April 2016 - Bethesda Mission

The quarterly publication of the Bethesda Mission
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April 2016 • Vol. 2
Let the “Fireproofing” Spread!
by Scott Dunwoody, V.P. of Business Development
p on the Hill, literally, at the top of Herr Street,
“U headed
east from Cameron Street, is a small
Center, birthed inside an old closed-down fire station.
Bethesda Mission’s Youth Center was created in 1990
as a beacon of hope in the Herr Street community.
Across the street is the Harrisburg Cemetery,
representing our past, but the Youth Center represents
our future. Inside, virtually every weekday, year round,
our children find a safe place to learn, grow, exhibit
community spirit, and receive God’s love.
Few people are familiar with this less visible, but
nonetheless, important work the Mission has been
doing for the past 25 years with our young people and
their families at the Youth Center. In reality, this facility
is truly functioning as a Community Center.”
Rhonda Mays, local journalist and parent of children impacted by Youth Center
The children and teens coming to our Youth Center,
and their families, are being fireproofed to cope with
and absorb challenges they face . . . to find hope and
success, all from a foundation of experiencing the
love of God expressed through the mentoring and
nurturing of dedicated, gifted adults. Herr Street Community Center Expansion/Renovation
Financial Funding Need:
Renovate existing Youth Center
New Entryway
Renovate Printing Bldg for Gym
Outdoor Play Area/Parking Total Funding Provided:
Foundation Grants Approved
Foundation Requests Upcoming
Major Donor Gift Approved Sub Total
Matching Grant Offer
(Stabler Foundation) Sub Total
$ 465,000
$ 349,500
$ 903,740
$ 82,000
$1,800,240
$ 307,500
$ 115,000
$ 25,000
$ 447,500
$ 500,000
$ 947,500
Gifts Needed to Meet Match $ 500,000
(individuals, businesses, foundations)
Sub-Total $1,447,500
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Bring It Home for the Kids and Families!
“E
ssentially, the Community Center provides our
youth with a second family. On the surface, the
Center is a safe place for the youth to go after school
and during the summer, but once the child has been
there for more than a few weeks, they begin to feel
that it is a second home. The Community Center
provides our youth with an outlet for their energy,
anger, creativity, joy and pain, all within a foundation
of faith in Christ to build their lives.” Rhonda Mays
Presently the Community Center is reaching 50-75
at-risk children, teens and families. This expansion/
renovation project will enable Bethesda in the near
future to impact 150-200 kids and families in the Herr
Street community, setting the stage for a wonderful
legacy to be grown over the next 25 years.
at Camp Hebron with 20 boys attending; it was life
changing as these teens experienced God’s creation,
a lot of athletics, and very probing looks into God’s
word.
$2,500 is the cost per retreat for 20-25 ($100 per teen);
we envision holding 8 per year, for teenage boys and
girls.
What occurs too often in their world is contrasted
with images from our first Teen Takeover Retreat. The renovated and expanded land and facilities will
enable a much greater variety of indoor and outdoor
activities and services for children, teens and adults.
The newly acquired .55 acres/10,000 sf former printing
building will offer a legitimate gym/Activity Center for
athletics (by raising the roof to 22’), creative arts,
education and IT support systems, music studio,
banquets/large events, outdoor play area, senior
activities, etc. In reaching the teenagers, one exciting opportunity
has emerged over the past year, entitled Takeover
Retreats. The first retreat was held in March, 2015
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Harrisburg Rotary Foundation Funds Teen Takeover Retreats!
Bethesda Mission Community Center (formerly Youth Center) has begun a new initiative to take Harrisburg
at-risk teenagers on meaningful retreats throughout the school year. These retreats are designed to
allow for greater focus on God, more opportunities for mentorship, and less distractions in a beautiful
setting where positive relationships are nurtured. Our goal is to have 8 retreats (4 for girls and 4 for boys)
with 20 teens at each retreat. Thank You Harrisburg Rotary Foundation for funding 2 of these retreats!
