April 2015 - Bethesda Mission

The quarterly publication of the Bethesda Mission
bethesdamission.org
Apr. 2015 • Vol. 2
Children’s Mission
“God’s Expanding Vision”
by Scott Dunwoody, Vice President of Business Development
Up on the hill, literally, at the top of Herr Street, headed
east from Cameron Street, is a small center created
from an old closed-down fire station.
1990 marked the opening of Bethesda Mission’s
Youth Center – a direct response to the growing
needs of inner city children and youth. With the help
of an incredible team of staff and volunteers, the old
firehouse (built in early 1900’s) has been the setting
to reach the Herr Street community for the past 25
years, by becoming a lighthouse to hundreds of inner
city kids and their families.
Each day these impressionable young lives come,
facing enormous challenges - fractured families,
no families in some instances, challenges to learn,
crying out for someone to love them, to encourage
them, to share with them the love of God. Inside,
virtually every weekday, year round, in a safe,
nurturing environment, they find a place to learn,
grow, and discover purpose and their God-given
potential.
These kids are being fireproofed
to cope with and absorb the
challenges they face, and to find
hope and success, all from a
foundation of experiencing the
love of God expressed through
the mentoring of dedicated, gifted
adults. This community has been
greatly impacted by our mission
to children and youth, and we’re
excited about what lies ahead for
the next 25 years.
Need 8 Feet – How
about half an acre?
While our staff has done a
wonderful job in reaching
the children and community,
our facilities are woefully
inadequate,
placing
Scott Dunwoody
significant restrictions on
Vice President
of Business Development
what can be accomplished,
and the number of kids we
can reach. This 1908 vintage former fire station is
structurally sound, but is in need of major systems
and functional overhaul and upgrades. A feasibility
study targeted $400,000 of essential improvements
to the existing Youth Center.
Intending to make improvements to the existing
facility, we approached the adjacent property owner
to request expanding 8 feet toward his building,
allowable under the code if the owner approves.
When meeting with him, he said, not only could we
have the 8 feet, but divulged his
intent to sell the entire property,
consisting of .55 acres and a
10,000 s.f. building.
The Mission has been praying for
several years about how beneficial
it would be if the adjacent property
were ever available, that we
could reach two to three times
the number of children. God
has opened that opportunity.
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Children’s Mission
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Bethesda’s Board of Directors executed a Settlement Agreement to purchase
this adjacent property, conditioned upon raising the funds and receiving
City zoning and land use approvals. Local foundations have financed the
acquisition and the City approvals have been requested and are expected
to be approved.
Chuck Wingate
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Kenneth A. Ross
DIRECTOR of COMMUNITY RELATIONS
EDITOR of NEW LIFE
The overall vision for the Youth Center site along Herr Street is renovation
of the existing converted fire station, improved entryway, indoor activity
facility, outdoor play area and parking. A breakdown of the costs includes:
Acquisition of Adjacent Site
$ 275,000
Renovate Existing Youth Center $ 450,000
Improved Entryway
$ 100,000
Renovate
Adjacent
Property
Activity Center, Outdoor Play Area/Parking
Total Cost
$ 1,100,000
BOARD of DIRECTORS
The Bethesda Mission is a member of
the Evangelical Council for Financial
Accountability. Membership in the ECFA
is your assurance that we adhere to the
highest standards of financial integrity.
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NEW ROOF
FOR
INDOOR
ACTIVITY
CENTER
ADJACENT PROPERTY
(.55 acres / 10,000 SF bldg.)
NEW OUTDOOR
ACTIVITY AREA
& PARKING
EXISTING BETHESDA
YOUTH CENTER
Street
Sheila M. Anderson
Georgeanne Burkholder
Warren L. Dutka
Mark A. Everest
Joseph L. Green
Andrew H. Groop
Dr. Gordon Kauffman
Kevin Lutz
Don Schin
Sherburne P. Hill DIRECTOR EMERITUS
Sassafras Street
North 1
5th
James G. Tatnall CHAIRMAN
Aaron Jackson VICE CHAIRMAN
Drew Myers SECRETARY
David E. Dyson TREASURER
for
Indoor
$ 275,000
Herr Street
NEW ENTRANCE
SITE CONCEPT MASTER PLAN
In the upcoming months our architect, Maule & Associates, and Pyramid
Construction will be meeting with our Children’s Mission staff, developing
details for the vision of how these improvements will be designed. A funding
campaign will then be launched appealing to foundations, businesses, churches,
and individuals to complete this visionary project.
