“But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; for you once were NOT A PEOPLE, but now you are THE PEOPLE OF GOD; you had NOT RECEIVED MERCY, but now you have RECEIVED MERCY.

I Peter 2:9-10”

It’s a very simple need that exists within all of us; it’s the need to belong to something. I have a daughter who is disabled, so that propels my wife and I into advocating for the disabled many times. I have a simple statement that seems to open up the eyes of many people who ask questions about the handicapped: “They just want to be like you.” They want to be included and considered as an important part of our society. They want to belong.

The Holy Spirit does the same thing through Peter in the above verse; He makes us special because we belong to him, not disabled from our sin, but Holy from His Mercy; not just “A people”, but a “People of God”. We belong to God.

This Thanksgiving Day many will take time to include serving the homeless and needy in the Thanksgiving Day event planned at the shelter. You might be someone that has invited a family to join you in your home. Remember, many do not choose homelessness in the same way many don’t choose to have a disability. They just want to be like you.

Bookmark it: The website has been redone and soon you will be able to see more ways to serve at Corona Norco Rescue Mission. http://www.rescuemissioncn.org/Home.aspx

Thanks to everyone who helped with the sandblasting project. It was finished on time.

Thanksgiving Day Event:
The response has been amazing and it sounds like it will be an amazing event. We received a great response of volunteers; if you have any questions direct them to Volunteers@rescuemission.org

We have teamed with Mark Chow from “A Foundation for Kids” to put together a great day for those less fortunate, to give them something to be joyous about on Thanksgiving Day. Over 300 families in the community were invited, so it sounds like it will be great fun. Thanks Mark!

9:00am – 12:00
Set up time


12:00 – 3:00pm
Game booths,
Prize booth
Snack bar - popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones, snack bars, beverages
Face painting
Arts & crafts
Family gift basket distribution (gift bag for every family)
Meal Box Distribution
Inflatable’s

3pm – 4pm
Breakdown/Cleanup.

Contact: Christina Wollin at Volunteers@rescuemission.org and put CNRM Thanksgiving Volunteer in the subject line.

The subject line is important, so that your email will be seen in a timely manner! Thanks for your heart to help the less fortunate in Corona!