Prison Ministry Prayer Requests for this week – 6/22/26

Posted on June 23, 2026 by onesimus1

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Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Half an hour before we normally leave for the prison, my phone starts blowing up with Severe Thunderstorm and then Tornado warnings.  “Take shelter immediately” was the emergency broadcast message.  On my weather app, the Radar picture looked nasty to the north and south, but it was relatively calm at my house.  Now the tough part – do I stay home or venture out to the prison?

 

Our team leader for first service took the sensible approach and cancelled for the safety of the volunteers coming from various directions.  A few of us who maybe aren’t as sensible decided to go anyway.  The prison stays open as long as power isn’t out.  The journey was interesting, making our way around downed trees, fallen branches, and closed roads – a few of us made it through.  I’ve heard it said there’s no place safer than in the middle of God’s will.

 

Our perseverance was repaid with record attendance at the 6:15 and 7:30 services (since the chapel closed down for renovation). The men were really glad to see us, and both services were filled with energy as we felt God’s presence. We don’t compare to the early disciples who risked their lives travelling to proclaim the Good News, but I think sometimes we’re called to take risks for the sake of the Gospel.  And if it’s what God wants, it will always succeed.

 

Thank you all for doing what God wants – praying for one another.  Be assured, that too will always succeed.  I don’t mean every prayer request will be fulfilled as desired, but things will change – when the Holy Spirit is involved, they have to.  And being a part of what God has in store for these men is an honor – I hope you feel the same.  May God’s blessing rest upon you this week.

 

Grace and Peace,

Rick

 

 

Prayer Requests from Medium Security (6:00pm Monday service):

  • [Due to local Tornado warnings, this service was cancelled]

 

 

Prayer Requests from Medium Security (6:15pm Monday service):

  • Troy– it’s my wife Beth’s birthday today, pray for her and my kids Tyson, Stephanie, and Lexus, may they all be in God’s presence.  Also pray for forgiveness, I thank God for waking me up this morning, and pray that all in here find Jesus.
  • Ariel– for justice right away for a crime I didn’t commit, for my family, for amazing people in here like Troy, and for all the guys in here.
  • Glenn– for my daughter (Infinity) who will be 17 and is special needs.  Also thankful for my daughter Nakeesha who found me after we were separated 38 years ago.
  • Juan– for my family, all the men here, and that I get some good news at my court date on the 7th.
  • Diego– for my daughter Melina, that I wasn’t there for her yesterday on Father’s day, and for my fiance Esmerelda.  Thankful and asking God to bless my Mom and Dad for their support of me and my daughter.
  • Sean– for my daughter Morgan, to get into a rehab ASAP, for all those around me, and praise God I don’t have to face charges in Mongomery County.
  • Mike– for my wife Robin, daughter Hannah, sons Michael and Gavin. Pray God would stop a divorce from happening, I’m trying to do the right thing.
  • Julius– for everyone with court dates next week, for all who came out to church, thankful that Jesus is with us, pray for all the guys not here with us anymore, and thanks for my newborn nephew Immanuel and that I got to talk with my brother.  Pray for my family.
  • Edgar– for my family, my brother’s family, my sister’s family, my court date tomorrow, for my friends, and all in here.
  • Pasqual– for my sons, my Mom, my brothers, my wife, and thanks for all the new friends in here.
  • Andy D– for the love, grace, and wisdom to be a better husband.
  • Andy L– for so many of our troubled neighbors – suffering with physical, mental, relational issues – there were 2 fights recently, praying for peace and that my wife and I can be a good influence.

 

 

Prayer Requests from Minimum Security (7:30pm Monday service):

  • Anthony– for all the men and women in this prison to have peace of mind.
  • Anukul– for my family and my wife Prayea.
  • Harry– for all of us to overcome our battles- I’m struggling with addiction.  And I don’t want to see this place any more.
  • Dan– for my girlfriend Megan to give in and get clean, and for God to put us on the same page.
  • Hildago– for my wife and my family.
  • Abner– for my daughter and my wife who is pregnant with twins.
  • Chris– I pray that my sins aren’t my legacy, and that I can be a hero to my daughters (Kalee and Natalee), pray I can get it right this time.
  • Todd– for all the fathers in the world, especially mine.
  • Harry #2– for the Judge to let me get into the Potters House program, and for God to repair my relationship with my daughter and my son.
  • Roxy– for patience.
  • Banano– for my day one’s to find their way back to me.
  • Kevin– for my court date on Wednesday to be a good day- hope to go home or get into an inpatient facility.  And for my friend Brianna to get better.
  • Rashem– for my family and my kid’s mom.
  • Joshua– to be back in my 3 kid’s lives soon, for my father’s health, and for the court to understand my mental state when crime committed and that I’m in a better place now.
  • Robert– for happiness in life, and safe travels for family and friends.
  • Rick C– For continued healing of our brother volunteer Bill Harkins.

 

 

Prayer Requests from Onesimus Ministries

  • For the many Volunteers ministering to inmates at Chester County Prison.
  • For Chaplain Heinrich, and his ministry to male inmates and staff.
  • For Chaplain Rhonda, and her ministry to female inmates and staff.
  • For Chaplain Jack Crans, as he leads chaplaincy at Chester County Prison among both inmates and prison leadership, and for his personal strength and healing from cancer.
  • For the Families supporting each inmate, staff member, chaplain, and volunteer.
  • For Onesimus Ministries Board of Directors, wisdom and insight for the future of the ministry.
  • For Aftercare ministries and post-prison support organizations throughout Chester County.

 

 

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Prison Ministry Prayer Requests for this week – 6/15/26

Posted on June 16, 2026 by onesimus1

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Brothers and Sisters
in Christ,

I love it when God
allows me to see something in scripture or make a connection I've never seen
before.  Especially when it's nearing my
turn to give the message (coincidence? Not!). When I find out something new (to
me) I get excited about telling others – I want them to have that
“a-ha” moment as well.  I think
that's how God wants us all to feel about Him – excited to tell others what
we've found.

 

Last night, I had
the opportunity to share what God put on my heart about His zeal for a
relationship with us, and how Jesus had that same zeal when he cleansed the
temple, driving out the money changers and those selling animals.  Jesus cleaned out the corruption for worship
(relationship) to be restored. Then I shared the connection God showed me –
since the temple of the Holy Spirit is now in the hearts of believers,
corruption can creep into that temple as well. 
Jesus stands ready to cleanse our temple to restore worship
(relationship) – if we let Him.  I'd
never made that specific connection before.

 

Even in delivering
the message, God continues to teach me. 
I was a little disappointed in the turnout for church – only 4 guys in
first service (where we've been averaging 18) and 5 guys in the second service.  I was hoping to share what God showed me with
more people.  But class was still in
session – He reminded me that serving Him is not about me or my feelings. I
must be content with the opportunities He places before me.  Even if only one man showed up, it's still
worth it to give my best.  Because it's
what He wants, not what I want.  The
lessons never end, do they?

