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!
November 2022
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The Columbus and Living Water Rescue Mission - "Helping the Hurting and the Homeless in the name of Jesus Christ!" |
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See What’s Happening at the Columbus and Living Water Rescue Mission |
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Progress is continuing to move along at a good pace thanks to several volunteers who have donated their time and talents to work on the new Columbus Rescue Mission (Mission East). We do not have a moving date set at this time but, with all the help that we have been receiving, it will happen soon as we place our trust in God's will and perfect timing.
We are still in need of financial donations to complete the work that needs to be done before we are able to move into the new facility. If God puts it on your heart to make a donation, please contact the mission at 402-563-1096 and ask for Karen or Nathan or click on the tab below.
The Columbus and Living Water Rescue Mission - "Helping the Hurting and the Homeless in the name of Jesus Christ!"
New Photos of Progress at Mission East
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Nathan Joslin
Executive Director
Columbus and Living Water Rescue Mission
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For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” Romans 10:13-15
Who do children call out for when they have a nightmare? Typically, they cry out “Mommy! Daddy!” Why? Because they believe, trust, and know that if they call, Mom and Dad will come.
If you are in great trouble and have time for one phone call. One chance to call for help. Who are you going to call? Are you going to call your brother, your uncle, your son, or your friend who only answers half the time? Or are you going to call someone whom you know will answer, someone that you know will do whatever it takes to help?
How will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? Notice the Scripture says, “How will they call on HIM in WHOM”. This is both personal and specific.
It is personal; it is calling upon a person. This is not a general call to any spiritual being that may be out there in the universe. Not just any god will do, it is not a call to the “unknown god” as they did in Athens in Acts 17. This is not a call to an impersonal force in the universe. It is a call upon a Person
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It is specific. This is not a call to any person but a call upon the person of Jesus Christ. The God-Man, the Savior of the world. The promise in Romans 10:13 is to everyone who calls “on the name of the Lord”. All other gods will fail because all other gods, are false gods. There is one way to the Father, Jesus Christ, He is THE way, THE truth, THE life. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.
This personal, specific call upon the name of Jesus Christ is our goal for every person who steps through our doors. Truly He is our only hope. If you give to the Columbus & Living Water Rescue Mission our commitment to you, before the Lord, is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ as clearly and as often as we can to our guests.
The Columbus & Living Water Rescue Mission takes no state or government money but relies solely upon God through the generous giving of individuals, churches, and businesses who the love the ministry of rescue. Would you please consider making a one-time or recurring monthly donation to the Columbus & Living Water Rescue Mission in Columbus and York so that we may continue bringing the hope of the Gospel to our communities?
Please also prayerfully consider giving to our building project. You can give with cash or check with the included envelope, or click on the following link www.columbusrescuemission.org/building to make an online donation.
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Larry Joslin
Associate Director
Living Water Rescue Mission
Article by James Johnson - Overnight Manager/Ministry Assistant
Living Water Rescue Mission - York, Nebraska
David Nelson
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David arrived at the mission on August 12 of this year. He has been going through hard times dealing with family problems, health challenges, and self-medicating which led to him falling deeper into addiction. In the past, he had a close relationship with the Lord but over time that relationship became more and more distant. He eventually had to leave his home and come to the Mission for shelter. After settling in at the Mission and participating in morning devotions and evening chapels, David’s relationship with the Lord grew rapidly. His health soon started to diminish and after being hospitalized on September 15th, the doctors gave him the news that he has stage-4 cancer. Most people would have come unraveled after finding out such news but not David. His faith only grew stronger, and he has spoken many times of how he can’t wait to kneel at the feet of our Lord and Savior. Our life on this earth is in the Lord’s hands and we all should be prepared for that final day.
David has been so helpful here at the mission, doing daily laundry and cleaning. When he was asked which Bible verse, he loves the most, he said there are so many that come to mind, but one did stand out more than others.
(Romans 1:16),
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.
Most of the time you can find David either cleaning or reading his Bible. He loves to share the Word of God to others when he gets the chance. He was recently able to pray with one of the other overnight guests, leading him to the Lord. He had so much joy in discovering that God could use him to lead another man to Christ, even in his weakened condition.
David is waiting for his housing to fall into place but until then, he will be staying with us, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. It is truly a blessing to do the Lord’s work, helping those who are in need. We couldn’t do it without all of you who support the ministry of Rescue.
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Columbus and Living Water Rescue Mission Celebration Banquets
1 Chronicles 16:8
Oh, give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples.
Please join us for our annual 2022 Celebration Banquets:
The Columbus Rescue Mission Celebration Banquet will be held at the Columbus American Legion Hall on Monday, November 7, beginning at 6:30 PM
The Living Water Rescue Mission Celebration Banquet will be held at the Holthus Convention Center in York, NE on Monday, November 14, at 6:30 PM
We would love for you to come celebrate the work of Jesus Christ as we hear amazing testimonies of lives that are being transformed by the Gospel. We will also enjoy a great meal, fellowship, and God exalting music.
The meal is free to all those attending the banquets but if you would like to sponsor a table of 8 for $125 it would be greatly appreciated. All the donations from sponsoring a table and the donations collected at the banquets will go directly towards God's work happening at the Columbus and Living Water Rescue Mission.
