throu- in the molestation of
;_- - mr- sir vear old daushter and it
\\'as roo much to belr. I decid-
ed one dav to quit my job, go TLM\ CMs Ckrh d" Cbris lr.
home and end the misery by
myself.

rLM Grad Da'l'is 1^l ne very important pan of the recovery process is the
Kennv

had not seen in over a year drove

A;i up.
,xlTi';i:lt.1.TfiT?
I tried to
say hello
\-t restorarion of family relationships. All program men
and women are encouraged to invite their family members
rvithout giving any indication of my intentions or any out- to join together on the first Thursday of every month for
ward sign of my depression. He instantly said "You're suici- an evening of delicious food, laughter and fun and good
dal". I-denied it. He in turn said "the Spirit of the Lord fellowship and interaction. These gatherings continue to
doesnt lie". I just cried like a baby because I knew God had be one of the most popular events for our men and
'We
hand over me. I surrendered to God that day. women. appreciate the hard work of Gail Thompson
flis
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4
tl
in organizing these dinners and programs and of James
\f,ound -y way to Gospel Rescue Ministries and did my Jones and his kitchen crew in preparing gourmet meals. fu
lbest to be the man that God wanted me to be. It has tru- a part of recovery at GRM, we want to see men and women

ly changed my life. I now have a clear mind, the demons reunited with spouses, children, parents, brothers and sis-
are gone. I earned my G.E.D. at GRM's School of ters and other family members.'We look forward to meet-
Tomorrow and am now looking forward to college. Thank ing many more family members at our monthly dinners.
you Jesus and thank you G.R.M.!

G.R.M. Alumni Return God's Love to Others

tTt h. Alumni IIff e are thankful for
I Assoclation con- YY an- active GRM
tinues to meet the Alumni Association and
third Thursdav of each the desire of many gradu-
month at ' GRM. ates to "give back" to
Clayton Scott was GRM and others in the
recently elected community. Recently,
President of the of the alumni,
several
Association. Frank headed by John
DeTorie continues ro Pendleton, organized a
work with the gradu- work day with the Second
Phase 2 Volunteers with TLM Alumni
ates as Alumni Phase men of T.L.M. at
Clayton Scott, President Coordinator. All \Wheatley Elementary School. The alumni and program men wenr

r-.- JSM graduates are encouraged to stay connect- to the school with rakes, clippers, shovels and other tools and
"o' '';hrough the Alumni fusociation and to take cleared a large plot of school-ground that had become overgrown
Hir.tt"gE of incentives and services that are with weeds, vines, poison ivy, thorns and other debris. School offi-
offered to them as part of GRM s Aftercare cials praised the effort. Thanks, men, for a job well done!

ne of the highlights each year
is our special toys, games and
clothing give-awav to hun-
dreds of children living in our sur-
rounding neighborhoods. This event
is scheduled for Tiresday, December 17
at GRM and is possible due to the gen-
erous and tireless efforts of our long-
time partners, Tom and Janice Smith.
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Christmas is Coming! =/
Several special Christmas .o.Xts at GRM.
Eo. the men and women in our one-year
l'recovery program, we wanr Christmas to be a
special time when they experience the love of
God in a warm and caring environment. For
those who will not be able to join with their fam-
ilies on Christmas day, we wanr to provide a spe-
cial family environment at GRM with beautiful
Christmas decorations, a special Christmas ser-
vice in the chapel along u'ith eifts and a delicious
Chrisrmas meal. \\e also plan ro ha.'e a sle,:-:.1
Christmas Eve service in the chapel at which rime
we will provide gifts of clothing to our Samaritan
men who receive overnight shelter. Above all, we
want men and women to celebrate the birth of
Jesus, our Lord and Savior, in a personal way.
Decorating at the fiilton House of Hope

A ll year long, they gather thou-

/f sands of items from store mer-
I .lchants and other sources and
bring them to GRM to make sure that
children from low-income neighbor- Church & IndividuolToy v
hoods will have a happy Christmas.
Before the gifts are handed out, each
Drives for Areo Youth \.t/

child and their parents will receive a ;| s paft of our community service at Christmas time, we
presentation of the true meaning of
Christmas and will be given some
A plan to reach out to some of the neediest children who
Christian literature to take with them.
I L attend \Theatley Elemen tary School in N.E.
\Tashington, our partner for the FannieMae \7alk-for-the-
Homeless and other events. \7e supplied food and gifts to some
of the children in the school
during the past year and we
plan to do this again just prior
to Christmas. \7e involve our
program men and women in
these community outreach
activities so they can learn the
imponance of not only receiv-
ing Godt best for their lives but
also being used of God to serve
others. They enjoy it as much

Please Designate Gospel Rescue Ministries This Year!

