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ON THE
The Mission is thankful to be a part of
the different components of Frederick
a community that offers programs like
through a Health and Human Services
Leadership Frederick with the help of
Day, Frederick Future Day, Agriculture
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce.
Day, Public Safety Day, Education Day,
Staff members at the Mission including
State Government Day, and Quality of
Arnold Farlow, Executive Director;
Life Day.
Tommy Skaggs, Director of Development;
Guy Mutchler, Food Services Manager;
In March, Leadership Frederick
and Carol Stanfield, Compassion
participants will visit the Frederick
Ministries Director have completed the
Rescue Mission during the Health and
program. In September, Teri Kwiatek,
Human Services Day. While visiting, they
Outreach Coordinator, enrolled in
will go on a tour of the Mission, complete
Leadership Frederick. As a non-profit
a volunteer project, prepare and serve
in Frederick, it is important that the
lunch for the homeless, and learn
Mission staff is knowledgeable about
more about how the Mission serves
the different leaders and organizations
Frederick. Leadership Frederick helps its
we can partner with in the community.
participants become informed regarding
The program allows our staff member
what is happening in the community and
to meet key leaders and to learn more
equips them with resources to be more
about the issues facing Frederick. Over
effective in their work.
the 9-month program, the class explores
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A Love Like No Other
For many, February represents love - romantic love or family and friendship love. Valentine’s Day is a
celebration of all different kinds of love. At the Mission, we celebrate a love like no other, God’s love. In John
4:19, the Bible says, “We love because he first loved us.” Everything done at the Mission is a result of God’s
love at work. From staff members to volunteers, our actions at the Mission come from God’s love because
He loved us first. Read below and find out how God’s love has impacted Carolyn Chandler, Volunteer
Coordinator; Nicki Ludlum, volunteer; and John Walsh, resident of the Changed Life Recovery Program.
CAROLYN CHANDLER
Growing up in a legalistic church and a dysfunctional family, Carolyn Chandler’s earliest idea of love was
that it was about meeting expectations. This made her believe that love was elusive and fickle for a good
part of her life. Many years ago, she attended a church that taught her about the God of grace and mercy
that loved her unconditionally. This was the beginning of a 29-year journey that the Lord would guide
her on to teach her what love really is. Carolyn says, “He showed me through friends, trials, failures, and
constant forgiveness that love could not be bought or earned! The Lord faithfully disciplined me because
He loves me. In my journey, I came to believe that God is good even when I don’t understand what He is
doing! The Lord has won my heart because all He wanted was my heart.”
NICKI LUDLUM
Over five years ago, Nicki Ludlum started volunteering at the Mission as a volunteer receptionist. Nicki
committed her life to God when she was 23. When she came to the Mission, she had a strong relationship
with God, but through her time here, she has seen God’s love at work. His love has been evident through
the prayers Nicki has seen answered here and the miracles witnessed. Not only can she see God’s love
for His people through prayers being answered but also in how the residents have changed their lives
and succeeded while trusting God. We are thankful for Nicki’s service and for her husband Andy who
volunteers at the Mission as well. It has been a blessing for Nicki and her husband to see how God’s love
can truly transform the lives of so many.
JOHN WALSH
God’s love has the power to impact people very differently. For John Walsh, God’s love was the missing
component in his life. After 31 years of struggling to be sober, John decided to turn over everything to
God. Instead of turning to drinking to deal with emotional issues, John chose to seek God. He says, “Prayer
has become vital to everyday and has strengthened my love (for) and relationship with Christ.” Through
his relationship with God, John has been challenged to put others before himself and to trust where God
is leading him. Recently, John spoke to his daughter for the first time in 8 months and he believes that he
owes everything to God. “I can feel his real love everyday,” says John.
