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cue Anchorage Gospel Rescue MissionAnchorage Gospel Rescue MissionA Ministry of Rescue & Recovery

The holiday season is over and

these are some thoughts that have crossed

my mind as I look back over the last few

weeks. It is a time when most take time

to be thankful for the things that God has

provided for them. Then, we begin to think

about exchanging gifts, office parties and

all of the festivities that accompany these

events.However, for about 25 men this

season was different. There was not any

exchanging of gift between the men, there

was no elaborate and out of control parties,

for these men have had enough of that type

of lifestyle.

Yes, they have given up the old ways

and have surrendered their lives to Christ.

They are a part of a growing number of

men and women who are sick and tiredof being led down the path of death and

destruction by Satan and his coharts. Tired

of making and breaking promises to their

loved ones. Cheating, lying, hustling and

stealing to get the next drink or high that

was a way of life to most of these fellows for

the past few years.

Though most have tried to quit the

abusive habit of alcohol or drugs on their

own with little or no success, they have

come to the conclusion that something orsomeone has led them here (Anchorage

Gospel Rescue Mission) to join this year

long, life changing NewLife in Christ

Recovery Program, and that someone was

GOD.

Now the men have Jesus, The

Holy Spirit and each other to help them

over the hurdles that are on the track of life

everyday.

Of course it is not always a bed of roses! When

get this many people living together under one r

you have personality conflicts and temper flare

However, the Holy Spirit is alive and on the

He keeps the men from going to blows with

another and the setting is just like any other no

family.

I hope that you will remember those thain the Recovery Program. Especially think and

for all who are still

out there and have

not surrendered

their live to a living

and loving Savior,

the same One that

this group of men

have come to know.

Because of

Gods love for them,

these men and I

were continually

thanking the Lord Jesus during Thanksgiving

when Christmas day came we celebrated the gre

gift anyone can receive, and that is the gift of G

Son for the redemption of our sins. Thank

there were no hangovers, blackouts, jail time, f

or hurting our loved ones.

So this New Year these men will be gi

thanks that they have a new spirit, the infilling oHoly Spirit, and that God did not give up on th

Bro. Don

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life changing RECOVERY PROGRAMpl

refer them to us.

CALL Larry Aldrich 563-5603.

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Living Memorials .touch lives as they honor the memory

of loved ones and friends.In Memory of

Carl Brady, Sr.

by Mary Doppelfeld

In Memory of

Esperanza M. Casas

by Martha Cashen

In Memory of

Richard Downing

by Mrs. Flora Nichols

David and Darlene Bauer

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Herbert and Mary Atchison

In Memory of

Jim Martineau

by Judith J. Tysver

In Memory of

Dr. David McKinney

by Jean M Peterson

In Memory ofRobert E. Rhodes

by J. Hubert Sandy Sandoval

In Honor of

Dr. Robert Lerner, D.D.S.

by Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Christensen

Just So You Will KnowOur Solicitation Policy!

The Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission does not

solicit funds door to door nor by telephone. If someone

contacts you in this way on behalf of the Mission, please

call us at (563-5603) or the proper authorities at once.

We do permit children and church groups to collect

food and clothing door to door, but they must identify

themselves with a badge or letter on Mission stationary.

But never money. We appreciate your support and do

not want your donations getting into the wrong hands.

So, You Are Convinced

That Alcoholism

Is a Disease!

The Problem is Not Alcoholism,

But Alcohol.

If it is a disease, it is a disease without germ or virus.

If it is a disease, it is the only disease that is self inflicted.

If it is a disease, it is the only disease contracted by an act

of the will.

If it is a disease, it is the only disease that is bottled and

sold over the counter for a profit.

If it is a disease, it is the only disease that brings in

tax revenue for the Federal, State, County and City

governments.

If it is a disease, it is the only disease that takes thousandsof outlets in every town and city to spread it.

If it is a disease, it is the only disease that they spend

millions of dollars a year to advertise and spread.

If it is a disease, it is the only disease that provokes crime

and corrupts our courts and law enforcement officials.

If it is a disease, it is the only disease that turns our boys

into criminals and our girls into prostitutes.

If it is a disease, it is the only disease that will cause a

father to go home and take his baby by the heels and beat

its brains out.

If it is a disease, it is the only disease that will take the

clothes from the back, shoes from the feet and bread from

the mouths of a mans family.