To make sponsor a table, contact Karen Phillips at the Columbus Rescue Mission at 402-563-1096, or Larry Joslin at the Living Water Rescue Mission at 402-362-0127.
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Lakeview FBLA Group Donates Canned Goods to the Columbus Rescue Mission |
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Members of the Columbus Lakeview Future Business Leaders of America and their sponsor delivered over 500 articles of canned goods for the Columbus Rescue Mission food pantry. We thank the students and sponsors of all the organizations and clubs who help us throughout the year. Each donation is a huge blessing to the hurting and the homeless in the Columbus and York areas. We praise the Lord for your amazing generosity and for His grace and blessings. |
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Happy Thanksgiving
We will once again be distributing Thanksgiving Baskets to those who are in need this holiday season. We will begin handing out request sheets for the baskets on Tuesday, November 1. They must be returned to the mission offices in York or Columbus by Friday, Nov. 18. The baskets will then be distributed at the missions on Tuesday, November 22.
Items Needed for a Thanksgiving Basket
1 Turkey, Aluminum Roasting Pan, 5 lb Bag of Potatoes, 2 Cans of Sweet Corn or Green Beans, 1 Box of Dressing, 1 Can of Turkey Gravy, 1 Can of Cranberry Sauce, 1 Can of Pumpkin Pie Filling 1 Pie Crust, and a Card from Your Family.
If you would prefer, you can send a monetary donation and we will be happy to purchase the basket items for you.
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New Life Program - Columbus Rescue Mission
by: Luke Cada
Men's Ministry Chaplain
Daniel Roberson
New Life Program Disciple
Living in a cancel culture we have become accustomed to writing people off the moment they make a mistake. I am so grateful that is not how God operates, because we would all be doomed. Four years into running the New Life Discipleship program, eight men have graduated while most never make it. More times than not when someone doesn’t finish I never see them again, they go back to the world. But! A small but powerful word that can change a sentence dramatically. Daniel was in the New Life program three years ago, lasted around 2 months but left and went back to the world. I never thought I would hear from him again, but God is not done just yet. Daniel is back with us, back in the program and has a desire to follow Jesus. Pray for him, that this time he would give it all to Jesus and follow Him all the days of his life.
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Psalm 85:12
Yes, the LORD will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase.
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Karen Phillips - Columbus Rescue Mission Administrative Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator |
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Columbus Mission Giving Shed
We are back up and running in our clothing and home goods store!!
Also, the big yellow furniture truck is back in its place on the
north side of the house. The giving shed is currently open
Tuesday-Saturday 1-4 pm
We are always looking for help to sort and maintain the store
for our guests and those from the community needing help.
The big yellow furniture truck is open from
9am-9pm Monday-Saturday
for dropping off donations and free will shopping.
We are always looking for nice, gently used items to
fill our shelves and share with those in need of these items.
If you have any questions with volunteering or donations,
please call the mission and ask for Karen 402-563-1096
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Would You Please Consider Volunteering at the Columbus and Living Water Rescue Mission?
1 Peter 4:10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
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 needing volunteers to help us between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. in Columbus to help in the clothing giving shed. We need two volunteers on Tuesday and Thursday and one volunteer on both Wednesday and Friday. We also 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. If you are interested in bringing in a dinner please call Mindy Bates at 402-246-2058. We can always use painters and fixer-uppers. Finally, there is a tremendous need for translators for our Spanish speaking guests.
If you would like to be a blessing to those in need, please call Karen in Columbus at 402-563-1096 or LaVerna in York at 402-362-0127.
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Special Invitation to Pray With Us
Prayer meetings are being held at their regular times. Please join us in lifting prayers up to the Lord!
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 would like to invite you to join us. We meet in York the 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM at the Living Water Rescue Mission. The November meeting in York will be held on Thursday, November 10. We meet in Columbus the last Thursday morning of each month at 10 am in Chaplain Nathan's office in the Mission. Because Thanksgiving falls on the last Thursday of the month of November we will be meeting on November 17 instead. If you have any questions please call Karen in Columbus 402-563-1096 or Diane in York 402-362-6171.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me with all your heart.
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If you wish to receive all of our View Spark clips (about once a month) please call the Columbus Rescue Mission at 402-563-1096 or the Living Water Rescue Mission at 402-362-0127.
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Upcoming Events Calendar
Monday, November 7 - Columbus Rescue Mission Celebration Banquet - Columbus at 6:30 PM
Thursday, November 10 - Prayer Meeting at the Living Water Rescue Mission in York at 7 p.m.
Monday, November 14 - Living Water Rescue Mission Celebration Banquet - York at 6:30 PM
Thursday, November 17 - Prayer Meeting at the Columbus Rescue Mission in Columbus at 10 a.m.
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Columbus & Living Water Rescue Mission Statistics
January 2022 through September 2022
Men's Beds Provided = 3,660
Women's Beds Provided = 1,192
Kids Beds Provided = 260
Total Beds Provided = 5,112
Meals Served = 12,198
Non-Guests Assisted = 1,968
Chapel Attendance = 3,965
Jail Inmate Contacts = 899
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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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