Tell Someone about God’s Amazing Work at Bethesda!
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Sheila Is Leaving Hopelessness Behind
And Seeking To Inspire Hope In Others!
by Shelley Brooks, Women’s Mission Director
a child, would always give
Yesterday, “I guess I
me sound advice . . . loving
would have said that I lived
advice, just as a Mother
as a person of unbelief.
would.
But the drugs – oh
However, I realize now that
the drugs - seemed like they
I have been a person who
forced
me to stop believing.
has always been searching.
It came to a point where I
God brought me to this point
just didn’t know how to get
in my life. God brought
back. My life was being
me to Bethesda Mission’s
destroyed.
I was destroying
Women’s Mission because
the lives and relationships
of the destruction that I was
of
the very people I loved
experiencing in my own life.
the most.”
In July 2013, I walked into
the Mission and on August
Today, “I am living
24, 2013, I accepted Jesus
proof
that Jesus can change
as my Lord and Savior
your life. I’d lived at the
and was saved! Now I’m
Women’s Mission for over
living proof that Jesus can
a year and now am blessed
change your life!”
to live in my own apartment.
I began attending HACC
“Family and relationships
last fall, starting over as
have always been important
Like the flowers blooming on a bright,
a new student for the first
to me. I always believed in
summer day, Sheila has allowed Christ’s love time in over twenty years. I
relationships, but I found
to bloom in her life, inspiring hope to others remember the advice that
that I was drawn into
who are just beginning their journey!
my mother used to tell me
relationships that were
and I’m thankful for the good mother that I had. I’m
one-sided. There wasn’t the spirit of sharing, or
also much more open to listening to good advice.”
being equally one, and they became work and full of
“The year at the Women’s Mission wasn’t all fun
bondage. I even joined a religion at one point, which
and games. I had to learn the hard lessons of surrender
was very controlling, just in order to be in a relationship.
and loss.
Important relationships were taken
And, if you add the addiction to drugs to all of this,
away.
My mother
you can see that I
passed, a supportive
was a worldly person
sponsor
passed,
with no hope.”
and I experienced a
divorce. I learned to
“My mother, who
let go and let God
took me to church as
“God brought me to Bethesda
Mission’s Women’s Mission because
of the destruction that I was
experiencing in my own life.”
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Seeking To Inspire Hope In Others!
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become my strength. You
can’t keep on doing the same
things the way you thought
you could. You have to allow
the Lord to take care of you
and direct your path. But He
will, when you allow Him to do
just that. You learn that Jesus
is real and He is here at the
Women’s Mission changing
lives. It isn’t anything to play
with. You learn YOU, and
you learn God. And then
you watch and experience
how He gives back the most
important relationships.
I
have my siblings and my
children - all are very proud of
me, and routing for my best.
I have self-respect because
I know that there is hope for
tomorrow.”
Forevermore, “With
all the love that I received at
the Mission from staff, from
volunteers, from other guests
… there were no conditions
… it was all unconditional.
People loved because they
love. They have taught me to
grow up. I am thankful and
Sheila says she no longer has to hide, but my prayer is that from what
is praising Jesus for the transformation
I have learned that I too, can
that has taken place in her life through
inspire someone else along
His unconditional love!
their life’s journey!”
“You have to allow the Lord to take care of you and direct your
path. But He will, when you allow Him to do just that.”
The 25th Annual Mission
Open
Golf Tournament Sponsorship Opportunities
Corporate Platinum Sponsor Entry of 12
golfers, 12 lunches, Tee/Green Sponsor, full page
ad in the program, and hanging of a company
supplied banner at the dinner...................$5,000
Gold Sponsor Entry of 4 golfers, 4 lunches,
Tee/Green Sponsor and full page ad in the
program...................................................$1,200
Trophy Sponsor Includes Trophy Sponsorship
page listing in the program and a sign at the tee
or green..................................................$1,000
Silver Sponsor Entry of 2 golfers, 2 lunches,
Tee/Green Sponsor and a half page ad in the
program......................................................$600
Individual Player Entry of 1 golfer and 1 lunch.
