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Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
Last night I shared the story of Joseph with the men, primarily focused on what God was doing to shape him through the tough times of being sold into slavery and being in prison. God never took His hand off of Joseph, and continued to bless Him and shape His character in order to do big things in his life, his family's life, and for the entire Hebrew population.
Our theme centered on what Joseph said to his brothers towards the end of the story. After their father Jacob died, his brothers were fearful of what Joseph might do to them since they treated him so badly throughout his youth. But Joseph told them, “what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good” (Gen 50:20)
We always try to emphasize to the men that God has them where they are for a reason, and wants to work on them – to shape them and mold them to better reflect His image, if they will simply recognize Him, accept who He is and what He's doing, and cooperate. Then like Joseph (and many other Biblical characters), God can use them to do great things for His Kingdom.
Thank you all for the great things you do for His Kingdom through your prayers and other support of this ministry. I hope to catch up with many of you at the dinner this Friday – should be great! I pray you all have a wonderfully blessed week.
Grace and Peace,
Rick
Prayer Requests from last Thursday (12:00 Chapel Service):
- Ariel: Mom, Dad, Sister and Daughter. Upcoming court date, his lawyer, for Ariel to be released soon and peace in the Blocks
- Kevin: That he could leave soon and get into Rehab
- Troy: His Uncle Frank’s funeral was yesterday – peace and comfort for the Thomas family as they grieve, that he would get a court date soon
- Elijah: Mother and son
- Rob: Everybody struggling, everyone to know Jesus as Lord and Savior, Mother’s health, comfort for his dog Honey
- Bunran: Brother and sister living in Florida, that Bunran would get probation in Florida so he can be near them, friends and enemies
- William: Wife, son, family
- Eseras: Family, mother, brother, sister
- Juan: His family and everyone in CCP
- Raoul: His family and all the men here
- John: Family, kids, girlfriend. Baby’s moms, friends and enemies
- Andy: Had a court date yesterday – hopes to get good news, concerns about health issues – hopes to get good results from medical tests
- Jamil: Parents health – his Dad is a Veteran and is showing signs of the onset of dementia, to get out soon
- Thomas: Family
- Roland: For his wife’s procedure and a speedy recovery
- Eugene: for his daughter Journei to feel better – she was sick yesterday
Prayer Requests from 6:00pm Monday service:
- Ariel– for my mom, dad, brother, sister, my grandfather has an infection, for all those with a disease, for all people to be together in heart, for my lawyer, and for my friend Daniel trying to raise money to pay a lawyer.
- Cory– I have court on 11/30, pray it will go in my favor and that I won't be here much longer.
- Elijah– for my mother, my son, to get a bail hearing, and that it would go well and I could go home to my family.
- Troy– for my wife and kids, thanks for waking me up this morning, for forgiveness, for my new court date on 11/30, that I'd actually get called up for it and get released. Also for my buddy Nick to get an address and get out of here, been in a long time, for my friend Jaxx who left here, and for Mac who went “up state” last week- that he's safe and OK.
- Jose– for everyone in here to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
- Jim– praise God that Troy's wife Beth accepted Jesus last Saturday.
- Phil– for Rick's daughter and husband to be able to conceive, and for many couples having difficulty getting pregnant to be blessed with children. And thanks for bringing our brother Jose back safely from India.
- Erwin– for doctors to find out what's wrong with my wife Rena, and for my sister Elwyn in cancer treatments – strength and health for both of them.
Prayer Requests from 7:30pm Monday service:
- Rick– strength and health for volunteer Bill Harkins undergoing cancer treatments.
- Brian– pray for his grandmother (Lynn) who was in a recent car accident and is recovering and she also has dementia. Pray for his children to follow God while he is away.
- Dave– he is being transferred “upstate” this week, pray that he stays strong in his walk with the Lord and the uncertainty of a new home in prison.
- Ryan– his parents Troy and Kim need prayer. Troy has COPD and Linda is aging while still working full time to pay the bills. He also asked for prayer for the guys on his cell block.
- David– asked for prayer for the men that attended tonight's service. He wanted prayer for holiday safety for his children and grandchildren while he is away. He also asked for strength and purpose in his life while he is in prison.
- Cam– prayer for his son who has Tourette's syndrome yet a praise that a new treatment for him seems to be working.
- Andy– pray for his sister Donna to come to salvation
- Jim– pray for daughter Jen, who is struggling to trust God with some difficult decisions she needs to make.
Prayer Requests from Onesimus Ministries
- Thankful it's almost sold out, and pray everything comes together for the Onesimus Benefit Dinner at Green Street Grill on Nov 13.
- For Onesimus Ministries Board of Directors, wisdom and insight for the future of this ministry.
- For Chaplain Rhonda, in her ministry to female inmates, staff, and families.
- For Chaplain Heinrich, in his ministry to male inmates, staff, and families.
- For Chaplain Jack Crans, leading chaplaincy at Chester County Prison among both inmates and prison leadership, and for his personal strength and healing from cancer.
- For all Volunteers ministering in Chester County Prison.
- For the Warden and leadership at CCP, may ministries continue to find favor with them.
- For the Families of each inmate, staff member, chaplain, and volunteer.
- For Aftercare ministries and post-prison support organizations throughout Chester County.
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