EXECUTIVE BOARD
Charlie Cantrell CHAIRMAN
Susan Collins VICE-CHAIR
Beverly Olson SECRETARY
Stewart Vernon TREASURER
Martie Banks MEMBER-AT-LARGE
Jeff Thompson MEMBER-AT-LARGE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Bill Argo
Bobby Cramer
Tom Glasgow
Kathy Hawkins
Frank Malloy
Laura McConnell
Allen Peake
Louis Frank Tompkins
Wimberly Treadwell
Brian Whitley
Martin Willingham
ADVISORY BOARD
Oliver Bateman III
Martha Blue
Senator Saxby Chambliss
Ashley Copelan
Carolyn Crayton
Sheriff David Davis
Ed Defore
Jimmy Fain
Ken Jones
Dr. E.W. “Bill” Kent
Michael Ketterbaugh
Damon King
Jerry Modena
Tommy Mixon
Mayor Robert Reichert
Robert Snow
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Erin M. Reimers, CPA
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THE
MISSION Bell
Volume 15
Issue 8
AUGUST
2014
Macy Was Told She Was Nothing
God Revealed the TRUTH
I came into the Women’s Division of the
Rescue Mission torn and broken and did
not know which step I was going to take
next. I had been misled, mistreated,
abused and was let down by the
ones I thought loved me the most.
I was so hurt and
thought that this
would be the end
of me. Slowly I
began to build
back my strength
and get back on
my feet at the
Mission and was
able to be a part
of the program
through the love
and support of the
staff and residents.
I had a plan
already in my
mind as I entered
the program and
they gave me the extra boost I needed to
succeed. Within 2 months of entering
the Mission I received my high school
diploma and am now registered for classes
in Nursing at Central Georgia Technical
College for the fall.* A lot of people told
me that I would not be anything in
this life and that I wouldn’t be able
to take care of my son, but I have
accomplished so much since I have
been here and I know there are more
blessings to come.
I could not have done this without the
support of the staff and the residents but
most importantly
I could not have
done this without
God. I have been
saved and on
June 12, 2014 I
was baptized at
Southside Baptist
Church.
It is
through Jesus
Christ
that
these
major
moves in my
life have been
made and I
know this is
not the end,
it’s the beginning. I cannot thank Him
for all he has done and is going to do in my
life. I love the Rescue Mission of Middle
Georgia and will always remember them
for all the great things they have done for
me and my son.
*Look inside for more on Macey’s high school
graduation ceremony!
BARGAIN CENTER
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STAFF
Erin Reimers, CPA
From the Director’s Desk
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kevin Lyles
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
OF DEVELOPMENT
Jeremy Weatherly
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
OF DEVELOPMENT
Bill Barnes
RETAIL DIVISION DIRECTOR
Jaime Kaplan
EVENTS COORDINATOR
Tina Hicks
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST
Niki Collis
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Tina Stovall
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Troy Johnson
KITCHEN & MAINTENANCE
SUPERVISOR
MEN’S DIVISION
Pat Chastain
RECOVERY PROGRAM DIRECTOR
AND CHAPLAIN
Jason Beck
MEN’S PROGRAM DIRECTOR
WOMEN’S DIVISION
Dawn Burns
WOMEN’S PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Becky Hataway
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Vernice Chappell
EVENING SUPERVISOR
The theme for this month’s newsletter is “New
Beginnings”. When our Development team
shared this with me I knew immediately who I
wanted to write about…meet Perry. Perry came
to the Mission on March 26th and I had the
honor of hearing his story and talking with him
in detail on that day. I will just say that Perry has
lived a rough life and was used to doing things
Perry’s way and after talking with him I
wasn’t sure he was going to change. The process
that we all witnessed over the next few months
as we watched Perry surrender and start doing
things God’s way was absolutely beautiful.
A couple of weeks ago Perry stopped me and
asked if I had seen his picture and proceeded to
show me his “before picture” that was taken
on March 26th for his I.D. badge when he entered
the program. He then showed me his “after
picture” that he asked us to take on June 26th
so he could get a new I.D. badge. He wanted a
new picture that showed the transformation that
has taken place in such a short time period. Since
a picture is worth 1,000 words, I wanted to share
these pictures. In a matter of 3 months, God has
transformed Perry into a new creature, both
physically and spiritually, and it wouldn’t have
been possible without the gifts and prayers we
are blessed with every day. As we do with all of
our residents, we have truly come to know and
love Perry and are looking forward to seeing
what God has in store for him. Look for more
on Perry’s story in next month’s newsletter.
