Fundraising Continues for Homeless Ministry

TYLER — Tyler Rescue Ministries held a 13th anniversary banquet Saturday in its continuing effort to help the area’s homeless. The current focus is TRM’s “Catch the Vision – Save a Family” capital campaign. That involves purchasing an additional 40 acres to provide care for eight intact families at one time. Congressman Louie Gohmert was guest speaker. Among other things, Gohmert voiced his support for the project by saying, “For a Christian, it’s really just carrying through on the command we were given — love God, love each other. How do you love each other if you don’t do these kinds of things?” A love offering was taken at the close of the event.

Founder/CEO Maurice Barnes says TRM’s last several fundraisers have gone very well. That includes a concert last Thursday by Casey Rivers and Beyond the Ashes, which Barnes says raised nearly $1,000. Barnes says once the campaign’s work is done, “We will be the only Christian ministry shelter in nine counties that will allow the entire family to learn, to grow, and to serve together as a family.” Tyler Rescue Ministries currently consists of Kathryn’s House, a facility for single women and women with small children. You can go to http://www.tylerrescueministries.org for more information — and to learn how you can help.