Joselyns' Corner Messages from the Shelter Manager Getting ready for our Christmas Family Giveaway, Guest Christmas Party, Staff Christmas Party, and our Christmas dinner. "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit" Romans 15:13

Our Impact (Caring like Christ) Meeting the needs of the individuals that come through our doors and serving as the hands and feet of Jesus is the driving force behind this ministry. Hope Haven certainly has a faithful, committed foundation of generous donors, which is evident not just in the accounting office but in all areas of the shelter. The support of caring neighbors helps to make a real and lasting impact in the lives of the men, women, and children we serve. Friends and neighbors from all over central Maine stop in to donate food, clothing, household goods, supplies, and even their valuable time, to help those in our community who need it most. Because of the support we receive from the community and even from beyond the borders of Lewiston/Auburn, we can continue providing much-needed assistance to the hungry, homeless, and underserved. We are in dire need of breakfast items, such as cereal, instant oatmeal, pop tarts, milk, and breakfast bars. We would also need coffee, sugar, creamer, juice powder mix, large coffee filters. New Hope Haven Gospel Mission Logo Providing Nourishment Provided 17,476 meals in 2023 Giving Shelter Provided 4,960 Nights of Emergency Shelter in 2023 Food Pantry & Clothing Served 22,968 visitors through our Giveaway Center in 2023. We would like to extend our appreciations to Hampton by Hilton, for their partnership. With their assistance we will be able to update our facility, assist our guest, and the community. Our New Partners Hampton by Hilton Allison Beane General Manager Robin Berube Director of Sales Madison Roy Front Office Manager Providing Nourishment Over 2,000 meals are served in our soup kitchen to residents and neighbors every month. Our food pantry is also a source of food for many in our community. We are grateful to all of the vendors, grocery stores, local growers, and individuals who provide food for Hope Haven's soup kitchen and food pantry. We would like to thank Bangor Savings Bank for all their assistance and support. They donated 150 jars of peanut butter, and 150 jars of jelly. Thank you your assistance has helped our community tremendously. Lewiston House of Pizza We would like to thank all staff at Lewiston House of Pizza for the prizzas and sodas on Saturday October 5, 2024. Our guest where very apreciative of the pizza and soda on their movie night. We would like to thank the Saracens MC of Maine for their donation to assist in our Christmas Assistance Program. In memory of Heal Paul Cody AKA Jeano Chapel service on Sunday Mrs. Ponds sang beautifully, and Pastor Ponds delivered the message from Ephesians 6:10-12 We would like to thank all our volunteers for making this Thanksgiving a success, we where able to provide 215 meals. Thank you all for your support. We would like to thank Dirigo Federal Credit Union for their donation this holiday season. Thank you, with your donation we will be able to assist our guests and neighbors.

Thanksgiving Meal We will be proving a Thanksgiving meal from 11 am to 1 pm in our dining room. If you are retired or disabled and unable to make it to our dining room and live in Lewiston/Auburn please contact us at (207) 783-6086 to sign up to have a meal delivered to you.

Shelter Staff Openings To Be Announced Click Here Shelter Staff Openings Maintenance Assistant Assist in conducting regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning, painting, and minor repairs Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment Help set up and take down equipment for events Handle basic repairs and maintenance Handy Man Fix doors in the organization and change the locks if they are bad. Carry out carpentry works Carry out flooring works. Troubleshoot general problems. Repair and replace general hardware. Remove stains and paint building when necessary. Attend to members of staff promptly when called upon. List Title This is a Paragraph. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start editing the content and make sure to add any relevant details or information that you want to share with your visitors. List Title This is a Paragraph. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start editing the content and make sure to add any relevant details or information that you want to share with your visitors.