ARNOLD W. FARLOW, Executive Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIKE VARIO, President | DAN RYAN, Vice President | DOUG OCHS, Secretary | ED GARRET, Treasurer
JIM MACGILLIVRAY | JIM NICHOLSON | GREG SELDON | ALYCE LUCK | BARRY SALISBURY | SUE BASFORD | CHARLIE SMITH | RUSS HORMAN | MIKE SCHUCHARDT
MINISTRIES
BEACON HOUSE
▪▪Change Life Recovery Program
▪▪Bible Study
▪▪Cisco Training
BREAD OF LIFE
▪▪Community Kitchen and Pantry
▪▪Grocery Aisle
▪▪Distribution Center
COMPASSION OUTREACH
▪▪Prayer Ministry
▪▪Hygiene Product Distribution
▪▪Showers Facilities
▪▪Emergency Day Shelter
▪▪Overnight Emergency Night Shelter
▪▪Shears of Hope (haircuts)
RESCUED TREASURES
▪▪Gently Used Free Clothing
▪▪Winter Wear
Living Tributes
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
One of my favorite Bible verses is John 15:13
for which they gave the last full measure of
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay
devotion -- that we here highly resolve that
down one’s life for one’s friends.” This verse
these dead shall not have died in vain -- that
captures what Jesus did for us on the cross
this nation, under God, shall have a new
and what we are to do for one another.
birth of freedom -- and that government of
MINISTRY
UPDATE
the people, by the people, for the people,
Since I lost my son Nathan, I am often
shall not perish from the earth.” Our
asked, “How can you trust God when He
freedom and prosperity come from “no
allowed such a terrible thing to happen?” My
greater love”.
DOUG MCFEE
response is, “How can I not trust God when
He gave up His son for me on the cross?”
If we are not willing to lay down our lives in
God came to earth as a human suffered with
someway or measure for others, then we
us and for us. In His love, He will bring great
really cannot claim that we are loving. The
good out of tragedy because of His love.
Bible, God’s Word, has it right; love is about
There is no greater love than His love!
commitment and sacrifice. May God give us
Doug McFee, Case Manager
of the Changed Life Recovery
Program, is stepping down from
his position as he moves into
grace and courage to truly love!
STATISTICS
THRU DECEMBER 2015
MEALS SERVED . . . . . . . . . . . . 137,039
There also needs to be a big shout out to
and for the men and women of the military.
They have laid down their lives for all of us
to have freedom. Abraham Lincoln said it
GROCERY AISLE SERVED . . . . . 82,206
so well, “…that from these honored dead
RECYCLED TEXTILES . . . 1,090,060 LBS.
we take increased devotion to that cause
Arnold Farlow
Executive Director
CLOTHING VOUCHERS
DISTRIBUTED . . . . . . 3,160 ($269,208)
TOTAL NIGHTS OF
LODGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,819
RESIDENTS SERVED . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
RESIDENTS ENGAGED
IN ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
VOLUNTEER HOURS SERVED . . . 35,798
CONTACT INFO
Frederick Rescue Mission
PO Box 3389
Frederick, MD 21705-3389
Mike Greenberg
301.695.6633
mgreenberg@therescuemission.org
GIFTS GIVEN IN MEMORY OF:
Upcoming Events
APRIL 3RD, 2016: 5TH ANNUAL DAN RYAN BUILDER’S MISSION 10 MILER
Make a difference this year by running in the 5th Mission 10 Miler! It is a ten-mile
certified course with an out-and-back route starting at Harry Grove Stadium in
Frederick. Registration is currently $50 and all proceeds will go directly to the
Mission. If you would like to register, visit the race website www.mission10miler.
com or www.active.com and search Frederick Rescue Mission 10 Miler 2016.
“And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love.
But the greatest of these is love.”
I CORINTHIANS 13:13
The Mission would like to
welcome Jake Sexton to the
team as the new Case Manager
of the Changed Life Recovery
Program. Prior to this position,
Jake, a graduate of the CLRP,
had taken on leadership roles
including leading Bible classes
for residents, driving residents
to and from appointments, and
teaching classes on faith from
the book Believe. Originally from
Clarksburg, MD, Jake graduated
from Clarksburg High School and
he is currently pursuing classes
at Frederick Community College.
