April 2016 - Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission

Semi-Annual Newsletter
April 2016
A Place of Hope
Your copy of the HEARTBEAT from:
oledo Gospel Rescue Mission
Administrative offices:
117 W. Woodruff Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43604
Office phone: 419-241-6579
Web: toledogospelrescuemission.org
Men’s Shelter: 419-242-6642
Rebekah’s Haven: 419-243-0403
It’s Time For The Spring Fundraising Event!!
Now is the time to get your tickets if you plan to attend this awesome fundraising event to
benefit the mission. Advance tickets are the best way to insure that you don’t miss out.
The advance ticket prices are good until Friday, April 15th at 4:00pm. After that, they are
“Day of Show” tickets and cost $30.00 for general admission. Jason Crabb is an incredibly
talented gospel singer that you will want to see and hear. On top of having Jason Crabb,
we’ll have lots of wonderful Silent Auction items and concessions as well!! You will want to
be a part of TGRM’s first Spring Fundraising event of this type.
For ticket information call 419-241-6579 or
Go on-line at toledogospelrescuemission.org where tickets can be ordered from i-Tickets.
Here Are Just A Few Of
The Awesome Silent
Auction Items That Will
Be Available For You To
Bid On That Night.
Your Help Is Needed For Lasting Change In Their Lives
Spring is here! The birds are chirping
and there’s a nice breeze going
through Rebekah’s Haven. This is
the time of year to renew our minds
and spring into action to show love
by volunteering to minister to the
ladies and their children. I ask that
you please come along with us to
show them the love of Jesus. Without
God they will still be lost. We need
your help to make sure that there is a
lasting change made in their lives
while they are at Rebekah’s Haven.
Our main priority is the gospel. We
need prayer warriors, mentors,
and those willing to lead chapel
services. Please, feel free to come
and check us out to see where you
might fit in.
Thank you to those of you who have
partnered with us. You are such a
blessing! May the dear Lord bless
you and make His face shine upon
you now and always!
Nancy
Please Come & Share Jesus With Us!
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Rev. Thomas G. Clapsaddle
TRUSTEES Mr. Richard Snyder, President
Mr. Scott Bernhard, V.P.
Mr. Rick Sentle, Sec.
Mr. Tim Delong, Treas.
Mr. Richard Dominguez
Rev. George Hairston
Mr. Bill McFarland
Lester Miller
Mr. John Rector
Mr. Roderick Tatum
Mr. James VanCamp
REBEKAH’S HAVEN DIRECTOR
Ms. Nancy L. DeWitt
Catch Tom on
102.3
Proclaim FM
The Toledo Gospel
Rescue Mission
is a
Better Business Bureau
accredited charity
with an A+ rating
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Does What We Do Really Matter?
Knowing that my schedule wouldn’t
allow me time to vote in the
primaries on March 15th, I began to
wonder if my vote really mattered.
After all, when the primaries are all
over the process is only half
complete. So, as I drove home the
Friday before, I came up on the
place for early voting & felt led to
stop & do the right thing—vote. As I
got my ballot the lady there looked
me in the eye several times and
said, “I just want to thank you for
what you do”. Much to my embarrassment, I couldn’t place how I
knew her. So, once I cast my vote I
asked her how I knew her. Her
response made my day! “Oh, you
don’t know me, but my brother
stayed at the mission & you made
a huge difference in his life. He’s doing
really well now, so I wanted to thank
you & encourage you to keep up the
good work. You will probably never
know how much you helped him.”
Sometimes, the same doubts exist in
ministry as in the voting
process. Does what we do really
matter? In my case, God used the
voting process to validate me (us) in
the ministry.
We are about half way through the
process of getting the needed permits
& zoning changes for the new
Rebekah’s Haven on Phillips Ave. It’ a
long process, but we are doing the
right thing knowing that God wants us
to get the homeless women & children
off these unsafe streets & into the
shelter where they can renew their
minds, have their hope restored, &
get back on their feet.
together through the entire process
knowing that God has it all under
control.
Just as I thought about the voting
process, you may be wondering if
your prayers & donations really
matter. The answer to that question
is ABSOLUTELY YES!! We are
half way through the fiscal year &
you have already helped numerous
mothers & children find or renew a
relationship with Christ as well as
move from the shelter into homes
of their own. However, there are
hundreds more that we have not
had the space to accommodate. Be
encouraged! You are doing the
right thing & God is honoring your
faithfulness. Let’s press on
Tom
Rev. Tom Clapsaddle, Exec. Director
tom@toledogospelrescuemission.org
Cast your vote for
TGRM—be at the
Jason Crabb
fundraising concert
on April 16th !!
Texas Roadhouse 10% Night & Fill-A-Truck Coming In May
ANDY THE ARMADILLO’S 2-STEP IN SUPPORT OF TGRM
1. Cut out the coupon to the left & bring it to Texas Roadhouse
on Tuesday, MAY 3rd.
2. Give it to your server when you order, enjoy a great meal &
fellowship with other TGRM supporters.
*BONUS WAY TO SUPPORT TGRM THAT NIGHT*
1.
2.
3.
4.
Clean out your closets & pantry.
Bag up clothes, cleaning supplies, & food items not being used.
Put them in the truck at Texas Roadhouse on Tuesday, May 3rd.
RECEIVE a coupon for a free appetizer on your next visit to
Texas Roadhouse.
MINISTRY NEEDS
FOR THE KITCHEN:
Napkins
Cereal
Ketchup & mustard
Salt & pepper
Elbow macaroni
Coffee & creamer
Salad dressing
Cheese
Cooking oil
Fresh or powdered milk
REBEKAH’S HAVEN:
Baby Shampoo & Baby Wash
Baby lotion
Diapers—sizes 4, 5, & 6
Wipes
Baby socks
Boy & girl school uniforms
Sizes 6-12
Towels & wash cloths
Twin XL sheets
MISSION MALL:
Clothing—all sizes for men,
women, & children
Socks & Undergarments
Shoes
Furniture of all kinds
Stoves—gas or electric
Refrigerators
Washers
Dryers-gas or electric
OUTREACH CENTER:
30 gal. trash bags
Koolaid drink mix
Coffee
Cups—hot & cold
Plastic forks & spoons
Styrofoam plates
Napkins
Salt & pepper
PineSol cleaner
Aluminum foil
Regular Monthly Financial Support Is Needed In All Areas Of The Ministry