Hope Haven Leadership The dedicated team at Hope Haven is committed to serving those in need with care and compassion. We strive to be the hands and feet of Christ while working constantly to ensure that the dignity of everyone we encounter is maintained and that physical and spiritual needs are met. Pastor Willie Ponds https://www.zazzle.com/seeing_scripture Executive Director • hopehavengospelmissiom@gmail.com Hailing from Norfolk, Virginia, and nurtured in the Cavalier Manor area of Portsmouth, Pastor Ponds is a dedicated servant of faith, a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, and a former professional basketball athlete with a 15-year tenure in the NBA and FIBA leagues. Alongside his beloved wife, Verlene Robinson Ponds, they are blessed with a family of five children. His journey of service includes a significant tenure as Shelter Manager and Chapel Pastor at Union Mission in Norfolk, Virginia, for half a decade. His commitment to ministry continued at Trinity Rescue Mission in Jacksonville, Florida, where he served as Study Hall Coordinator, Bible Teacher, and Chaplain at Signature Medical Center from August 2007 until 2018. Presently, he is the Assistant Pastor and Outreach Pastor at Faith Baptist Church in Auburn, Maine, serving under the guidance of Senior Pastor Jon Case. Pastor Ponds is well-equipped with a Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Christian Education, and Biblical Studies, focusing on both the Old and New Testaments, from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia; and finishing his studies with seminary school in Richmond, Virginia. His pastoral calling was affirmed through his licensing and ordination at Grove Baptist Church in Portsmouth, Virginia, under the mentorship of Dr. Melvin O. Marriner, Senior Pastor Joselyn Griggs Shelter Manager • hopehavengospelmissiom@gmail.com Hailing from Caguas, Puerto Rico, and nurtured in the community of Springfield, Massachusetts, Joselyn is a testament to faith and family. A devoted follower of Christ, she has shared a loving partnership with her husband, Bruce Griggs, for a quarter of a century and is the proud mother of five. Her proficiency shines in her command of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Publisher. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Office Management, Joselyn’s leadership has spanned a diverse array of roles. At Hope Haven Gospel Mission, she has skillfully overseen operations in Security, Food Service, and Donations, meticulously managed financial records, and ensured the integrity of all monetary transactions. In addition to her financial acumen, she diligently administers the payroll and oversees all procurement for the mission, ensuring the organization’s needs are met with precision and care. V. Renee Robinson Ponds Communication & Event Director • ReneePonds@HopeHavenGospelMission.onmicrosoft.com Hailing from Portsmouth, Va and raised in Greenville, Ms. She returned to Portsmouth in her teens, a devoted follower of Christ. Has been married to Pastor Willie Ponds for 17 years and is mother of 5. She attended Tidewater Community College working towards a degree in Early Childhood Education from 1983-1985. Mrs. Ponds brings her vast experience to community outreach, and her years of ministry experience. She is looking forward to working with the Lewiston and Auburn communities.

Our History Hope Haven Gospel Mission was established in 1982 by a group of pastors that had a burden for the homeless and the hurting people on the streets of Lewiston.

Mission Tours To lean how Hope Haven Gospel Mission helps neighbors in need. Sign up for a tour of our homeless shelter, kitchen, and giveaway room. Chapel Engagement Our chapel service is every Sunday at 6:30 pm, everyone is welcome! Bible study every Wednesday at 6 pm. All are welcome. Spread the word Our advocates are those who believe in and support our ministry. Follow us on Facebook and YouTube to stay in the know about chapel service and updates on completed projects.

Christmas Needs Every year at Christmas Hope Haven receives dozens of applications from all over Lewiston-Auburn from families who need help with providing their children with a few gifts at Christmas. This year we have a great need for gift items for children ages 8-13. Some of those items are: Stocking Stuffers Gift wrap Gift bags/boxes Regulation Footballs, Soccer Balls, Basketballs Art Sets (crayons, markers, paint, etc.) Creativity Sets (create-your-own items, beading, sewing, paper crafts) Lego/Block Sets - name brand not required American Girl-Style 18 Inch Dolls (My Life - Walmart, My Generation - Target) Clothing and Accessories for 18 Inch Dolls Winter Play Items (Plastic Sleds, Snow Toys), ect Small Remote Control Cars (+ batteries). Lego's (generic ones are fine) Arts and Craft Make up Puzzles If you would like to provide some of these or other items, or adopt a family, please contact us at 783-6086, or email at hopehavengospelmission@gmail.com . Thank you for your support! Christmas Applications 2024 Accepted: November 20– December 11, 2024 Pickup Date: Thursday, December 18 Between 9am - 3 pm Criteria: Parent/Legal Guardian must reside in Lewiston or Auburn. Must provide proof of legal residence of Lewiston or Auburn during the application process. Children 13 and under ONLY. No Electronics Parent/Legal Guardian applying for assistance must have custody of the child(ren) and must reside with them. Please be prepared to provide proof of custody during the application process. Assistance is not provided for children receiving assistance from other agencies; information between agencies is shared, and violators will be disqualified from all future Hope Haven events. When turning in your application, please come prepared with your ID and any required paperwork. We will not accept incomplete applications or applications with missing documentation. Applicants: Applications will be handed out in our Giveaway Center beginning November 20, 2 0243 to December 11, 2024 Available days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (closed 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for lunch) until December 15 th. Pick up date is set for December 18, from 9am to 3pm. Please remember to bring valid ID and verification of financial status and custody of children before arriving to apply. ID must be provided to pick up - no exceptions. Christmas Application

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Board Of Directors Christian Gumprecht President Ron Meldrum Vice President - Treasurer Peter Laitres Member Dennis Barrett Member Mario Chadinha Member John Case Member

Upcoming Projects (assistance would be appreciated) Reorganization of our warehouse in Auburn Repatriation of our basement Painting of the exterior of Hope Haven Painting lines in the parking lot Install new blinds and curtains in all dorms

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