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Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Downingtown schools closed early yesterday, I believe it was due to the severe thunderstorms that were predicted to hit our area. I’m amazed how much stock we put into man-made predictions like driving directions and weather forecasts. And how often are those weather predictions wrong?
We trust so easily in man-made predictions even when we’re let down over and over. How about God’s promises and predictions? Where do those rank in our lives? Most Biblical prophesies have already come true. Jesus himself fulfilled over 300 prophecies about the coming Messiah. All that’s left in Biblical prophecy are things yet to come. Can we count on them? Oh yeah.
Funny – we don’t hesitate to rely almost daily on predictions that are often proven wrong. How often do we think about (and share) God’s promises which have been proven true and reliable over and over? Do you think God wants us to think about (and share) them more often than we do? Who in your life could use some Good News today? Why not share the very best news?
Thank you all for your daily and weekly prayer support, so vitally important as the Chaplains and volunteers share the love of Jesus throughout the prison. Providing this “top cover” is more important than you may think. The enemy prowls around looking for souls to devour (1 Pe 5.8), and prison is a target-rich environment. Please remain vigilant with your prayer covering all aspects of this prison ministry. God bless your efforts!
Grace and Peace,
Rick
Prayer Requests from last Thursday (12:00 Chapel Service):
- Jerron– my fiance (LePaige), my family, my kids, for strength, courage, focus, my salvation, and my lawyers and judges to have understanding and compassion.
- Manuel– for all to go well tomorrow in court- to get sent home to my wife (Adriana) and daughter (Sofia). For wisdom to make good decisions.
- Juan– my family, my sister, to get released after my court date on 26th.
- Roland– for better communication when men are being called for church services, so that everyone who wants to come has the opportunity.
- Eugene– there will be a “pop-up” rally for Jesus at City Hall in Philadelphia on the 28th, pray for massive impact and many souls saved.
- Andy– unsaved family members, and greater self-control.
- Rick– thankful for son’s safe return from Antarctica, pray for his walk with the Lord. Also for my daughter and her husband trying to conceive.
Prayer Requests from Medium Security (7:00pm Monday service):
- Jonathan– my family, especially my grandmom (62) who is very frustrated right now.
- Ryan– for my family to continue to heal and start talking again.
- Troy– for my family, especially guidance and direction for my daughter Lexus, now down in South Carolina with my wife. Thankful they were both able to get out of Coatesville.
- John– I lost my trial, praying for mercy in my sentencing and appeal, and for my family.
- Chuck– missed the bus to State prison, want to get the next bus and get moving on my journey through the system so it can be done, need to move on from Chester County Prison. Also for Tim who keeps saying he wants to come to church but keeps backing out.
- Mike– for my family, and forgiveness.
- Phil– I’m in a bad place, and I know I’ve done wrong. I’ve been away from my faith for many years but when I heard the call for church I felt I should come. I need forgiveness for the bad I’ve done.
- Brandon– for my brother Clarence that just got out, for Julius back on the block who couldn’t make it out tonight, for “Bones” on N-block, and for “G-dog” over on R-block.
Prayer Requests from Minimum Security (8:30pm Monday service):
- Matt R– in-laws health (Gerald and Sheryl), and Jackie’s dad named Sarge, for his health.
- David– for the men in the room, his children and grandchildren, his court date, and he is hoping that the court allows him to go to a Christian center called Liberty.
- Eric– his family, wisdom, and that he would grow closer to God.
- Koen– for his grandfather, mom & stepdad, brothers, that he would grow closer to God, and that God would help is mind slow down.
- Frank– for his mom (87) and dad (85).
- Jason– Family, His friend Vince, Guidance and wisdom
- Joseph– kids, family.
- Eskine– family issues, next steps / fate.
- Brect– For his faith and that God would hear his prayers, That we would hear God.
- Andy– Unsaved family members, For a new belt.
- Shane– Wisdom / Understanding, Clear focus
Prayer Requests from Onesimus Ministries
- Chaplain Rhonda, and the female inmates and staff within her mission field.
- Chaplain Heinrich, and the male inmates and staff within his mission field.
- Chaplain Jack Crans, leading the chaplaincy program at Chester County Prison, for the prison leaders within his mission field, and his personal strength and healing from cancer.
- All the Volunteers ministering to inmates at Chester County Prison.
- The Families supporting each inmate, staff member, chaplain, and volunteer.
- Onesimus Ministries Board of Directors, thankful for God’s provision of new board members.
- Aftercare ministries and post-prison support organizations throughout Chester County.
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