“FIREPROOFING” OUR CITY!
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The Art of Hope
by Serina Brown, Community Center Director
E
very day the Youth Center is continually being
transformed into the Community Center. The
community has embraced this idea of change
and has offered support into this new endeavor of
transformation we are undertaking. With all the
violence that has been in the city, people are hungry
for change and desperately seeking hope. In the eyes
of many the youth are lost and they just don’t care. To
many they have no value of life or respect for fellow
man. I often ask myself, what is it that causes an
individual to think it is okay to take a life? What will
it take for true change to come? In a world or even a
city that seems to have lost hope, what can we do to
restore this lost art? Isaiah 40:31(NIV) says, “But they
who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they
shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run
and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” At
the Youth Center we have many families, children and
teens, and even community members who need help
in renewing their strength. With the Father’s help we
believe that the Youth Center can pour His love over
this community. They will renew their strength with
hope in God restored.
How does one restore
hope to a family whose
son was killed? Or a
teen struggling with their
sexual identity made
homeless by their family
because of their sexual
preference? Or a mother
struggling with mental
health issues and can
barely see beyond today?
How do you restore
hope to a family that has
lost everything and the
parents are ready to give
up? These are only a few
of the tough questions at
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the Youth Center that we ask every single day. We
have countless conversations with parents and their
children who are in pain and in need of answers. The
only way to fully answer these questions is to begin
to bridge gaps. There is no way that the Youth Center
can foundationally answer all these questions, but
with the building of community and partnerships
together we can! The art of hope restored is a big
puzzle with many pieces. There are many pieces of
the puzzle still missing and we are praying that the
connections will come. Hope can be restored in
community but unity must be developed first.
In order for the art of hope to be restored the
people will have to begin to see things from a whole
new perspective. It will take a group of people like you
and many others to be that ray of hope individuals
are unable to see for themselves. Ask yourself, what
can I do to restore this lost art of hope? What are the
gifts and talents God has placed in me to pour out to
what seems to be a lost generation or a lost city? 1
John 4:4 (NKJV) says, “You are of God, little children,
and have overcome them, because He who is in you
is greater than he who is in the world.” Because He
who is greater lives in
us, we are gifted first
with a great mandate to
be the hope. During this
time please pray for the
Youth Center, that we will
transform well into the
Community Center that
God has called to this city
for such a time as this.
“The children of the Community Center
Also, please pray and
ask God if He would have
desire to soar like eagles, but it isn’t an
you to be a part of this
easy task. Thank you for the part that you
process. Even if your part
play in each one of their lives through your
is to commit to praying,
compassionate caring, for your generous
there is no gift too small!
donations, and for your faithful prayers!”
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Dreaming the Impossible Dream!
by Serina Brown, Community Center Director
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reaming is something that every man, woman and
child should do. Understanding that possibilities
are endless is what helps to maintain hope even when
situations are dark. Imagining
a world where there is no pain,
suffering, death or crime is next
to impossible. Death seems to
surround the streets and the
youth are challenged to see the
one great hope which is Jesus.
Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know
the plans I have for you declares
the Lord, plans to prosper you
and not to harm you, plans to
give you a hope and a future”. At the Youth Center we dream of
this scripture coming alive in the
heart of every youth, family, or
community member that comes
through our doors.
are being given a great opportunity to allow more
light to shine brighter in this city. Our students are
now beginning to dream of what they can do within
the new building. Some dream
of such things as dancing,
gymnastics, playing Gaga ball
and of course, building a stronger
and better basketball program.
The possibilities are endless as
far as they can see.