If it is a disease, it is the only disease that is bottled

and sold, causing our reform school, jails and mental

institutions to be filled.

If it is a disease, it is the only disease that is given for a

Christmas present.

Society calls alcoholism a disease.

--the word of God calls it sin.

Which one do you consider correct? I Cornthians 6:10

Courtesy John McIntyrie

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Directors DeskDon BettisWhat ever happened to New Years

Resolutions? It seems like when I was a kid at home all of the

old folks (adults) would make New Years resolutions every

year. Resolving to do or quit doing things that were a detriment

to their life. For instance, I am going on a diet or I am going

to stop smoking and on and on. they would go. However, in

the last few years I have not heard anyone make a New Yearsresolution. I think people stopped making them because they

knew they were not going to keep them.

You know we Christians have stopped making resolutions

too. I can remember when people would openly walk down the

aisle of a church and rededicate their life to the Lord and make

some real heart felt resolutions to serve Him. But you dont see

that much any more either. People are too busy to serve God or

will not give Him any of their precious time that they have set

aside for themselves. Their time is all allocated to something

that they want to do and serving God is not a part of it. Folks,

we need to get our priorities straight and let God have a part of

our time to serve Him.

I remember an old church hymn and I think it would do us

all good to let the words from this hymn speak to our hearts.

Here are the words. Let them speak to you!

I am resolved no longer to linger,Charmed by the worlds delights;

Things that are higher,

Things that are nobler,

These have allured my sight.

I am resolved to go to the Savior,

Leaving my sin and strife,He is the true One; He is the Just One

He hath the words of life.

I am resolved to go to the Savior,

Faithful and true each day,

Heed what He sayeth, do what He willeth;

He is the living way.

I am resolved to enter the kingdom,

Leaving the paths of sin,

Friends may oppose me, foes may beset me;

Still will I enter in.

Refrain:

I will hasten to Him,Hasten so glad and free,

Jesus, Greatest, Highest,

I will come to thee.

His Living PresenceEver striving to be like Him,

Ill do the best I can

To follow in His footsteps,

And serve my fellow man.

Ever striving to be like Him,

Ill comfort those in need

by a daily word of kindness,

or by a loving deed.

Ever striving to be like Him,

Ill love my neighbor more and

Share His living presence with

The man who lives next door.

THE

NEW YEAR

IS A GOOD TIME

TO PLAN YOUR WILL

Please, include the

Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission!

Long, Long Ago

Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission P.OB Box 230510 Anchorage, Alaska 99523-0510

Here is my support gift: For Credit Card Donations:Food and Shelter: $_____Facilities Maintenance: $_____$46.25 For 25 Meals ______$74.00 For 40 Meals ______$132.20 For 72 Meals ______$277.50 For 150 Meals ______

______Other:______ I Will Pray for this Ministry.

I would like to charge my total donation of $__________________

Check One: Visa M/C Am/Ex Discover

Card Number __________________________________________Exp. Date: ______/______ Signature _______________________

Name:________________________________________________Address: ______________________________________________

Please send this coupon with your donations.

All credit card information is kept in strict confidenceMake checks payable to the Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission

You will receive a receipt.

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Our Ministry of

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the least

the last

the lost

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URGENTOur supplies of these

items is constantly in

need of replenishing

Prayer

Paper Towels

45 Gallon Trash Bags

Fresh Meat

Coffee

Bathroom Tissue

Laundry Soap

Disposable Shavers Cleaning Supplies

Liquid Dish Detergent

Dinner Napkins

Shampoo

URGENT

Anchorage Gospel

Rescue Mission

Board of Trustees

Mark Soquet, President

Bob Collins, Vice President

(and acting treasure)

Ed Shelton, Secretary

Enoch Adams

Emeritus:

Cliff Hodgins

Rev. Willard leisy

Advisory Board:

Paul Kelly

Dr. Byron Perkins

Rev. Don Bettis, Exec. Dir.

Charlotte Bettis, Asst. Dir.

MEMBER

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An association of Rescue Ministries

STATEMENT OF FAITHThe Anchorage Gospel Rescue Mission is a Non-Profit, Non-Denominationalorganization. We received NO municipal, state or federal funds. We are not aUnited Way Agency. Your financial support and In-Kind donations makes it possiblefor us to provide for the poor, needy and homeless people in our community. Also,your donations allow us to provide a Drug and Alcohol Recovery program. AllDonations are fully tax deductible. We will give you a receipt for your donation.

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