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Trish Alligood - Administrative Assistant
anchorhouse@juno.com |
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| Trish and Anchor House are almost synonymous. You just can't imagine the one without the other. She started as an almost 40 hour a week volunteer and now serves as General Operations Manager. She does all the shopping for the store, invoices ships for donations, runs the Ditty bag program, entertains visitors, serves meals, cleans carpets, etc. etc. etc. But most of all, she loves the Lord and lets others know about what Jesus can mean to them in their lives as well. Praise God for the Trishes in this world. Her husband, Michael, works at the Port and also volunteers doing the physical work and even serving in the kitchen! Thanks to both. |
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| Michael and Trish Alligood - Volunteer
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| Michael and Trish are a great Christian couple and an inspiration to everyone who comes into contact with them. Michael may seem quiet, but he speaks and acts out his faith loud and clear. Michael is active in youth work at his church, works in the Anchor House kitchen almost every noon hour, while he works full-time for Port Manatee in maintenance. His greatest contribution is encouraging Trish in her responsibilities as General Operations Manager. Thanks for all you do and the Spirit of Christ in which you do it. |
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Stan and Alicia Alder - Volunteers
Nitecrow@earthlink.net |
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| Stan and Alicia became new volunteers this year after hearing about Anchor House during a Mission Fair at their church, First Baptist of Palmetto, which as been a supporting church for some time now. Stan and Alicia generally volunteer on Friday evenings and are a real Christian influence on the men who come in that night. We praise God for them. |
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Don and Marge Ballast - Volunteers
Donmarballast@juno.com |
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| Don and Marge have been faithful volunteers at Anchor House for the past seven years. It all started with just saying "yes" when asked to help. Marge loves to serve in the kitchen (and even clean); while Don shares his expertise on the Anchor House computers and anywhere else he is needed. The Ballasts are members of the Midland Reformed Church in Midland, Michigan. |
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| Hank Beezhold - Volunteer
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| Hank is a "Truckers Trucker", who know the ins and outs of trucking. It is a special kind of lifestyle with many challenges. What an encouragement to be greeted in Christ's Name by a fellow trucker, who will pray with and for you. Thanks Hank for the many hours you spend being Christ to so many truck drivers. God is blessing. |
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| Andy and Reatha Brink - Volunteers
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| Andy and Reatha are new volunteers at Anchor House from Zeeland, Michigan (Drenthe CRC) Andy has a heart for seamen, being himself a Navy man for two years. He emphathizes with them coming into a foreign port, knowing no one. Reatha is also gifted in many ways and will be a great asset to the ministry. They retired from hog farming and wanted to share God's love and good news with others. They are also active in a young boy's ministry in Honduras and the Manatee County Jail. They have true servant hearts. Praise the Lord. |
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| Bob Courter - Volunteer
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| When the Mission Committee of the First Bradenton Presbyterian Church asked to have their meeting at Anchor House to learn more about our ministry; that was the start of a new friend and volunteer in Bob Courter. He possesses a commitment to Christ and a love of the sea(and seafarers), being a former Navy man. He loves to talk with the men and is an excellent driver taking them to town for shopping. He is always promoting Anchor House to his church, friends, and anyone who will listen. Thanks, Bob, for all you do. |
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| Jan DeBruyn - Volunteers
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| One of our beloved volunteers went to be with the Lord last year after a battle with cancer. Bob enjoyed his ministry at Anchor House and we enjoyed his jovial spirit. Bob and Jan DeBruyn were new volunteers in 2004, who joined AnchorHouse after meeting the Peekstoks in the park, where they both stay for the winter. Bob and Jan are also from Kalamazoo, MI. They always loved mission work and found their new ministry very rewarding. We praise God that Jan continues to come down to help us again. |
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| Janet DeGroff - Volunteer
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| What a blessing Janet is to our ministry. A spirit filled with joy, a willingness to do anything asked of her, and a smile that makes everyone feel welcome. Janet is multi-gifted and will be a great blessing to Anchor House. Janet comes in every Wednesday and keeps the center moving. She also serves on her church board and as church secretary. Janet, we praise God for you. |
