The Gospel Mission participated in the Red Hot Children's Fiesta this weekend. Thank to all who helped and dropped by and said hi. It's nice to see so many smiling faces in our community!

Loretta, our old thrift store supervisor has left and Hina, the new one is running full steam ahead and MJ Mead has returned to her cooking duties after maternity leave. Please start thinking about our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. We always need help and they are just around the corner.

Verse Of The Week:
"For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
~ Psalm 5:12

Life Skills Classes: 8:30-9 am
~Courtesy of Christi Wolford

Monday: Prayer
Tuesday: Self Care (exposure and other health and safety related topics)
Wednesday: Self Awareness (stress and anger management, emotions)
Thursday: Stinkin' Thinkin' (mindfulness and positive affirmations communication tips)
Friday: Substance Abuse Education
Friday: Nutrition Class (Grocery Store tour) @ 9:30 am (by Bridget Lehmann)

Next Foot Care Clinic: 9:30 am on Monday 9/29
~Courtesy of Sherry Bassi and her WNMU Nursing Students

Bible Study: 9-10 am
Monday: Joe Pidutti
Tuesday: Marsha Bowman
Wednesday: Nancy Pidutti
Thursday: Marsha Bowman with Healing prayer by Faye Severe and Tyler Lanham

Soup Kitchen
~Healthy menus designed by Bridget Lehmann
Continental Breakfast: 8:30 am-12 pm Monday through Friday
Lunch: 12 pm-1 pm Daily

Monday-Ham & Cheese Sandwiches
Tuesday-Ham
Wednesday-Chicken Marinara
Thursday-Sweet Mustard Turkey
Friday-Chicken Stirfry
Saturday-Abe Surprise by Abe Villarreal and crew
Sunday-Hot Dogs by Barbara Sexton and crew

Showers and Laundry: 8:30 am -11:30 am

Food bank, clothing bank and thrift store: 8:30 am-1:30 pm

A full-time case worker is available to help you with your needs'
Food, clothing, and household goods donations are accepted at the front door between 8:30 am and 1:30 pm every Monday through Friday
Drop by for a tour if you want a behind the scenes look or want to volunteer

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