 

I hope our Awesome
Heavenly Father blesses and reveals things to you as we all dutifully (and
cheerfully) lift up these men and their prayer requests each week.  Thank you for your faithful partnership in
this ministry to “the least of these”.  May God bless you and your family in a
special way this week.  And then give you
a sense of excitement that you want to share it with others.

 

Grace and Peace,

Rick

 

 

Prayer Requests from Medium
Security (6:00pm Monday service):

  • Greg– grateful to be here, I've
    been reading Christian literature and I'm at a decision point to turn my
    will over to God.  My meds have been
    adjusted and I can see things more clearly and I admit to my mistakes.

  • Erskin– Asking for spiritual wisdom
    instead of worldly wisdom to stay on the right path.  I'm getting out soon and scared to be on
    my own – I couldn't find God or stay off drugs out there on my own – I
    needed this place to help me get clean and clear.  I have 2 court dates coming up on the
    24th and 29th.

  • Ryan– I'm trapped inside here
    with some weird old guy in my cell. 
    Pray for my investments, and my insurance agent Doctor Reynolds,
    and for my sense of humor.  I was
    going to be a singer and dancer out there, pursuing the arts when my
    family tossed me into a psych ward.

  • Carl– I have court on Thursday,
    and pray for mercy and my detainer to be lifted.

  • Jim M– for Dee (75) who has 9
    inoperable tumors on her liver and is on chemotherapy.

  • Jose G– for the salvation of all in
    Chester County Prison, and for the fellowship of Hindu Christians I will
    be presenting a message to in the morning – 75 families on a zoom call –
    pray that my message would be Christ-centered and clear.

  • Andy L– for my neighbors all around
    that have various problems, like an older lady (Rhonda) who's kidneys
    stopped working.  She is starting to
    trust the Lord.

  • Dan T– for my brother-in-law John
    as he grows as a Christian.  We
    noticed a Bible at his house, he's working his way through the Gospels.

  • Rick C– my friend Dan has
    inoperable pancreatic cancer and is on palliative care.  Pray for my daughter Ali and her husband
    to be able to conceive, and for all couples struggling to get pregnant.
    Pray my son Kyle can find a house before his lease expires.

  • Phil T– for the prison block
    assignments for church services to get straightened out, and for all the
    brothers that used to come to the services that have gone up state.

 

Prayer Requests from Medium
Security (6:15pm Monday service):

  • Troy: Pray for his wife's (Beth)
    MRI results on her leg. Pray for his kid's salvation (son Tyson, daughters
    Stephanie and Lexus).  Continue to
    pray for his daughter Lexus that she would get free from the worldly-ness
    and back into the Kingdom.  Also,
    please pray for this brother Jimmie and Sister Debbie. In addition, Troy
    asked us to pray for the oppressive correctional officers.

  • Nick: Pray for Nick's father who
    has stage 4 prostate cancer – for peace and healing. Also, Nick asked to
    pray for his recovery, and that the world would get a chance to hear his
    music. Pray that Nick would find Jesus and healing from addiction. Nick
    asked that we would also pray for those who are suffering.

  • Troy (volunteer): Pray for his
    wife Caroline's hip surgery in October, and for his unsaved family
    members.

  • Andy (volunteer): Pray that his
    wife would not need knee surgery, and for his unsaved family members.

  • Shane (volunteer): Pray for
    closeness to God and to his wife. Also, pray that Shane would continue to
    organize his life and for structure.

 

Prayer Requests from Minimum
Security (7:30pm Monday service):

  • Rick– For our brother volunteer
    Bill Harkins dealing with cancer. 
    Praise the Lord for scans showing a 40% reduction in cancer
    activity between Feb and May. 
    Continued prayers for full healing.

  • Anthony– For my wife, my marriage,
    and that I can stay strong.

  • Rasheem– to get back together with
    my kid's mother and my children, and for everything to be good with the
    kids.  I pray that Ashley finds the
    Lord – she's in prison too.

  • Robert– for more happiness in my
    life, and for my probation officer and getting a court date.  For my father to find peace while in
    state prison.  And for friends and
    family to stay safe in their travels.

  • Merlin– for my family, and to grow
    in my faith.

  • Blair– for my family, my kids, and
    myself.  To get civilized and be
    right in my thoughts.  TO be a
    better man and love God.

  • Rick– for daughter Ali and
    husband to have a baby without medical intervention.

  • Andy– for opportunity to share
    Gospel with neighbors.

 

Prayer Requests from
Onesimus Ministries

  • For the many Volunteers ministering to inmates at
    Chester County Prison.

  • For Chaplain Heinrich, and his ministry to male
    inmates and staff.

  • For Chaplain Rhonda, and her ministry to female
    inmates and staff.

  • For Chaplain Jack Crans, as he leads chaplaincy at
    Chester County Prison among both inmates and prison leadership, and for
    his personal strength and healing from cancer.

  • For the Families supporting each inmate,
    staff member, chaplain, and volunteer.

  • For Onesimus Ministries Board of
    Directors    ,
    wisdom and insight for the future of the ministry.

  • For Aftercare
    ministries     and
    post-prison support organizations throughout Chester County.

 

 

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Prison Ministry Prayer Requests for this week – 6/08/26

Posted on June 9, 2026 by onesimus1

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Brothers and Sisters
in Christ,

It's a different
vibe, but still works.  Meeting with the
men in Chester County Prison classrooms instead of the chapel presents both
opportunities and challenges.  While the
acoustics are better (for hearing prayer requests and testimonies) and the
seating more comfortable, I think everyone feels a little out of sorts.  We don't have our hymnals or Bibles.  Instead of a cavernous hall, we are fitted
into a space with just enough chairs. We're behind desks instead of in pews. It
just feels different.

 

Should our
surroundings dictate the effectiveness of church services?  God can meet with us anywhere, any time, so
maybe that's one of the lessons He has in store for us in this season.  It doesn't matter where we are – church
building, prison chapel, classroom, open field, mountain top, or middle of the
ocean – God is ready to meet with us any place, any time.

 

Where can I go from your Spirit?

    Where can I
flee from your presence?

If I go up to the heavens, you are there;

    if I make
my bed in the depths, you are there.

If I rise on the wings of the dawn,

    if I settle
on the far side of the sea,

  
even there your
hand will guide me,

    your right
hand will hold me fast. (Psalm 139:7-10)

 

And no matter where
we meet with God to pray for these requests, He hears us.  Thank you for taking the time each week – no
matter where you are – to lift up these men, women, chaplains, staff, and
volunteers.  It's said that prayer
changes the pray-er every bit as much as what's being prayed for. May each of
you fully experience the wonderful blessings God has in store for you this
week.

