Prison Ministry Prayer Requests for this week – 8/03/26

Posted on August 4, 2026 by onesimus1

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Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Humans are creatures of habit.  We are most comfortable in familiar surroundings with people we know and care about.  Recent renovations that closed the prison chapel were needed, but took us away from familiar surroundings for our weekly Monday night church services.  Volunteers were grateful to still meet with inmates using a few classrooms, but we were all looking forward to getting back into the chapel.  I heard the same from several inmates.

 

God is not limited in any way, and church services can be held anywhere, but there's just something special about being in a dedicated space. Jesus described to His disciples a special place where all followers will eventually experience ultimate comfort:

 

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you?  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. ” (John 14:1-3)

 

Imagine that – being in the best place possible with the One who loves you the most.  That's not just comfortable, I'd call that paradise.  While we're waiting to join each other in our Father's house, He's given us instructions – check out 1 Thessalonians 5.  All of you remind me of 3 of those things:

 

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thes 5:16-18)

 

We give thanks for your partnership in this ministry, rejoicing with you that inmates are experiencing the love of Christ and hearing the Good News each week, and we are all covering them in prayer.  May God bless all of His faithful followers in a special way this week.

 

Grace and Peace,

Rick

 

 

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

  • Troy– Thanks for my wife and kids; for forgiveness; peace on K block; for court dates;
  • Cory– to get out soon; for God to put me on a good path when he gets out;
  • Ariel – for family; for the truth to come out; for freedom; for relationships; for court dates; for the people of Brazil; (had other requests, but could not get them all down;
  • Daryl – for his family; for other’s families;
  • Erwin J– for wife Rena's health;  (I also asked for prayers for his 92 year-old sister, Elwyn, who is suffering with cancer.)
  • Anthony – for his brother, Dominique, who has autism; to get out soon;
  • Scott – for Jack Crans;
  • Jose G– for salvation of everyone here;
  • Phil T – thanks for twin baby Josey’s successful feeding tube surgery; for Rick & his family on vacation; for his daughter, Ali, & her husband to be blessed with a child; for all couple’s struggling w/ fertility including Andre & Nicole, and Thomas & Josey; for reconciliation of families; for us to always walk our talk; for courage regarding a situation & in sharing the Good News; for Jim’s message

 

 

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

  • For continued healing of our brother volunteer Bill Harkins.
  • Shane– think more about others, less about myself.
  • Merlin– Praise God for taking care of my family.
  • Al– daughter starting at Temple, hearing for guardianship of my mother.
  • Joseph– for family, for friends and enemies to take up the cross and follow the Lord.
  • Terrence– pray for release and once out, to find a way to make a living without breaking the law.
  • Charles– for the sick, the suffering, the addicted, the healing hand of God in their life.
  • Brett– health of family, to be aware of new perspective on life.
  • Dave– family issues, healing for mother who fractured her back.
  • Jason– for my wife and kids.
  • Todd– for my time to go quickly and smoothly without problems.
  • Angel– for healing of my brother, father, and for everyone's freedom.
  • Harry– healing from addiction, and keep my faith in the Lord.
  • Jacob– my daughters, grandmother, and my last few weeks to go smoothly.
  • Harry K– for family and repaired relationships.
  • Artimeo– Jesus, family, for life inside the prison and outside.
  • Mike– for peace, freedom from drugs.
  • Andy D– healing for my wife Barb's knees.
  • Troy– success for my son Zack's new business application.

 

 

Prayer Requests from Onesimus Ministries

  • For the many Volunteers ministering within Chester County Prison.
  • For the Warden and all leaders within CCP, may we continue to find favor.
  • For Chaplain Rhonda, and her ministry to female inmates, staff, and families.
  • For Chaplain Heinrich, and his ministry to male inmates, staff, and families.
  • 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 – 7/27/26

Posted on July 28, 2026 by onesimus1

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Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Each of the Monday night volunteers takes their turn preparing and delivering a message to the inmates.  We never know ahead of time how many will come out and hear that message, but we trust God will put the right people in the room that need to hear what He's put on the heart of that week's preacher.

