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Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
Do we routinely use the gifts God has given us to honor and glorify Him? We all have certain skills and abilities, and we're all good at some things. Most of us have developed certain basic skills into advanced skills, and many of us earn a living based on those skills. Did that just come naturally, or was it a gift from God? Every Christian should know the clear answer to that question.
God wants us to use what He's given us, but not just for ourselves. What pleases Him even more is when we use it for the benefit of others. His Word clearly directs us to love one another, so taking care of each other is a given. How then do we honor and glorify God with what He's given us? We make sure those receiving the benefit know WHY we are sharing or helping out.
The WHY is easy – in thankfulness for all He's done, and continues to do for us – How He's blessed us in this life, and especially how He has paved the way for us to be with Him in paradise for eternity. We love because He first loved us. (1Jn 4.19)
We honor and glorify our Heavenly Father through our obedience to His commands, like praying for one another. Thank you for your steadfast spirit of prayer for the inmates, chaplains, volunteers, and staff at Chester County Prison every week. Your love is evident to the One who matters, and is always watching. Keep storing up those treasures in Heaven! Have a blessed week.
Grace and Peace,
Rick
Prayer Requests from last Thursday (12:00 Chapel Service):
- Ariel– my family, all men here, court date 10/5, for us all to experience God's peace in His time.
- Chris– my family and all our families. All the guys in here – guide us all home soon.
- Craig– all the men here and our families, and good luck with our court dates.
- AJ– my family, my Mom, and my 2 kids (Kye and Autumn).
- JD– my family, my health, my court case.
- Troy– wife and kids, brother, sister, court date on 10/20, thankful for God waking me up this morning.
- Mike– wife and kids, asking forgiveness, hope to be reunited soon.
- Elijah– my Mom (Naomi) and my son (Kane).
- Raul– family and friends, and to get a court date.
- Elder– my son, my family, my friends.
- Juan– family and friends, to get good news in court 10/13.
- Terence– family and loved ones, to be reconciled through court and with God, and with my ex-girlfriend (Rosie).
- Jaivon– my fiancé and kids- that they practice strength in God, for my 10/7 court date, that God would lighten the judge's heart.
- Jacob– family and court date 10/27, which is also little brother's birthday, for a chance to redeem myself out there, for my cellmate Max, and for my friend Serhat's situation.
- Serhat– for all the incarcerated and innocent- they would get an opportunity to clear their case. And for all the incarcerated and guilty- to want to right their wrongs.
Prayer Requests from last Thursday (Inmate 1-on-1 sessions):
- William– hoping to be moved over to the work release center next week, still want to meet each week. Pray for my girlfriend Samantha who's in a program at a halfway house, doing good for a year now, pray she stays with the program until I'm out. She's amazed that I'm reading my Bible every night, help me know how to invite her on the journey without pushing her away.
- Troy– Pray for my Navy SEAL friend Jaxx who has been a great encouragement to me, he's been to court 56 times and goes back 10/6, pray he can get out and over to Coatesville VA hospital.
Prayer Requests from 6:00pm Monday service:
- Corey– been here 16 months, have a court date Oct 19, pray I can get out and just get time served. My Mom has been in pain for the last few weeks, going to hospital, pray the tests will help her get treated properly. I want to get out and volunteer in the soup kitchen in Phoenixville.
- Ariel– for my case, now complicated with an immigration detainer- not sure how to get through this situation. Still waiting for court date, pray for my lawyer to make better decisions. Pray for my Mom, my brother, my sister, my ex-wife, and my ex-girlfriend Kata, pray for every man here, and every single life.
- Jose G– for all the men here to know Christ as Lord and Savior before they leave, and after they leave prison, to be part of the Body of Christ through a local church.
- Jim M– my friend Gary, who I led to the Lord in 2019, has a son Darren who is getting a kidney transplant – pray all goes well.
- Troy– it's good to see Dan in better spirits after his scan, pray it went well, also good to see Erwin, pray he gets better and for his wife. Pray for my family, and forgiveness. It's 15 days before court, I want to go home and serve the Lord, and encourage each family member to get saved.
- Erwin J– for my wife Rena's health issues, and my sister Elwyn going through cancer treatments.
- Troy– praise the Lord He woke us up this morning. Pray for my cellmate Elijah who didn't come out to church because of a bad headache- pray he feels better.
- Robert– [he sat quietly and seemed very somber and troubled – pray God will meet Him where he is and lift his spirits].
Prayer Requests from 7:30pm Monday service:
- Rick: for our brother, volunteer Bill Harkins undergoing cancer treatments. Continued healing and good reports.
- Matt (volunteer): Pray for healing/comfort for family as they approach the birthday of his Father In-Law, who recently passed away. Also, pray for Nicki and that her biopsy is negative.
- Al: Pray for this Mother In-Law Pat as she battles sickness. Pray for good health.
- Dave: Pray for his son as he gets married this weekend.
- Doug: Pray for his kid's mom Kate, as she battles addiction. Also, please pray for his son Gavin as he battles childhood cancer.
- Andy (volunteer): Pray for Troy (volunteer) as he gets a hip replacement.
- William: Pray for his fiancé as she is going through an addiction program.
- Maurice: Pray for his family, friends, and the guys in the room.
- Jake: Pray for his getting-out journey and that he would embrace recovery and would be surrounded by good people.
- David: Pray for his children and daughter as she needs strength and patience. Pray for her as she battles stress and anxiety. Also, pray for his court date and the next chapter of his life.
- Patrick: Pray for his probation officer. Also, for his family and the people he loves.
- Benjamin: Pray for his parents and daughter and for strength. Pray for his focus once he gets out.
Prayer Requests from Onesimus Ministries
- For a successful Onesimus Benefit Dinner at Green Street Grill on Nov 13.
- For Onesimus Ministries Board of Directors, wisdom and insight for the future of this ministry.
- For Chaplain Rhonda, in her ministry to female inmates, staff, and families.
- For Chaplain Heinrich, in his ministry to male inmates, staff, and families.
- For Chaplain Jack Crans, leading chaplaincy at Chester County Prison among both inmates and prison leadership, and for his personal strength and healing from cancer.
- For all Volunteers ministering in Chester County Prison.
- For the Warden and leadership at CCP, may ministries continue to find favor with them.
- For the Families of each inmate, staff member, chaplain, and volunteer.
- For Aftercare ministries and post-prison support organizations throughout Chester County.
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