For Jake, the Mission introduced
him to having a relationship
with Jesus and he says it is “the
most important thing I’ve ever
received.” We are excited to have
Jake on staff and look forward to
seeing what God has in store for
him!
GIFTS GIVEN IN HONOR OF:
Amanda Cott by
Daniel Gohlke
Carrie Marusich by
Doris Marusich and Bruce Marusich
Daniel Fritton by
Ann Fritton
Janet and Pat Chase by
Mr. Mike Jordan and Mrs. Margaret Jordan
Kevin and Judy McAteers by
Sharon Wallick
Maxine Lambert by
Sandra Bacigaluppi
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Craft by
•Melissa and John Auten
•April Joy
•Hans W Enderle
Mr. and Mrs. James Hay by
•Mr. W. H. House, II
•Mrs. Kathleen B. House
Mark and Terri Wichtendahl by
•Mr. William J. Wichtendahl
•Mrs. Sandra L. Michtendahl
Neil Smith by
•Mr. John C. Cooke
•Mrs. Elaine Cooke
•Mr. Daniel W. Smith
•Mrs. Mary Smith
Nitto Rotta by
Tracy Johnson
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MAY 20TH, 2016: 47TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET
Join the Mission in May as we celebrate over 50 years of service in the Frederick
Community! The 2016 Fundraising Banquet will be a wonderful night for
supporters to fellowship, reflect on past achievements, and take part in the
Mission’s vision for years to come. The evening will begin with a silent auction and
hors d’oeuvres followed by a dinner and program. Tickets are $75 per guest, $150
per couple, or $600 for a table. Mark your calendars; more information will be
provided in upcoming newsletters.
JAKE SEXTON
a new season of life. Prior to
working at the Mission, Doug
served in the Montgomery Count
Police Department for over 27
years. He believes that working
with the men in the program has
given him a more compassionate
perspective. Each man in the
CLRP has a story and Doug has
seen the hard work they put
into changing their lives. Over
the past two years, Doug has
seen God working in people
firsthand and he says that it has
been a privilege. Following his
time at the Mission, Doug will be
traveling to OneLife Africa located
in the Mathare Valley in Nairobi,
Kenya. Doug has been working
with this organization for the
past few years, which provides
educational opportunities for high
school students and equips them
with leadership and discipleship
skills. He has also been involved
in Waterboyz for Jesus, a local
men’s ministry, for over six years
and will continue to support
that ministry. We are grateful for
Doug’s time at the Mission and
will keep him in our prayers. We
ask that you keep him in your
prayers as well.
Bill Chatfield by
William Chatfield and Carol Jean Chatfield
Bill Davis by
Ms. Elizabeth G. Davis-Reinhold
Bill Hockenberry by
Mr. Nathan Wilkes and Mrs. Summer Wilkes
Derek DeRosa by
Angela Caruso
Doris McKernan by
Mr. Michael L. McKernan
Harry T. Creager, Jr. by
Joseph W. Kefauver and Amie C. Kefauver
Jan Kuczma by
Robert W. Frank and Maryann Frank
Joan Dahl by
Mr. Leif A. Dahl and Mrs. Marybeth F. Dahl
Mr. Donald Eugene Lerch by
Mr. Richard Urner Crist and Mrs. Gail Crist
Nathan Farlow by
●● Mr. Arnold Farlow and Mrs. Beth Farlow
●● Mrs. Jennifer Farlow
●● Mr. Roy L. Higgins and Mrs. Susan Higgins
●● W. Scot Riddlesberger and Elizabeth Riddlesberger
Robert and Barbara Starski by
Mr. Roger P. Starski Victor and Iona Bonett
by Mr. Michael W. Bonett and Mrs. Dorothy T. Bonett
Thomas Aaron Howerton by
Mr. David S. Micol
Robert Y. Garrett by Dutch's Daughter