God Bless,
Erin M. Reimers
Executive Director
Board Members Spotlight
We are blessed with an incredible Board of Directors who are
passionate about the individuals we serve and are working hard to
make the Misssion the best it can possibly be. In some of the upcoming
newsletters we are going to spotlight some of our board members
to give you an idea of just what kind of dyanamic, ambitious, and
compassionate people the Mission has in place to lead us into the future.
Mr. Thomas W. Glasgow Jr. grew up in Greensburg, PA. After
receiving his BA in Business at Michigan State University in 1968,
he
began
working for the
McDonalds
Corporation.
His
natural
grasp of business
and leadership
qualities allowed
him to quickly
rise through the
ranks
where
he
eventually
retired, after a
29 year career, as
Executive Vice
President
and
Chief Operations
Officer.
After
transferring to
Atlanta in 1979,
Mr.
Glasgow
met his wife,
Linda, a native
of Macon where
they now live. They had a daughter, Kelly, who graduated from
Stratford Academy and SMU Dallas. Mr. Glasgow currently serves on
multiple boards for various corporations and nonprofits and brings
a wealth of experience, love, and compassion to the Mission’s board.
Last month, Mr. Glasgow introduced the idea of joining the
Mission’s board to one of his peers in his men’s group at Ingleside
Baptist Church, Mr. Martin Willingham. Martin revealed to Tom that
he had already been deeply involved with the Mission for a few years,
moving from helping serve meals into leading regular small group
bible studies with the residents. Mr. Willingham was inspired by the
many amazing stories he heard and the incredible growth he witnessed
at the Mission. He happily accepted the offer from the Board to join.
Mr.
Willingham
is
from Lookout
Mountain,
Georgia
and
currently lives in
Macon with his
wife Missy and
his 3 children,
Summer,
Mac,
and
Anna.
He has both
a
Bachelors
of
Business
Administration
from
the
University
of
Georgia
and
a Masters in
the same from
Mercer. He has
been employed by
such high profile
companies
as
IBM, Filenet, and GE Capital. He currently serves as Senior Migration
Architect at Vega ECM Systems. Our newest board member, Martin is a
source of fresh ideas, enthusiasm, and passion for the work of the Mission
and the lives that it impacts. We’re so thankful to have such Godly and
compassionate men as Tom and Martin on our board. We’re very excited
about the future of the Mission with their contributions of leadership.
Proud member of the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions
Graduation Celebration
On July 11th, four men and three women were recognized for their courage, hard work, and dedication. Family, friends and
community supporters packed the Rescue Mission chapel to offer congratulations and support for our newest graduates: Randall
Fountain, Freddie Mathis, Carl Pounds, Ralph Wells, Kasey Williams, K.S., and Sonada Bell. The ceremony was followed by
fellowship and dinner in our dining hall. These Changed lives would not have been possible without the support of this community.
Congratulations to our graduates. We’re so proud of you!
Mission Faces
“What does it mean to have a new beginning?”
Ron
“A new beginning to me is a clean slate, a fresh start. I found my fresh start in
Jesus Christ. i’m blessed in knowing that I never, ever, ever have to go back to
the ending of my past life as long as I stay in the new beginning of my present.”
Scott
“To me, a new beginning starts with being saved. It means that I see and think about
things in a new way. It means leaving the old me and the old life behind. It means to
not see things as I used to, but to see them through God’s eyes, the way He sees them.”
Mike
“A new beginning is the chance to experience true joy and peace, living for
Jesus. A chance to live the life God maps out for me, free from fear and anxiety.
It will give me a platform to reach my son and hopefully lead him to Christ.”
Need of the
Month
Bottled Water
With summertime fully upon us, things
are really starting to heat up, both
outside and inside our Bargain Center
Warehouse. The guys in our work therapy
program work hard, heat or no heat, to
change their lives and provide a means of
sustainability for the Mission’s programs.
We are in need of bottled water to supply
to the men to keep them hydrated as they
work. Donations can be dropped either at
the Mission or Bargain Center.
Volunteer
Needs
Donating your time can be just as
valuable as any financial or material gift.
We are currently in need of a driver to
take our men , in our passenger van,
Thursday nights, 6pm - 9:30pm, to
Celebrate Recovery, a 12 Step Christ
- Centered program at Southside
Baptist Church in Warner Robins.
If you’re interested in helping, contact
Jeremy@rescuemissionga.com for more
information.
