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BOARD OF DIRECTORS DOUG OCHS, President | BARRY SALISBURY, Vice President | MONICA KOLBAY, secretary | ED GARRETT, treasurer
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GIVE ONLINE AT www.therescuemission.orgA copy of our current financial statement is available upon request by contacting Frederick Rescue , Inc. at PO Box 3389, Frederick, MD 21705 and 301.695.6633. Documents and information submitted to
the State of Maryland under the Maryland Charitable Solicitations Act are available from the Office of Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401 for the cost of copying and postage.
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www.therescuemission.org | MAY 2017
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YES! I would like to bless many at the Frederick Rescue Mission, Inc.
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In Isaiah 55, the Lord declares, “My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways.” That certainly was the case when Carlton Hill arrived at the Mission 15 years ago with an addiction to cocaine and alcohol. Without his knowledge, those first steps onto the campus at 419 W. South Street were the starting point to fulfilling God’s calling on his life.
Growing up in Washington D.C., Carlton was a shy young boy who was picked on by his peers because of a severe eczema condition. This teasing led him to look up to strong, tough role models such as NFL players and Marvel superheroes. He became so enthralled with football that he would head to the local library on Saturdays to watch reel-to-reel film of NFL football games. It wasn’t long before he too was wearing a helmet and excelling on the football field.
Carlton found success as a running back for Youngstown State University and the semi-pro Washington Ambassadors team. When in the D.C. area, he also pursued culinary arts, serving as a sous chef for various restaurants. By age 36, however, drugs and alcohol began to take over; Carlton was in and out of rehab after relapsing multiple times. In the midst of his addiction, he attended church with his wife. One Sunday, Carlton was called out by the pastor.
“Do you do drugs?” she asked.
“No,” he lied.
“Do you know people who do drugs or have been in rehabs?” she pressed further.
“Maybe,” Carlton said.
“Well, the Lord gave me a word for you,” she said. “I don’t know how and I don’t know when, but the Lord is going
to call you to help those struggling with drugs and alcohol in a mission type setting. You are going to be used to build up His kingdom.”
Five years later, a minister Carlton had met while in rehab told him he had a place for him. He drove Carlton to the Frederick Rescue Mission. The first weeks at the Mission made an impression on Carlton; he saw men who were actually successful in their recovery.
Although Carlton went to church as a child, it wasn’t until he received a letter from his wife stating she wanted a divorce that Jesus became central in his life.
“It was the first time that I had come to the point of saying, ‘I have nothing but you, Lord,’ ” he said.
That pivotal moment spurred on his recovery at the Mission. After a year, he completed the Changed Life Recovery Program. God changed Carlton’s direction from pursuing culinary arts at Frederick Community College to counseling instead. Since then, he has received his associate’s degree in counseling, state certification in drug and alcohol supervised counseling, and certification as a peer recovery specialist.
Over the years, Carlton has worked for various organizations. He has offered
A NEW SEASON: Carlton Hill
On Campus: Rescued TreasuresAs warmer weather approaches and you are cleaning out your closet, please remember the Mission!
Our Rescued Treasures program serves those in the community looking for clothing, shoes, jackets and more. Open Monday through Friday, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., guests have the opportunity to request the items they need and search the clothing “storeroom” on the Mission campus once a month. All items we provide and distribute are generously donated.
The Rescued Treasures program in 2016 facilitated 3,406 clothing visits, totaling $247,335 of clothing distributed to the homeless or working poor in Frederick. If you’d like to be a part of this important work, please note our donation boxes all around the local area:
Habitat for Humanity ReStoreFirst Baptist Church of Green Valley (in Monrovia, off of 75)Wells Fargo (Stage Coach Circle off Monocacy Boulevard, back of building)Frederick 7th St. Starbucks/Bank of AmericaCedarbrook Community Church (in Clarksburg)Greenridge Baptist Church (off 355 in Boyds)Thurmont Food LionCalvary Assembly Church in Walkersville (off 26)Frederick Church of the Nazarene (9877 Opossumtown Pike)Jefferson Ruritan Club (Park ‘N Ride in back of building)Cornerstone Church in Frederick (off of 40 beside Ollie’s)Middletown United Methodist ChurchGrace Community Church in Frederick (off Alt. 40)Frederick Church of the Brethren parking lotFrederick Rescue Mission parking lot (419 W South St)
p CLRP resident Rob Hunt manages our Rescued Treasures storeroom
MINISTRIES
CHANGED LIFE RECOVERY PROGRAM
FAITH HOUSE
BREAD OF LIFE ▪ Community Kitchen ▪ Food 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
THROUGH MARCH 2017
MEALS SERVED . . . . . . . . . . . . 36,923
FOOD DISTRIBUTION VISITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,446
RESCUED TREASURES CLOTHING VISITS . . . 1,117 ($60,590)
TOTAL NIGHTS OF LODGING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,047
RESIDENTS SERVED . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
VOLUNTEER HOURS SERVED . . 8,458
Frederick Rescue MissionPO Box 3389Frederick, MD 21705-3389
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Letter FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Arnold Farlow - Executive Director
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The Frederick Rescue Mission is a Christ-centered ministry providing residential recovery programs to the homeless or chemically addicted, food to the hungry, clothing and furniture to the needy, and connection to our community through relationships. The Mission’s purpose is not to be just a charity or a non-profit but to be a ministry showing Christ’s love.