As a staff, we are challenged
to come up with great ideas that
can not only help our youth and
families, but also build a stronger
community - looking to impact
this city, one child, one family and
one community at a time. God
has called us to bring light into
dark places and to speak and
declare life over things that seem
“Ask the Lord how you can help
broken down or destitute. With
What if we could train kids
our very tongues God has given
to dream the impossible dream
the children of the Community
us
the power to declare change
right now? They would be able to
Center achieve their dreams!”
in the life of a child, family, or
see that things can happen today,
community. I hope that you are getting excited with
their hope does not have to be deferred. They could
us about how many lives will be changed for Christ. I
see that they not only are able to dream and hope
pray that you would take this opportunity to lift up the
but actually and actively become an agent of change
city and our community in prayer as we consider what
within their own city. We have been given a great
change God wants to do through Bethesda Mission’s
responsibility to teach youth of the next generation.
Community Center.
It is a task that must be completed with patience,
love and joy. These are the ones who one day we will
Pray that these kids will continue to be met by God
entrust to run this city. Will they be ready? I believe
in fresh new ways. Please pray as the new families
yes, with God’s help and guidance. He loves them
come
in that we will be able to serve them effectively. more than we ever can and that thought alone relieves
Finally,
pray about what part you can come and do the pressure of having to get it right. It encourages us
whether it’s writing a check, committing your prayers,
to lift our hearts to the One who saves.
or volunteering your time. This is a life-changing event
for this community and my prayer is that all of you will
By now you have heard the exciting news of
come and be a part of this. I invite you to come with
Bethesda Mission purchasing the building next door
us and dream the impossible dream!
to our Youth Center. With this amazing blessing we
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MEMORIALS & TRIBUTES
Chuck Wingate
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Scott Dunwoody
VICE PRESIDENT
OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Kenneth A. Ross
DIRECTOR of COMMUNITY RELATIONS
EDITOR of NEW LIFE
BOARD of DIRECTORS
Aaron C. Jackson CHAIRMAN
Don Schin VICE CHAIRMAN
Dr. Gordon Kauffman SECRETARY
James G. Tatnall TREASURER
Sheila M. Anderson
Warren L. Dutka
Mark A. Everest
Jeff Coleman
William Wray
Kevin Lutz
Don Schin
Sherburne P. Hill DIRECTOR EMERITUS
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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IN MEMORY OF
GIVEN BY
IN MEMORY OF
GIVEN BY
Rosa C. & Wilbur G. Amspacher, parents Roberto Annitto Maxine R. Antonicelli Stanley & Regina Badgis Alberta Bernardo Frances Bhaskar Edwin Bickhart Kathryn S. Bierly Betty Boll Scott A. Booher Eleanor L. Bowman Judith Boyer Timothy P. Brawley Eleanor Browand Bredan Callahan Ralph C. Carrelli, Jr Paul Caso Katharine B. Chilcote Jason M. Chrisemer Geraldine Christian Winnie Church James F. Crane Walt Crossett Joseph G. Crowley Arthur & Janet D’Agostino George W. Dean, my husband Helen H. DeLuca John F. Deppen, Jr Rose Donangelo Ryan Ward Donovan Joyce L. Doyle Craig Eckenrode Lindsay Estacio, our beloved daughter Thelma Stahor Patricia Amspacher, daughter
Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Flinn
Tina Antonicelli
Sandra R. Spill
Juanita L. Varnicle
Benny & Mary Bhaskar
C. Bob & Helen Lapinsky
Boyd M. Bierly
Michael & Shirley Cerzullo
Mother
Sister’s & Brother’s Families
James L. Bowman
Steve & Trisha Boyer
Gladys Brawley
Erin Brawley
Cheryl L. Hicks
Richard & Debra Simonic
Dorothy Browand
Mark Brill
Courtney K. Bost
Diane Harrison
The Henken Family
Jeffrey & MaryBeth Hummel
KPMG, LLP
Nellie C. Palkovitz
Edwin & Sherri Sternberg
Jeffrey & Jennifer Troutman
Peter & Marguerite Caso
Thomas & Sandra Chilcote
Kathy E. Gottshall
Maryann Arnold
Dorothy M. Christian
Carol Ann Martz, daughter
Carolyn Crane Cutilli
Joyce Crossett
Mark & Maureen Kreider
Arthur D. D’Agostino
Dora J. Dean
Theodore B. DeLuca
George & Elaine Deppen
Joseph & Catherine Lattuca
Joan & Ward Donovan
Rich & Diane Little
Eli & Gloria Minnich
David & Lori Lewis
Ben & Lisa Barletta
Dorothy Brnik
Brian Coons
Jane Cottonaro
Geraldine Diggins
Linda Greifinger
Donald & Carolyn Hess
Dick & Dot Kieffer
Dennis & Janet McCullough
Nancy C. Miller
Geraldine M. Reider
Mary Stamos
Stanley & Essie Evans Jesse Ewing Wilhelmina Albright Fee David E. Fetrow George Joseph Frak Robert Freeman Barbara Fressie Charles Fry Nicky & Richard Godbout Andrew A. Haines Charles “Buddy” Harpster Derek C. Hathaway Mary L. Hawkins Richard H. Hays Norm & Elga Hendri Sylva Joseph & Dorothy Hoeflich Mr. & Mrs. A.B. Hoff Lucille Hoffman Leon Hooper Jannette Houle Jane & Virginia Hoy Frank & Lois Hutchinson Marsha Irvin Tami Johnson Charles E. ‘Tremendous’ Jones Jere J. Jones Orville & Arlene Kelley Shawn R. Kelly Dave Kline Alan C. Kohler Edward Kowal Lakshmi Kripalani Jagjit & Usha Lalvani Gustav E. Larson Susan Liddick Judith Little The Red Hat Society
Judy A. Wuchterl
Stanley H. Evans, Jr.
Earl & Trudy Ewing
Frederick & Alice Fee
Bradley & Bernadette Fetrow
Fetrow Electric Service Co.
His Family
Stephanie Reisinger
Joyce Somers Frak
Oren & Patricia Bachman
Charles & Diane Baker
Phil & Jeannette Fogarty
Douglas J. Long
Rodney & Janet Raver
Jerry & Pam Roher
E.E. UMC, Joy Sunday School Class
Mary Ann Miick
Margaret Fry, wife
Denise C. Gipe
Melody I. Traub
Rich & Brenda Fernsler
Mark & Susan DiSanto
Karmen & Scott Kennedy
Nicholas & Teresa Manzella
Nancy McGlaughlin
John & Barbara Meehans
David & Christine Potteiger
Earl B. Truckenmiller
Joseph & Catherine Lattuca
Julie Montgomery
Scott & Nancy Campbell
Allison M. Hoff
Paulette R. Hoffman
Ella Mavretic
Dudley & JoAnne Gordon
Mark & Tim Hoy & Friends
David S. Hutchinson
Peter & Belinda Edsall
Lawrence & Barbara Neary
Judith A. Jozefiak
Charles & Gloria Jones Trust
Suzanne Kelley
Francis & Linda Kelly
Catherine Kelly
Kim Kile
Labros E. Pilalis
Carl Shultz
Daniel & Frances Darcy
Rocky & Dolly Lalvani
Rocky & Dolly Lalvani
Bruce Larson
David D. Liddick
Mrs. George E. Bailor, Jr.
Kevin & Angela Davis
Jerome & Mona Desso
John E. Groninger
VOLUNTEER NEEDS
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Manning the front desk at the Women’s Mission.
Tudors for the children at the Community
Center (Youth Center).
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Contact Debbie King, Volunteer Coordinator
at 717-257-4442, ext. 222.
