Category Archives: Guest Articles

Pray Without Ceasing – Rick Chiavetta

Posted on October 4, 2021 by onesimus1

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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Virtual Thanksgiving Banquet – Phil Taylor

Posted on December 19, 2020 by onesimus1

We always try to live by Paul’s sage advice to “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT) However, with Thanksgiving Day imminent, this ministry is especially … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Grace – Andy Duncan

Posted on June 8, 2020 by onesimus1

Serving in Prison Ministry is incredibly challenging at times. There are those unexpected moments of anger from an inmate, blatant disregard for the ground rules and sadness at seeing and hearing about so much emotional and physical pain and suffering. … Continue reading →

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Radio Interview for Onesimus Ministries

Posted on April 20, 2020 by onesimus1

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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Reflections on Roy Fite’s Life – Phil Taylor

Posted on November 27, 2019 by onesimus1

In Isaiah 55:8 we’re assured: ‘“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD.’ We can easily nod in agreement when things are going our way, but that’s so difficult to accept when … Continue reading →

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A Sound Investment – Heinrich Botes

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Heinrich Botes

1 Corinthians 3:5-9 New King James Version “Who then is Paul (Peter Roomet), and who is Apollos (Heinrich Botes), but ministers through whom you believed, as the Lord gave to each one? I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the … Continue reading →

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Dysfunction – Phil Taylor

Posted on November 21, 2016 by onesimus1

Chaplains Peter and Lil Have a Difficult Task To Do. In their quest to minister to the men and women in Chester County Prison and to bring them the Good News of Jesus Christ, Peter Roomet and Lil Anthony are … Continue reading →

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The Opera Ain’t Over ’til the Fat Lady Sings – Dan Turley

Posted on March 6, 2016 by onesimus1

The title is a quip often heard when one wants to deliver the message that there is still more to come.  For us in prison ministry, the fat lady never sings.  We will rarely see the end result of our … Continue reading →

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How You Can Help – Phil Taylor

Posted on November 22, 2015 by onesimus1

Three years ago, OMI volunteer and board member Rick Chiavetta enabled our ministry to enter the 21st Century with the creation of our website, www.OnesimusMinistries.org (and he’s graciously paid the renewal fees for the site). Now we’re attempting to be … Continue reading →

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A TALE OF 1,000 (K)NIGHTS – Dan Turley

Posted on March 10, 2015 by onesimus1

I just passed the 20 year mark of ministry at Chester County Prison. That’s 20 years of Monday nights and a few weekday visits along the way. Averaging 50 Monday nights a year that makes 1,000 times I have been … Continue reading →

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