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| Paul and Faith DeYoung - Volunteers
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| Ron and Ann Dirkse - Volunteers
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| All the way from Canada, Ron and Ann look forward to serving the seafarers at Anchor House. Ron is one of our friendly van drivers, who enjoys making the seafarers feel how important they are to us. Ron has experience in disaster relief as well and knows how to empathize with the seafarers. They enjoy his conversations. Ann hopes to become more involved soon as well. |
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| Carrie Dorsey - Volunteer
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| Carrie came to know about Anchor House through Samida Johnson. She has a special gift of love and prayer. We are so blessed to be one of our volunteers in ministering God's Powerful Love. |
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| Bill Dyer - Volunteer
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| Bill "The Puzzle Man" Dyer is an enthusiastic volunteer for Anchor House, who specializes in collecting puzzles, games, and magazines for the seafarers. He is also willing to volunteer on demand, coming in to help with the newsletter or other mailings. Thanks Bill, for your dedication and love for Anchor House. |
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| Dick and Helen Evanson - Volunteers
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| Dick and Helen are strong supporters of Anchor House in every way. Helen even became our newest board member last February. Dick and Helen generally host the center on Thursday evenings. Dick enjoys talking with the seafarers and Helen hosts the center. They are strong promoters of Anchor House to their home church and anyone who will listen to their wonderful stories of sharing Christ with those who come into Anchor House every week. We praise God for all they do, and pray for more like them. Let them know how much we appreciate them. |
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| Rick Frey - Volunteer
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| Though soft-spoken, Rick shows a willingness to help whenever and wherever he can. Rick often works on Fridays at Anchor House and drives seafarers to town for shopping. Thanks, Rick, for being such a friend at Anchor House. Rick lives in Bradenton and is always available when needed. |
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| Naomi Frushour - Volunteer
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| Naomi is a Monday morning person. She gets the week off at Anchor House with the biggest smile, that you know the whole week is going to be great. She does it all as Trish's right hand person, enjoying everyone who comes to Anchor House. Living only a few miles from the port allows her to come at a moment's notice to fill in whenever needed. We are so blessed to have volunteers like Naomi. She loves the Lord, loves life, and loves cruises. Ask her sometime. |
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| June Gustafson - Volunteers
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| We mourn the loss of a dear friend and great volunteer, Gordon (Gus) Gustafson, who with his wife, June were former missionaries to the Philippines. We thank God that June continues to carry on his memory and service with Anchor House. |
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| Paul and Maureen Herder - Volunteers
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| In their own quiet way, Paul and Maureen are busy volunteers at Anchor House doing a lot of the necessary things which go un-noticed, but not unappreciated. They are great people and we are blessed to have them work at Anchor House. |
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| Samida Johnson - Volunteer
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| Samida became interested in volunteering at Anchor House when Chaplain Bob taught a Missions class at a Bible School she was attending. Samida is an excellent teacher of the Bible to others and we hope to use her in discipling seafarers who want to grow in their knowledge of the Bible. She subsequently invited two more friends to volunteer with her on Tuesday evenings, Gwen McElroy and Layon Robinson. She is anointed with the Holy Spirit and shares it with others. |
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| Dick and Mavis Linder - Volunteers
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| Gwen McElroy - Volunteer
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| Gwen came along with her friend, Samida Johnson and has been coming back on Tuesdays ever since. Gwen loves to study the Bible and has a thirst for spiritual insight and a close walk with Christ. She too is getting involved in discipling seafarers in the Word and is a real blessing to everyone. Gwen is a teacher in the public schools, so we really appreciate her gifts. |
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| Bill and Carole Muzzy - Volunteers