 

As a group, we resolved to prepare and execute the service to the best of our abilities no matter if it's 30 inmates or only 3.  In fact, a few years back we had a service where only 1 inmate came out.  Seemed kind of silly with 7 volunteers for just 1 inmate, but we held the service just the same (although if I recall, we sat in a small group and had a more intimate service that week).

 

It's the same routine every week – we arrive, prepare the room, and we wait.  We chat about how many will come out.  Andy talks about how his wife prayed a number, and she's often right on the money.  Last night we weren't sure if anyone was coming – and we've had that happen in the past as well.  On rare occasion, we get word from an officer that nobody is coming, so we have a brief time of prayer for the inmates and go home.

 

Last night we had only 3 inmates in first service, but must have faith that it's exactly who God wanted in that place at that time.  And we must honor God by giving our best in all circumstances.  Do you get depressed or angry when things don't turn out the way you expect?  I think we all do, but it's a chance to flex our faith muscles and practice our resolve to use our God-given gifts to His glory no matter what.

 

Thank you all for flexing your prayer muscles each week for these men and their families.  We all win, and hopefully we all get closer to God in the process.  God bless your week.

 

Grace and Peace,

Rick

 

 

Prayer Requests from last Thursday (Inmate 1-on-1 sessions):

  • Troy– the drama from my cellmate is too much, losing my peace.  Had a rough call with wife- she's in a bad mood.  I can't video call her because of technical glitch. Praise God my brother Jimmy visited me again, and he called his granddaughter Kelani after 3 years of silence.  My court date passed and I have no information about what's going on with my case – I just want it to be over, no matter the outcome.  Please pray for my friend Jaxx, thankful he's in my life. Please pray for former cellmate Mac whose uncle died suddenly from a slip and fall accident.
  • Brandon– back to regular cell as of Wed – 24 days in the hole – glad to be out, but not happy about circumstances that put me there (belligerence and mouthing off to officers that resulted in physical altercation). Help my attitude and language, and how I represent Christians.  Thankful my release date still Aug 19.

 

 

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

  • Greg– thankful I was out in the yard and got to see the sun rise.  Lots of men on the block leaving, I pray the best for them – like Carl getting to rehab.  I'm getting released this week, and need to find a good church.  Happy news- my brother and his wife are expecting a baby in Nov.
  • Corey– this is my second time in prison – when I get out, I don't ever want to come back.  Pray for the people affected by all the tornado warnings across Pennsylvania – keep them safe.
  • Erwin J– pray for wife Rena's health.
  • Rick C– pray for daughter Ali and husband to conceive.
  • Andy L– safety for all the family members who travelled to be part of family reunion.
  • Jose G– for every heart in this prison to know salvation through Jesus Christ.
  • Dan T– my brother-in-law continues to grow in faith – praise God.

 

 

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

  • [The group was much larger than usual and arrived really late.  We prayed themes as a group instead of individual requests.]
  • Family
  • Freedom
  • Understanding
  • Inmates
  • Court dates
  • Unity between cellmates
  • Medical- attention, needs, treatment
  • Forgiveness
  • Reconciliation (family/friends)
  • Sobriety
  • Fair treatment (judicial system)

 

 

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

  • For continued healing of our brother volunteer Bill Harkins.
  • Johnny– son (reconciliation), court date
  • Jacob– grandmother, daughters (oldest daughter's birthday is 7/28)
  • Harry K.– family, kids, repaired relationships
  • Stanley– parents, brother
  • Harry D.- every man in here finds what he's searching for, my faith continues to grow
  • Michael– life (understanding/direction)
  • Artemio– family, situation, everybody here
  • Todd– soul of my best friend Ashley (passed away 7 years ago)
  • Merlin– wife/daughters (protection for them while I'm in here)
  • Rodney– kids, wife, mother, grandchildren
  • Jason– kids, grandkids, wife, stronger relationship with God, court dates
  • Jim– family, healing for relationships
  • Andy– healing for wife's knee
  • Matt– family still grieving the loss of my father in law

