Turlock Gospel Mission

The Warming Shelter remains open tonight. Please help us pass the word.

January 27, 2021 Dangerous Weather Alert******** Warming Shelter is open tonight at 437 S Broadway. Warming shelter opens at 7pm.

ATTENTION Due to high winds and danger temperatures the Mission is open all night for women and children to check in and get some rest out of the cold. Please tag friends Come inside!

Prayer Request Liz Padilla the Director of Helping Hands Ministry a Turlock Non-Profit has been hospitalized due to COVID19 compromising her breathing. Additionally all other members of her household are also sick with COVID19. Including her husband who has late stage cancer. Please join me in praying for the healing of Liz and her family. ... Please join all of us at the Turlock Gospel Mission in prayer for all residents of Turlock and by proxy the Nation and the people all over the planet. A prayer of healing and protection. God bless you!

Merry Christmas Turlock!

Our Friends at the United Samaritans Foundation are making free testing available. If you need a COVID-19 test please see the details below.

Big Thanks to Bob’s Take-N-Bake Pizza in Ceres for preparing the pizza for tonight’s dinner, they look delicious! Bob’s Take-N-Bake’s new owner is Lacey Pometta our former Women’s Shelter Director so please stop by to congratulate her and buy one of these amazing pies!

Our friends at Westside Ministries are having a plant sale!

We are looking for a responsible custodian to maintain and protect our facilities. The external and internal appearance of a building reflects on the occupants. It is important for a custodian, or janitor, to be careful and thorough in working, cleaning and tidying the premises, as well as preventing vandalism. The ideal candidate will be experienced in a custodian role focused on building upkeep. They will have great physical endurance to cover a large space. A keen eye for ...detail and diligence are imperative in custodial maintenance jobs. Responsibilities Ensure spaces are prepared for the next day by taking out trash, tidying furniture and dusting surfaces Sweep and mop floors and vacuum carpets Wash and sanitize toilets, sinks and showers and restock disposables (e.g. soap) Wipe mirrors and windows Maintain outer premises by watering plants, mowing lawn, cleaning entrances Utilize insecticides to prevent infestation by dangerous pests Perform maintenance and minor repairs (replacing broken switches, fixing door handles, minor leaks etc.) Report major damages and oversee repairs Secure facilities after operating hours by locking doors, closing windows and setting up the alarm Undertake occasional custodial and janitorial tasks (shoveling snow from the sidewalk, lifting heavy items, moving chairs etc.) Skills Proven experience as custodian, janitor or in a similar role Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components Familiarity with basic landscaping and handyman practices Attention to detail and conscientiousness Very good physical condition and strength High School diploma is preferred but not required Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $12.50 - $14.00 per hour Benefits: Paid time off COVID-19 considerations: COVID PRECAUTIONS INVOLVE, PPE TO INCLUDE GLOVES, MASKS, HAND SANITIZER, PLASTIC SHIELDS, ETC. Experience: Custodial: 1 year (Preferred) Education: High school or equivalent (Required) License: Driver's License (Required)

David used to get up early in the morning, warm up his 18-wheeler and spend his day moving freight across the country as a CDL licensed truck driver. Unfortunately, one day at work David broke three ribs and had to go on worker’s compensation. After a few weeks of being off work, David received a letter from the state saying that his driver’s license had been suspended due to non-payment of child support. This suspension began what would turn out to be a multiple-year journe...y of trying to get back to work. In the next few years, David says he lost everything he owned including a quarter of a million dollars in assets and slowly began to descend into the world of homelessness. David heard about the Turlock Gospel Mission and its Restoration Program from Staff at the WeCare Men’s shelter and applied and entered the program saying he just needed a little help to get his license back. Today I am very happy to report that David’s hard work and his determination to work through long delays caused by bureaucracy and the Pandemic have paid off! Working with Turlock Gospel Mission Staff David has worked his way back to having a commercial driver’s license and is now preparing to get back to work! Additionally, David has graduated from the Restoration Program at the Mission and is dreaming of a future of finding a nice little town to settle down in. Please join me in wishing David the best as he begins to move into this next phase of his life!

Our good friends at #NewLifeChristianCenter would like to invite you to a free food giveaway if you are in need please go check it out!

When Life gives you peaches... Teresa makes cobbler! Big thanks to Our friends John and Jeani for the wonderful box of fresh peaches!

One of our amazing former guests, Bridgette is doing amazing! She is living in her own place on the east coast and she heard about the heat wave in California and ordered a load of water to give away to men and women experiencing homelessness in Turlock! Bridgette told me on the phone that she knows if she can do it anyone can, they just need to know they are loved!

This week the weather will exceed 100 with most days closer to 105-110 degrees. We are working to provide cool water and cold treats to our unsheltered friends this week.

#Alwaysbekind #Kindnessmatters #Loveoneanother #Turlock #Community

Seek to do what is right and to live humbly. Zephaniah 2:3 #Sundayscripture #SeekGod

WEDNESDAY WISH LIST- Program Addition We are in need of a few supplies for the guests in our recovery program. Donations can be dropped off at 437 S Broadway Ave.

Thank you to Cornerstone Church for providing dinner to our guests! We are welcoming back volunteers while following state and local guidelines to ensure safety. If you would like to volunteer contact Deena at 209-569-5991. #Volunteer #Giveback #Serve #Community #Bekind

The Heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Psalms 19:1

We are still open and providing meals and shelter every day of the week! Please consider donating these needed items so that we can continue serving our community during this difficult time. You can also click the link below and have the items shipped directly to us! http://ow.ly/BhbV50AHQyc