It's that time of year when )ou can designate Gospel Rescue Minisu'ies as recipient of a periodic pay-
roll deduction or one-dme gift under the CFC programs of the federal government and United\fai -l
progr.rms of the private sector corporations and other organizarions. Your help in this way *ill beVl
appreciated. Plelse shar-e our number (#4919) and our ministry with your fellow workers. This
simple act can be a Christmas present that will last throughout the year! Thank you very muchl
Y'artner Spotlighu Veri zon
WISH LIST
A long with out loyal base of individual financial support-
ers and faithful church partners, we are indebted to many
As we near the Thanksgiving and
A Christmas seasons. there are a number of
I I Fo,t.tdation and Corporate partners for their ongoing
support and encouragement. One loyal partner over several years holidav related items that are on our wish
has been Verizon and the Verizor-r Foundation. Generous gifts list. You can help by providing one or
have been received from Verizon,'Washington D.C. covering pro- more of the following items:
gram expenses, and more recentlr', the Verizon Foundarion has
provided sizable grants for GRM's School of Tomorrow. But the
support goes much deeper than funding. Key Verizon executives
o Socks, underwear
have invited GRM program men and women to join with them (all sizes for men)
at various events at the MCI Center and Camden Yards. Lasting
-ftiendshipsrvitlilbm T.iukt, lr4arie Johns and Bill Roberrs, top I Glowes, spa{Wg, hats
Verizon executives in Washington and Baltimore. have been Toiletry articles
established as part of these entertainment e\-ents. Thank i'ou, (men and u'omen)
Verizon, for maliins a diflerence in rhe lives oi GR\I men and
women. Metro passes
o New toys, games and
Church Partnerso o.
books for children
GRIUI" Lift Blood
continue to thanh God for our faithfitl churcb partnns uho Sweatshirts, sweaters, shirts
3.{e (all sizes for men)
-mah" n commitntent to support GR-NI in a uaiety of taays,
Hecht Company gift ceftificates
Cherndale Baptist Church ($25 or less)
For over 50 r'ears, Cherrydale has pro-
vided strong financial support, 'noi.ttt-
reer sen'ices, large quantities of gifts- OruEn Irnus oN oun'Wsu Lrsr
in-kind, chapel participation and ARE ES FOTTOTVS:
much prayer support. This support
was recognized at the recent Mclean Copier Paper Fax machine
Bible appreciation banquet and a spe-
cial plaque has been presented to Cher- plitt,, Cutlery
rydale commemorating this partner- Carpet cleaning with cleaner and
ship.
supplies
National Presbyterian Church Heavy dr'rry stapler and
John Jaclaon and Judy fuhburn recently attend- hole-punch
ed a luncheon of rhe Business & Professional
'W'omen's Soap and Toothpaste
Guild of rhe NPC to present a pro-
gram on "women's issues" in the recovery pro- 'W'e
gram at the Fulton House of Hope. Two of the can also use volunteer help with touch-
Fulton women gave testimonies of how their up painting and carpentry worh filing and
lives had been changed while at the Fulton. The
.Y/omen's data entry in the accounting office, tutors
Guild pledged their ongoing support
t- the woment ministry at the Fulton and this and instructors for our school, minor elec,
LlSiritds on the .o.rtirrrri supporr that GRM has trical and plumbing repair work.
received from NPC over the years.
Welcome: Clay Gatewood
layretha Gatewood, better
known Clay, recently joined
as
our staffas full-time Controller
of GRM. She had worked part-time in
the Finance Dept. for about five
months and we wish her well as she
assumes her new duties. Clay is a native
of North Carolina and graduated from
Bowie State College with a degree in
Business Information Systems. She has
worked in the accounting and financial fields for a number of
years and brings a wide range of background and experietrce to
this position. Clay also brings a great personalin' to CRII: \\i
want to thank Doris McNutt for her faithful and dedicated ser-
vice as Controller for.the past year.
M.O.V.E. Mighty Men of ValorUr
n the fourth Saturday of every month
from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., the GRM pro-
gram men meet in the chapel with men
from our partner churches to establish lasting
friendships and to interact with men who want
to build into their lives and share love, compas-
sion and new life in Jesus. This is a time of fun
and fellowship, including some good breakfast
refreshments. It also includes some one-on-one
interaction for the purpose of establishing trust
and mentoring opportunities. Many churches
have been represented at these events and we
encouraqe even more men to take one Saturdav
morning each month to be a friend to one of
our men.