 

Grace and Peace,

Rick

 

 

Prayer Requests from Medium
Security (6:00pm Monday service):

  • Erskin– for everyone on my prayer
    list that I wrote out, for Chelsea, for Father Peter, and for my
    family.  Also pray that we are all
    on the narrow road like in Matthew 7:13-14.

  • Julius– for our friends on the
    block that went up state – John and Ash. 
    For others to get their time started.  I have court on 6/29, hopefully get time
    served so I can go home.  And for
    all the men in here to find God.

  • Troy– For John and Ash going up
    state, and for their families.  For
    all our loved ones and families, for my wife Beth and my kids Stephanie,
    Tyson, and especially Lexus.  Thank
    you Lord for waking us up this morning, and I pray for a new court date
    soon.

  • Jim M– for every person in this
    prison to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

  • Ryan– for a guy on the block
    having a mental health crisis, he was sent to medical- hope he gets the
    help he needs.

  • Brandon– pray for God's healing for
    the men on the block – His physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

  • Phil T– for volunteer Erwin health
    issues and upcoming tests- quick healing and recovery.  Also praise for the preemie twins (Ellie
    and Josie) that we've prayed for- they are now 7 months old and attended
    their first baseball game.

  • Erwin– my sister Elwyn struggling
    with cancer and corresponding treatments.

  • Rick C– for my daughter Ali and her
    husband having difficulty trying to conceive.

 

Prayer Requests from Medium
Security (6:15pm Monday service):

  • Damon – Has lost 2 family members
    recently – for comfort, his father who is almost totally blind, his
    father-in-law who is bedridden and dying.

  • Sean – For his future – he is
    still fearful and uncertain, for strength, his kids.

  • Jim B – for his friend Bob's son
    CJ who is 19 and suddenly has gone completely deaf, for Bob for the grace
    and strength to help his son.

  • Andy – for volunteer Matt and his
    family as Gerald, Matt's father-in-law is in the hospital and is expected
    to pass in a few days.

 

Prayer Requests from Minimum
Security (7:30pm Monday service):

  • Anthony – his wife who is in Rehab

  • Blair – his kids, family and
    himself

  • Jack – himself, for a consistent
    relationship with the Lord

  • Todd – for anyone who needs
    prayer

  • Rox – for his Mother who just
    had a heart transplant

  • Jason – for his mother who is sick

  • Justin – for all the wars to end

  • Jason – His wife and kids

  • Daniel – for all the people in this
    place, blessings to everyone

  • Mark – for his family

 

Prayer Requests from
Onesimus Ministries

  • For the Volunteers ministering to inmates at
    Chester County Prison.

  • For Chaplain Heinrich, and his ministry to male
    inmates and staff.

  • For Chaplain Rhonda, and her ministry to female
    inmates and staff.

  • For Chaplain Jack Crans, as he leads chaplaincy at
    Chester County Prison among both inmates and prison leadership, and for
    his personal strength and healing from cancer.

  • For the Families supporting each inmate,
    staff member, chaplain, and volunteer.

  • For Onesimus Ministries Board of
    Directors    ,
    wisdom and insight for the future of the ministry.

  • For Aftercare
    ministries     and
    post-prison support organizations throughout Chester County.

 

 

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Prison Ministry Prayer Requests for this week – 6/01/26

Posted on June 2, 2026 by onesimus1
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Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

More answered prayer! Do you ever get tired of hearing that? I know I
don’t. We earnestly prayed that with the month-long closing of the prison
chapel for renovations we’d still be able to find a way to minister to the
inmates. God came through, and sooner than expected. Apparently, He also
didn’t want a gap in our Monday night church services.

The chaplains and staff worked out a modified schedule for us to use a few
of the classroom spaces to have church services. We all had to adjust, but
I think it worked out pretty well for our first attempt last night. And we
didn’t even miss a week (like we were expecting). God is good – all the
time!

Are we that zealous to continue growing in our own relationship with Christ?
I confess that my pursuit of closeness to God isn’t always what it should
be. Last week I was feeling distant from Him, and had to remind myself – He
didn’t move, it’s all on me. I think as fallen humans, most of our
relationships are like that – we experience both valleys and mountain tops.
I pray we can all experience more mountain tops than valleys, or at least
our stays in the valley are short.

Thank you all for lifting in prayer the men and women throughout Chester
County Prison – inmates, staff, chaplains, and volunteers – may our prayers
rise to our heavenly Father like sweet incense. May each of our prayer
lives resemble a mountain top experience, and may our loving Father draw
close to each of you in a special way this week.

Grace and Peace,

Rick

Prayer Requests from Medium Security (6:00pm Monday service):

* Julius- my grandfather is in hospice and the rest of the family is
struggling. Glad to be back with everyone in church (off restriction), pray
for the guys getting out – stay on the right path. Pray for all the court
dates this week, mine is Tuesday – after 9 months, praying I get time served
and can go home.
* Jonathan- for my grandmother, forgiveness, and to finally go up
state already (still waiting for transfer).
* Erskin- my salvation (very grateful for it).
* Troy- I didn’t have court today as expected, but God’s giving me
peace – it will all work out. My daughter Lexus is not with the same girl
(a good thing), pray she gets on a good path, and pray for my wife Beth, and
kids Stephanie and Tyson and rest of the family.
* Phil T- my youngest daughter Morgan got married yesterday at my
home, pray for her and new husband Rob, and the little one on the way.
* Brandon- for peace on the block, it’s been hectic lately.
* Dan T- for my brother-in-law that we prayed for a long time, praise
God he’s growing into a stronger Christian.
* Rick C- for my daughter Ali and her husband having difficulty trying
to conceive.
* Mike- for my wife Robin and my kids Hannah, Michael, and Gavin, and
forgiveness.
* Ryan- to get over to the Work Release Center this week, or soon.
* John- for all of our families, and that the Judge would reconsider
my case.

Prayer Requests from Medium Security (6:15pm Monday service):

* Sean: He has 22 days left in CCP. He is very fearful he’s going to
start using again when he’s released. He’s looking to get into a rehab
facility. Pray that he would follow the Lord. For his family and the men in
CCP.
* Chris: His wife Jennifer stays healthy, his kids, his Mom, everybody
to follow the right path.
* Nick: Wife, kids, less turmoil in the world, blessings for all.
* Brian: Protection for kids, abundant blessings, mercy from the
Judge, for the sick and suffering.
* Blair: Family & kids, everybody to get a 2nd chance when they are
released, strength and to get connected to a good church to get closer to
God .

Prayer Requests from Minimum Security (7:30pm Monday service):

* JJ (Jody): Everybody in CCP, loved ones, forgiveness and
understanding from those whom he has hurt because of his addiction, good
outcome in his trial.
* Al: Daughter who just graduated HS and is headed to college – her
safety and that she would study hard and do well. The rest of his kids, his
mother who is in a home with Dementia, to learn from this chapter in his
life so the next one is positive.
* Phil T: Youngest daughter just got married and is expecting a baby –
blessings for them.
* Andy D: for the month of June to flow smoothly in CCP until we get
back to the Chapel, patience and forbearance on the part of all.