 

 

Prayer Requests from Onesimus Ministries

  • For the many Volunteers ministering within Chester County Prison.
  • For the Warden and all leaders within CCP, may we continue to find favor.
  • For Chaplain Rhonda, and her ministry to female inmates, staff, and families.
  • For Chaplain Heinrich, and his ministry to male inmates, staff, and families.
  • 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 – 7/20/26

Posted on July 21, 2026 by onesimus1

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Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

We notice several recurring themes among prayer requests in the prison, which usually coincide with each man's place in his journey. Most men entering prison begin with much anger and rage, projected on corrections officers, other inmates, and especially the legal/court system. This may be the most difficult theme, often involving hard hearts, and sadly some never progress beyond it.  We pray God would soften those hearts and allow them to see beyond their present circumstances.

 

Once the anger subsides a bit, we hear bitterness and yearning for justice/fairness. This is where teachings on God's mercy and grace can be most effective – who wants justice when we can receive mercy?  For those who submit to the Lord and seek Him, the next theme becomes forgiveness, mercy, and grace.  The realization sets in of how broken and empty we truly are.  We pray God would fill the immense void in their heart with his unfailing love.

 

Finally, as release dates get closer, anxiety and fear kick in.  They will soon return to making their own decisions, which in the past has proven detrimental.  They need confidence in God's grace, and the discipline to continue seeking Him and His path for their life (versus their own).  We pray they will stay in His Word and find a good Bible-preaching church with faithful brothers and sisters to surround them with God's love and encouragement.

 

No matter which phase they are in, every man appreciates that others pray regularly for them and their requests.  Thank you for your faithful service of lifting all these before the throne of grace each and every week.  We can't express enough how important your prayers are, and how much we value your partnership in this ministry. May God bless you and yours in a special way this week.

 

Grace and Peace,

Rick

 

 

Prayer Requests from last Thursday (Inmate 1-on-1 sessions):

  • Troy– Court date did not happen last Tuesday- frustrating, but I've given it over to God and it's just not time yet. Pray that my wife Beth stays in a great mood, and for my son Tyson who's birthday was on Monday.
  • Brandon– [unable to see him last 3 weeks due to an incident with staff that landed him in “the hole”.  Please pray for Brandon to own his mistakes and pursue peace.]

 

 

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

  • Zair– only 4 days left before release – I'm getting anxious, yet it feels like I'm not getting out.  Pray for my Mom, my sister, her kids, my kids, and for the service members killed in Jordan by Iran's missile attack.  Thankful for the volunteers coming in each week to teach us the Word.
  • Greg– I'm leaving next week, want to find a good church – I got away from it before coming here, but now I want to get involved with people who are real and pray with them.  I'm going to keep this part of my life.
  • Carl– I get out tomorrow to head to rehab, then to a half-way house.  Starting a new chapter of my life.
  • Ryan– that we could diminish the hate in our hearts and have more love.
  • Jim (volunteer)- for everyone in this place to know Jesus as Lord and Savior.  And for all the victims of earthquakes and fires in Canada.
  • Erwin (volunteer)- my wife Rena, going through many doctor appointments, may they figure out what's wrong and begin effective treatment.
  • Phil (volunteer)- thankful for my daughter and birth of her new baby boy Isaac.  Also pray for Rick's daughter Ali and those struggling to get pregnant.  Pray for my sister-in-law Mary with neurological tests inconclusive, that she would come to know Jesus.  And for my granddaughter Julie to be blessed on her 14th birthday today, and bless her sister.