Staff Spotlight: Ginger Grffin Staff Spotlight: Donald Briscoe

inger GriFfin, a native of
Richmond, VA and a current
resident in the'Washington, DC
area, recently joined the GRM Staff as
the Administrative Assistant to the
Depury Executive Director (Don
Melvin). Ginger has been serving as
Administrative fusistant for approxi-
mately six months. Ginger has a heart of service and a gift of
Bachelor's degree in Music from Howard
Universiry fWashington, DC). She wish-
Ginger Grffin
es to further her education by pursuing a
master's degree, in the not so distant
future. Ginger loves to sing for the glory of God and she has lent her
musical gift to several evening GRM functions. fu a coloratura
soprano, Ginger's specialties are art songs, hvmns, and spirituals.
Her favorite song is the hymn, "Great Is Thy Faithfirlness."
onald F. Briscoe came to
work with the School of
Tomorrow (SOT) in
February 2002 as an administra-
tive assistant. A graduate of SOT
and the tansforming Lives
Ministry (TLM), Donald received
his GED in early 2002. He has a
administration. Donald also
brings a level of order and organi-
zation. Since coming on board he
has streamlined several of the
administrative functions, der.eloped a wonderful rapport
with students, and served as a teachine aide. SOT is
grateful For his contribLruo:r ::lC r,,!i. ierru.lrC ro ;t long-
term relationship u'ith him.

Community Food Outreach Throughout the City

RM continues to share its food surplus with families
in our immediate communiry who are in need. In
partnership with VAVA and Central Union Mission,
GRM participated rwice this year in the Feed the Children pro-
gram where truckloads of food and other supplies are brought
into'W'ashington, D.C. and distributed to needy families. As
part of GRMI monthly communiry food bank program, GRM
l.uit trNt\,tl{ttlili\l
has picked up and distributed a portion of the food and sup- ,;r
t'\t I i:.\!r0\t\{ lI {hl,\.
iJllll
plies off-loaded at Central Union. \We are committed to a con-
tinuing communiry service program.
 A special concert was held on Sept. 6 at Fourth
A Presbyterian Church in Bethesda, Md. in memory
I I of Lisa Raines and others who died on September
1 1. Pastor Rob Norris, Senior Pastor of Fourth Presbyterian,

gave welcoming remarks and led in prayer. \7e are thankful

for the wonderful support provided by this church over
many years. There were many touching video and musical
presentations at the concert, including vocal performances
by KarrinaRae, Angela Knight, Brethren in Harmony,
Claude Bennett and Janice Nairn, Ginger Griffin and the
GR\1 Praise and \\brship Group. Instrumental perfor-
mances were provided by the Washington Saxophone
Quarter, Dan Thomas and Donna Alexander. Also, the col-
ors were presented by the Montgomery Counry Fire
OeparrrnerrrColor Gtard with a moving bagpipe presentation of Amazing Grace by Robert
Wallace. Lisas husband, Sreve Push, was present and gave some words of appreciation and
encouragemenr for the n'ork beine done at GRN{. It rvas a memorable evening and we plan to
keep Lisas nremon'alive at GR\1. Special kudos to N{an'Clark and Marjorie Bukema for their

Pastor Rob Norris Some of the Brethren in Hartnony Was hington Saxop bone Quartet

GRM Praise Teema Admiral Gallo Eaeryone sings "God Bless Ameica" Ckude <h Janice Donna Ahxander Tbomas