............................................................$175
Tee/Green Sponsor Includes a sign at the tee
or green and a full page ad in the program booklet
............................................................$375
Program Sponsor Full page ad in program
(5.5”x8.5”).................................................$200
Half page ad in program (5.5”x4.25”)...........$100
Dinner Patron Table of 8 and full page ad in the
program......................................................$400
One dinner ticket...........................................$40
Patron Listing Name in the program...........$50
For more information or to preregister, visit www.bethesdamission.org
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Volunteer
Needs
• Youth Center
helpers!
• Volunteers to
build/purchase a
storage shed ­—
8’ x 8’ x 19.5’ at
the Men’s Shelter
Contact Debbie
King, Volunteer
Coordinator at
717-257-4442,
ext. 222.
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Bridging The Gap In Families
by Serina Brown, Director of Youth Ministry
Jamie has been a part of the
Bethesda Mission Youth Center
for about 4 years. She has been
ostracized by her family and
indulges in alcohol to numb her
from the painful memories of
feeling like a failure. When you
encounter her, the beauty that
she shows is almost child-like
behind her sense of humor.
Unfortunately, her pain forever remains evident.
Then there is Melissa, who appears to be very
distant from the reality of things happening around
her. She struggles with feeling disconnected, lost,
and hopeless. Her son struggles with a learning
disability, while her daughter struggles with mental
health issues. Her children are in need of assistance,
but in her desperation for help she pushes away
because of the fears in her heart. Both individuals
are in fear of repeating the past. Jamie and Melissa
are two of many Youth Center parents that we have an
opportunity to minister to on a consistent basis. We
can reach the children, but without a holistic reach
out to the families, the changes are at best temporary.
Psalm 51:12 says, “Restore to me the joy of your
salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.” At
the Youth Center there is a deep desire for not only
the youth but also their families
to know the joy of the Lord’s
salvation.
The Youth Center
ministers to individuals, such as
single moms struggling to make
ends meet and dads which are
few, struggling with alcohol and
drug abuse. There are also
grandparents who are inflicted
with pain in their body and heart.
These are situations that cannot
be ignored when families are
crying out for restoration in their
heart, mind, and spirit. There are various activities
the Center does to try to combat
this area within the family unit.
One thing we do is have family
dinners once a month to stay connected with families.
These dinners allow the staff to sit down with families,
share a meal, and highlight relevant issues that affect
them and the youth as a whole. Another activity we
attempt to do is engage in individual parent/guardian
outreach where we provide meals and talk to them
about who they are as individuals. This is usually a
specific time set aside to minister to them as parents.
We also have been going into their homes to discuss
issues with their child that they may also be seeing at
home. The purpose of the home meeting is to meet
the parent/guardian in a safe environment. It is also
to reassure that we are able to connect to discuss
specific situations. There are times issues arise and
it is a daunting task to connect with parents.
As we continue to bridge the gap between
generations, please pray for more opportunities to
reach parents and guardians. Pray that their hearts
will become softened to the
message of salvation. It can be
challenging at times to share this
message with the adults blinded by
the pain of this world. Also pray for
how you can partner in assisting to
bridge the gaps in families. Inspire
HOPE in others today!
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Memorial Gifts
In Memory of
Given by
Wilbur & Rosa Amspacher
Patricia Amspacher, daughter
Lowell T. Angeli
Timothy & Tracy Keene
Robert Kostosky
Nancy Pautz
Maxine R. Antonicelli
Tina Antonicelli
Florence B. Armstrong
MG (Ret) & Mrs. Charles H.
Arms
Russell J. & Gladys S. Baer
Gerald R. Baer, M.D.