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| Bill and Carole are some of our Super Volunteers -- Super Tuesday volunteers, that is. They get everything ready to go to pass out free hot dogs, chips and pop every Tuesday. Without them, we couldn't do it. That's how vital every volunteer is to Anchor House. Bill, too, is a former Navy man and this keeps him in touch with those still at sea. Once again we praise God for sending such wonderful volunteers like Bill and Carole. |
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| Roger and Doris Peekstok - Volunteers
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| Roger is a "lay chaplain par excellance", showing such a vital, Christian interest in all the seafarers. Doris is the Super Tuesday (Free Hot Dog Day) guru, who makes sure everyone leaves with a full stomach and spiritual food as well. Roger and Doris are from Kalamazoo, Michigan. Roger, a man of the sea himself, was devastated when the Regal Empress went bankrupt, losing the friends of many years from around the world; but he has found new life, getting on every ship he can and sharing his vibrant love of the Lord. With the Peekstoks around, winter is beautiful in Florida. |
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| Dean Porter - Volunteer
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| Dean is a winter resident from Blissfield, Michigan whom Noami Frushour invited to take a look at Anchor House. Dean loves to meet new people and share the Lord with them. He volunteers on Wednesdays and often drives seafarers to town for shopping. He says, "I love the whole set-up at Anchor House where people can come to know the Lord there." Dean's friendliness and mild-manner endears him to everyone he meets. Thanks Dean. |
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| Layon Robinson - Volunteer
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| How many lawyers does it take to work at Anchor House? At least one, and that is what we have in Layon, a Christian lawyer, with a wonderful depth of insight into the Bible. Layon shares a wealth of biblical knowledge with others, since he studies the Bible every day long into the night. Layon is the kind of person you just want to listen to and let it all sink in. He has so much to give for the Lord, and he is doing it at Anchor House now as well. |
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| Al and Ruth Swaagman - Volunteers
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| Al and Ruth are volunteers because of the enthusiasm of other volunteers whom they met up north at a church ballgame. One thing led to the next and they became volunteers themselves. The live in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. They come in on Wednesday evenings and enjoy serving the seafarers who come in. Welcome aboard, Al and Ruth. Maybe they will spawn a third generation volunteer soon. |
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| Ray and Myra Weesies - Volunteers
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| Ray and Myra serve double duty at Anchor House. Ray mans the Way Station, the hosptiality center for truckers coming to Port Manatee, and Myra helps out at Anchor House during the day. Ray knows the pros and cons of being a trucker (He was one) and just wants to support their life on the road with Christian encouragement. We need to expand our trucker ministr The Port will soon be building a new center and we want to be ready when it happens. Myra promotes how fun it is to work at Anchor House and gives an open invitation to everyone. In her words "COME AND JOIN US!!" |
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| Leverne and Gladys Wenner - Volunteers
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| Leverne and Gladys are retired missionaries in Africa and were introduced to Anchor House by June Gustafson, a fellow resident at the Missionary Village. They now anchor Wednesday evenings at the center. Laverne often takes seafarers to town for shopping and Gladys keeps the place in ship-shape. Thanks for being such gracious volunteers. |
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| Wil Wichers - Volunteer
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| Wil is our faithful, dependable Monday evening driver, who takes seafarers to the stores of their choice. Seafarers love to go ashore, see a little of the local town, and spend some money for clothing and necessities. Wil enjoys the times they spend together in the Anchor House van. Will is retired from B & W Frozen Foods and has been a member of the Bradenton CRC since it began. |
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Marilyn Zimmerman - Volunteer
flmarz1@aol.com |
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| When a previous chaplain spoke to Marilyn's church, she immediately felt the Lord leading her to minister at Anchor House. Marilyn is very mission-oriented and strongly believes that retired person should remain active in ministry for the Lord. Leaving Wisconsin Dells in the winter is hard, but the Florida sun beckons. She volunteers on Friday which has become Fish Friday lately, which all the men love. She comments, "As a new observer, I immediately noticed the deep respect everyone has, who walks through the doors of Anchor House, for Chaplain Bob and Trish. They know it is a special place of God." |
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