The Heart of the Mission
Stories like Jane’s* are in the news from time to time – mom struggled with substance use disorder and married a dangerous man. As a result, her children were removed from her home more than two years ago, and Jane was couch-surfing in friends’ living... Read More
“I wish God was a girl so I can talk to Him about girl stuff.” My ten-year-old daughter went on to explain that she didn’t feel that she could relate to a “boy God” when praying for personal cares and concerns. This got me thinking... Read More
We are blessed by our volunteers every day, but it’s fun to take the opportunity to recognize and thank them during National Volunteer Week April 17-23 with a reception and fun goodies. Active volunteers, please be on the lookout for an email invitation! Not currently,... Read More
When a man first comes to the Mission, he is often addicted, has lost his dignity, and feels ashamed, broken, and hopeless. He knows that something needs to change – often a lot of “somethings”! At first, he’s thinking, “how am I going to change?”,... Read More
The resurrection is the foundation that distinguishes the Christian faith from all other faiths and systems of thought. It is not just a “pie in the sky” idea. We either believe Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead or He did not.... Read More
Residents in the Changed Life Recovery Program were recently blessed by the gift of personal planners! These lovely leather books are filled with Scripture and are helping the men in a very practical way to plan their daily lives. We are grateful to the Listen... Read More
For the 9th year in a row, Frederick Rescue Mission has achieved a 4-star rating with Charity Navigator, a charity assessment organization that evaluates hundreds of thousands of charitable organizations based in the United States. This is the highest rating available, and is based on... Read More
The Rescued Treasures Clothing Ministry serves the needs of people experiencing homelessness and financial hardship. Here, we take donated clothing and other textiles, and sort, fold, organize, and hang them for guests who come in looking for assistance. In 2019, both the facilities and the... Read More
Sunday, March 20 is officially the first day of spring. Often in our area, we have a few visible confirmations of spring’s arrival, like the colorful appearance of hyacinths, daffodils, and crocuses. While we wait for the weather to change, these cheerful bursts of color... Read More
1 Peter 4:7-8 says, “The end of all things is near. Therefore, be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” We are not sure exactly when the Lord... Read More