Prayer Requests from Onesimus Ministries

* For all Volunteers ministering to inmates at Chester County Prison.
* For Chaplain Rhonda, and her ministry to female inmates and staff.
* For Chaplain Heinrich, and his ministry to male inmates and staff.
* For Chaplain Jack Crans, as he leads chaplaincy at Chester County
Prison among both inmates and prison leadership, and for his personal
strength and healing from cancer.
* For the Families supporting each inmate, staff member, chaplain, and
volunteer.
* For Onesimus Ministries Board of Directors, thankful for our new
board members.
* For Aftercare ministries and post-prison support organizations
throughout Chester County.

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Prison Ministry Prayer Requests for this week – 5/25/26

Posted on May 26, 2026 by onesimus1
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Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Conducting weekly church services for the men inside Chester County prison
is a vital lifeline to a reality beyond their incarceration. They tell us
each week how they look forward to Monday night, and how it sets the tone
for their entire week. We enjoy the warden’s support for chaplaincy and
religious services, and I believe he and other leaders recognize the value,
and how it actually makes officer’s jobs better. Men who come to church,
and study the Bible, and minister to one another on the blocks, permeate the
prison population with peace. Jesus said “blessed are the peacemakers, for
they will be called children of God” (Mt 5:9).

Please pray with us that alternate arrangements can be made to hold our
church services as the prison chapel closes down for renovation. We realize
it could be extra work for some people in order to make it work out, but
pray that God will make a way through open doors and willing hearts.

Thank you all for your wonderful consistency in prayer for the incarcerated
men and women, the staff, the chaplains, the volunteers, and all the
families associated with the prison. Your willingness to repeatedly
approach the throne of grace on behalf of these folks clearly demonstrates
the love Jesus talked about in John 13:35, “By this everyone will know that
you are my disciples, if you love one another.” May our great God pour out
His blessing on you and your family this week.

Grace and Peace,

Rick

Prayer Requests from last Thursday (12:00 Chapel Service):

* Nick- for family and friends, and the justice system to help us out.
* Chris- my wife Jennifer has serious liver problems and is on the
list waiting for a transplant.
* Andy D- for unsaved family members.
* Juan- for family and friends, all of us in here, and my sister
Rosario.
* Diego- for my fiancé Esmerelda, my daughter Melina, and that my mom
and dad would be repaid 10 fold for their help to me.
* Manuel- for my family – daughter Sofia and wife Adriana, more
patience, and my court date on 6/5, and my friends.
* Harry- pray my hearing gets moved up or I get out on the 8th.
* Damon- my uncle just died. Praying for everyone in here to know the
true identity of Jesus. Pray for Chris and his wife.
* Blair- for my wife, myself, my kids, the stress on my shoulders, and
hope I can make it to heaven. For all of us in here to pray to God.
* Edgar- for my family, my brother’s family, I’m still waiting for a
court date, and for my sister in Mexico.
* Zachary- for all below me, all above me, and everyone in between.
* Roland D- for my wife Deb’s broken wrist to be healed.
* Eugene C- for an outpouring of God’s Spirit and many to be saved at
the upcoming Jesus pop-up rally in Coatesville on May 30.

Prayer Requests from Medium Security (7:00pm Monday service):

* Jonathan- forgiveness, my grandmother, all of us in here, and for
Avery who got out Friday- that he is doing good.
* Troy- for my wife Beth, my kids Stephanie, Tyson, and Lexus, my
granddaughter, my brother and sister, their grandkids, for forgiveness, all
the upcoming court dates, and for each man to get out of here and stay in
prayer.
* Ameen- for my court date soon, to get time served and pay my bail
and get out. For honesty, loyalty, respect, and unfairness (??). Also for
my 4yr old daughter who hasn’t talked to me in a while, that she would
listen.
* Brandon- for the brothers back on the block, and all those released
or in rehab, or otherwise not around here anymore.
* Mike- for my wife Robin and my kids Hannah, Michael, and Gavin, and
forgiveness.
* Carl- haven’t spoken with my daughter for a long time – I’m writing
her a letter, and I need wisdom to write the correct words.
* Jim M- my sister-in-law Brenda lost hearing in her right ear and
they are doing an MRI scan on her brain. Also healing up from my surgery.
* Phil T- healing of breathing issue for our brother Erwin. It’s a
somber day in my family – 10 years ago we lost my daughter Devon- pray for
her 2 daughters and family. It’s also my 41st wedding anniversary, praying
this is the year my wife would accept Jesus. Also praying for Caroline who
had a hysterectomy – for her and her family – and for Rick’s daughter Ali
and her husband trying to conceive.
* Erskin- for my family, court date, I’ve been gone 43 years, want to
get back with family.
* Dan T- Praise the Lord for my brother-in-law walking with the Lord
after praying for him so many years.
* Jose- for the sacrifice of so many military and their families on
this Memorial Day.
* Tim- for my family, and I go to rehab this week.
* John- my mom has diabetes, for my buddy with a warrant, and my lady
has a warrant. For glasses, my joint pain, and court on Wednesday.
* John- I also have court on Wed.

Prayer Requests from Minimum Security (8:30pm Monday service):

* Anthony- wife and marriage may God be with them during this
struggle.
* Jody- men in here and for understanding for addiction.
* Ryan- Grace thru rehab and that the provision he needs be provided.
Also pray for his girlfriend and kids for peace in their relationship.
* Jacob- Kyleigh and Madeleine his kids and also for Judy his Grandma
that they can have peace and happiness.
* Kevin- guidance thru life and reassurance that God sees him.
* Matt- For Gerald healing for his lungs and strength. For Cheryl
strength and understanding as this has been a long battle.
* Dante James- stay sane and seek God for peace during this difficult
time.
* Todd- family, friends and coworkers welcome him back and restoration
of these relationships. Also for the souls of his grandparents, uncle and
Ashley.
* Andy- unsaved family members
* Ryan- for God to continue to bring his family together.

Prayer Requests from Onesimus Ministries

* For all Volunteers ministering to inmates at Chester County Prison.
* For Chaplain Rhonda, and her ministry to female inmates and staff.
* For Chaplain Heinrich, and his ministry to male inmates and staff.
* For Chaplain Jack Crans, as he leads chaplaincy at Chester County
Prison among both inmates and prison leadership, and for his personal
strength and healing from cancer.
* For the Families supporting each inmate, staff member, chaplain, and
volunteer.
* For Onesimus Ministries Board of Directors, thankful for our new
board members.
* For Aftercare ministries and post-prison support organizations
throughout Chester County.