Edward & Lucia Baran
Lorraine A. Klees
Donald Beistline, II
Laura Beistline, Mother
Bonita S. Bender
Ronald Bender, Husband
Roosevelt Bennett
Catherine Finley
Edwin W. Bickhart
C. Bob & Helen Lapinsky
Kathryn S. Bierly
Boyd M. Bierly
Russ Blessing
Patricia L. Blessing
Scott A. Booher
Grace Booher, Mother
Sister’s & Brother’s Family
Eleanor L. Bowman
James L. Bowman
Dr. B. Lawrence Brennan
Dr. Peter R. Lewis
Joseph A. Britt
Joann & Matt Decker
Gerald Burkholder
Don & Ladonna Martin
Chuck & Nancy Wingate
Geraldine Christian, Dorothy M. Christian, Valentine’s Day Daughter
Geraldine M. Christian
Maryann Arnold
Winnie Church
Carol Ann Martz, daughter
Jacqueline Conjar & Barbara Conjar
George F. Conjar, Jr.
B. Glen Coons
Thelma M. Stahor
Dave Czwalina
Carrie Czwalina
Linda M. DeFrank
Mertie M. Arnold
Merle & Bette Capp
John J. Devaney, Jr.
Robert & Elizabeth Kane
Helen H. DeLuca
Theodore B. DeLuca
Henry & Earline Dillon, my parents Alice M. Dillon
Arlene Dinger
C. Bob & Helen Lapinsky
Rose Donnangelo
Joseph & Catherine Lattuca
Peg Drake, my wife
Richard Drake
Scott Drake, son
Richard Drake
Kenneth W. Eaves
Mother-in-law
Julius Fealtman
Bud & Deb McClain
James E. Finnen
Julia A. Machamer
Timothy Fogarty
Phil & Jeannette Fogarty
Barbara Fressie
Mary Ann Miick
Donald E. Getz
Christine Yanick
Harvey B. Good
Tonya Noll
James E. Gunderman
James E. Gunderman, Jr.
Pauline W. Haber
John & Phyllis Shafer
Andrew A. Haines
William & Muriel Haines
George R. Sheets
Mrs. Juanita Harper
Catherine Finley
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In Memory of
Given by
Norman & Elga Hendrie, Sr
Joseph & Catherine Lattuca
William O. Henney
Janet Henney, wife
Martin Luther King, Jr
Christina M. Deloglos
Joseph & Dorothy Hoeflich
Carol A. McCall
Mary “Molly” Hoffman
David I. Hoffman
Anna Jones Hope
Beth Freedman
Elwood Hoy
Rosena Barry
Frank & Lois Hutchinson
David S. Hutchinson
John Irvin
Georgeanne Burkholder
Daniel Kassahun
Joyce A. Larson
Charlie Jones
Alfred R. Leal
Aaron & Esther Kapp
Dennis & Karen Kapp
Lance Keckler
Thomas L. Keckler, his dad
Patricia Kelley
David K. Kelley
Dave Kline
Kim Kile
Grace Klees
Lorraine A. Klees
John Knohr
Joy S. Knohr
Ed Knopp
Barb Sears
Jeanette Laughlin
Lee H. Laughlin
Harold J. Light
Hank & Jenny Snyder
Arthur L. Longnaker, Sr.
Shirley Longnaker, His Wife
Alex Longwell
Carol Longwell
Dr. George Love
Catherine Finley
John Lovett at Christmas
Joyce, Daughter
Nikolas W. Lyons
Carol Ferenz
Rosalia Marinuti
Mr. & Mrs. William A. Shimp
Robert D. Mark
S. Harriet Mark, wife
Isaac A McCleaf
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew S. McCleaf
Tom McDole
Dave & Debbie Harding
David C. Miller, Sr
Rene Miller Mittenzwei
James Miller, Jr
Bob & Flo Shultz
Paul A. Miller, of
Scott Campbell
“The Greatest Generation”
Ruby Mohr
Mr. & Mrs. James M. Kolva
Paul A. Mumma
Linda P. Mills, Daughter
Elizabeth S. Muska
Richard & Carol Basalik
Mark Nelson
Patricia Vastine
Richard D. Nesbit, Sr
Lisa M. Nesbit
Dorothy A. Nudge
Debra Putt
Dick Nye, my late husband
Dorothy M. Nye
Robert D. O’Hara
Deborah Musselman
Gene Orris
Gary & Pamela Swanger
Donald Otto, Jr.
