Galesburg Rescue Mission/Women’s Shelter 547 N Farnham St. ~ P.O. Box 591 ~ Galesburg, IL 61402 ~309-343-4151 Musings From the Mission Our office hours are: Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm The Month of February 2026
From the Director’s Desk The month of February is the month we celebrate love. We will give our special someone flowers, candy, cards, and anything that we can to show our love for them. They say that this day is one of the busiest days at the flower and candy shop. Over 27.5 billion dollars was spent on this special day last year. I am amazed with how much people spend on things that will not matter in eternity. I understand that we need to show people how much we love them, but sometimes our priorities are all messed up. The greatest gift of love that was ever given was when God sent His only begotten Son to this earth to die for the sins of all mankind. We need to show our love for God for sending His Son and for Jesus being willing to come as a sacrifice for our sins so that we would not have to spend eternity in hell. We show our love to God by serving Him, sharing Him with others, and giving of our time, talent, and treasure. What if this Valentine’s Day everyone showed their love for God by giving Him a financial gift through your Church? That is the least we can do to show our love for God. How about maybe showing your love for God by getting involved somehow in your Church? There is something for everyone to do. However you can, this month, show God how much you love Him.
ATTENTION Donation of clothing and nonfood items can be dropped off at the “DONATION DOOR” In the South parking lot Food items can be dropped off at the office
First Sale of the Year March 6th and March 7th Sales are Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm Saturday 9:00am – 1:00pm *The first sale of the year is always a good one. All the stuff that has been donated all winter will be out.
Clothing Days February 11th & 25th *Clothing day starts with a service at 1:30pm in the chapel
We now have people available to come and present the Ministry of the Mission to your Church. If you are interested in having someone come to your Church please contact us 309-343-4151
Here are the statistics for the month of January Total for month Meals per day – 95 (3 meals per day) Lodging per night - 53 (Men, Women, & Children) Total food boxes for the month Food Boxes – 387
Tune in to our weekly Radio Broadcast WGIL 1400 AM & 93.7 FM Sundays 8:15am Memorials In Memory of Donor Name Rodney Appell Dorothy Appell Jenean Betz Laura Evancho Larry & Joyce Lieber Dennis & Bobby Jo Maurer Sarah Presley Ka Ellen Schrag Kendra Betz John & Connie Alexander Core Finance Team Affiliates Deceased Family Jean Mileham Richard England Jim & Ellen McRell Georgene Ericson Gwen Kirkendell David Flack Robert & Lori Davis Jack Foster Robert & Lori Davis Jeanne Foster Robert & Lori Davis Elizabeth Franson Paul & Marilyn Franson Raymond Franson Paul & Marilyn Franson Duane Fuerst Dorothy Appell Florence Fuerst Dorothy Appell Raymond Fuerst Dorothy Appell Marte Glass Thomas & Debra Myers Connie Healey Richard & Carline Johnson Peggy Henderson Robert & Lori Davis Phyllis Johnson Dorothy Appell James E. Lee Tom & Shari Mauer Linda McClay John McClay Helen McCormick Robert & Lori Davis Gene Mendez Holly Sandry Dale Morling James & Suellen Purlee Dave & Kay Scholl David Peterson Michael & Rebecca Pepper Dean Ryberg Sandra Ryberg William Spiegel Dorothy Appell Nancy Stone Charles Martin Dean Nelson Evelyn Tolbert Dorothy Appell Patricia Turner Robert & Lori Davis Paul D. Winter Dave & Kay Scholl
Honorarium In Honor of Donor Name Jesus Christ Anonymous Gerald & Joyce Pic (Anniversary) Joyce Pica
It is a true blessing that people choose to honor their friends and loved ones by donation in their memory to the Mission Galesburg Rescue Mission and Women’s Shelter is a 501c3 nonprofit, faith-based organization. Any and all donations are tax deductible. Please consider giving to the Galesburg Rescue Mission and Women’s Shelter to help the unhoused and those in need. Special Thanks to everyone who donated during the year 2025 Your donations are appreciated!!!
