Welcome to CityTeam San Francisco’s Newsletter!

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Rashida Carter, and I am the new Administrative Assistant for CityTeam San Francisco. It has been such a blessing for me to experience God’s great love for this city on a daily basis! Tracy Stiffler, my predecessor, was very sad to leave the family here at Cityteam. But she says that she is extremely blessed by the things she is learning about God’s character through her new job at City Church San Francisco. Tracy was so grateful for the opportunity to serve God in this ministry. The love and labor that Tracy poured into this ministry changed the lives of the people she served. We miss you Tracy!

Another one of the CityTeam family that will be sorely missed is Lani Buma. On April 24, 2004 Lani married Don Bethe and became a part of a new family! Lani was our Development Officer for over 2 years. Her hard work and her love for the donors and volunteers who served CityTeam made it possible for CityTeam to grow and blossom as a ministry! As Lani begins a new life of work and wedded bliss in Southern California, we thank God daily for the fruits of her ministry and we celebrate the difference she made in this mission!

At Cityteam San Francisco we have a lot to be thankful for! In few days we will be emailing our very first batch of daily prayer request lists! God has been doing so much here at CityTeam and we are excited to see and participate in all of the new things God is doing in this ministry! Each of us here at CityTeam knows that God hears and responds to the prayers of his people and everything we do is dependent on those very prayers!

What You Will Be Praying For:

There are many forms of outreach that CityTeam uses to reach the lives and the hearts of the 6th street community. Here is an updated list of the current ministries that you have an opportunity to pray for.

Homeless Ministries: Our Homeless Ministries allows us to bring men and women into the presence of Christ as we provide food, clothing, Bible studies, worship, daily devotionals, mentoring relationships, personal encouragement, footcare, medical care and prayer. Last year, 3,924 different people walked through our door for ministry!
Residential Recovery and Transformational Shelter Programs: CityTeam currently has 23 men participating in these connected ministries where they can experience total life transformation as they turn their lives over to Christ and become obedient disciples. Spiritual, mental, physical and emotional healing becomes possible bringing freedom from bondage, as these men, through God’s help, deal with long-term deep-rooted issues through the Twelve Step Program.

Computer Learning and Career Enhancement Center is specifically designed for each individual’s educational needs including literacy, math, memory, GED certificates and also boosts their knowledge of the latest computer technology. The Career Enhancement Track includes career assessments, resume preparation, personal financial training, and internships.

AVON Clinic: Last year God blessed CityTeam with a grant from the Avon Foundation to set up a national model to educate homeless and impoverished women about breast cancer. We also screen to identify those most at risk, and provide clinical exams and appointment setup and transportation for mammograms. Any ladies diagnosed with cancer will receive follow-up, ongoing care. God is also using this time to touch these women’s lives through a women’s Bible study, clothing distribution and good old-fashioned food and fellowship.

Hotel Ministry: San Francisco’s 6th St is lined with low cost hotels that are oftentimes places rife with drugs, violence and spiritual depression. God is using CityTeam volunteers who offer groceries, listening ears and volunteer missionaries who share weekly Bible studies currently in three hotels.

Opportunities for Involvement:

You can have a great ministry and make a difference in a homeless person’s life through serving this summer. Keep checking our Home Page for the latest opportunities.

Our Needs:

On going:
· Food (canned goods, frozen meat and veggies, etc)
· Hygiene Items (shampoo, soap, razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.)
· Clothing (warm men’s and woman’s) and socks

Special:
· Volunteers to speak or lead worship at our weekday morning and evening services. (for
more information contact Rashida at 415-861-8688 x10)
· Mentors for the men in our program (for more information, email Jonathan Zingkhai at jzingkhai@cityteam.org or call the office at 415-861-8688 x12)
· Counselors for the men in our program (for more information contact Jonathan Zingkhai at jzinkhai@cityteam.org or call the office at 415-861-8688 x12)

Thanks for being a partner of CityTeam Ministries!!!