Melissa Beaverson
Harold and Henrietta Palmer
Edith Ann Pazmino
Brandon Pankake
Cathy & Edward Scheer
Edith Patterson
Leland F. Patterson
Jenifer Mappes Pierce
Betty Mole
Jerry & Mary Pistor
Janice M. Pistor
Noble & Elanore Quandel Noble C. Quandel, Jr., The
Quandel Group, Inc.
William H. Quesenberry
GDD Pharmacy Services, Inc.
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In Memory of
Given by
William H. Quesenberry Good Hope Middle School
Karl & Patricia Longenbach
Ernest & Maxine Moppin
William J. Rehill
Janet L. Rehill
Ezra Samuel Romberger
Linda and Richard Romberger,
mom & dad
Howard Henry Sanford, Jr. Mark Sanford-Shiloh Berean Grace Fellowship
J. Sanghvi
Regina Bass
Bessie Shindler
Lois H. Barbour
Jay B. Shoop
Mr. & Mrs. Paul B. Baker
Elizabeth Bowen
Abe & Pat Campbell
Donald L. Campbell, Sr.
R. Franklin & Susan Campbell
Richard & Pat Dixon
Bob & Shirley Dunkelberger
Mr. & Mrs. H. S. Hetrick
Richard & Lois Hudson
Mr. & Mrs. E. Edward Kapp
Mike Large
Tina Magill
Robert H. Kepler Masonry
Glenn Miller Family
Clair & Donna Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sanderson
Don & Nancy Shoop
Donald & Elizabeth Shope
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Sweger
Joan Sigmund
Beth Hawthorne
Sandra B. Smallen
Ray H. Smallen
Gil Smith
C. Bob & Helen Lapinsky
Wayne C. Smith
Betty Smith, Wife
Ana Spaeder
Mary Wallace
Delores Stahr
David & Penny Shuey
William F. Suhring
Mrs. Virginia Suhring
Jane A. Sullivan
Mary Wallace
Anthony Michael Tucker
Sharon Parks
Doris & Dick Waltz
Rick and Paulette Waltz
Mabel Weida
Verna A. Deibler
Dwaine H. Welling
Frances C. Welling
Kevin Wert
Ella Mavretic
Roy-David and Eli Wilbert
Marie Wilbert
Elizabeth A. Wingate
Joyce H. Ostrander
Eric & Sue May
Jamesina “Jane” Witchey
Karen Christie
Horace Flynn Family
Loretta Wieger
Robert G. Wrightstone
Mary J. Wrightstone
Kathryn Yordy
Marily Brinton
Harrisburg Chapter of IAAP
Mr. & Mrs. Chester Zimmerman Virginia L. Jorda
Donald J. Zutlas
Mrs. Claire Zutlas
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Tribute Gifts
In HONOR of
Given by
In HONOR of
Bill & Marion Alexander
Doris Allamong
Constance Barker
Anna Barnett
Susan Bauchman
Karl Beardsley-Mobile Mission
Bethesda Mission
Jayne Boccelli
Co-Workers at
Bowmansdale Family Practice
Nancy Bowry
Sharon Boyer
45th Wedding Anniversary
Judy Boyer
Darwin Bushor III
Wendy Byers
Capital Area Intermediate
Unit Lemoyne Preschool
Center, awesome co-workers
Tim Carson
Daisy Cassel at Christmas
Robert Cassel at Christmas
Erin Criswell
Joan Croteau
Courtney Davis
Dr & Mrs. James Davis Family
Brain & Pat DeLong
Scott Dunwoody
Kathleen Ebling
Carol Fernback, Wife
Mr. &Mrs. Chris Flynn
Wally & Trish Foulkrod
Walter Glover
Marilyn Haberchak
Dan & Maria Harter
Floyd & Helen Hartley
Harry & Ruth Heath
Sarah Heffleger
Linda & Dennis Hoke
Our Grandchildren
Penn State Harrisburg
Police Services
The Staff of Hospice of Central PA
6 Grandchildren
Virginia Hoffman at Christmas
Sheldon L. Hostetter
Hank & Jackie Imhof
Ken & Helen Imhof
Carole D. Bowman
Mabel Oliphant
Horace & Prudy Mann
Curtis & Holly Barnett
Jody R. Zipperer
David W. Craft
Joseph Erskine
Audrey R. Keefer
Larry & Carol Sollenberger
Jo E. Hoffman
Kathy Jacob
Mabel Oliphant
Diane Jocken
Larry & Carol Sollenberger
Marleen Karns
