Monthly Archives: November 2024

Prison Ministry Prayer Requests for this week – 11/25/24

[To view in a browser, these weekly prayer requests are posted on our website – https://onesimusministries.org/category/weekly-prayer-requests/]   My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Each week the ministry team entering the prison has a kind of contest to see who can … Continue reading

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Prison Ministry Prayer Requests for this week – 11/18/24

My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, We had a bit of a situation last night at prison – Andy was to give the first service message but didn’t arrive with the rest of the team.  This was not like him … Continue reading

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We Thank You, Lord, For Your Faithful Provision

God has proven Himself faithful in providing the financial support for the Onesimus Ministry at Chester County Prison over the years.  From the very beginning of Onesimus Ministries in 1978, the Mount Vernon congregation near Oxford hosted an annual Fall fundraising … Continue reading

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New Life

At the end of last month, on Oct 25th to be exact, we held our ministry banquet dinner and fundraiser. We have been holding these banquets since the early days of Onesimus, and this was the 5th one I had … Continue reading

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“How does Onesimus Prison Ministry and County Corrections Gospel Mission (CCGM) relate?”

This is a question asked by many who get involved with prison ministry at Chester County Prison (CCP). I’ll attempt to give the nutshell version…the elevator speech version. In 1973, a young pastor, John Lawrence Crans (fondly known as “Jack”), … Continue reading

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Treasurer Report Fall 2024

As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.       1 Peter 4:10 Each day we’re blessed with the opportunity to serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and fulfill His … Continue reading

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A Celebration of Thanksgiving and Praise

As we approach Thanksgiving and Christmas, I have been reflecting on this past year with regards to being part of Prison Fellowship and Onesimus Ministries. What a blessing it has been to me and I trust to those whom we … Continue reading

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Prison Ministry Prayer Requests for this week – 11/11/24

My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Prison Fellowship team got the evening off last night so that a praise band from a church in Coatesville could put on a concert for the inmates last night.  While we miss ministering … Continue reading

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Prison Ministry Prayer Requests for this week – 11/04/24

My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The biggest prayer request among both inmates and volunteers last night was peace around this election.  Our country has been through the wringer for years with all the rhetoric and divisiveness across all channels … Continue reading

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Benefit Dinner a huge success!

A big THANK YOU to everyone who made our 1st annual benefit dinner a resounding success! From the planners, to the restaurant staff, to all the patrons and the silent auction bidders, everything seemed to flow smoothly as we enjoyed … Continue reading

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