Calvary Rescue Mission

We were asked several times when we were going to once again offer shirts withe CRM logo. We now have some shirts available in M, L, XL and 2 XL. The shirts are 100% cotton, short-sleeve polo shirts. They are offered as our gift to anyone who donates $25 or more. We are unable to ship them, but we offer them when you visit the mission. Please let us know if you need a different than we carry and we will order it when we place our next order.

This week's Prayer Letter for Calvary Rescue Mission:
Dear Prayer Warriors,
I hope this letter finds you well and resting in the Lord’s care.

One of the great mysteries we all wrestle with is how a good and sovereign God can ordain every detail of our lives—down to the smallest moment—while allowing seasons that feel so painful, confusing, or even unjust. How do we hold God’s complete control together with our very real suffering?

Last Sunday, my pastor led us in the old hymn “This Is My Father’s World.” The words have stayed with me all week:

“This is my Father’s world.
O let me ne’er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the ruler yet.”

Those lines remind us that nothing escapes the Lord’s authority. He is still on the throne. And yet, if we’re honest, that truth alone doesn’t always bring comfort. We still find ourselves asking, “But why, Lord? Why this struggle? Why this pain?”

Thankfully, the very next verse gives us the hope we long for:

“This is my Father’s world:
The battle is not done;
Jesus who died shall be satisfied,
And earth and heav’n be one.”

There it is—our comfort and our strength.

Yes, Christ has already won the decisive victory at the cross. But the final chapter is still unfolding. One day Jesus will return to make all things right. He will judge evil, defeat Satan forever, wipe away every tear, and bring His children into a peace that will never end. Until that day, we walk through suffering with open eyes: it is real, but it is also temporary.

Our suffering is never wasted. It draws us closer to Jesus. It deepens our faith. It shapes us into the men and women He has called us to be. It is for His glory—and somehow, mysteriously, for our good too. Through hardship we learn a depth of hope and trust we could never gain in easy times.

This truth is especially meaningful here at Calvary Rescue Mission. The men who walk through our doors often carry heavy burdens and painful stories. Yet in the middle of their hardest days, they are learning the same sweet reality you and I are learning: our Father is still writing the story, and He is writing it well.

So together—whether you’re a faithful donor, a dedicated volunteer, a prayer warrior, or one of the men in our care—we can sing with confidence:

This is my Father’s world…
The battle is not done;
Jesus who died shall be satisfied,
And earth and heav’n be one.

Let’s keep trusting Him, even when the road is hard. Let’s keep serving, giving, praying, and loving—because we know the end of the story is beautiful beyond words.

“Though he slay me, I will hope in him.” Job 13:15a (ESV)
Thank you for standing with us. Your prayers, support, and love mean more than you know.

Grateful in Christ,
Tim Schlum
Assistant Director, Calvary Rescue Mission

Please continue to join us in prayer for our many needs as well as our praises, including:

Please donate boxer briefs (medium - extra large)

Please donate razors (twin blades)

Please donate small pants (30 inch - 34 inch)

Please donate Purell hand sanitizer

As the Lord expands our ministry to homeless men in our city, would you consider partnering with Calvary Rescue Mission through a financial gift if you are not already supporting us?

Please pray for more local churches to get involved by 'owning a night’ at Calvary Rescue Mission. This involves providing the meal, serving the meal, and leading a chapel service. Consider asking your church leadership if they would get involved at Calvary Rescue Mission (if they aren’t already).

Anyone wishing to make a donation may do so in any of several ways:
Secure online donations by going to our Calvary Rescue Mission website. (https://calvaryrescue.org/)

We are now setup to receive stock donations, so please email: [email protected], if you’re interested in donating any stocks

Mail checks to: Calvary Rescue Mission, 960 S. Third St, Memphis, TN 38106;

Designate Calvary Rescue Mission as your charity of choice on your Kroger card (https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards) so that a portion of their corporate giving will come to us.