My involvement with the mission began through the women’s group at my church, long before the mission opened. I myself was homeless at the time, fortunately I was taken in by a member of my church.

I was also very ill and not able to do much. Being a Christian and having a servant’s heart I contacted the mission to see if there was anything I could do to help. Chris Overley, volunteer director was very gracious, even after I had told him of all my health problems and my diminished capacity.

Chris gave me a job to do! I was to answer phones and answer the door. I could do that!

I volunteered for a few months and became very, very ill again. I had to stop volunteering. I was crushed. Two months went by and after many, many prayers I was able to return to the mission.

I volunteer on Tuesdays. The 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month are food giveaway days. I love Tuesdays, I love the people.

Last fall Chris asked me to help him coordinate Chapel Services for our residents. I was nervous at first but felt very honored that Chris would trust me to serve the mission in this capacity.

God has blessed me greatly through Good Samaritan Rescue Mission. By the grace of God my health has improved, I love what I do at the mission, I have made many, many new friends, I am able to work under the most awesome and kind supervisor, Chris. And, I have the best boss in the world, Jesus Christ, my lord and savior!

Stacy Farquharson