The Salvage Yard

Newsletter

February 2009 vol. 2, Issue 2 Editors: Mike and TJ Schellman

Rescue Ministries Update! Updates

By Josh Iniguez
Winter is slowly creeping to an end and it seems like a perfect time to give a quick word Mardi Gras - Welcome back
from the Rescue Ministry Team! to those who went on the
As the Church, one of our roles is to meet the needs of our world. The Rescue Ministry outreach to the people at
Team is an opportunity for members of the Salvage Yard to actively engage in meeting Mardi Gras.
those needs. Since our church’s early days, we have always focused on proclaiming the
Gospel of Christ to our hurting world. The shape and form of our outreach changes Dave Andrews – The author
depending on the leading of the Spirit, but the heart of our efforts is to introduce our world of the book, Compassionate
to its Savior.
Community Work, will be
It is our desire as a community of believers to see the Church actively living out their faith
for the sake of the Gospel. Our church has a number of different opportunities to get speaking at the Salvage Yard
involved. Whether God is calling you to commit to a weekly, monthly or once a year on March 10th
ministry, there are numerous opportunities for you to get involved in the Rescue Ministry
Team. Resource List – Check out
Current Ministry opportunities: the new resource list on the
The Jesus Kitchen – Meets every Saturday Night to meet the needs of the people on the Salvage Yard Website
West Bank across from Hard Times Café. For more information on how to get involved recommended books and
with the Jesus Kitchen contact Molly Waggoner at mollysidera@gmail.com websites under the headings
The Rainbow Gathering – This once a year opportunity consists of a team that travels Rescue, Restore, and
every summer to the Rainbow Gathering and meets the needs of the people who attend the
gathering. Release. You will also find
Mardi Gras Ministry – This team travels to New Orleans each year to meet the needs of several links to resources for
the people at Mardi Gras as well as serving the people of New Orleans by helping to bring Bible study.
restoration to people affected by Hurricane Katrina, and yes there is still more to be done!
More! – There are more opportunities available in our neighborhoods, communities and
cities than can be listed. If you feel led to get involved with some other area of ministry,
Prayer List
feel free to contact Josh Iniguez for more information at jandkiniguez@gmail.com
For those going out
Community Emergency Services • Mark and Kirsty – on
The ministry that we would like to be a blessing to this month is Community Emergency •
their trip
Services. • The team at The
Community Emergency Services (CES) was conceived in the heart of God and birthed by Rainbow Gathering
His Spirit through Augustana Lutheran Church in 1971. CES is a non-profit crisis relief •

and empowerment ministry that first and foremost glorifies Jesus Christ and extends his • The students at the
love to those in the inner city of South Mpls.
•
school in New Zealand
Located in Phillips Neighborhood, Community Emergency Service provides services to • The members of
almost 20,000 people annually. Our clients largely consist of low-income households,
single parent families, the elderly, mentally or emotionally handicapped persons, as well as
Breaksea Caravelle
recent immigrant groups. going to Germany and
Through prayer support, direct aid relief, advocacy, referral and guidance, we seek to Switzerland
strengthen families and individuals. Our desire is to move them beyond the crisis to
financial stability, emotional health, personal growth and spiritual strength. Secret Decoder Message
You will find the answer in the letters you get when
Ph# (612)870-1125 Winter is over. 2-19-4-54-19-16-11-8-19-
(TJ totally lifted this from the brochure.)
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Intercessory Prayer
Community Life meeting 10 am
Church 7 pm Discussion 6pm Elder Meeting 6:30 pm
Jesus Kitchen 10 pm

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Church 7 pm Steiger Meal and Bible Jesus Kitchen 10 pm

Dave Andrews Speaking Study 6pm

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Intercessory Prayer
meeting 10 am
Church 7 pm Steiger Meal and Bible Servant Leadership
Study 6pm Team Meeting 6:30 pm Jesus Kitchen 10 pm

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Church 7 pm Steiger Meal and Bible Jesus Kitchen 10 pm

Study 6pm

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Church 7 pm

Church, Oliver Presbyterian Church 2647 Bloomington Ave S. Mpls. 55407

CLD Community Discussion, 6pm Bonnie Doon 2618 16th Ave. S. Mpls.55407
EM Elder Meeting, Oliver Presbyterian Church 2647 Bloomington Ave. S. Mpls. 55407
IP Intercessory Prayer Meeting, Spare Oom 2731 17th Ave. S. Mpls. 55407
JK Jesus Kitchen, 1821 Riverside Ave., Mpls. 55454 (9-10 pm is Prayer)
SMBS Steiger Meal and Bible Study, Steiger House 2740 16th Ave. S. Mpls. 55407
SLT Servant Leadership Team, Oliver Presbyterian Church 2647 Bloomington Ave., Mpls. 55407