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Prison Ministry Prayer Requests for this week – 5/18/26

Posted on May 19, 2026 by onesimus1
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Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

In any church service, there are spectators and there are participants.
Spectators come to watch and listen, to see what they can get out of it.
Participants come to bring their praise and worship, to give testimony, and
to actively listen to what God is saying through the preaching of His Word.
Which do you think God desires most?

Sometimes there is little energy in a prison church service, where most of
the participation comes from the volunteers. And then there are times like
last night, where most inmates sang loudly, many offered prayer requests,
and several gave heartfelt testimonies. There was encouragement between the
men who came out – they were ministering to one another. THAT is what a
church service should look like (IMHO). I pray all our churches would have
services that resemble that.

We need to ask ourselves – do WE attend church to get or to give? In our
post-consumer society, it’s easy to slip into the wrong mode. Aside from
church, Thank you for the ways you give your time on behalf of the inmates,
volunteers, chaplains, and staff when you lift up your prayers each week.
Your gift of time in prayer is an absolute blessing to all of us, and I
believe it pleases God greatly. May you be blessed in a special way this
week.

Grace and Peace,

Rick

Prayer Requests from last Thursday (12:00 Chapel Service):

* Manuel- for my family – daughter Sofia and wife Adriana, more
patience, and my court date on 6/1.
* Juan- for my family, all of us in here, hope for a court date next
month- don’t have a date yet.
* Diego- my fiance Esmerelda and daughter Melina, and my mom who is
doing so much for me now, I pray God would multiply her blessings 10 fold.
* Edgar- for family, that I would get a court date, for my brothers
family and friends.
* Blair- for my kids, my mom, court on /28, and I have 1 month to go
after that.
* Zackary- for all the people that like me, and all those that don’t,
and everyone in between.
* Rich- pray for my court date, and that they would look out for him.
* Andy- my sister-in-law’s Mom just passed away, comfort for the
family and that they would clearly hear the Gospel at the services.
* Eugene- my niece still in coma after ankle surgery – never woke up
from anesthesia. Praise God she’s breathing on her own, but fear there is
brain damage.
* Roland- for my wife Deb who broke her wrist when she fell, pray for
quick healing and to have full function by summer.

Prayer Requests from Medium Security (7:00pm Monday service):

* Jonathan- my grandfather has hernia surgery Tue (today), and I
should be on a bus to state prison on Wed, and for forgiveness.
* Ryan- my court case is on Wed, hoping for the best – that I would
receive a mental health diversion. Also for family and friends, and for
those affected by our actions.
* Troy- for my wife Beth and my kids Stephanie, Tyson, and especially
Lexus, thankful for God’s blessing each day, thanks for opportunity to have
church 3 times over the weekend. Pray for all these men and where they are
headed. And thankful for the volunteers that come in each week.
* Brandon- for our brothers that are not here tonight, whether didn’t
make it out to church, or released, or sent up state.
* Ryan #2- pray that my wife would respond to my communications.
* Carl- my family has financial concerns with me in here, pray we
don’t lose cars or anything while I’m here.
* Mike- for my wife Robin and my kids Hannah, Michael, and Gavin, and
forgiveness.
* Jose G- for the salvation of everyone in this facility, and for our
brother Jim’s recovery.
* Avery- success and longevity for all of us here and our families,
for our prosperity, and that we would get the answers we’re looking for –
the right answers. I have court on Thursday, pray for understanding of the
judge and compassion.
* Dan T- for volunteer Jim cancer surgery recovery and healing, and
praise God the biopsy was negative for cancer.
* Nevin- I have my court date June 8 up in Norristown, pray I would
get time served.
* Andy L- safety for my wife Dot and I as we travel to Portland Oregon
this week.

Prayer Requests from Minimum Security (8:30pm Monday service):

* Joel – that his brother would not worry about him while he’s in
prison.
* JJ – for the families of the inmates, and for better understanding
of addiction and those dealing with addictions, and for a better
relationship with his son Josh.
* Ryan – for him and his wife and kids Michelle, Braden, and Elena
that they would be able to pick up the pieces of their family again and hold
together once he is on the outside again.
* Jeff – for the homeless and starving people of the world.
* Jacob – that God would take care of his daughters and grandmother.
* Josh – for better understanding of God’s word.
* David – for all the inmates and for his kids and grandkids that God
would take care of them, and that his sentencing coming up would not be
delayed again, and for patience.
* Barry – for his girlfriend to stay clean.
* Milton – that God would take care of his kids and wife.
* Todd – who lost his way from God and that God would find him and
bring him back.
* Ryan – that his brother Tom would get to 30 days of sobriety.
* Shane – who has to chaperone his son’s field trip and that it would
be a safe, good, fun trip for all present.
* Andy – for unsaved family members.
* Jim – that his son’s wife Judy would have a safe delivery of their
child.

Prayer Requests from Onesimus Ministries

* For the Volunteers ministering to inmates at Chester County Prison.
* For Chaplain Rhonda, and her ministry to female inmates and staff.
* For Chaplain Heinrich, and his ministry to male inmates and staff.
* For Chaplain Jack Crans, as he leads chaplaincy at Chester County
Prison among both inmates and prison leadership, and for his personal
strength and healing from cancer.
* For the Families supporting each inmate, staff member, chaplain, and
volunteer.
* For Onesimus Ministries Board of Directors, thankful for our new
board members.
* For Aftercare ministries and post-prison support organizations
throughout Chester County.

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Prison Ministry Prayer Requests for this week – 5/11/26

Posted on May 12, 2026 by onesimus1
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Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Have you ever worked diligently at something, wondering if it meant anything
to anyone, or if it was worth it? Ministry can feel like that sometimes.
We serve out of gratitude for all Christ has done (and continues to do) for
us, and we shouldn’t expect anything in return beyond the joy of following
His will. But is there always joy in serving? Not in my experience.

Last night in prison was a wonderful reminder of why we minister there.
During prayer and testimony times, man after man verbalized their
appreciation for the volunteers and how much they look forward to Monday
nights, the highlight of their week. They find great encouragement there,
and many take it back to the blocks and encourage one another there.

Ahhh, there’s the joy! I believe every volunteer felt it. A bit of
confirmation that our attempt to follow God’s will really does matter, and
availing ourselves to what He would do through us – it’s making a difference
in their lives. Thank you, LORD, for your “pep talk”. We all need that
once in a while, to refresh our spirits. And thank YOU for your faithful
prayers every week. I assure you, the difference we see among the inmates
has as much to do with your support as with our presence there. What you do
makes a huge difference- lives are changed. Thank you. Have a blessed
week.