 

 

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

  • Kevin: For his mother and children
  • Manuel: For his family that struggles with sadness that he is away from them, to encourage their hearts.
  • Pasquel: For his sons, his mother, and his brothers to be well
  • Ramirez: For his family to be well, and for everyone on K Block to be encouraged.
  • Edgar: For his family, for his sons and for his friends
  • Ariel: For freedom from prison, for Daniel Murphy, for Troy Thomas, and for his court date to come soon.
  • Troy: For his wife and kids, for forgiveness and a reunited family when he gets out, for a court date to come soon.
  • Scottie: For his family, and for everyone locked up
  • Craig: For Scottie, for everyone else in jail, and for broken parts of the system to be corrected.
  • Matt (volunteer): For his mother-in-law Cheryl and for his wife Carrie while they grieve the loss of his father in law. For his mother and his sister who is pregnant to have a safe delivery. For his friend Earnest (ex-inmate) to land a job opportunity.
  • Andy (volunteer): Is grateful to God for his kindness and mercy.
  • Cam (volunteer): For his son Hayes who was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome – that he would learn to manage the tics well and that they would go away as he develops.

 

 

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

  • For continued healing of our brother volunteer Bill Harkins.
  • Joseph: For Peace in the jail, and for more prisoners to come to the Lord
  • Jason: For his wife and kids to welcome God into their lives.
  • Bob: For he and his family relations to improve while he is locked up and when he gets out.
  • Mike: For peace and for help to stop using drugs.
  • Harry: Feels far from God, that he would be encouraged and recognize God working in his life.
  • Todd: For forgiveness for all that he's done, and for restoration to family and community when he's out.

 

 

Prayer Requests from Onesimus Ministries

  • For the Volunteers ministering to inmates at Chester County Prison.
  • For Chaplain Rhonda, and her ministry to female inmates, staff, and families.
  • For Chaplain Heinrich, and his ministry to male inmates, staff, and families.
  • 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 – 7/13/26

Posted on July 14, 2026 by onesimus1

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Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I was reminded in a devotional reading yesterday how words have power – Our words can build up or destroy.  The Bible has many verses about the tongue, emphasizing it's power and the importance of controlling it.  We see the damage words can do in the media and the political spectrum, but closer to home, we must stay aware of our own words.

 

Proverbs 16.28 says “Gossip is spread by wicked people; they stir up trouble and break up friendships.”  Do we talk about other people?  I've never met anyone that hasn’t.  Just remember, whoever gossips to you will probably also gossip about you.

 

Christians are called to rise above the behaviors of this world, like gossip.  We are to be like Jesus. His words to those closest to Him were instructive and encouraging.  One of my favorite verses is in John 6 when Peter recognizes the value of what Jesus has been teaching him.

 

“'But there are some of you who do not believe.' (For Jesus knew from the beginning those who did not believe, and who would betray him.)  And he said, “This is why I told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by the Father.” After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him.  So Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you want to go away as well?” Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God.'” (Jn 6:64-70)

 

Like Peter, we must recognize not only the power of our words, but use the best words we have available to us- God’s Word.  We charge the men in prison to get into God's Word every day- even if it's just one verse.  I commend to you the same guidance- let God speak to you every day, that you may immerse yourselves in the words of eternal life.

 

The words we present to God are every bit as important. Thank you for your weekly intercession for the inmates, staff, and volunteers at Chester County Prison. The words you lift to Our Father have meaning and power beyond what we see, and are truly a blessing for those we lift up.  May they bless you as well, and draw you ever closer to God.  Have a wonderfully blessed week.

 

Grace and Peace,

Rick

 

 

Prayer Requests from last Thursday (Inmate 1-on-1 sessions):

  • Troy– Court date on Tue, praying for charges dropped, but have handed it over to the Lord and I'm OK with whatever happens.  Thankful for surprise visit from my brother.  Pray for my daughter Lexus, still around bad people – praying God gives her insight and guidance to return to the family that loves her.  Pray for my wife Beth who is home alone and has leg issues. Pray for guys on the block – Mac (in the dark on his case), Ariel (very negative), and Shelton (very angry).
  • Brandon– [unable to see him last 2 weeks due to an incident with staff that landed him in “the hole”.  Please pray Brandon would understand the power of his words and actions, and pursue peace instead of “jailhouse justice”.]

