Columbus Rescue Mission ▪ 1471 25th Ave. ▪ Columbus, NE 68601 ▪ (402) 563-1096
Living Water Rescue Mission ▪ 701 S. Lincoln Ave. ▪ York, NE 68467 ▪ (402) 362-0127
Helping the Hurting and the Homeless in the Name of Jesus Christ!


March 2019
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The Columbus and Living Water Rescue Mission - "Helping the Hurting and the Homeless in the name of Jesus Christ!"
Nathan Joslin
Executive Director
Columbus and Living Water Rescue Mission
Greetings in the name of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ! 

March 2019

Depression and anxiety are no respecters of persons. They are common experiences that cross all boundaries of status, culture, and ethnicity. Depression and anxiety can take all that was once light and full of hope and make it seem like all is dark and utterly hopeless. 

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Psalm 42:5a

Being such a familiar experience, it should not surprise us that the Bible, which claims to have everything we need for life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3), has much to say about it. We see it in the life of the psalmist just quoted from Psalm 42 and 43. A careful reading tells us that the psalmist is in despair and turmoil, he has been crying night and day, he cannot eat, feels isolated from others, is being lied about, feels deserted and utterly rejected by all, even God, he feels, has rejected and forgotten him. Have you ever been there?
This is the condition James (not his real name) was in before checking in at the rescue mission. James is a man who has faced more rejection in his life than most can imagine. He came here with nowhere else to go and had no idea what to do next. While here he heard the Gospel, turned from his sin and gave his life to Jesus who has promised to never cast out those who come to Him (John 6:37) and has promised to never leave nor forsake His people (Hebrews 13:7). James, though rejected by all others, was embraced by Jesus Christ and now nothing can separate him from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 8:38-39).

Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him, my salvation and my God. Psalm 42:5b

In order for us to continue to be a light in the darkness with the hope offered in the Gospel of Jesus Christ we need your support. The financial needs and demands of rescue ministry are continual. Would you please prayerfully consider partnering with us through a one-time or monthly financial donation to the Columbus & Living Water Rescue Mission? We thank you for your prayers and the many other ways in which you support the ministry of Rescue.   
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Larry Joslin
Associate Director
Living Water Rescue Mission
March 2019

Psalm 4:1-3 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah

Carol (not her real name) is a pleasant and well educated woman who came to the Mission for help in a time of great need. One evening, after a day of futile job searching, Carol was weeping in despair and needed comfort. The other ladies gathered around her and prayed. Carol was not only comforted, but while here, her relationship with the Lord was rekindled and she experienced His “very present help in trouble”. Carol has since found work and moved into her own apartment. Please pray that she will always know that God is her “refuge and strength” and that she will stay in fellowship at her church. 
Come Help Us Celebrate Pam Pearson's Retirement From the Columbus and Living Water Rescue Mission!

WHEN: Sunday, March 3, 2019
TIME: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Columbus First Baptist Church
Upcoming Events Calendar

Thursday, February 28th -
Columbus Rescue Mission Prayer Meeting in Columbus
10:00 a.m.

Thursday, March 14th -
Living Water Rescue Mission Prayer Meeting in York
7:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 28th -
Columbus Rescue Mission Prayer Meeting in Columbus
10:00 a.m.

Saturday, April 6th - Columbus Rescue Mission Ladies Brunch

Saturday, April 13th - Living Water Rescue Mission Ladies Brunch
Vehicles Needed in Columbus and York

One of the things we like to do for our disciples after they graduate from the New Life Program and the Healing Heart Program is to provide them with a vehicle to use while getting a new start in their lives. Our disciple Jamison will be graduating on March 18th and we would love to be able to present him with a vehicle to use in the next season of his life. If you have a good running vehicle that you are looking to sell or trade in would you please consider donating it to the Columbus Rescue Mission or the Living Water Rescue Mission? You will be helping out someone in need and honoring God at the same time. In Columbus please call 402-563-1096 and in York the number is 402-362-0127.
Good Bye Pam; Hello Karen
After 10 1/2 years of serving as Administrative Assistant at the Columbus and Living Water Rescue Mission, Pam Pearson will be retiring the end of February. Karen Bleemel has been called to serve at the mission and will assume the duties of Administrative Assistant on March 1st. Thank you, Pam for everything you have done for the mission. You will be missed. Welcome Karen. We are excited that you are here!
OUR FOOD PANTRY HAS BEEN FILLING UP NICELY BECAUSE OF YOUR GENEROSITY AND GRACE but our food items disappear quickly for those in need – WE THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR PAST DONATIONS AND PRAY THAT WE CAN DEPEND ON THEM TO CONTINUE IN THE FUTURE.