Gordon Daly, brother
Susie Kaylor
Holly Gessner
Cathie Kimmel
Bruce G. Baron
Justin LaMascus
Ronald LaMascus
David P. Lavery
Hershey Entertainment &
Resorts
Marie Ledger
Mark Notarangelo
Debbie Leshak & Family Russel & Marjorie Cassel
at Christmas
Mark A. Limbert at Christmas
Carol Washington, daughter
Susan Long
Edward Chism
Sylvester S. Macut, Dad’s BirthdayDebra Macut
Bill & Sonya May at Christmas
Margit May
Tom & Pam Mazza
Larry & Carol Sollenberger
Joseph & Susan McCorkel
Michael & Jennifer McCorkel
Alexander McLemore
His Grandparents
Lori McNeil
Larry & Carol Sollenberger
Anthony F. Miscavige
Donna & Danny Miscavige
Stan & Victoria Moist at Christmas Russel & Marjorie Cassel
George & Joyce Morley
Dorothy W. Biller
Zach & Ben Mosher
Judith A. Schwab
Meghan Leigh Mull at Christmas Thelma M. Stahor
Stanley Murphy, 80th Birthday
Michael & Tara McGovern
Susie Nailor
Larry & Carol Sollenberger
Barb Miller Nelligan
Insurance Prof. of
Susquehanna Valley
Gary Newton’s retirement
Judi Long
Pamela Panckeri
Larry & Carol Sollenberger
George Parmer
Bryon Earhart-Snow
Sandra Sweigert
Kenneth L. Peiffer at Christmas Virginia A. Currey
Ken & Louise Peterman
Scott Gardner
Bruce & Kim Phillips
Kathy Finley
Anne Pietropola
Carrie Knight
Rocco Pugliese
Linda S. Tully
Andy & Elizabeth Richards
Larry & Carol Sollenberger
Holly Rohrbach
Ronald & Deborah Hassinger
A. Renee Rumple
Terrie Wolf
Don Schin-for the support of the Justin McClure
Mission
Edward Barry Serviente
Mary G. Serviente
Bonnie Sheaffer
Larry & Carol Sollenberger
Sue Shively
Larry & Carol Sollenberger
Cindy Shroyer
Larry & Carol Sollenberger
John & Laurie Sisak
Linda Kellogg
Angela Slocum & David Gernert Jack & Peggy Slocum
Jason Smeltz & Noelle Gecik
Dennis & Mary Smeltz
Brandon and Jordan Snyder
Kenneth & Gail Snyder
Floyd Sollenberger, Jr.
Mindy Aunkst
Steven & Suzane Neiman
Jesse Boyer
Steve & Trisha Boyer
Jody R. Zipperer
Larry & Carol Sollenberger
Lori Holtzinger
Frank Carson
Russel & Marjorie Cassel
Russel & Marjorie Cassel
Larry & Carol Sollenberger
Ronald Katzman
Bruce & Amy Clutcher
Rosemary K. (Beaver) Fried
Larry L. Sollenberger
Jesse Burns
Scott Campbell
Huichen Hsieh-Ebling
John Fernback
Suellyn Bixler Yohe
Carole D. Bowman
4 Men
Yolanda Ballantyne
Edith Warren
Larry & Carol Sollenberger
Huichen Hsieh-Ebling
Mr. & Mrs. Arlen Keller
Carole D. Bowman
Steve & Retta Reisinger
Stephanie Hoke
Joseph & Mary Ann Zugay
Frank J. Divonzo
Bruce & Amy Clutcher
Grandma & Grandpa Griffith
Russel & Marjorie Cassel
Shelly Hostetter
Larry & Nanci Jo Swistoski
Hank and Jackie Imhof
Given by
In HONOR of
Given by
Sally & Roger Sprague’s 50th
Roger & Sally Sprague
Anniversary
Linda Straw at Christmas
Dorothy Straw
LT & Nanci Swistoski
Hank and Jackie Imhof
Tyco Gift Exchange
Susan F. Rolon
Scott and Lynne Van Kirk
Nancy I. Van Kirk
Rick & Heidi Vognetz at Christmas Russel & Marjorie Cassel
Bret K. Waggoner, birthday
Elaine K. Wilt
Michelle Wascho
Diane M. Thiboutot
Angelique Watson
Rutan Interactive, Inc
Robert & Kathy Weber
Hank & Jackie Imhof
Granddaughters: Anna, Abby, Lee & Ruth Nace
& Audrey Weger
Claire & Jim Zeiters at Christmas John & Kandi Bottiglier
Bob & Barb Zimmerman
Karen E. Swain
Certificate of Love
A gift has been given in your name to
so someone in need can share in your honor!