 

 

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

  • Zair– for myself, my family, my kids, so thankful I'll get to see them soon – 1 week left until release.  Pray for our country politically, and natural disasters like the flooding, and for peace in the world.
  • Erwin J– for my wife's health, she has doc appointment tomorrow- pray test results will help figure out what's going on and direct a good course of treatment.
  • Andy L– for my wife Dot, who is taking a 4 yr old child to church for Bible Study.  Give her patience to handle such a young one.
  • Jim M– for 3 friends I grew up with – Rick, John, and Ted – I just have a burden to pray for them.
  • Greg– for myself, and my relationship with a toxic person who is important to me, but I'm scared of what I may do, I need help in relating to this person in my life.
  • Rick C– for my daughter and her husband trying to conceive, and for their relationship.
  • Jose G– for the salvation of all the souls in Chester County Prison – inmates, staff, volunteers.
  • Arum– Jesus Christ spoke Hebrew and Aramaic [then he spoke some words in Hebrew and in Aramaic that we didn't understand].  Speak to us Lord in ways we can understand.

 

 

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

  • Pray for K-block
  • Ariel – court date / Troy & his family / Daniel (friend) / Family / Mom / Freedom – Understanding, Forgiveness, Ex-wife (Kate)
  • Pasquel – court date / family / new friends
  • Edgar – court date / family / son / friends
  • Ramirez – family / friends
  • Kevin – family / kids / grandkids / Mom and her stress
  • Troy – wife Beth / son Tyson and his birthday / court / Daughters Lexus and Stefani / Jimmy / Debby / forgiveness / M, L, K blocks
  • Anthony – hope, brighter days, his autistic brother Dominique / court date
  • Craig – Prison inmates / fairness
  • Matt R. (volunteer) – Mother in-law Cheryl / Cari – wife /  peace & comfort / wisdom to come along side family and support with the grief
  • Andy (volunteer) – wife Barb and her knee
  • Shane (volunteer) – wisdom and understanding / keep taking steps in God's calling / more faith and love

 

 

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

  • For continued healing of our brother volunteer Bill Harkins.
  • Harry – grow in faith / let go and let God
  • Pat – continue sobriety / girlfriend Selene and her sobriety and safety
  • Harry K. – son / daughter relationship and restoration
  • Joseph – that the inmates would pick up their cross & follow Jesus
  • Merilyn – God would be Father to his daughters while he is incarcerated
  • Bob – rebuild relationship with family and son
  • Blackmon – to find meaning and purpose in life, redemption
  • Al – God's leading to continue to fight case / family
  • Art – his situation
  • Rasheem – patience / faith
  • Cass – son / rebuild relationship with mother and humility

 

 

Prayer Requests from Onesimus Ministries

  • For the many 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, 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 – 7/06/26

Posted on July 7, 2026 by onesimus1

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Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

We all have people in our life who are not walking with the Lord – friends, neighbors, coworkers, and especially family members – and it breaks our heart. They live their lives like God doesn't really matter, and oftentimes things are going OK for them, so they don't find a need for anything beyond what they have now.  We can see a bigger picture that they either can't, or don’t want to see.  What are we to do?

 

Scripture is clear – God wants a relationship with each of us, and desires to be reconciled with those who have drifted away or perhaps never knew Him in the first place.  2 Corinthians 5 explains how God sent Christ to reconcile the world to Himself, and now He has given us this ministry of reconciliation.

 

Bottom line – “So we are Christ’s ambassadors; God is making his appeal through us. We speak for Christ when we plead, 'Come back to God!'” (2Cor 5:20)

 

It's not judgement or condemnation, it's an invitation.  Just like how Jesus invited others to follow Him.  It may be uncomfortable, definitely not easy, and many times it's hard to find the right words.  That's when we must rely heaviest upon the Holy Spirit of God.  We need to be prayed up and allow God to use us as He will.

