Meet Cavell. He has the most contagious smile that you will ever see. He is the father of four daughters and is a hard-working man.

Cavell also had a drug problem. He struggled with drugs for almost thirty years before he realized that he needed help. He had tried to quit on his own so many times, but each time went back to drugs and felt even more defeated. He was the victim of his drug addiction and couldn’t get out.

Finally, he knew that he needed help so he went to a rehab program and then came to the City Rescue Mission. Cavell joined the Men’s Ministry Recovery Program and has been at the Mission for several

months. He is now doing better than ever.

Not only has Cavell gained victory over his drug addiction, he has also regained his faith and has learned better life skills. Cavell originally gave his life to Christ when he was a young child,

however, worry and pain caused him to stray from God and turn to drugs. Here at the Mission, Cavell has reconnected with God. He affectionately

describes his time here at the Mission as a “refresher course.” Through all of this Cavell could say, “I know that God has always had my back. He knew what He was doing even when I was messing up and making unwise decisions.”

Cavell has also learned how to get along better with people here at the Mission. Cavell always

Cavell’s Story

A Reason to Smile

LighthouseLighthouseStories of the City Rescue Mission • New Castle, Pennsylvania

Fall 2014

If I hadn’t come here, I would be in a really bad place

right now…”

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Changing lives in western Pennsylvania since 1911

“But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

– 1 Corinthians 15:57

Changing lives in western Pennsylvania since 1911

Family Care Ministry

Men’s Ministry

Covenant House Ministry

Aftercare Ministry

Youth Ministry at Sankey Center

319 S. Croton AvenueP.O. Box 965New Castle, PA 16103-0965

724-652-4321

Fax: 724-652-4922

crm@cityrescuemission.org

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At a recent conference, I bought a book of Bible verses that references James Allen’s little book from the early 1900s called As A Man Thinketh. Allen’s book was based on Proverbs 23:7: “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he” (NKJV). The point of the book is simple: Our thoughts are the most important thing about us. All that we achieve or fail to achieve is the direct result of our thinking. Our thoughts are like seeds that produce a crop – if good, they are ready for a fruitful harvest, or if bad – they may lead to a path of stunted growth and even destruction.

As you read Cavell’s story in this issue, you can see that our ministry

From the Director’s Pen

Our Thoughts Are Like Seeds

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focus on the renewing of the mind – using the inspired and unfailing messages of the Bible, awoke a need for a “refresher course” in Christian living. Cavell’s time spent in our Men’s Recovery Program unveiled a fresh intelligence on how he should act, think, feel and speak. We remain convinced that the Bible is a powerful tool that can displace years of bad seeds growing in an untended garden inside Cavell’s life and mind.

We feel blessed to share Cavell’s story and realize that the Lord directed his path to our door, so that new seeds and fresh thinking could be planted into a recommitted life. We are grateful to the many people who make this ministry effort possible to sow into even more lives this year. Thank you for your help in planting seeds for a new life in Christ!

Blessings to you,

Kevin A. GreenExecutive Director and Chief Executive Officer

Board of Directors

Kevin A. GreenExecutive Director & CEO

Roberta S. FilerPresident

Deborah Ann ShawVice President

Dr. James S. Snow IIISecretary

Douglas PyleTreasurer

Edward M. MackBruce C. PetersonDeborah RingwelskiChad UbryDaniel VoglerDr. John H. White

HonoraryEdwin M. LongDonald J. Nicholls

If you don’t know, then you should ask! Your employer could match your gifts, which would double the help. Here is a list of employers who have sent us matching gifts in the past:

Pfizer Citizens Financial PNC Bank Erie InsuranceMcKesson Genentech AK Steel ESB Bank

Does Your Employer Have a Matching Gift Program?

Thanksgiving Will Be Here Before You Know It!We’ve already begun planning for our largest outreach of the year. We will need tons of food to feed thousands of people and we need your help! Please collect and donate the following: StuffingMix CannedGravy CranberrySauce CannedFruits CannedVeggies PieCrustMix PieFilling(FruitorPumpkin)

believed that he was a giving person at his core, but his trials and struggles with drugs had caused him to become calloused and harsh towards others. Now he is more patient and tolerant.

