Dear Friends, Oh what a wonderful day…..such a sweet reunion with our Christian brothers in Ionia Correctional Facility. Jerry and Kathy Wittingen, Brother Ren Broekhuizen, Wayburn, and I were all so excited after such a long wait during the covid pandemic for permission by the state to return. There were
Continue readingDuring this very disturbing and confusing time in our nation, Janae and I wanted to thank you for your faithfulness to God. This is THE time when God wants us to look for Him. Please be reminded that He loves you and He is still on the throne. He will
Continue reading“I have been fighting the urge to give my life to Christ for years, but today I knew it was time… I didn’t think I could be forgiven!” What a wonderful time we had at this concert in Ionia at the Richard Handlon Correctional Facility. Over 37 men came forward
Continue readingTension and disruption, amidst a harvest! We sensed a tension in the air as the Warden, Deputy Warden, Chaplain, and six guards lined the walls of the gymnasium, standing military style for the concert at the G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility. In all our years of doing prison concerts we’d
Continue readingA beautiful outdoor concert at Carson City It was great day in the sun as we had an amazing outdoor concert at Carson City Correctional Facility. The prison worship team “The Yard Band” opened up with a few songs. It was a joy to hear musicians from the prison sing and
Continue readingMusic, donuts, and the life-changing message of hope in Jesus! What joy it was to bring in 400 donuts (provided by Marge’s Donut Den) and coffee to the men at Ernest C. Brooks on Father’s Day. The concert was excellent and so many men expressed their gratitude. We had many excellent
Continue reading“I was so angry… but today, with your message of the love of Jesus, I know I’ve been wrong.” We were encouraged as the men from West Shoreline Correctional welcomed us back with much joy. They let us know how much they appreciated our coming again and bringing them hope through song
Continue reading“I could see so many hands reaching…as if desperately reaching for hope” Have you ever seen something happen that almost leaves you speechless? It really doesn’t happen too often, but when it does—it stops you right in your tracks and leaves you not knowing exactly what to do. This actually
Continue readingWhat a joy to see 127 men file in… Isaiah 61:1 came to life before our eyes! Wayburn and I were so excited to wake up early Saturday morning. We were going to Kingsley, near Traverse City, to visit the men at Pugsley Correctional Facility. This was our third
Continue reading13 new brothers found “everything we need for life and godliness” What a blessing it was to be at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility in Jackson on January 16th. This was our first opportunity to visit this particular prison. The Warden is a wonderful man who likes to encourage the prisoners through
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