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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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Monday Night Prison Fellowship – Jim Kreider

The writer of book of Hebrews says in Chapter 13, verse 3A: “Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoner.” That is what we do, especially on Monday nights. We celebrate and thank God for this ministry … Continue reading

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From the Treasurer, November 2017 – Roy Fite

Greetings Friends! I ask that you take the time to pause & reflect (Selah) upon how our gracious and loving God has enabled Onesimus for almost forty years to serve thousands of men & women desperately in need of His … Continue reading

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Expecting God’s Best and Not Settling for Less – Chaplain Lil

I’m wondering how many people start out with having thoughts of doing something completely different in life then something happens and they are thrown somewhat of a curveball. We all have a choice to listen to the Lord but sometimes … Continue reading

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The Lighthouse Keeper is Moving On – Chaplain Peter

The lighthouse is a tall permanent tower or other structure with a powerful light that gives a continuous or intermittent signal; a signal for guiding navigators of seafaring vessels around dangerous rocky shores or to the entrance of a safe … Continue reading

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