Calvary Rescue Mission

Thursday night we were visited by students from Central Church in Collierville. They helped serve dinner and led chapel. Shiloh and Seth led us in worship and Gabe Brenton, Student Associate, shared a powerful message.

We love it when Rossville Baptist Church comes to visit on the 5th Wednesday night of months that have 5 Wednesdays (4 times a year). They always bring a large donation of breakfast items, canned vegetables, frozen meats and dinner for that night. They provided and served a fantastic hamburger steak dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy, white beans and fried okra. During chapel, Pastor Toby Stone shared his 11 mug shots taken over a period of 10 years as he shared how Jesus changed his life. After chapel 8 men surrendered their hearts to Christ and came forward to be prayed over.

Our October 2026 Newsletter

Gray's Creek Church in Arlington brings joy to Calvary Rescue Mission when they come to Calvary Rescue Mission on the fifth Tuesday of the months that have five Tuesdays (four times a year). They never come empty handed. They always bring some clothing or hygiene products for our clothes closet. They also bring and serve a delicious meal of smoked pork and chicken. And they share God's Word. This month Reverend Harris shared a powerful message.

Monday night we had two great friends serve the men at Calvary Rescue Mission. Steve Cullen family and friends from Bellevue Baptist Church cooked and served a delicious spaghetti dinner. During chapel, Pastor Dennis Kirk, Pastor of Tennessee Ridge Baptist Church, shared Jesus' "I am" statements from the Book of John. At the end of chapel 4 men added their names to the Lamb's Book of Life.

We had a wonderful chapel service Saturday evening. Mrs. Samfra Williams led us in music including sharing a beautiful song. Pastor James Williams shared how Jesus is the Way from John 14:1-7. The Williams’ pastor and lead Hope Fellowship Baptist Church and have faithfully been serving at Calvary for over 30 years.

Friday evening was a special night at Calvary. The Charles Tucker family and friends from Steering Straight Recovery Ranch in Forest City joined us. They fried and served catfish and hush puppies for supper. They led chapel including Brother Charles sharing the parable of the prodigal son from Luke 15. During the invitation, a man committed his life to Christ.

We enjoyed a wonderful evening Saturday with our faithful friends from Crossroads Baptist Church in Arlington. They grilled hamburgers and provided all the fixings. They also led chapel with Pastor Randy Smith sharing from Romans 1 and 4 including how Christ’s righteousness is imputed to believers upon salvation.

Video of our 2026 Annual Celebration Banquet. This banquet celebrates 59 years of ministry to homeless men in Memphis.

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Our Annual Celebration Banquet was held Friday, September 18 at Bellevue Baptist Church. Our Board Chairman, Mark Whitby opened the program and prayed for the event. House Manager, Barry Compton was recognized for 30 years of service to Calvary Rescue Mission. June Snider Was the recipient of our Volunteer of the Year Award. Kortland Whalum provided our musical entertainment. Our in-house Drug and Alcohol counselor, Chuck Marion, gave his testimony about his battle with addiction and his son, Cliff Marion, gave his testimony of growing up with a father battling addiction. Lead Pastor for Central Church, Matt Shackelford closed out gathering with a moving call to give.