Grace and Peace,

Rick

Prayer Requests from last Thursday (12:00 Chapel Service):

* Zack: That the sun keeps shining.
* Sean: that his daughter is doing well. Sean needs encouragement, he
was pretty down yesterday.
* Diego: leaving soon – that he would stay in God’s hands, fiance
Esmerelda and daughter Melina.
* Manuel: Family, daughter Sophia, wife Adriana, more patience.
* Juan: family, everybody.
* TJ: more patience for his time in prison, for his family and friends
to understand his efforts to become a better man, strength to fight past
sin.
* John: for his Mom, his lady friend, his heart condition and other
physical ailments, court on the 20th.
* Al: Family, for his case to be dismissed.
* Damon: For Zack to understand God’s love for him. For his family – a
few weeks ago he prayed for his missing sister, sadly they found her dead
and foul play is suspected. For people to seek Jesus and the Gospel to be
shared.

Prayer Requests from Medium Security (7:00pm Monday service):

* Troy- court date on June 1, pray for entire family, brother’s 75th
birthday today, pray for wife Beth, daughter Stephanie, son Tyson, and
especially daughter Lexus on a bad path. Also pray for my sister and
granddaughter in North Carolina, and all the men in here.
* Brandon- for our brother Julius on restriction, for Chuck on the bus
up state, and all the brothers moving on, that God watches over them. Also
for God’s healing on all of us – physically, mentally, and spiritually.
* Andrew- for my attitude in general, thankful for this time out in
life and God provided some good people to talk to in here, I feel
rejuvenated through their encouragement.
* Jonathan- my dog Lulu was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease last
night at emergency vet visit. Pray for my grandmom having trouble paying her
bills, and for forgiveness.
* Mike- for my family, forgiveness from my wife Robin, and for my
daughter Hannah and sons Gavin and Michael.
* Ron- for a chance to make it out of here on the 27th, pray I get to
go home.
* Phil T- continued praise for Joy and her twin babies Josie and Ellie
– the miracle babies – now turning 6 months old! Also praying for the women
who can’t become moms, praying God’s peace.
* Avery- patience and understanding (and wisdom).
* Josh- my grandfather (Rich) has cancer, much anxiety in the family.
* Dan T- brother-in-law that was saved months ago held hands and
prayed at lunch today – praise God!
* Ariel- for a reunion where we can all be together. Also a lump in
my chest and lungs, difficult to breathe sometimes – need healing.

Prayer Requests from Minimum Security (8:30pm Monday service):

* Jacob- daughters (Kyleigh/Madeline), mother (Katelyn), Judy
* Ryan- friend (David) has shoulder issues and needs to get back to
work
* Jeff- lost an aunt last week, help me cope with the loss and
strength for my family
* Alan- cousin’s family (Smith Family) James Smith (father) passed
away
* Anthony- grandmother has shoulder pains
* Artemio- family and 2 cousins in Chicago- one is going to Army and
the other one is disabled and in wheelchair due to drug overdose
* Todd- stay humble during the rest of my sentence, mother and her
strength
* Rob- more happiness/wisdom, good spirits to my father who is serving
time upstate, safe travels for my family
* Barry- girlfriend to stay clean and get kids back, happiness for all
* Merlyn- forgiveness
* Cam- son (Hayes) recently was diagnosed with Turet’s syndrome, pray
that he grows out of it
* Jody- son (Joshua) who is at Chester County Prison as well
* Ryan- Criminals for Christ Ministry, Michelle, Elana, Brayden,
family on the outside and Sheila
* Kevin- fiance (Brianna), children (Jayloni/Ezekiel), myself, safety,
all inmates, father (Nate) in heaven
* David- everybody here, kids/grandchildren, upcoming court hearings
* Andy- opportunities to share the Gospel w/neighbors
* Matt- father-in-law (Gerald), he’s been in hospital since March,
strength and healing

Prayer Requests from Onesimus Ministries

* All the Volunteers ministering to inmates at Chester County Prison.
* Chaplain Rhonda, and the female inmates and staff within her mission
field.
* Chaplain Heinrich, and the male inmates and staff within his mission
field.
* Chaplain Jack Crans, heading chaplaincy at Chester County Prison,
and for the prison leaders within his mission field, and his personal
strength and healing from cancer.
* The Families supporting each inmate, staff member, chaplain, and
volunteer.
* Onesimus Ministries Board of Directors, and our new board members.
* The Aftercare ministries and post-prison support organizations
throughout Chester County.

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Prison Ministry Prayer Requests for this week – 5/04/26

Posted on May 5, 2026 by onesimus1

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Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Are we truly aware of those around us and what they may be going through?  Or are we consumed with what’s going on in our own life, what’s impacting us, how busy we are, etc, etc, etc.  Our focus reveals our heart.  I’ll admit I’m often focused on me and all the things I have going on.  But aren’t we called to be other-focused?  What’s that Philippians verse I memorized many years ago?

 

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.  Look not only to your own interests but the interests of others, and in every relationship have the very attitude of Christ Jesus.” (Phil 2:3-5, typed from memory – honest!)

 

So much pain, loneliness, anxiety, and frustration in all our lives, and we’re called to look beyond ourselves to help others deal with their stuff?  Yup, that’s called love, and every Christian is commanded to love others the way God loves us.  Wow – impossible in our own strength, right? Right! Besides obedience, He’s teaching us to depend on Him.  Do we trust that our own stuff will be taken care of if we are focused on others?

 

Jesus said “Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.  Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Mat 6:33)

 

Nobody said it would be easy – It’s a change in lifestyle.  The true Christian lifestyle.  We all fall short, and He knows that, but He wants us to experience what He can do through us if we let Him.  I’ve heard it said the only ability God wants is your availability.  We are all so thankful for each of you making yourselves available to pray for these men and their requests each week.  I wish you could see their faces each week when we tell them how many people are praying for them all week long.  What you’re doing for them touches their spirit.  This is important work – thank you for serving!

 

Grace and Peace,

Rick

 

 

Prayer Requests from last Thursday (12:00 Chapel Service):

  • Nicolas– family
  • Christopher– my wife Jennifer is in the hospital, dying of liver failure – pray for my family and kids.
  • Al– to get out soon to take care of my son, and girlfriend Nina has congestive heart failure.
  • Shaun– for all the men in here, and my kids.
  • Manuel– for my family, wife Adriana and daughter Sofia, and more patience.
  • Edison– family
  • Diego– my fiance Esmerelda and my daughter Melina, and my mom.
  • Juan– for my family and all of us in here.
  • Carlos– for my family and my court date.
  • Edgar– my family, my court date, my brothers, and my friends.
  • Jairo– family, freedom for the inmates.
  • Scott– world peace.
  • Roland– for God to instill in the inmates Joshua 1:9 – be strong and courageous.
  • Andy– for opportunities to share the Gospel with neighbors.
  • Eugene– my niece Shamona had ankle surgery on Monday and has not woken up from anesthesia – she’s been in a coma ever since.

