Director's Notes
J
ESUS IS THE
B
READ OF
L
IFE
J
OHN6:35
Whoever comes to Me will never go hungry and
whoever believes in Me will never go thirsty.
B
READ OF
L
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R
ESCUE
M
ISSION
"Giving a Hand Up, Not a Hand Out"
Bread of Life Rescue Mission
281 West Fourth Street • Crossville, TN 38555 PO Box 1414 • Crossville, TN 38557
From the pen of the Directors, Ralph and Connie:
We serve an awesome God. What miracles have been showered on the mission in just
3 short years. A large number of persons have come to a saving knowledge of Jesus
Christ. Homeless have found jobs, housing and started new lives. Families have been
put back together, praise God. Two men after being saved decided to attend Clear Creek
Bible College, get their bible training, come back to Crossville and begin ministering to
lost persons.
We praise God for Our Pennies from Heaven donations making it possible to minister to
children and their parents, at Christmas, where each child received toys and parents
received a fruit bag. For this is the reason for the season.
We celebrate the first Saturday of each month with a gospel singing. We had a gospel
concert December 23, 2003 singing in the new year, featuring outstanding singers John
Riley, Jay Fox, A. Green, C. Brewer, Marvelous Marvin, Bread of Life Singers and
others. Praise God!
Each evening we have chapel services with a variety of speakers and music.
Sunday we have two services (10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.) All are invited to attend.
With All God's Love,
B
OARD OFD
IRECTORS:
Ed Frady, President
Steve Stone, Vice President
Jim Botbyl, Secretary
Ed Reed, Assistant Secretary
David Garrison, Treasurer
Jerry Graham, Assistant Treasurer
Candy Castle
Dale Falter
Pit Kemmer
Dean Orr
Molly Wyatt
D
IRECTORS:
Connie Reagan
Ralph Reagan
N
EWSLETTERE
DITOR:
Ed Reed
N
EWSLETTERI
SA P
UBLICATIONO
F:
Bread of Life Rescue Mission
281 W. 4th Street
Crossville, TN 38555
931-707-0503
P
RINTINGC
OURTESYO
F:
TAP Publishing Company
Crossville, TN 38555
• Prayer Committee
• Maintenance - Building, grounds,
landscape and repairs.
• Transportation
• Cleaning
• Publicity
• Fundraising
• Follow-Up
T
HE
O
LD
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AN
I
S
D
EAD
(MISSION THEME SONG)
Now and then, an old friend of mine
I've not seen in some time
Will stop by and ask me
Where've I been? What's on my mind?
They wonder why I'm not drinking
And still painting this old town red
I tell them I'm serving Jesus now
And the old man is dead.
Chorus
The man you see before you
May look a lot the same
I may wear the same clothes
And have the same old name
But you're looking on the outside
If you could see inside instead
You would see a brand new man
'Cause the old man is dead
I used to live such a wicked life
I had no hope in sight
I was lost in the darkness
Searching for the light
Then one night in a little church
After hearing what the preacher said
I gave my life to Jesus
And the old man is dead
(Repeat Chorus)
The man you see before you
May look a lot the same
I may wear the same clothes
And have the same old name
But you're looking on the outside
If you could see inside instead
You would see a brand new man
'Cause the old man is dead
You're looking on the outside
If you could see the inside instead
You would see a brand new man
Cause the old man is dead
E
XPANSIONP
ROGRAM:
With the election of our new Board of Directors, the committees are working hard on planning for the new
building. A building fund account has been established. The purchase of additional property has been
completed. We are looking for God's guidance as we go forward to serve those in our community and
beyond.
STATISTICS:
January
2003 Totals
Residents
39
343
Bed Nights
1,085
7,741
Meals
2,102
24,235
Food Boxers
95
812
People Served
255
2,436
Clinic Visits
39
623
M
EDICALC
LINIC:
Hours: Monday and Thursday
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
C
HAIRMAN:
Dr. Keith Brown
S
TAFF:
Dr. Stacy Carlton
Dr. James Johnson
Dr. Kana Gasegar
Dr. Mark Lee
Dr. Howard Lewis
Dr. David Litchford
Dr. Tersa Lively
Dr. Kimberly S. Peasley
Dr. A. Wilson
N
URSINGC
OORDINATOR:
Rebecca Foster
R
ECEPTIONC
OORDINATOR:
Lois Ragsdale
623 Patients seen in 2003
MISSION
STATEMENT
The Bread of Life
Rescue Mission was
incorporated
October 11, 2000
with the State of
Tennessee as a
nonprofit
organization. The
Mission's purpose
is glorifying God
through the
salvation of souls
and rehabilitation
of individuals,
providing
temporary shelter,
medical attention
and food for
homeless and transient
persons, conducting
interdenominational
services daily and
educating and
rehabilitation those
seeking help
out of
life on the streets.
