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Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Conducting weekly church services for the men inside Chester County prison
is a vital lifeline to a reality beyond their incarceration. They tell us
each week how they look forward to Monday night, and how it sets the tone
for their entire week. We enjoy the warden’s support for chaplaincy and
religious services, and I believe he and other leaders recognize the value,
and how it actually makes officer’s jobs better. Men who come to church,
and study the Bible, and minister to one another on the blocks, permeate the
prison population with peace. Jesus said “blessed are the peacemakers, for
they will be called children of God” (Mt 5:9).
Please pray with us that alternate arrangements can be made to hold our
church services as the prison chapel closes down for renovation. We realize
it could be extra work for some people in order to make it work out, but
pray that God will make a way through open doors and willing hearts.
Thank you all for your wonderful consistency in prayer for the incarcerated
men and women, the staff, the chaplains, the volunteers, and all the
families associated with the prison. Your willingness to repeatedly
approach the throne of grace on behalf of these folks clearly demonstrates
the love Jesus talked about in John 13:35, “By this everyone will know that
you are my disciples, if you love one another.” May our great God pour out
His blessing on you and your family this week.
Grace and Peace,
Rick
Prayer Requests from last Thursday (12:00 Chapel Service):
* Nick- for family and friends, and the justice system to help us out.
* Chris- my wife Jennifer has serious liver problems and is on the
list waiting for a transplant.
* Andy D- for unsaved family members.
* Juan- for family and friends, all of us in here, and my sister
Rosario.
* Diego- for my fiancé Esmerelda, my daughter Melina, and that my mom
and dad would be repaid 10 fold for their help to me.
* Manuel- for my family – daughter Sofia and wife Adriana, more
patience, and my court date on 6/5, and my friends.
* Harry- pray my hearing gets moved up or I get out on the 8th.
* Damon- my uncle just died. Praying for everyone in here to know the
true identity of Jesus. Pray for Chris and his wife.
* Blair- for my wife, myself, my kids, the stress on my shoulders, and
hope I can make it to heaven. For all of us in here to pray to God.
* Edgar- for my family, my brother’s family, I’m still waiting for a
court date, and for my sister in Mexico.
* Zachary- for all below me, all above me, and everyone in between.
* Roland D- for my wife Deb’s broken wrist to be healed.
* Eugene C- for an outpouring of God’s Spirit and many to be saved at
the upcoming Jesus pop-up rally in Coatesville on May 30.
Prayer Requests from Medium Security (7:00pm Monday service):
* Jonathan- forgiveness, my grandmother, all of us in here, and for
Avery who got out Friday- that he is doing good.
* Troy- for my wife Beth, my kids Stephanie, Tyson, and Lexus, my
granddaughter, my brother and sister, their grandkids, for forgiveness, all
the upcoming court dates, and for each man to get out of here and stay in
prayer.
* Ameen- for my court date soon, to get time served and pay my bail
and get out. For honesty, loyalty, respect, and unfairness (??). Also for
my 4yr old daughter who hasn’t talked to me in a while, that she would
listen.
* Brandon- for the brothers back on the block, and all those released
or in rehab, or otherwise not around here anymore.
* Mike- for my wife Robin and my kids Hannah, Michael, and Gavin, and
forgiveness.
* Carl- haven’t spoken with my daughter for a long time – I’m writing
her a letter, and I need wisdom to write the correct words.
* Jim M- my sister-in-law Brenda lost hearing in her right ear and
they are doing an MRI scan on her brain. Also healing up from my surgery.
* Phil T- healing of breathing issue for our brother Erwin. It’s a
somber day in my family – 10 years ago we lost my daughter Devon- pray for
her 2 daughters and family. It’s also my 41st wedding anniversary, praying
this is the year my wife would accept Jesus. Also praying for Caroline who
had a hysterectomy – for her and her family – and for Rick’s daughter Ali
and her husband trying to conceive.
* Erskin- for my family, court date, I’ve been gone 43 years, want to
get back with family.
* Dan T- Praise the Lord for my brother-in-law walking with the Lord
after praying for him so many years.
* Jose- for the sacrifice of so many military and their families on
this Memorial Day.
* Tim- for my family, and I go to rehab this week.
* John- my mom has diabetes, for my buddy with a warrant, and my lady
has a warrant. For glasses, my joint pain, and court on Wednesday.
* John- I also have court on Wed.
Prayer Requests from Minimum Security (8:30pm Monday service):
* Anthony- wife and marriage may God be with them during this
struggle.
* Jody- men in here and for understanding for addiction.
* Ryan- Grace thru rehab and that the provision he needs be provided.
Also pray for his girlfriend and kids for peace in their relationship.
* Jacob- Kyleigh and Madeleine his kids and also for Judy his Grandma
that they can have peace and happiness.
* Kevin- guidance thru life and reassurance that God sees him.
* Matt- For Gerald healing for his lungs and strength. For Cheryl
strength and understanding as this has been a long battle.
* Dante James- stay sane and seek God for peace during this difficult
time.
* Todd- family, friends and coworkers welcome him back and restoration
of these relationships. Also for the souls of his grandparents, uncle and
Ashley.
* Andy- unsaved family members
* Ryan- for God to continue to bring his family together.
Prayer Requests from Onesimus Ministries
* For all Volunteers ministering to inmates at Chester County Prison.
* For Chaplain Rhonda, and her ministry to female inmates and staff.
* For Chaplain Heinrich, and his ministry to male inmates and staff.
* For Chaplain Jack Crans, as he leads chaplaincy at Chester County
Prison among both inmates and prison leadership, and for his personal
strength and healing from cancer.
* For the Families supporting each inmate, staff member, chaplain, and
volunteer.
* For Onesimus Ministries Board of Directors, thankful for our new
board members.
* For Aftercare ministries and post-prison support organizations
throughout Chester County.
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