 

Prayer Requests from Medium Security (7:00pm Monday service):

  • Jonathan– forgiveness, God guide me as I’m headed to state prison, and for my grandmom.
  • Brandon– my friend Chris got out today, for him and others who left I hope they are all OK.  And for Julius who is still on restriction.
  • Troy– for my entire family (they are not saved, please pray for them), for my wife Beth, my daughter Lexus, and my other kids Stephanie and Tyson.  I pray that when we leave here, we stay with God.
  • Jose G– for our volunteer brother Jim, just out of the hospital, praying for best results on biopsy after his colon cancer surgery.  And for all the people in this facility to know Christ.
  • Avery– sentencing this week for 1 of 3 charges, praying for leniency and understanding, I need to take care of my son.  Also, may there be unity among us here in the prison, and with our families.
  • Cody– I pray that we would not miss anything (in God’s Word).
  • Ariel– for understanding, love, a better place to be together as brothers and family, and no more war.
  • Andy L– for Jim’s quick recovery from surgery and he can get back with us soon.
  • Ryan– for my cellmate to find Christ, to restore peace in his heart.
  • Erwin– my sister Elwyn with cancer, and for Dan’s strength in delivering the message tonight (his cancer meds are wiping out his strength).

 

Prayer Requests from Minimum Security (8:30pm Monday service):

  • Joe– for those with mental health issues to find peace.
  • Sully– family
  • Jeff– for the lost, and the homeless.
  • Robert– happiness, good spirits, my father, safe travels for friends and family.
  • Merlin– God please strengthen my faith.
  • Barry– for my girlfriend to stay clean, and my daughter listen to her grandmother.
  • Kevin– wife Brianna, for our relationship to grow stronger, for my strength, that we can get a house, and that my family stays on the right path – I really need my family.
  • Jason– everything good for people, and that things work out for me, I’m getting out of here on Friday, moving to another prison.
  • Ryan– for my brother Tom in rehab.
  • Shane– for all the guys in here, for wisdom, and my kids to know God.
  • Andy– for the opportunity to share the Gospel with my neighbors.

 

Prayer Requests from Onesimus Ministries

  • All the Volunteers ministering to inmates at Chester County Prison.
  • Chaplain Rhonda, and the female inmates and staff within her mission field.
  • Chaplain Heinrich, and the male inmates and staff within his mission field.
  • Chaplain Jack Crans, heading chaplaincy at Chester County Prison, and for the prison leaders within his mission field, and his personal strength and healing from cancer.
  • The Families supporting each inmate, staff member, chaplain, and volunteer.
  • Onesimus Ministries Board of Directors, and our new board members.
  • The Aftercare ministries and post-prison support organizations throughout Chester County.

 

 

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Prison Ministry Prayer Requests for this week -4/27/26

Posted on April 28, 2026 by onesimus1

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Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

We all get along well with one another on the Monday night prison ministry team. As we gather in the prison parking lot, process through prison entry, and await the inmates in the chapel, we often catch up, trade a few jokes, and rib each other a little bit.  I was speaking with Andy, one of our senior team members, who shared that he had prayed for us to have 17 men show up that evening.  Of course I jokingly shot back “that’s it? 17? C’mon Andy – How big is your God?”

 

Soon after that, the inmates were escorted into the chapel and our services began.  At the conclusion of the service, Andy was sure to find me and announce “did you see how many men were here tonight?  I counted 17!”

 

Does God answer prayers?  Absolutely!  Does God help those doing their best to serve Him as He’s instructed in His Word? I believe He does.  The first question for all of us – how often do we pray and ask God for His help?  The second question – do we pray Big prayers, because our God is more than able.

 

“Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.  Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen.” (Ephesians 3.20-21)

 

Thank you for taking the time each and every week to pray for this ministry and all involved – inmates, staff, chaplains, volunteers, and the families.  Don’t be afraid to pray Big prayers!  We have a Big God who delights in us, and loves to hear from us.  And as we get closer to Him, and our will reflects more and more of His will, I believe he loves to say Yes to our prayers.  Have a blessed week!

 

Grace and Peace,

Rick

 

 

Prayer Requests from last Thursday (12:00 Chapel Service):

[NOTE: Due to scheduled staff training, we were unable to have the chapel service on Thursday last week. Below are the names of men with prayer requests from last week.  Please keep them and all the men in your prayers.  Thanks.]

  • Shaun
  • Blair
  • PJ
  • Manuel
  • Juan
  • Diego
  • Edgar
  • Carlos
  • Zack
  • Damon
  • Joe

 

Prayer Requests from Medium Security (7:00pm Monday service):

  • Troy– for my entire family, especially my wife and my daughter Lexus.  And for every soldier of God’s army in this room tonight, and for forgiveness.  I thank God for my cellmate coming with me to church tonight, and please pray for the Hayes family on the passing of daughter Danielle – she had 4 kids and her funeral is on Saturday, my birthday.
  • Delron– for my court date.  Jesus has been working inside me since I started coming to church, and I want to pray for everyone here, for myself, our families, those struggling with everyday struggles, and forgiveness.
  • Carl– I’ve been really down lately, and got some good news today, thank you God.
  • Brian– my family, and all our families, especially those family members who have anger against us.  Also my court date on the 30th to go well.
  • Brandon– My sentencing Is tomorrow – pray for that, and for the birthdays coming up.  Also for my friend Robert and grand-daughters – hope they are all doing well.
  • Jonathan– forgiveness, my neighbor Jim, and my grandmom.
  • Jose G– for our brother Jim, just out of surgery for colon cancer – quick healing and recovery.  And for the salvation of all the souls in this facility.
  • Mike– for my wife Robin, daughter Hannah, sons Michael and Gavin.
  • Ariel– for all the sickness on the earth, and for my heart condition.
  • Avery– for all those dealing with a tumultuous time, either in prison or with family and friends – may they all find peace in whatever situation they are dealing with.
  • Delron– for my son’s mom, and past relationship – trying to get back in my life.  Please heal these relationships.
  • Phil T– for a good report on our brother Jim out of surgery.
  • Jim M– for a friend of a friend (Bobbi), she’s having a one foot section taken out of her colon because of Diverticulitis.  And another friend Kris – Her 32 year old daughter passed away a few days ago in Texas and Kris can’t afford to fly there for the funeral.

 

Prayer Requests from Minimum Security (8:30pm Monday service):

  • Josh – for understanding – specifically to better understand God’s word.
  • Ryan – For quick resolutions for his legal matters so he can return to his family.
  • Jason – That everyone in prison would come to the Father, and for his court date this upcoming Monday to go well.
  • Elizer – That things are well at home when he gets out.
  • Jim – for his friend Phil, who’s struggling with his post cancer treatments, and for comfort for his wife.
  • Andy – or opportunities to share Christ with his neighbors
  • Marty – that the Lord would help him to be a better man.
  • Ryan – for restoration of his relationship with the mother of his child. Pray for rejuvenation.
  • Matt – For his Father-in-law, Gerald, who has been rehabbing – pray for strength and healing, as well as for his friend Jackie whose father died last week – that the Lord would comfort her.
  • Shane – For young boys KJ and Elijah in his neighborhood who don’t have a father in their lives – that the Lord would touch their heart.
  • Merlin – for his wife and daughters, for provision.
  • Barry – For his girl to stay clean, and that he would be able to get his kids back.