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MEMORIALS & TRIBUTES
IN MEMORY OF
GIVEN BY
IN MEMORY OF
GIVEN BY
IN HONOR OF
GIVEN BY
Alex Longwell John Lovett James Magill Dorothy Viola Marino Rosalia Marinuti Holly Marto Kenneth Mayer Thelma McCall Tom McDole Fred Messersmith Mr. & Mrs. Amos D. Miller David C. Miller Emily Seaberg Barends Morse Daniel Moyer Luella Nace Arthur Nelson Jr. Robert F. Neubaum Dick Nye, my late husband Flossie Ober Donald Otto, Jr. Harold & Henrietta Palmer James Parfet Mary Ann Quigley Redman Dorothy Reh Simon W. Rhoads Richard J. “Dick” Roussel Robert J. Rowe Edwin & Barbara Rysz Cy Savage Joseph Schied Bob Seibert Paul V. Shaver, Jr Jean Shettle Bessie Shindler Edwin & Barbara Rysz Cy Savage Joseph Schied Bob Seibert Paul V. Shaver, Jr Jean Shettle Bessie Shindler Verdina Showell, Esq. Yvonne Yandric
Donald & Riley Vujasinovich
Carol Longwell
Joyce Lovett, Daughter
Richard E. Magill
Douglas & Denise Clelan
William & Jean Shimp
Dean & Janice Miller
Carol Mayer
George & Carol McCall
Dave & Debbie Harding
Lena Messersmith
His Children
David R. Patton
Rene Miller Mittenzwei
James & Monica Berrodin
Anita W. Laskus
Chantal M. Petit
Dallas & Faye Shelly
Mary K. Moyer
Lee & Ruth Nace
Rob Carnathan
Rae E. Neubaum
Dorothy M. Nye
Randy & Tammy Ober
Melissa Beaverson
Health Food Center
Edith Ann Pazmino
Douglas E. Parfet
Carl & Rachel Spease
Richard & Betsy Esser
Roger & Ann Hummel
James & Sandra Jones
Christopher Quigley
Steve & Brooke Schoffstall
Gary & Carolyn Souders
Carol Williams
Renee Conner
Keith Reh
His family
Elizabeth P. Cliver
Alice M. Cormier
Donald & Harriet K. Peak
Gail Riegler
Patricia E. Roussel
Alice Tarnow
Annette A. Nowalk
Richard Maffett, Jr.
Karen L. Critchfield
Lyn Schied
Dottie Seibert
Alice M. Cormier
Allen & Carol McKissick
Lois H. Barbour
Richard Maffett, Jr.
Karen L. Critchfield
Lyn Schied
Dottie Seibert
Alice M. Cormier
Allen & Carol McKissick
Lois H. Barbour
Labros E. Pilalis
Kamaleshwar P. Sinha The James R. Slagle Family Gil Smith Warren George & Barbara Slocum Somers Sally Stark Nick Stathas Ray F. Stauffer, Jr. Marvin L. Stern Robert G. Stewart Chuck Stoner The Krobath Family Dorothy Torregrossa Ruth A. Troutman Micheal A. Tucker Barbara Weaver Jim Welch Roy-David & Eli Wilbert Elizabeth A. Wingate Jamesina “Jane” Witchey Raghu & Indu Sinha
Judith Long
C. Bob & Helen Lapinsky
Joyce Somers Frak
Bill & Marion Alexander
Timothy Landenberger
Joyce & Tom Stark
Rodney & B. Paulette Stark
Mrs. Virginia Suhring
Turner KIA
John & Penny Witmer
Thomas & Carole Egan
James & Sandra Fox
Thomas & Terry Gawlas
Hampden Twp. Board of Comm.
John Polec
Alice K. Stauffer, wife
June Stern, His Loving Wife
Edith G. Stewart
Earl Custer
Pat Custer
Pat & Bob Farnsler
Carl & Jean Wallace
Mark & Linda Krobath
Bill & Beth Torregrossa
Sue Barnhart
Walter & Sharon Parks
J. Lawrence Weaver, Sr.
Kent Crawford
Marie Wilbert
Eric & Sue May
Joyce H. Ostrander
Steve & Kathy Witchey
Dan & Maria Harter
Harry & Ruth Heath
Brittany, our granddaughter
Our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ
St. Anthony of Padua
Our children & grandchildren
Virginia Hoffman at Christmas
James Honchar
Sheldon L. Hostetter
Edward Keane
Dr.’s Albert & Kathy Knouse & family
Korber Medipak NA, Inc.
