Pastor Jim Scallions, Director of the Sioux City Gospel Mission, is signing a check for the last payment on the Women and Children’s Shelter.  Mrs. Patsy Scallions, looking on, is Director of the Shelter, which opened in May of 1999.   Since that time, 2305 different women and children have been ministered to, and many have come to Christ.  Due to several bequests and the generosity of some special donations by a number of Siouxland people, the mortgage was retired in five years.  Just two years ago, a letter was sent out to our supporters for a special donation to help pay the mortgage on the Shelter.   At that time, we had approximately $203,000 left on the mortgage.  During this time, over $500,000 has been donated to make this happen.  The Sioux City Gospel Mission’s Board of Directors and staff wish to thank all of you who helped make this day possible.  The amount of interest saved by this payoff will help many homeless of Siouxland.

Rev. Jim Scallions and Patsy Scallions want to remind our supporters that the work goes on, and our daily needs are great.  We have to have a staff person on duty 24 hours a day seven days a week.  There are numerous tasks that have to be performed each day to make the work run smoothly.  Recently, in less than a week, four trips to the emergency room took place.  The women have to be assisted in finding housing, and seeing that they get the medical help that is available.  Our dental clinic will open once a month for the next five months.  We are seeing an increase in the number of women coming to the Shelter with mental problems. Much prayer is needed in our behalf for the staff and clients.

“The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and He knoweth them that trust in Him”.  Nahum 1:7