UPCOMING EVENTS
1st Saturday Each Month
GOSPEL SINGING IN CHAPEL
7:00 p.m. - until
June 3
ANNIVERSARY
of the Bread of Life Rescue Mission
July
OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATION
PAST EVENTS
November
Thanksgiving Dinner at 1st United Methodist Church
December
Pennies From Heaven Children's Christmas Celebration
December
Float in Crossville Christmas Parade
December
Gospel Sing Bringing in New Year (7pm - 1 am)
Check & Mail in the
Enclosed Envelope
Name: _________________________________
Address:________________________________
City/State/Zip:__________________________
Phone:_________________________________
Church: ________________________________
E-mail:_________________________________
I am enclosing a deductible donation made
payable to: Bread of Life Rescue Mission.
I will support Bread of Life Rescue Mission.
Please contact me about volunteering.
Please contact me to be a "Prayer Partner."
Yes!
I want to do my part to help
The Bread of Life Rescue Mission!
Mrs. Lois Ragsdale Receptionist Bread of Life Mission Clinic Dr. Stacey Carlton, Ralph Reagan Plaque of Appreciation Presented To Dr. Carlton Ralph Presents Plaque To Wayne Shadden In Appreciation Ralph Presents Plaque To L.P. Shanks In Appreciation
Ralph & Connie Evening Chapel Service
The Chromatones in Our Chapel 1st Saturday Sing Along
John Riley, Jay Fox, D. Greene, C. Brewer, M. Marvin Sing In New Year at Bread of Life Rescue Mission
7 pm- 1 am • 12-31-03 To 1- 1- 04
Miss Cumberland Winners Present Canned Food to Bread of Life Rescue Mission In Front of Chapel Dr. David Litchford
Bread of Life Mission Clinic
The Bread of Life Rescue Mission began as a dream of Ralph and Connie Reagan and a group from the First Baptist Church, Crossville, TN. This was after Ralph came back to Crossville from Clear Creek Bible College, in the year 2000. A real estate man was contacted and the following were our requirements. We needed a building in town, large enough to house men, ladies, and doctors, have a dining area, Chapel and cost under $100,000.00 We were told IMPOSSIBLE (But all things ARE POSSIBLE with God). While the group prayed and had lunch in about an hour the realtor called and stated he had found such a piece of property. "GOD IS GOOD" The property was purchased and work began on remodeling. The first resident came to the Mission Feb. 16, 2001. A short time later, space for the clinic was made available. In the year 2002. 309 residents were housed, 19,359 meals were served and 669 food boxes were given to the needy and 469 patients were seen in the Clinic. Statistics for 2003 are covered elsewhere in the newsletter.
Realizing the property was not large enough, the hose across the street became available and a very kind person sold it to the Mission at a substantially reduced price. This was also remodeled as living quarters for Ralph and Connie. This freed up more housing for the ladies. Needing more space to house families the stone house next door to our property became available. This property was also purchased. Many families have been housed in this property. In 2003 the property in the rear of our property on Evelyn street became available and was purchased. all of these properties are being used as we serve our Lord Jesus Christ bringing the Word of God to lost persons. The Lord is working in our midst and we are in the process of consolidating the two houses into one building, thus enabling us to be of service to more of the homeless and less fortunate people of Cumberland County. Some of our plans call for men, ladies and family quarters capable of housing 100 persons. A full 24 hour kitchen, dining facilities, and meeting rooms to provide counciling. All of this to be on one floor. The clinic to be expanded into the present ladies quarters. All of this has been made possible because GOD has been so good to this mission. HIS WORD states "Ask and you shall receive" and "I will supply all your needs."
So please keep the Bread of Life Rescue Mission in your daily devotions that we will always be in God's will and do all that we do in the name of our Savior Lord Jesus Christ.
THE 3
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ANNIVERSARY
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HELPING HANDS
PRISON & OUTREACH MINISTRIES
P.O. BOX 3773 • CROSSVILLE, TN 38557 • 931/484-2739
OUR VISION: That God's kingdom will be manifested as the redemptive grace and peace of Jesus Christ are experienced by those impacted by crime.
OUR MISSION: To exhort, assist, and equip the church in its ministry to prisoners, ex-prisoners, victims, and their families, and in its advancement of biblical standards of justice.
PURPOSE: To create a Prison After Care Program to help Male and Female felons and their families who are going in and coming out of prison and or jail. Our primary purpose is to help them to become a Spiritual part of the Body of Christ, starting with their personal relationship with God doing this through Bible Study and a Christian Family Values program.
Our secondary purpose is to inform them of all the State, County and Civic organizations that are there to help them become a vital and functional part of the community. To offer them classes and programs that will assist them is staying out of jail and or prison.
CLASSES: Bible Study
Self-Worth - Self Esteem
Using a checking & savings account How to say "NO" to drug/alcohol GED
Abstinence (for males & females)
What programs & classes are available to them (how & where to find them) How and where to find and get medical help if needed.
Christian Family Values Budgeting Money
Job Skills (finding & keeping) How to find housing
