A 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 readingPrison ministry concerts in 2020: May 31 — Lakeland Correctional Facility — Coldwater, MI April 25 — Ionia Correctional Facility — Ionia, MI March 22 — E.C. Brooks Correctional Facility, Level 2 — Muskegon, MI February 15 — Ionia Correctional Facility — Ionia, MI Prison ministry concerts in 2019: December 21 — Muskegon
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 reading“My dad has been in prison most of my life…” On March 16th, Wayburn and Janae were given the special opportunity to speak at Cornerstone University before the student body at their weekly chapel service. It was a joy to share what God is doing in prisons! The faculty and
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
Continue readingThank you for reading this year-end update, and for your prayers for the ministry. To view the second page of this update, please hover over the bottom left-hand corner of the newsletter, and click on the down-arrow. Click here to download or print.
Continue readingThank you for reading this update, and for your prayers for the ministry. To view the second page of this update, please hover over the bottom left-hand corner of the newsletter, and click on the down-arrow. Click here to download or print.
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