OUR CURRENT NEEDS LIST INCLUDES:


CANNED SOUP
CANNED VEGETABLES / CANNED FRUIT
COFFEE
KOOL-AID (and sugar)
MACARONI AND CHEESE
RAMAN NOODLES
PASTA (and sauce)
MILK / CHEESE / BUTTER
BLEACH / CLEANING PRODUCTS
NAPKINS / PAPER TOWELS


News From The Living Water Rescue Mission - York
Please help us spread the word!

York’s Living Water Rescue Mission operates a FREE clothing, furniture, appliance and household goods ministry. We seek to supply those in the community in need of these and much more. Everything we have to offer has been donated by members of the community and we do not charge for anything. Our ministry team seeks to show the love of Jesus Christ in all interactions and encounters with people that come to the Living Water Rescue Mission.

Please come on Friday or Saturday between 1 and 3 PM. 
701 South Lincoln Ave (402) 362-0127
January 2019 - Columbus and Living Water Rescue Mission Monthly Statistics

Men's Beds Provided = 559
Women's Beds Provided = 279
Children's Beds Provided = 0
Total Beds Provided = 838
Meals Served = 1,999
Non-Guests Assisted = 298
Chapel Attendance = 643
Total Inmate Contacts = 264
Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors Him.

     Proverbs 14:31
Special Invitation to Pray

We hold monthly prayer meetings where we lift up the guests, staff, and other concerns of the Mission. It is a huge blessing to be present with the Lord and praying for others. We invite you to join us. We will be meeting in Columbus the last Thursday morning of each month at 10:00 am in Chaplain Nathan's office in the Mission. The date of the February meeting is 2/28/19. We meet in York the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM at the Living Water Rescue Mission. The next meeting is scheduled for 3/14/19. If you have any questions please call Pam in Columbus 402-563-1096 or Diane in York 402-362-6171. 
The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.

Current Prayer Requests

We would ask for your prayer for the Staff, Disciples, Guests, Volunteers, Teachers, Chapel Leaders, Jail Team and Prayer Team. We are so very blessed by the Lord for all that serve at the Rescue Mission. 

Please join with us in prayer for the Overnight Guests at the Columbus Rescue Mission. 
 
We have 2 ladies in the “Ruth Room” at the Mission . Both ladies are looking for jobs. Please pray for doors to open for work for these ladies. One lady also has an addiction to cold medicine, so please pray for her to be free of this. We pray for the Lord’s leading in their lives and for them to trust in him. 

 In the Men’s Dorm – We have 7 men in our dorm. 5 men are working full time, 1 guest has some medical issues and is trying to find a job and 1 newer guest that will be looking for a job or leaving to go to his parents in Missouri. We pray that they would have open ears and hearts towards the Gospel.  
 
Please pray for the Disciples: Jamison is very close to graduating. He has a plan for when he leaves to be in a ministry with his Church. Pray that he stays close to his church and the Mission.  Tony, David, and Jimmy are learning the Lord’s way of living through Bible Classes and Christian Addiction & Peacemaking Classes. Please pray for harmony and humble hearts as we pour our love and prayers into these men. 

Please pray for 2 Women Overnight Guests at Living Water Rescue Mission in York to trust Christ and for the 2 Lady Disciples – Jessica and Nicole who are very excited in their “Walk with the Lord” and love the Bible Classes and learning Christian living God’s way.

The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in Him. Nahum 1:7
Would You Please Consider Volunteering at the Columbus and Living Water Rescue Mission?

“Whosoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give….” 2 Corinthians 9:6-7a

With busy lives it can be hard to find time to volunteer, however the benefits of volunteering can be enormous to you, your family, and the Rescue Missions
in Columbus & York. We are currently in need of evening chapel leaders – ½ hour a month or weekly blesses us greatly. We also have some nights available on our calendar to bring in an evening meal. On occasion we need people to drive guests to an appointment or job interview. We can always use painters and fixer-uppers. Finally, there is a need for translators for our Spanish speaking guests. 

If you would like to be blessed and also be a blessing, please call Pam in Columbus 402-563-1096 or LaVerna in York 402-362-0127.
 
As we are a 501 c 3, we accept no state or federal assistance. Please consider Him as you consider helping us.
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Living Water Rescue Mission