Having to live in community with other men has taught Cavell how to interact with others in positive ways and made him want to strive to be a better person. He says, “We talk about refining gold or making diamonds, but it’s going to hurt. There’s pressure and fire, especially when there are a lot of impurities, but it ultimately makes something beautiful.” While he knows that he is not impurity-free, he knows that he has something much more beautiful now because of the experiences that he has gone through.

After he graduates from the Mission’s Recovery Program he hopes to get his truck driver’s license and look for a job and an apartment. His biggest concern is that he wants to be careful and act wisely as he moves from here so that he won’t end up back at square one. However, he is confident that he can move on from here and be a better member of society. Because of his experience at the Mission, he has gone from being a victim of drugs to being a victor in Christ.

319 S. Croton Ave. • P.O. Box 965 • New Castle, PA • 16103-0965 724-652-4321 • Fax: 724-652-4922 • E-mail: crm@cityrescuemission.org • www.cityrescuemission.org

Cavell’s Story Continued...

Faith and FamilyHow To Earn a “Noble” Prize

Many hardworking individuals save their whole lives so they can leave something

valuable for their children. This is noble and right to do. But how much sweeter would it be

to also leave your values for the next generation as well? Here are two simple (but powerful) ways

you can do just that:• Writeletterstoyourlovedones. This is a

great way to communicate what is near and dear to your heart – them! You can share wisdom for life, encouragement, healing words or even something you may have had difficulty saying during your lifetime.

• IncludeaministryyouloveliketheCityRescueMissioninyourWill. This communicates that you value the Lord’s work

and the lives that will be reached through the ministry. It could even inspire the your loved ones to get involved.

In “Living Life to Leave a Legacy,” Emile Wolfaardt said “A reputation is what men say about you on your tombstone; Legacy is what your children will live with for the rest of their lives.” And he is right. By making sure that your life is punctuated with a statement about what matters most to you, you can ensure that the legacy you leave behind is one with eternal focus that will impact lives for years to come.

Request more information about how to include the CityRescueMission in your Will or Estate Plan by simply checking the box on the enclosed reply card or by contacting Mary Lee Green at the City Rescue Mission at (724) 652-4321 ext. 107 or by emailing maryleeg@cityrescuemission.org - or bless your family today with a God-honoring Will at www.christianwill.org/cityrescuemission.

Fall 2014 Wish ListPlanting and Sowing Reap a Harvest

Compassion Compassion in Actionin Action

Practical ways you can be a Partner In Hope!

We welcome your material donations to assist us with these ministries. For drop off instructions call 724-652-4321.

Our immediate needs include:

MEN’S MINISTRY• Blue Jeans (Any Size)• Sweatshirts• Dress Shirts (Long and Short Sleeved)• Rubber Shower Shoes

FAMILY CARE MINISTRY• Cereal• Juice• Peanut Butter & Jelly• Canned Fruit• Tuna• Dish Detergent• Laundry Detergent• Shampoo• Conditioner• Bar Soap

COVENANT HOUSE MINISTRY• Laundry Detergent• New Women’s Underwear (Sizes 5-10)• Cleaning Supplies (Cleanser, Dish Soap,

Window Cleaner, etc.)

SANKEY CENTER MINISTRY• Books for Junior/Senior High• Calculators• Note Cards• Markers• Filler Paper• Board Games (New or Gently Used)

Please call or visit our website for the most up to date list of needed items.

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Help us Reap the Harvest, Volunteer!We welcome your time and talents here at the City Rescue Mission! If you would like to help with the volunteer opportunities listed below or to learn about others, please visit our website at www.cityrescuemission.org/volunteer or call 724-652-4321.

• Men of Faith needed to serve at the front desk of the Men’s Ministry.*

• Office helpers needed throughout the fall.

• Party or outing hosts needed (e.g. Birthday, Holiday, Game Night) for our guests.

• Church Ambassadors needed to help educate, inform, and connect your church to the work of the City Rescue Mission.*

• Women’s groups or individuals needed to teach cooking, baking or crafts.

• Women of faith needed to teach life skills classes.**Christian testimony required

Our office volunteers help with our mail that shares the stories of the lives

impacted by your generosity.

These friends from Peaceful Pines Farm helped till our expanded vegetable garden.

Volunteers from Liberty Mutual enjoyed planting flowers and a day away from the office.

Norma Frengle, our 2014 “Joe Jameson Volunteer of the Year,” plants the word of God

by leading devotions at Covenant House.