Honored Person:
Honored By:
Reason /
Occasion:
Your gift will be used to provide hope, healing, and
sustenance to people in need in the Harrisburg area.
CERTIFICATES
OF LOVE
Honor someone with a gift
that provides hope, healing
and sustenance to those in
need in Harrisburg. Those
you honor will receive
a certificate to remind
them of what you did for
Bethesda in their name.
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Mission
Statement
Since 1914, Bethesda Mission has been a missionary arm of the local church,
reaching out to men, women, and children of all races, nationalities and creeds,
providing the poor and homeless with shelter, food, clothing, sharing the good
news of Jesus Christ and discipling them in the Christian life.
Core
Values
Cornerstone Value:
Core Values:
Mission Needs
Men’s Mission
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Long underwear (Size L – XXXL)
Lightweight long sleeve shirts
Short sleeve shirts
Khaki pants & Jeans (Size 38 & larger)
Deodorant & Shampoo
Shop towels for the kitchen
Recovery Bibles
Notebook & printer paper
Outreach-Warehouse
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Canned – meat, fruit, vegetables, soups
Financial gifts for two new battery
systems for the warehouse forklifts
($11,050 total cost)
Introductions to local/regional
businesses that would consider
becoming donation partners
Jesus Christ Is Our Foundation
Relentless Pursuit of Excellence in All Things
Faithfulness in Transforming Lives
Integrity Without Compromise
Please drop off all donations anytime at
611 Reily Street, Harrisburg, PA … Thank You!
Women’s
Mission
Children’s
Mission
Medical/Dental
Clinics
• Postage stamps
• Paper towels
• Ziploc bags
• GladWare
• Paper products
• Baby wipes
• Crib sheets
• Gas cards for
the van
• Dishtowels
• Dishcloths
• Heavy duty trash
bags (39 gallon &
larger)
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• Alka-Seltzer cold
medicine
• Antibiotic cream
• Hydrocortisone cream
• Foot powder
• Anti fungal cream
• Multi-vitamins
• Large band aids
• Ibuprofen – large bottles
• Tylenol – large bottles
Swim suits –
all sizes
Swim goggles
Arts & crafts
School supplies
– notebooks,
pens, etc.
Booster seats
ITunes cards
for apps
Gift cards from
various stores
A stereo
A flat screen TV
Transitional
Living
• Twin bed frames
• A Blu-ray player
• 30 gallon trash bags
Food Services
• Fish and meats
(tuna, beef, pork,
sausage, bacon,
chicken)
• #10 cans of fruits &
vegetables
• Pam, cooking,
vegetable & olive oil
• Fresh vegetables &
instant potatoes
• Gravy, ketchup &
salad dressings
• Spaghetti & tomato
sauces
• Cheese, Butter &
milk
• Pancake mix & syrup
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Spices & Pepper
Potato Chips
Coffee & Juices
Lysol & all-purpose
cleaners
Dishwashing
detergent
Oven mitts & aprons
Napkins, plastic
ware & alum. foil
Laundry cart
Counter top
steamer
40-quart mixer with
dough hook
Pizza deck oven for
4 pizzas
Visit Amazon.com Gifts & Wish Lists to purchase new items from our needs list!
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA
We are one of 46 organizations participating in the 2015
Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community.
Highmark Blue Shield underwrites 100 percent of the cost
of the event and funds raised directly benefits the participating
organizations.
Mark your calendar, find those walking shoes, and register
today at http://hcf.convio.net/bethesdamission.
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PO Box 3041 • Harrisburg, PA 17105 • 717-257-4442 • bethesdamission.org