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Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
King David was a man after God’s own heart, and is credited with creating musical instruments for the worship of God. Our modern day worship music can be traced back to him. And speaking of music being used to honor and glorify God, we’re having a concert this Friday to benefit prison ministry at Chester County Prison.
You are all cordially invited to this Free concert – 7pm on Friday, May 16, at Grace Covenant Church (444 Creamery Way, Exton, PA 19341). Enjoy an evening of talented musicians performing old favorites, some original tunes, and of course a bit of worship music. Come and hear a few inspiring stories from Chaplain Heinrich and Chaplain Rhonda. As a fundraiser, folks can make donations towards the ministry, and we’re having a silent auction featuring guitars and other music-related items.
Music is a great way to bring folks together, support a great cause, and of course an excellent way to give praise to our great God. He enjoys hearing from his children, and we thank you for how you lift up the men, women, chaplains, volunteers, and staff at Chester County Prison each week. I can tell you how meaningful it is to the men who come out to worship services in the prison – they are encouraged that people care enough to pray for them and their requests. Thanks for honoring them as we follow what God instructed us to do – pray without ceasing. Have a great week, and hope to see you Friday!
Grace and Peace,
Rick
Prayer Requests from last Thursday (12:00 Chapel Service, plus Inmate 1-1 sessions):
- Ivan– hopefully I can go home soon.
- Manuel– my wife and my family.
- Javier– family.
- Matthew– hoping to get a court date soon, and that when I do, it goes well.
- Eugene– Kenneth now in maximum security after his sentencing, pray for his spirit and his future. Also healing for wrists.
- Boz– for everyone to show loyalty to God’s son Jesus.
- Julius– to be delivered from evil, God have mercy on my soul.
- Andy D– for this upcoming week, please take away the stress and help me rely on you.
- Kenny– thankful my home plan is all in place and approved, things are ready for my return home in 2-1/2 weeks. My sciatic pain has nearly gone away over the last 2 weeks. Pray my family and friends all doing well, and my time continues to go fast and smooth, and thankful for all the chances people in here gave me during my time.
Prayer Requests from Medium Security (7:00pm Monday service):
- John– God to bring us all home soon.
- Kalil– God protect my family, and bring us peace.
- Josh– my brother died a few months ago, my Mom and sister having a really rough time. Also, praying to get the help I need to get.
- José– Happy to have another day of life, and to have a new way once I get out of here. Praying for freedom! My court date is on Wed, and my girl is at home all by herself dealing with everything.
- Jon– my court hearing is Wed, please soften the judge’s heart. Thanks for all the volunteers that bless us each week sharing the Word of God, pray for my children (8) and my grandkids (3). Help me find a good family church when I get out and stay out.
- Joseph– for everyone in here to pick up their cross and follow the Lord, and after they leave here, too.
- Tim– for my family.
- Don– to be able to get to Lancaster county and get this sentence over with, and end this process of in and out of jail.
- Gerell– for answers.
- Geronimo– pray for my court date, happy for all the volunteers that come out, bless us.
- Mackie– patience and faith.
- Phil T– thanks for healthy baby born to the woman we prayed for last week, and for all the women desperate to become mothers but having a tough time doing so – for Josie, Morgan, Nicole, and Mahwan.
- Dan T– for my brother-in-law, spent 10 mins with him discussing creation. Need to get him alone when he’s in his right mind to witness to him.
Prayer Requests from Minimum Security (8:30pm Monday service)
- Carlos– family, Mom, daughter, myself, the inmates here, and for my ex-girlfriend (Amareles) who is caught up in drugs.
- José– my son, family, Mom and Dad, my brother
- Luis– wife, family, son, daughter, brother.
- Vince– my Uncle Tony who will have to put his dog down soon.
- Sidney– peace in the world.
- Leon– family, kids, nephew, parents, father, sister, and my friend Matt.
- Chris– all the men in here, to get home soon, and for our health.
- Mike– my son to have understanding why I’m here, God’s help for me and for him.
- Donny– my daughter, granddaughter, family, my Aunt Janice in Florida with lung cancer is responding to treatment (praise). Thanks for all the volunteers, and this is my last service – I’m getting out Thursday!
- Andy D– for my eye issues to subside by morning.
- Marvin– family, myself, wife, kids.
Prayer Requests from Onesimus Ministries
- For this Friday’s benefit concert and all the last-minute details to work out.
- Continued blessings for whatever they need on our Chaplains – Rhonda, Heinrich, Jack
- Blessings upon the many volunteers serving inside the prison and behind the scenes.
- For the families of our Chaplains, our volunteers, and staff at the prison.
- Rich blessings upon all the prison staff, especially those in leadership, may they work out all the issues impacting the prison.
- For all the inmates, and especially the inmate’s families, who are also “doing time”.
- Blessings of provision upon the Aftercare ministries and post-prison support organizations across Chester county. Bless their volunteers and staff as they minister to inmates released from CCP, and bless all the clients as they integrate back into the community.
If you’d like to find out more about mentoring and discipling a man or woman coming out of prison, drop us a note at outreach@onesimusministries.org.
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