Category Archives: Chairman’s Articles

I suspect every generation might have said we live in stressful times, and how can it get worse.  There is the ebb and flow of continual change which all of us face.  The time also comes as we get older … Continue reading →

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 →

            As I write we are in the middle of Holy Week– the last week of Jesus’ earthly ministry before his death by Roman crucifixion.  Would you commit to a good spiritual exercise–to read from John’s Gospel chapters 11-21?  It … Continue reading →

“WHAT IS GOD? AND WHERE DID HE COME FROM?” “WHO IS HIS FATHER? SHOULD I BE SCARED OF HIM OR IT?” “ARE THESE STORIES IN THE BIBLE TALL TALES?” “I AM REALLY TRYING HARD, BUT THE MORE I READ AND … Continue reading →

What a year 2020 has been! With the pandemic bringing very significant changesto the manner in which ministry happened at Chester Country Prison, we can lookback in reflection; despite the difficult changes to which everyone associated withOnesimus Ministries needed to … Continue reading →

In the midst of all the COVID-19 turmoil, our family graduated two highschool seniors in 2020. One with a virtual ceremony which was nice, butnot what high school seniors wanted for their senior year. The other senior’sgraduation was postponed from … Continue reading →

An invitation — Would it not be nice if we could supply Life Recovery Bibles as a resource for the chaplains at Chester County Prison to give to those who are serious about putting their lives in order? We have … Continue reading →

As we look toward the end of 2019, we are thankful to the Lord for all the friends of Onesimus Ministries. We are so grateful for your support of the ongoing chaplaincy ministry happening at Chester County Prison for the … Continue reading →

Welcome, Friends of Onesimus. Welcome to the Lenten season—a time of walking with Jesus to the cross. In a few weeks we will celebrate Resurrection Sunday when the living Christ brings life out of death, hope out of despair, joy … Continue reading →