 

Prayer Requests from Onesimus Ministries

  • Chaplain Rhonda, and the female inmates and staff within her mission field.
  • Chaplain Heinrich, and the male inmates and staff within his mission field.
  • Chaplain Jack Crans, heading chaplaincy at Chester County Prison, and for the prison leaders within his mission field, and his personal strength and healing from cancer.
  • Volunteers ministering to inmates at Chester County Prison.
  • Families supporting each inmate, staff member, chaplain, and volunteer.
  • Onesimus Ministries Board of Directors, thankful for God’s blessing of several new board members.
  • The Aftercare ministries and post-prison support organizations throughout Chester County.

 

 

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Prison Ministry Prayer Requests for this week – 4/20/26

Posted on April 21, 2026 by onesimus1

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Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

It’s a really big deal to God that we love one another and take care of each other.  The New Testament is chock full of verses telling us to love each other.  Jesus Himself put it right up there behind loving God with our whole being. It’s the true mark of following Jesus.  Like He said in John 13.35, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.“

 

We often hear from the men how they look after one another back on the cell block, but we actually got to see it during the services last night in the prison Chapel. During prayer request time, and again during testimony time, when one man related something difficult, other men came alongside him in support.  I was so encouraged.  Here we were, in the middle of a facility filled with criminals, witnessing the family of God in action.

 

God is in the hearts of believers everywhere. We know these words to be true, yet it’s great to see it in action, even in the most unlikely places.  Most of us assume prison spaces to be marked by loners, every man for himself, where the strongest survive.  Cramming a bunch of men into prison cells would tend to bring out the worst in us.  To see community and support among followers of Christ in such a place is refreshing indeed.

 

We’re thankful to each of you praying for the men in that community.  As we saw last night, your prayers can have a profound effect on the men, which can then affect other men.  Keep up the good work, lifting up the inmates, chaplains, staff, and volunteers before the throne of grace.  Our heavenly Father is definitely at work in the hearts of His children.  God bless your week!

 

Grace and Peace,

Rick

 

 

Prayer Requests from last Thursday (12:00 Chapel Service):

  • Shaun– for my children to be OK, and for everyone in here.  I was just sentenced and am depressed – it was more than I was expecting.
  • Blair– for my kids and my Mom.
  • PJ– to have better contact with my oldest son – heal our relationship.  Also looking for peace and physical healing of my body.
  • Manuel– my family, court date next Monday, waiting for good news.
  • Juan– family and everyone in here.
  • Diego– my fiance Miranda, my daughter Melina, and my Mom who’s having car trouble and been back to the mechanic several times.  Also for peace.
  • Edgar– family, my court date May 4, and all my friends.
  • Carlos– familia.
  • Zack– to learn how to pray.
  • Damon– my sister Kelly is missing, they found her car but no sign of her – I’m going crazy over this and ready to explode.
  • Joe– for my Mom (92) taking care of herself because I’m here, and for my best friend Kelly to stay safe.
  • Andy D– for God’s grace, that we can walk by the Spirit and not in the flesh.
  • Eugene– for Jesus pop-up rally in Allentown on Saturday- for folks to get saved, healed, and delivered and may Jesus be glorified.

 

Prayer Requests from Medium Security (7:00pm Monday service):

  • Carl– had my court date today and got good news – being released to the VA, not sure when. Pray that it’s soon and I just want to trust in God’s plan and have peace.
  • Phil T– for volunteer Jim’s upcoming cancer surgery next Monday.  And for our president and government leaders to seek God’s wisdom, especially around the war with Iran.
  • Jonathan– my family, my Grandmother, and forgiveness.
  • Troy– for my wife who is completely stressed out right now, for my entire family, for my daughter Lexus, and for the Hayes family on the loss of their daughter Danielle.  Thankful for my brother (75) who’s heart was failing, but God made it stronger.
  • Delron– for all the men here, that we wouldn’t give up on ourselves.  My court date on May 4, pray I can get released. For my father who is dying and has Alzheimer’s. Thankful for the volunteers who could be anywhere else but come in to be with us.
  • Tim– waiting for my case in NJ to be settled.  For my future, which was looking good but bad things keep getting in the way.  Help in controlling my temper and I feel all alone.
  • Brandon– our brother Jules is on restriction (in the hole) for 30 days- hope he stays well physically, mentally, and spiritually.  May there be peace on the cell block- things have been getting hectic lately- may it calm down among both the inmates and CO’s.
  • Jose G– for the salvation of every soul in the prison facility.
  • Andy L– my neighbor Rhonda is dying from kidney failure and no transplants available.
  • Dan T– thank the Lord for taking good care of me.

 

Prayer Requests from Minimum Security (8:30pm Monday service):

  • JJ – pray for men in the room/prison + his son Josh + that he and Josh would make the next right decision
  • Ryan – pray he would be reunited with his 1 year old daughter + direction and guidance
  • Rob – for family, friends, and happiness
  • Dave – for other people’s salvation , his kids, grandparents, and his sentencing
  • Josh – for understanding, his kids (11 year old girls)
  • Justin – His father who is in the hospital and for his time the next couple weeks (for a positive outcome)
  • Jason – men in the room would draw closer to God and his hearing on the 27th
  • Ryan – girlfriend, son, family, and his court date on Wed 4/29
  • Azon – he said “pass” on the prayer request, but please pray for his heart and that he would see God in a new way
  • Eric – men in the room, his court date, and that he would be on the right path (and for understanding)
  • Sullied – he asked to pray for the new kid in intake and that he would get a good celly
  • Louis – for the people here
  • Jeff – for the lost, sick, and needed and that he/they would draw closer to God
  • Troy – For his son and daughter in-law to have a healthy baby. His son Zack and wife Emily would find fellowship in the area
  • Merrilyn – for his wife and daughter while he is in prison (that God would provide)
  • Phil – for patience, family, dog, wife
  • Art – family and his situation
  • Andy – for Matt R’s father in-law
  • Shane – his marriage and understanding.

 

Prayer Requests from Onesimus Ministries

  • Chaplain Rhonda, and the female inmates and staff within her mission field.
  • Chaplain Heinrich, and the male inmates and staff within his mission field.
  • Chaplain Jack Crans, heading chaplaincy at Chester County Prison, and for the prison leaders within his mission field, and his personal strength and healing from cancer.
  • Volunteers ministering to inmates at Chester County Prison.
  • Families supporting each inmate, staff member, chaplain, and volunteer.
  • Onesimus Ministries Board of Directors, clarity on mission, and integration of new board members.
  • The Aftercare ministries and post-prison support organizations throughout Chester County.

 

 

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