School of Tomorrow: Community Satellite Program

hanks to generous support
from The \Washington Post
and the Verizon
Foundation and our partners, the
Washington Pro ject and Byte
Back, GRM's School of Tomorrow
has expanded its program into the
community in Southeast and
- Tortheast 'Washington
D. C.
.ch \Tednesday evening from
\:00 to 9:00 p.m., class is in ses-
sion at Johenning Baptist
Community Center. School of
Tomorrow instructors travel to
Johenning each week to teach
classes in Nx-Level Small Business
taining, 'WorkNet Services and
Economic Literacy. The School's
goal for 2003 is to expand into at
least one more community loca-
tion and to increase the number
of courses offered at each satellite
location. All of this is in keeping
with GRM's plan to grow the
School of Tomorrow and, in
addition to providing excellent
education to men and women in
our programs, to reach out into
the communities where the need
is the greatest for adult educa-
tion. 'We are committed to help-
irg the under-educated popula-
tion of tWashington D.C. obtain
the education that they need to
find meaningful employment
with good compensation.
 A Message
from Johh [ackson
Executiue Director
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Dear Friends and Faithful Supporters of GRM: + +*
Dear Friends and Faithftrl Supporters of GRM: Gospnr REscu Mnusrruns
As we near the Thanksgivins season, we have much to be thankful for at Gospel Res- ofWahingnn, D.C.
cue Ministries. Manv faithful church and individual partners continue to hold us up in 810 5ru Srnrer, N.W . VasHrNGToN, D.C.20001

praver and financial sirpport. \\'e ,rlso value highlv or-,ifour,dation and busin.r, prr,n.rr. (202) 842-1731 ,(202) 898-028i (FAX)
'We vrx.\i.ctu\t.oRc . olntcfoR@cR\.t.oRc
are privileged ro pror ide Iiti-chaneing help to manv men and women.

-Just as God is not u'illing that,rnr.shoul.l perish,rnd rhat rll should conr- i11 r;i-ir-,-
rance, we would like each man and woman at GRlvl to find new life in Jesus and to secure
permanent freedom from drugs and other abuses. Yet, we realize that the results are in
bod r hands and we are only .""ll.d to sow the
obedient in serving God.
seeds of God's truth and to be faithful and #Bg1g
A recent setback at GRM's Fulton House of Hope points up the fragile balance Volume 3, Issue 4 -FaLl2002
berweer-r staying on the road to recovery and the obstacles that can cause temptation and
Executive Director
relapse. One of our firsr phase women at the Fulton, who entered the program on Sep-
John Jackson
tember 7,left rhe house in mid-October and made some bad choices. She relapsed and
died on October 18 at the voung age of 26. The rveight of her past life was apparently Deputy Executive Directo
L l Don
very hear.y. Melvin

Although grief and sadness have been experienced by all at GRM, there is reason to Board ofTiustees
rejoice because she made a decision to receive Jesus into her liFe shortly before she died. David Van Duzer ( Ch a i rm a n )
She had started attending the Corinthian Baptist Church, adjacent to GRM, and
Jane Bond William Harper
responded to an invitation to accept Christ. On October 6, she was baptized. I shared
these decisions with her mother at a funeral service, and tears filled her mother's eyes as JohnJackson Albert Manola
we hugged. Rudolph Pruden Charles Robinson
Al Lawrence Donald Melvin
\We had a beautiFul memorial service at Corinthian Church. The Fulton women were Claude Bennett
encouraged to draw on Godt grace to help them through this tragedy and to experience
Godt blessing For their lives. I reminded those gathered that God has promised, to those
who believe, a new heaven where He will wipe away every tear fronr our e\-es, s'irh r-ro
more death, mourning, crying or pain. This is the great hope of the believer.

Despite the periodic heartache and pain, we will continue to faithfully serve the men
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and women brought to us by God. Ve will seek the increase that God has promised.
Although there are relapses from time to time, there are many more who turn their backs
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on drugs and become new creatures in Christ. UnlE.dYUrg

As we welcome a new group of men and women in our

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during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, please keep
-m'fffiff us in your prayers and, as God leads you, we welcome your
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