Prayer Needs
The Gift of Thrift
Tips for Easy Donating
Your donations to our Bargain Center Thrift Store
are vital to the Mission. Did you know there are even
more ways you can help us when you donate? Here
are some tips that will help our warehouse efficiently
process your donations:
DONATION BIN
LOCATIONS
MACON
• Forest Hill Village
3960 Northside Drive (by Zaxby’s)
• Shoppes at River Crossing
5080 Riverside Drive
• GEICO
4400 Ocmulgee East Bloulevard
• Public Library Parking Lot
5590 Thomaston Road (by BB&T)
- Please bundle shoes together. We can always do
something with pairs of shoes, so a rubber band or
tying them together ensures that they arrive as a pair.
• Northway Church
- Use cardboard when possible. Not only can we
process boxes quicker, but we can also recycle that
cardboard with the proceeds benefitting the Mission!
3375 Napier Avenue
- Wrap multiple piece donations together if they go
as a set. As you can imagine, being the beneficiary
of tremendous generosity comes with its challenges.
So, please help us maximize your donations by assisting us in making sure no parts are lost.
2704 Watson Boulevard
• Buzzell’s Plumbing, Heating & AC
327 Carl Vinson Parkway
- Come browse our store some time. Not only
might you get a chance to help those in need while
getting a bargain, but you may even get some ideas for
other items that can go from your clutter to our
valuable resource!
5915 Zebulon Road
• 4910 Forsyth Road
Near Burger King
• Bargain Center Thrift Store
• Rescue Mission of Middle GA
774 Hazel Street
WARNER ROBINS
• Lowe’s
• Five Star Collision Center
650 Russell Parkway
• Southside Baptist Church
1040 South Houston Lake Road
• Olympia Skate Center
622 Greenbriar Road
• New Hope International Church
Russel Parkway
PERRY
• Cross Point Baptist Church
645 Perry Parkway
New Donation Bin Locations
Pray for the graduates as they
have moved out of the program
— pray for guidance and that they
will continue to follow God’s path
and seek Him each and every day
Pray for discernment and wisdom for
the staff. That they may continue to
be examples of Christ’s love to the
men and women that they serve.
Find us on Facebook for daily
prayer needs, and let us know
how we can pray for you!
New Hope International Church
Off Russell Parkway
Near I-75
Northway Church
5915 Zebulon Road
Macon
Women’s Division Happenings:
Dawn Burns, Women’s Program Director
For each of us, a new beginning can have so many meanings. It can be a new job, home, adventure or starting a new
family. For the residents of the Women’s Division, the meaning of a new beginning has a totally different connotation.
The first “new beginning” these women encounter is a life that is free from abuse. Many of the survivors that
come to our shelter have been in multiple abusive relationships with many having been abused as children. This
vicious cycle is so difficult to break and many times is repeated by their children. For some women this is the
first time in their lives that they have been abuse free. Through our classes “Pattern Changing for Abused
Women” these women learn to break this cycle along with the skills needed to never be a victim again.
“You will be secure, because there is hope, you will look
about you and take your rest in safety.” Job 11:18
The second “new beginning” for the women is the feeling of being safe and secure. Once the nightmares/
night terrors stop the women can finally get a good night’s rest. With the security of surveillance
cameras and locked doors the women start to feel safe and secure, knowing they are protected.
The final “new beginning” for these women is that they know God truly loves them. He has placed each and every
survivor here through his perfect design. He knows their deepest scars and wants to heal them. Only He can offer
the comfort and security they need. He is the only way for these women to fully heal and become whole again.
Please continue to pray for those God sends our way.
He is mighty and able to drastically change lives.
New Beginnings
We are so proud of Macy who recently graduated high school; she wasn’t
satisfied with just receiving her GED, she wanted a real high school diploma.
It was through the Mission and her renewed ambition to succeed that she
was able to walk across the stage on Saturday and receive her diploma,
something she once thought impossible. Macy’s ambition didn’t stop
there; we are happy to announce that she is now officially registered as a
freshman in the Nursing Program at Central Georgia Technical College.
Macy has always been and continues to be a strong, smart and motivated
woman that has captured the hearts of everyone here at the Mission.
“When we told Macy we could help her accomplish this
dream, the emotions that overcame her were so real
and innocent. It was truly heartwarming to see God
showing her that she does have people that love her and
that she can, and will, be successful in life.”
- Erin Reimers, Executive Director.
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In this issue :
- Women’s Program Testimony.............page 1
- Board Member Spotlight.....................page 2
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- July Graduation Celebration................page 3
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- Mission Faces.........................................page 3
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- The Gift of Thrift.....................................page 4
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