 

Very similar to what you do as part of this ministry each week – praying up all the male and female inmates, staff members, chaplains, and volunteers.  We ask our Holy Father to move through us and help each of us share the love of Christ with all those around us.  And one of the best ways to love anyone is to invite them on the path towards Christ.  Oh Lord, help us to be good ambassadors, to honor and glorify you.  Thanks as always for your partnership in prayer!

 

Grace and Peace,

Rick

 

 

Prayer Requests from last Thursday (Inmate 1-on-1 sessions):

  • Troy– Thankful my son came from California to spend over a week with my wife for her birthday. Pray for my son Tyson and daughter Stephanie to have forgiveness for their little sister Lexus, and pray for Lexus to get on the right path. Pray for my wife Beth, I'm worried that she's alone.  Also pray for my cellmate Ariel who is very negative and needs encouragement, and another guy on the block (Mac) who's court date slipped and he's in the dark.
  • Brandon– for multiple issues going on within my extended family, and for peace on the cell block – there have been several fights lately.  Pray for my GI health issues, many test results still not back, and I don't think they are going to try and figure it out since I'm due to be released Aug 19.

 

 

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

  • Greg– for our friend Erskin who is now going to the VA, he helped me find the Lord.  He gave me a list of prayers, and my favorite is “don't worry about anything, but pray about everything”.
  • Andy L– I have two neighbors that are fighting and things are escalating.  My wife and I are trying to be peacemakers and we ask the Lord's help in restoring peace to our neighborhood.
  • Dan T– my brother-in-law John was out to dinner with us and bowed his head in prayer before the meal – I'm so thankful for where he is compared to where he was.  Pray for protection and growth for all new Christians.
  • Erwin J– for my wife's health – not doing well – bloodwork tomorrow at 1:30, pray for an indication of what's wrong and wisdom for doctor to treat her effectively.
  • Carl– I'm trying to get peace, I have so much anxiety being in this place.  Pray I can get out of here soon.
  • Jose G– for salvation of all the souls within Chester County prison, and for those being released to find a Bible-preaching church with brothers and sisters in the faith who will walk alongside and encourage them.
  • Phil T– my daughter Morgan is due on Aug 12 with her first child and has not been able to get much sleep.
  • Rick C– for my daughter Ali and her husband to be able to conceive, then have a normal pregnancy and birth.
  • Ryan– I've had one prayer answered, and I'm waiting on the other one – in God's perfect timing.

 

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

  • Craig– hearing tomorrow and favorable outcome
  • Kevin– mother's health
  • John– court Wednesday, pray for the woman who is going against me and myself
  • Edgar– family, new court date, friends and everyone here
  • Ariel– forgiveness, freedom, everybody in here, my friend Troy, his family-God to touch his daughters' hearts, my attorney Brian McCarthy
  • Troy– forgiveness, family, wife and kids (Stephanie/Lexus). court next Tuesday, favorable outcome, everybody on K Block to accept Jesus as their Lord and Savior, brother Jimmy and his family, sister Debbie and her family, my friend Ariel
  • Andy (volunteer)- unsaved family members
  • Troy (volunteer)- wife is having hip replacement in October-wisdom for the doctors, that my neighbor Lew would come to the Lord-repent and believe
  • Matt (volunteer)- comfort, peace and strength for my family as we grieve the loss of my father-in-law Gerald

 

 

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

  • For continued healing of our brother volunteer Bill Harkins.
  • Harry D– faith and addictions
  • Harry K– court Wednesday-favorable outcome
  • James– son, daughter, granddaughters
  • Jacob– court this week, get back to grandmother, daughters, wife
  • Blair– kids, family, everybody here
  • Artemio– family, people in prison, Venezuela and victims of the earthquakes
  • Terry–  court Wednesday, favorable outcome, Matthew/Maura, everyone in prison, Armed Forces
  • Al– daughter Gabrielle leaves for Temple, pray for deposition hearing next week, my son Dante-his mother is suffering from cancer
  • Mark– myself, brother and sister-in-law, my lady friend Debbie
  • Andy (volunteer)- my wife is having knee issues-pray for healing and that it doesn't require surgery.