While the Mission is a Christ-centered ministry, the Frederick Rescue Mission is not a church. Over 80 churches support the Mission. Our aim is to help the church show Christ to the community. There are many ways “the church is the church” at the Mission. Everyday there are at least 500 people that come to the Mission for food, clothes, victory over addiction, or encouragement; everyday there are people from churches bringing food, teaching the Bible and the gospel, serving groceries and food, giving financially or volunteering their time and talent. The good news that God can change lives right now, regardless of how bleak things may be, can be easily seen and heard. We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to the churches that partner with the Mission!
Church was not a part of my upbringing. I came to know Christ during my rebellious late teen years. Shortly afterward, a guy
named Steve discipled me and took me to a large church, full of highly respectable and nicely dressed people. I felt totally out of place. Yet, I will never forget when Steve told my story and introduced me to the pastor. Pastor Putnam warmly responded, “Welcome to the family of God!” Over the next seven months, he met with me almost every week, teaching me about Jesus and His Word. My life was changed forever!
It is my hope whenever people come on the campus at the Mission or Faith House that they will experience the family of God welcoming them and offering help and hope. If we are to see lives changed now and for eternity, we must have the prayer and support of churches.
Paul wrote from jail to the church at Philippi, “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:4-6) To the churches that support the Frederick Rescue Mission – thank you for your partnership in the gospel!
GIFTS GIVEN IN HONOR OF:Amy Riggs by Ongelle HickensA Friend by Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Bishop
GIFTS GIVEN IN MEMORY OF:Nathan Farlow by Betty DodsonArun Kunde by Aparna NelsonDonald Eugene Lerch by Richard Urner CristMichael Landon Proffitt by Wallace Dean and James MacGillivrayJerry Stimmel by Raymond Kamauf, Jr.Vicki Way by Valli WeetheeEdith VanderVoort by George Delaplaine, III and Mr. & Mrs. David MarshBarbara, Robert and Steven Starski by Roger StarskiA Friend by Gregory Stevens
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Every few months, the Mission highlights five churches out of over 80 who partner with us to change lives now and for eternity. As the community of faith gives each day to exercise their gifts, lives are being touched by the good news of
Christ! We are grateful to have relationships with each church, and we honor the work they are doing in the name of Jesus at the Mission!
BROOK HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH has been a financial partner of the Mission for over 20 years! Each year they bring a group to lead a water station at the Mission 10 Miler, handing out water to passing runners. In addition, their outreach pastor, Gary Hicks, serves on the Mission’s Ministry at the Tables team, serving and caring for those in the Mission cafeteria.
CEDARBROOK COMMUNITY CHURCH has supported the Mission for the past two years by serving lunch on the second Tuesday of every month. They are also a blessing to us as a monthly financial partner and host of a clothing donation box, supporting our Rescued Treasures clothing program.
EL SHADDAI CONGREGATION has sponsored a table at the Mission’s annual fundraising banquet since 2013. We are very grateful for their financial partnership as faithful monthly supporters over the last three years.
NEW DIMENSIONS WORSHIP CENTER gives up their Saturday morning once a month to bring a team to serve breakfast from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. They have provided this service reliably to the Mission for the past four years!
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church is known for bringing and serving their famous steak dinner to our Changed Life Recovery Program residents on the third Saturday of each month. They have also financially supported the Mission by giving to our programs and services for over 20 years!
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Ministry Update:
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support to those struggling with addiction at the local penitentiary, the Mission and the hospital. During the last four years, Carlton has served as the Frederick County peer recovery specialist at Frederick Memorial Hospital during the day and as the Mission’s evening residential manager.
When the role of Changed Life Recovery Program director became available last year, Carlton remembered the word spoken over him 20 years ago -- that he would be serving those struggling with addiction in a mission type setting. The calling had come.
“I never let the Mission go,” he said. “This is home for me; this is where everything started for me.”
Carlton serves as the new director of the Changed Life Recovery Program. We are so thankful for the work God has done in his life, and what will be accomplished in the days to come!
A NEW SEASON:Carlton Hill
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Truth Corner “Therefore, if anyone
is in Christ, the new creation has come:
The old has gone, the new is here!”
2 CORINTHIANS 5:17
SPRING CLRP GRADUATION | WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2017We invite you to celebrate with us on Wednesday, May 17, as we recognize six residents who will be graduating from the Changed Life Recovery Program! These men have completed the necessary requirements of the CLRP and will be honored on this special evening at the Mission. Please mark your calendars to join us!
48TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET | FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2017Our annual fundraising banquet is quickly approaching on Friday, June 2, 2017! You do not want to miss this evening celebrating the Mission’s Defining Moments over the past year. The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction, and then conclude with dinner and a short program. To purchase individual tickets or sponsor a table, please visit our website, www.therescuemission.org.