Huge Christmas bags filled with goodies donated by supporters of the Rescue Mission were given to the men at the traditional Christmas Eve service. The preaching service included the Lord’s supper and was presented by Jake Cherry, Director/President of the Mission, accompanied by Daniel Zamora, music associate/organist at Woodland Baptist Church. The men appreciate your…
Close to 550 pounds of food were donated by Woodland Baptist Church to the Rescue Mission in their annual Souper Bowl of Caring on Sunday, Feb. 5th. The food included extra-large cans of vegetables, fruit cocktail and chili as well as spaghetti, rice, macaroni, and pinto beans. The food filled up the entire car of…
A youth group from Hayes Barton Baptist Church located in Raleigh, North Carolina conducted the worship service at the mission on Wednesday night, June 28. This wonderful and talented group of teenagers led prayers, singing, performed skits and conducted a short sermon for the men at the mission. As always, the men at the mission…
Woodland Baptist Church once again served their monthly meal on Friday, July 21st. The meal consisted of Cuban arroz con pollo (chicken with rice), black beans, watermelon, rolls, brownies and ice cream. There were 38 men plus the staff. About 12 volunteers from the church came to serve and talk to the men, who really…
Last night, Jake Cherry, the President of the San Antonio Rescue Mission, was honored at a ceremony at San Antonio’s North East Independent School District’s (NEISD) Heroes Stadium with a plaque on their Wall of Heroes. The NEISD chose Jake who is a 1957 graduate of North East High School (now named MacArthur High School)…
Rescue Mission guests had a great Christmas celebration in 2017. Woodland Baptist Church volunteers served a wonderful lasagna meal with green beans, fruit, bread and dessert. Church members also provided a Xmas bag of goodies with t-shirts, ball caps, socks, wash rags and soap, chap-stick, tissues and candy. Jake Cherry gave his traditional Christmas Eve…
The Middle School Youth Choir from South Main Baptist Church in Houston visited the Mission and sang on Saturday night, June 4th. The choir was directed by Cary Cannon who has served as Minister of Music since 2013 and prior to his call to ministry, was a bass vocalist with the U.S. Army Chorus. The…
A student group led by Student Pastor Chris Riley from Monterey Baptist Church in Lubbock, Texas came to sing for the men at the Mission on July 26, 2016. The men were pleasantly surprised, and entertained. Thanks to the members of Monterey Baptist who took the time to give a wonderful presentation in song to…
Christmas is upon us, and if you have donated to the Mission or shown interest in the past, you will receive a beautiful Christmas card from the staff and Board of Directors. We hope you consider the Mission in your year-end donations! We now have a way for you to sign up to get notices…
Woodland Baptist Church of San Antonio served up lasagna and cheer to the men on Friday night, December 16th. The group provided home-made lasagna, green beans, hot French bread and several desserts including cake and pecan pie to the hungry men. Also, a pack of items was given as a Christmas gift to each man…