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November 2021
Come and Eat this Thanksgiving!!
OUR MISSION To offer life changing hope through the Gospel of Jesus Christ to homeless men,
women, and children through programs to deliver food, shelter, counseling and discipleship
“Some wish to live within the
From the
sound of church or chapel bell.
DIRECTOR I wish to run a rescue shop
within a yard of hell.”
—C.T. Studd REX BAKER
To paraphrase Forrest Gump’s mother, lunch at that I never dreamed possible in my lifetime. Still, in the
Gateway Rescue Mission “is like a box of chocolates. You depths of these unusual times, we can still give thanks.
never know what you’re going to get.” One day the lunch I am thankful that through faith in Jesus Christ, we
crowd may be a bit boisterous while the next day it may can be assured of seeing our loved ones who are also
be subdued. But after serving lunch to-go style the last in Christ again someday. I am thankful that the grave
couple of months because of Covid-19, we’re glad to be doesn’t get the last say. I am thankful that God is still
back in business of sitting down to eat in our cafeteria. sovereign even when the world seems topsy-turvy.
This Thanksgiving, I’m thankful to be able to serve I am thankful for Benny, the unplanned pregnancy on
hot meals to hungry folks in our kitchen at Gateway the canine side of our family. I can hear him yelping with
Rescue Mission. That was a given a couple of years anticipation when I pull into the driveway. I am thankful
ago. However, these days God is teaching me not to for a granddaughter who is learning to say “Papaw.”
take anything for granted. I’m approaching our lunch I am thankful for co-workers and board members at
ministry with a new sense of vigor, as it serves as a Gateway Rescue Mission who roll up their sleeves and
primary vehicle for ministering to people on the streets. get dirt under their fingernails doing what God has
I’m thankful that I was there in person to watch Ole called us to do in serving those in need.
Miss put a thumping on LSU in football a few weeks I am thankful for the smiles, greetings and fist bumps
back. Before last year, attending football games was of the residents in our New Life Program. I am thankful
one of those givens I never gave a second thought. I’m when a recovering addict cleans up spilled food in our
thankful that at my age, God still allows me to be part kitchen and greets the homeless by reminding them
of the worship band in my church, grinding away on a through scripture that Jesus loves them.
Hammond B3 organ. Most of the kiddos playing in the
And yes, I am thankful for your, our donors and friends
band are young enough to be my children. They help
who continue to support our ministry. You not only help
keep me young at heart.
us pay the bills, you help us show the love of God to
However, this Thanksgiving has a tinge of sadness. people who have too often forgotten how to smile.
The Gateway family has friends who have lost loved
Finally, I am thankful to the Lord above for allowing
ones to Covid-19 and other diseases. It’s easy to give
us at Gateway Rescue Mission the privilege of serving
thanks when times are good. It’s more difficult to give
those He sends our way. We can’t fix every problem,
thanks when an empty chair at the table serves as a
but we can serve as a beacon of hope for someone
silent witness to a family member forever gone from
along life’s journey. Each day we encounter someone
this life.
who needs to know that God still cares. May each of us
Thanksgiving is also a bit strange with all the madness be that beacon of hope this Thanksgiving.
going on in the world. I’m seeing crazy things today
Visit gatewaymission.org Rex Baker
Executive Director
for more information on how you Gateway Rescue Mission
can help someone today.
FEATURE GATEWAY
Special Request from the Executive Director Board of Directors
With our kitchen now reopened for dine-in lunches, I’d like to discuss some
family business with you, our Gateway family. We are sensing God’s leading to get Ford Mosby
more hands on with the people who come in for lunch and to grow our New Life President
Program. I am praying that God will give us the eyes to see and the heart to feel
what He sees and feels among the people who come our way. Beth Archer
We are also currently making upgrades to our shelter and looking at ways to Vice President
enhance our New Life Program. We are in a season of seeking God as to how He
would have us grow into the future. Jackie Meck
With this in mind, we are in the initial stages of adding some strategic positions Secretary
on our staff. We are praying that God will call a few select people to join our
Gateway team. Particularly, we are searching for someone to help with donor Vivian Farris
relations and donor ministry. This position requires someone who is gifted in
Treasurer
ministering to donors and also able to coordinate fundraising efforts.
We are also looking for a God-called case manager to help with daily ministry Donna Bruce
at Gateway. If you know of anyone who might be a fit for either of these positions,
please contact us at rbaker@gatewaymission.org.
Glen Bush
A note about ministry at Gateway. This is a rewarding, but challenging work.
Rescue ministry is not for everyone. We are not looking for someone who merely Danny Cawthon
wants a job. We are looking for people who are called to Gateway Rescue Mission.
If you are only looking for a job, you won’t cut it here. Allen Holiman
When the going gets tough, what sustains you in ministry at Gateway is the
knowledge that you were called here by the Lord God. If you aren’t fi rst and Ben Moncrief
foremost called here by God, you won’t be content. If you or someone you know
feels the Lord’s calling to work among the homeless, the dirty, the addicted, the Vernon Perry
mentally ill, and the hopeless, please reach out to us. I still believe Gateway is the
type of place Jesus would come to minister if He walked this earth today.
Marilyn Tinnin
If you don’t know anyone who fits this bill, please pray that God will raise up
such people to minister at Gateway Rescue Mission.
328 S. Gallatin Street
P.O. Box 3763
Jackson, MS 39207-3763
Phone: 601.353.5864
Fax: 601.353.9468
Website:
www.gatewaymission.org
Meanwhile, our New Life Program is humming along. The guys recently posed for a photo
before a recovery class. They also visited the Civil Rights Museum in Jackson a few weeks ago.
It’s encouraging to see our men growing and taking on the call to help others.
As 2021 is now coming to a close, we wish to thank all of you for your support and prayers this
year. We may be living in crazy times. However, God is not through using us at Gateway Rescue
Mission. He’s not through using you either.
Remember us with a year-end gift, as we seek to finish strong financially so we can hit the
ground running with God’s plan for us in 2022.
Current Needs
• We are in need of a ½ ton all purpose pickup • Socks, underwear, gloves, caps, toboggans for
truck for picking up donations, supplies etc. If the upcoming winter months.
you can help with this project, or know where
we can get a good deal on a ½ ton pickup, it • Blankets, sleeping bags and small hygiene/
would be much appreciated. Our current truck supply kits to hand out among the homeless.
has in excess of 300,000 miles. Therefore, we • Christian movies on DVD.
anticipate needing a replacement soon.
• Hygiene supplies, such as toothpaste, soap,
• Coats and winter clothing. shaving cream, razors, etc.
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Twitter: @gatewaymission • Facebook: Gateway Rescue Mission • Instagram: gatewaymission
For your convenience you may now donate online at gatewaymission.org/donate
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