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Pray Without Ceasing – Rick Chiavetta

Prior to the pandemic on any given Monday evening at7pm, you’d find a group of about twelve volunteers fromdifferent churches and different backgrounds gathered in theprofessional visitors waiting room at Chester County Prison.The purpose was simple, follow God’s command to … Continue reading

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Radio Interview for Onesimus Ministries

Radio Station WDAC 94.5 interviewed Chaplain Heinrich and Pastor Vernon, and it aired on April 18, 2020 – Listen to Ministry Focus podcast below.  Click HERE for WDAC website.

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From the Treasurer, Spring 2019 – Roy Fite

Greetings Brothers and Sisters! Your prayers for continued support of our Chaplains are so appreciated. We thank God for our Church partners and faithful donors who ensured Peter, Heinrich & Lil were well cared for financially in 2018, as they … Continue reading

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From The Treasurer, Fall 2018 – Roy Fite

We will have to excuse Roy from giving us his report for this issue. Congratulations are in order for Roy Fite and Becky Benedict who were married on October 27, 2018. So since he and Becky are on their honeymoon, I … Continue reading

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Monday Night Fellowship – Jim Kreider

This year on November 19th we will celebrate 40 years of Prison Fellowship’s Chapel Services in Chester County Prison. God has been faithful in providing willing volunteers for the past 40 years to participate in worship with the inmates. We continue to hold two … Continue reading

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My Last Jottings – Lillian Anthony

Dear Friends, It is hard to believe after 26 years this will be my last Jottings.  This past August I informed the board of my intention to retire at the end of 2018. These past years have been filled with learning, joy, victories and … Continue reading

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From the Treasurer, Spring 2018 – Roy Fite

God has shown himself faithful for the past 40 years. Not too much, never too late, just in time, God has supplied the needs of this ministry. As we make a transition from Peter to Heinrich we pray God will … Continue reading

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Monday Night Fellowship – Jim Kreider

We are in our 40th year of Prison Fellowship in Chester County Prison. We continue to hold two services each Monday night – one for medium security and one for minimum security. Total attendance of both services is about 40 … Continue reading

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An Honor and a Privilege – Chaplain Lil

Serving as the women’s chaplain these past 20 plus years has been, and continues to be, an honor and privilege to serve the inmates as if I am serving our Lord. One of my greatest joys is watching the women grow in their walk with Christ … Continue reading

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The Passing of the Mantle – Chaplain Peter

Greetings to all of the Partners of Onesimus Ministries. It is with a joyful, yet sad, heart I send you my last message as the Pastoral Chaplain of Chester County Prison. Twenty-seven years have passed since I first walked through the doors of Chester … Continue reading

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