Barbara Lambdin
Mary Ann Landis
David P. Lavery
Debbie Leshak at Christmas
Mark Limbert
Susan Long
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George & Carol McCall at Christmas
Anthony F. Miscavige
Harry & Judy Mongle
Stanley Murphy
Division of Instructional Quality at
PA Dept. of Education
George Parmer
Kenneth L. Peiffer
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Susan Peters
PHFA
Keith & Cindy Price, 30th Anniversary
Neal & Linda Rhoads
Holly Rohrbach
Scott Rose
Dr. David Russell
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Sandt
Al Santiago
Regina Schultz
Jennifer Weber & Mark Silvani
Edward Simonic
John & Laurie Sisak
Cindy Small
The Stagg Family
Nancy Stoner
Joe Strite, 70th Birthday
TYCO Co-Workers
The Pauley Family
John Thompson
To God be the Glory
Barry Unger
Dr. Gene VanDyke
Rick & Heidi Vognetz family at
Christmas
Bret K. Waggoner, birthday
Emily Weger, Birthday
Nancy Wingate
Claire & Jim Zeiters
Robert & Barbara Zimmerman
Huichen Hsieh-Ebling
Carole D. Bowman
Baylor & Carol Custer
Reed & Andrea Galinac
Rosemary H. Sabol
Paul & Margie Stouffer
Russel & Marjorie Cassel
HR Service Center
Shelly Hostetter
Clint & Kathleen Heverly
Jon & Jacque Reapsome
Vartan Group, Inc.
Nathan Lambdin
Jeff, Mari, Jake & Zeke Landis
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
Russel & Marjorie Cassel
Carol Washington, daughter
Sophia Cappawana
Margit May
Scott & Nancy Campbell
Donna & Danny Miscavige
Miriam A. Moyer
Catherine D. Murphy, wife
Ray A. Young
IN HONOR OF
GIVEN BY
Bill & Marion Alexander
Anna Barnett-Weinfurter
Dan & Freda Beachy
Nancy Bowry
Sharon Boyer, Anniversary
Arlene Broberg
Kim Brugger
Nancy Campbell, birthday
Employees at CAIU
Daisy Cassel at Christmas
Robert Cassel at Christmas
Stephen & Laurie Chadwick
Currie & Hecht and Staff
The Davis Family
Kathleen Ebling
Wally & Trish Foulkrod
Diane Frazier
Carole D. Bowman
Curtis & Holly Barnett
Sarah Barton
Steven & Suzane Neiman
Jesse F. Boyer, III
Carolyn Glendinning
Katie Pennay
Richard & Gail Pennay
Carole & Robert Shearer
George & Carol McCall
Theresa Kinsinger
Russel & Marjorie Cassel
Russel & Marjorie Cassel
Katherine Chadwick-Johnson
Leslie Goldinger
Rosemary K. (Beaver) Fried
Huichen Hsieh-Ebling
Carole D. Bowman
Christopher Hanley
Jon & Andrea Freeman
Don & Barb Geistwhite
Amalie Gingrich
Brett Freeman
Ann Wilson
Anne & Sean Cornick
Rebekah Gingrich
Walter Glover
Hillary Greene
Candace Annette Harris
Yolanda Glover-Ballantyne
Diane Greene
Jonathan Harris
Bryon Earhart-Snow
Jeffrey & Suzanne Palkovic
Virginia A. Currey
Scott Gardner
Hylton Hobday
Meghan Johnson
Julie & Galen Halteman
Laurie Rhoads
Ronald & Deborah Hassinger
Paul Stagg
David, Jamie and Mia Russell
Grayce W. Leonhard
Joseph & Christine Polm
Ethan Allen Schultz
Ray & Rebecca Pickel
Maura Simonic
Linda Kellogg
Mark Notarangelo
Scott Rose
Pam Christ
Harold & Linda Pomraning
Susan F. Rolon
Ted L. Pauley
Ralph & Gwendolyn Harkins
Deborah Hughes
John Kern
John Eckard
Paula J. Unger
Walter T. Leech
Russel & Marjorie Cassel
Elaine K. Wilt
Lee & Ruth Nace
Paul & Alice Trimmer
John & Kandi Bottiglier
Karen E. Swain
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MISSION
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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:
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!
