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Sarah’s Reflection on Her First Prison Ministry Experience- By SarahInitially, I was a little apprehensive about visiting the prison. But, I feel strongly that the men and women there are just as entitled to hear the gospel as those who are not incarcerated. How else were they going to hear the gospel if I am unwilling to overcome my fears, step out of my comfort zone and go in with them? This year will be my third year to go in to fellowship and serve the men, the apprehension was short lived, and long gone after the first visit I made.
(Sarah is a member of First Baptist Church Damascus. She and her husband have three children. She is also a H & F board member.) From the Executive Director, Linda A.A friend who works at a local prison made an unusual prayer request at a Wednesday night prayer service in the warm months of summer, 2006. “There is an inmate at the prison whose mom has just been diagnosed with cancer. He asked me to see if someone in our church would send her notes of encouragement and call to check on her from time to time since she doesn’t have a church family.” By the summer of 2007, God had intertwined our families. Although we were very different, God has used this atypical union to bless, grow and encourage all involved. Through Edward, I have come to know that many of those behind the walls are incredibly intelligent, gentle, loving and hard working. They are no different than those of us on the outside. They, like us, are in need of His grace on a regular basis. With proper nurturing and guidance as they were growing up, many of them would have flourished in this life. I have a small note posted in my office which simply declares, “love heals.” Every time I notice it, I feel God’s call in my heart to keep doing what I am doing and to keep praying. Today, I am so grateful that I was at that Wednesday night prayer meeting, and that Edward is now a part of my family. I find great joy in watching him grow, learn and develop the true desire for the abundant life that Jesus spoke of. I am blessed, and I am thankful. Bobby Jon Drinkard: Survivor(Bobby Jon Drinkard starred in Survivor: Pulau and Survivor: Guatemala. He has made two visits into NECC. He responded to the Hands and Feet Ministry.)
Letter from an Inmate...This is an excerpt from a letter received from an inmate who accepted Jesus during a Kairos event at a local prison. If you would like more information about a Kairos Ministry Team in your area, please contact us at Hands & Feet Ministries. “I now know, because of what I have been through and by what I have seen and heard, that God saves lives in prison and He sets their hearts free from bondage first. I pray that if you don’t know the Lord Jesus Christ, that my testimony will help you to come to know Him. God has changed me and given me a new heart. I was blind, but now I see. May God’s amazing grace come upon you, also! AMEN”
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