 

 

Prayer Requests from Onesimus Ministries

  • For the many 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, wisdom and insight for the future of the ministry.
  • For Aftercare ministries and post-prison support organizations throughout Chester County.

 

 

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Posted on June 30, 2026 by onesimus1

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 Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

We often hear prayer requests for those getting released soon.  It's usually within a context of eagerness and excitement to be reunited with family.  But sometimes it's coupled with fear of being left alone to their own devices and not wanting to repeat the mistakes of the past.  We're thankful for that mature attitude to realize the potential for failure in all of us, especially when we depend solely upon ourselves.

 

Our four-part prayer for those being released is always the same.  We pray that each man will remember the lessons God taught him while in prison, that God would bless him with wisdom to make wise choices (unlike the choices that led them to prison), that God would lead him to a Bible-preaching church that matches their personality and where brothers and sisters in the faith can come alongside to support, encourage and keep them accountable, and that each man would have the discipline to stay in God's word and read it every day – even if only one verse – so they can hear from God and stay on the path He's provided them.

 

It's a big prayer, but we have an even bigger God.  Our Father loves them and wants them to succeed, and wants them to seek Him and share the successes with Him as well as the heartache.  When men leave prison with a sense of relationship with God, we consider it a victory for our prison ministry.

 

Thank you all for sharing in the work, and I pray you might also share in the victories (although some of those may have to wait until heaven). Please continue to lift up in prayer the men and women inmates, the staff, our chaplains and volunteers, and all the families that support all of them.  Prayer is a vital ingredient to any ministry, and we are so blessed to have all of you engaged in it with us.

 

Grace and Peace,

Rick

 

 

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

  • Greg– I'm actually glad to be in here, to have time to get on a better page with God.  I pray for forgiveness for my actions and for yelling at God, for my neglect of my family, I miss my parents, and I'm thankful for the lessons I'm learning in here.
  • Erskin– just came from court- thankful I'm getting released this week.  God taught me patience.  Pray for Diane, the woman who worked to get me into the VA, and I pray I can stay on the right track.
  • Carl– I have these cycles of trust and then doubt with God.  I'm thankful that my lawyer is looking for a rehab facility for me so I might be getting out soon.  Pray for my daughters – my youngest turns 13 on Sunday, my oldest is disabled and her Mom is at the point of not being able to handle things any more- my daughter needs more care.  We're looking for a residential program for her and it's making us very sad.
  • Jim M– Prayers for the guys getting out, that they are saved, find a good Bible-believing church, and not fall back into the same situation that led here.
  • Dan T– for my Brother-in-law John, and all new Christians, that they would continue to grow in faith.

 

 

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

  • [Staff informed the ministry team of no inmate response to call for chapel services]

 

 

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

  • For continued healing of our brother volunteer Bill Harkins.
  • Anthony-wife's graduation from rehab and to pray that she love the Lord
  • Anukul– wife, sons, extended family and friends
  • Jacob– grandma and his 2 daughters and that he can reunite w them
  • Johnnie– family and son
  • Eric– the men suffering in jail and all the people outside of prison w addiction and violence issues towards women
  • Pat– his wife and soon to be new born baby
  • Blair– parents, daughters and extended family
  • Rasheem– his kids and their mom's salvation and for a fast court date for his release
  • Keldomne– deliverance
  • Elias– his upcoming court date and potential rehab
  • Harry– his relationship w his children to be repaired
  • Jimmy– all the families of the guys here at the prison
  • Harry (2)- letting go of his thoughts and increasing his faith
  • Abner– his daughter and his pregnant wife
  • Vasquez– wife and his family

 

 

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 – 6/22/26

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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