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Lightweight long sleeve shirts
Short sleeve shirts & khaki pants
Jeans (Size 38 & larger waists)
Deodorant & shampoo
Shop towels for the kitchen
Recovery Bibles
Notebook & printer paper
Women’s Devotional Bibles
Bus passes
Postage stamps
Paper towels
Ziploc bags & GladWare
Plastic kitchen containers
Paper products
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Paper towels & napkins
Toilet paper
Dishwashing detergent
Bun pan rack & shelving kits
40-quart mixer with dough hook
Lysol, Pine Sol & bleach
Plastic gloves & trash bags
3-door refrigerator & steamer
Pizza deck oven for 4 pizzas
Swim suits – all sizes – children & teens
Swim goggles
Painting canvases of different sizes
Paint aprons
Acrylic paints & modeling clay
DVD movies for children & teens
Wii & XBOX with Kinect for exercising
Vacuum cleaner
A flat screen TV
Nerf guns for games
Jump ropes & hula hoops
Chocolate fountain
Snow blower
Aspirin 81 mg & allergy medications
Band-Aids – medium size
Elastic stretch net – (S, M, L)
Gauze sponges (2” x 2”)
Heating pads,ice packs & muscle rub
Imodium, Naproxen (Aleve)
Multi-vitamins & moisturizing lip balm
Saline nasal spray
Selsun Blue shampoo
Toothbrushes & Orajel
Non-alcoholic mouthwash
Dental floss & floss picks
Polident denture tablets
Outreach-Warehouse
Transitional Living
• Canned goods – meat, fruit, vegetables, soups
• Financial gifts to purchase two new battery systems
for the warehouse forklifts ($11,050 total cost)
• Introductions to local/regional businesses that
would consider becoming donation partners
• Pallet jack
• Twin bed frames
• A Blu-ray player
• 30 gallon trash bags
THE 26TH ANNUAL
MISSION OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Log on and register for the 2016 Walk at
www.walkforahealthycommunity.org.
Join us and make a difference
one step at a time
WWW.WALKFORAHEALTHYCOMMUNITY.ORG
You can also register at hcf.convio.net/BethesdaMission
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SATURDAY, MAY 21
HACC, HARRISBURG CAMPUS
HARRISBURG, PA
Registration: 7:45 a.m.
5K Walk: 9:00 a.m.
One-Mile Fun Walk: 9:15 a.m.
July 11, 2016 • 8:00 a.m.
Colonial Golf & Tennis • 4901 Linglestown Road • Harrisburg PA 17112
GOLD SPONSOR 4 golfers, 4 lunches, Tee/Green Sponsor & full page program ad......................................................$1,200
TROPHY SPONSOR Trophy Sponsorship listing in the program & tee or greens sign...................................................$1,000
SILVER SPONSOR 2 golfers, 2 lunches, Tee/Green Sponsor & half page program ad......................................................$600
INDIVIDUAL PLAYER 1 golfer & 1 lunch...........................................................................................................................$175
TEE/GREEN SPONSOR Sign at the tee or green & a full page program ad........................................................................$375
PROGRAM SPONSOR Full page program ad (5.5”w. x8.5” ht.).....$200 Half page program ad (5.5”w. x4.25” ht.).....$100
DINNER PATRON Table of 8 & full page program ad.....................$400 One dinner ticket.............................................$40
PATRON LISTING Name in the program.............................................................................................................................$50
TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO BETHESDAMISSION.ORG
PO Box 3041 • Harrisburg, PA 17105 • 717-257-4442 • bethesdamission.org