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"RUTHERFORD COUNTY'S ONLY AUDITED NEWSPAPER" KNOWLEDGE in the mind, HONESTY in the heart, STRENGTH in the body. Classes for 5 years to adult RUTHERFORDWEEKLY.COM Our 20th Year • Issue No. 16 • April 19, 2012 • 828-248-1408 Service Center We have 3 locations to serve you! We charge a fair honest price for our services. BRAKE MASTER SPECIAL CHANGE SPECIAL OIL WHEEL ALIGNMENT 4 $49.99 $24.99 431 West Main St., Forest City 828-247-6005 $49.99 up to 5 qts. premium oil 128 Chase Rd., Forest City/ Sandy Mush 828-245-1500 156 E. Mountain, Rutherfordton 828-287-3242 In & Out Inspections & gimmicks the Grace Of God Rescue Mission... 18 Years Later, Still Helping People Turn Their Lives Around 18 years ago, Chris Davis and Denver Buchanan from Chase Baptist Church saw the need and organized what became "The Grace Of God Rescue Church saw the need and organized what became "The Grace Of God Rescue Mission". They had visited Shelby's Rescue Mission and discovered that one By: M.A. Andrew • maandrews@rutherfordweekly.com 18 years ago, Chris Davis and Denver Buchanan from Chase Baptist Mission". They had visited Shelby's Rescue Mission and discovered that one third of the people in Shelby were from Rutherford County. They saw the third of the people in Shelby were from Rutherford County. They saw the need and fulfi lled it. need and fulfi lled it. Today their mission has not only got stronger but is now in the midst of oday their mission has not only got stronger but is now in the midst of creating "Grace Acres Gardens and Park", close to the men's shelter. The giv- ing and caring nature of this organization can be overwhelming. The Grace Of God Rescue Mission is the place where "no one is turned an average of 100 or more people a day, seven days a week, at 5 p.m. It fi rst started as a soup kitchen two days a week. This all takes place at 537 West GRAND OPENING Buy Here Pay Here Motorcycle Dealer Saturday, April 21 299 Railroad Ave Rutherfordton Benefit Poker Run 10AM - Midnight Bike Show 2PM More Information 828-286-8518 Beside McCurry-Deck Chevrolet 2PM Line Up 9:30AM Live Music creating "Grace Acres Gardens and Park", close to the men's shelter. The giv- ing and caring nature of this organization can be overwhelming. The Grace Of God Rescue Mission is the place where "no one is turned down". It is the only homeless shelter in Rutherford and Polk Counties. The down". It is the only homeless shelter in Rutherford and Polk Counties. The mission also reaches out to Landrum and Chesnee, South Carolina. They feed mission also reaches out to Landrum and Chesnee, South Carolina. They feed an average of 100 or more people a day, seven days a week, at 5 p.m. It fi rst started as a soup kitchen two days a week. This all takes place at 537 West Main Street in Forest City. They also provide shelter for men, women and Main Street in Forest City. They also provide shelter for men, women and children. children. The mission is run by dedication - dedication of Terry Hagaman who has been the Director the entire time the mission has existed. He is assisted by His dedication affects everi The mission is run by dedication - dedication of Terry Hagaman who has been the Director the entire time the mission has existed. He is assisted by his wife, Sherri h s wife, Sherry. H s dedication affects everyone around hm at this mag- nifi cent place. A good example is Teresa Wells. She came to Grace of God Rescue Mission with three kids and not very happy. She swore she would only stay for no more than two weeks. Thirteen years later she is still there and her ch ldren have grown up there. She is now in charge of the women's shelter, named Gail's House. Gail's House was named after Gail Hogan who was very instrumental in helping the mission grow. She was a teacher and after her death from cancer in 1996, the women's shelter was named in her shelter, named Gail's House. Gail's House was named after Gail Hogan who was very instrumental in helping the mission grow. She was a teacher and after her death from cancer in 1996, the women's shelter was named in her nifi cent place. A good example is Teresa Wells. She came to Grace of God Rescue Mission with three kids and not very happy. She swore she would only stay for no more than two weeks. Thirteen years later she is still there and her children have grown up there. She is now in charge of the women'i yone around him at this mag-i First 2 weeks & uniform 140 W. Main St. • Forest City 828-245-5792 † Licensed & certified nationally recognized award-winning member of the US Black Belt Schools Gail's House Supervisor, Teresa Wells (left) with Terry's wife and assistant, Sherry. (right) The dedicated Director, Terry Hagaman with honor. A separate facility, Grace Acres, is the men's shelter. It is run by Chuck work. The mission also gives drug tests and, if required, puts the individual hey are given clothes and shoes to properly apply for work that they do. The mission statement of The Grace Of God Rescue Mission says it all: "We want to refl ect the love of God by providing a safe haven for homeless men, women and children and to provide for the physical needs of the less the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ." This great and caring place exists through contributions of citizens who honor. A separate facility, Grace Acres, is the men's shelter. It is run by Chuck Bergenstock. The shelters for both the men and women provide housing and Bergenstock. The shelters for both the men and women provide housing and sleeping quarters and three meals a day for 30 days. During that period, the sleeping quarters and three meals a day for 30 days. During that period, the men and women are taken out about every day to look for a job, an apart- ment, or house. They are given the opportunity to enroll in GED or college courses. If necessar. sion is to rebuild peoples lives and make them a contributor to society. In turn, they regain self-esteem and help others. Also, everyone is paid for the men and women are taken out about every day to look for a job, an apart- ment, or house. They are given the opportunity to enroll in GED or college courses If necessary, t they are given clothes and shoes to properly apply for work. The mission also gives drug tests and, if required, puts the individual through a six month substance abuse program. Everything about this mis- through a six month substance abuse program. Everything about this mis- sion is to rebuild peoples lives and make them a contributor to society. In turn, they regain self-esteem and help others. Also, everyone is paid for the work that they do. The mission statement of The Grace Of God Rescue Mission says it all: "We want to refl ect the love of God by providing a safe haven for homeless men, women and children and to provide for the physical needs of the less fortunate individuals in the community while providing an opportunity to hear fortunate individuals in the community while providing an opportunity to hear the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ." This great and caring place exists through contributions of citizens who realize the good work The Grace Of God Rescue Mission does. People con- tribute money, volunteer their time, and give food. Every month, in their newsletter they publish a "needs" list. If you would like to help this magnifil realize the good work The Grace Of God Rescue Mission does. People con- tribute money, volunteer their time, and give food. Every month, in their news etter they publish a "needs" list. If you would like to help this magnifi - cent program, you can do so by stopping by or calling 828-245-9141. The refl ection of the good they do is seen daily in those who are given their lives back and go for go forward o contribute to society.ward to contribute to society t cent program, you can do so by stopping by or calling 828-245-9141. The refl ection of the good they do is seen daily in those who are given their lives back and Saturday, May 5th 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Rutherfordton, NC Live Music Great Food Arts & Crafts Family Fun Mark Your Calendars! Your kids are growing and so are we. 162 Commercial Drive, Forest City (behind Wendy's and Big Dave's) For appointments, call 828-287-9325 We've moved to a new location! Sketches of the proposed Grace Acres Gardens and Park. This project is being developed on the side of the men's shelter. It will hopefully be another positive infl uence on all who come there. ©Community First Media ©Community First Media

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