September 2025 Prison Praise Reports

September 07, 2025 – Estelle Unit – Huntsville

Janet Joyce and Dan Groves joined these men in praise and worship. Afterward, Janet shared a snippet of her message, comparing joy and happiness. She also shared a story showing the faithfulness of God’s perfect timing. Dan gave a message for fathers using David and Solomon as examples. The message concluded with breaking the barrier of unbelief. Individual prayers followed. In and by Christ, Dan Groves

September 07, 2025 – Richard P. LeBlanc Unit – Beaumont

At the Stiles Unit, Chaplain Shelia Johnson’s message was titled “When I See Jesus, Everything Changes.” She used many scriptures supporting the main point that there is a moment in every believer’s life when we will see Christ as He is: Savior, The Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. There were 216 men present. Many came up for salvation, rededication, prayer, and some even signed up for baptism. Vanessa Woods, God’s Elect, Because God is Good

September 07, 2025 – Larry Gist Unit (11 AM) – Beaumont

Chaplain Shelia Johnson brought the word entitled “God is Able.” Scriptures were from Ephesians 3:20-21, Daniel 3:17, and Hebrews 7:25. The main points were that God is Almighty and not limited by our circumstances. Nor is there any sin too dark or any pit too deep that He cannot save to the uttermost. There were around 60 to 70 men present. Many came up for salvation, rededication, prayer, and some even signed up for baptism. Vanessa Woods, God’s Elect, Because God is Good

September 07, 2025 – Larry Gist Unit – Beaumont

Minister Vanessa Woods and I were at the Gist unit. Minister V.W. came from several scriptures, but her main point was Isaiah 53:1-10, “The Authority of the Blood and the Cross.” She elaborated on the fact that Jesus experienced excruciating pain and suffering on the cross for us while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. We had a total of 216 in attendance. Many came up for prayer and healing. Yours in Jesus Name, Chaplain Shelia Johnson

September 13, 2025 – Rufus Duncan Unit – Diboll

Janet Joyce and Dan Groves joined this congregation for worship, after which Janet gave an encouraging word and Dan brought a message called “Sanctification (Dedication)” from Romans 12:1, 1 Peter 3:15, and John 15:9-10.

September 19, 2025 – Stringfellow SAFP Unit – Rosharon

Janet Joyce and Dan Groves visited this group of men. Beginning with worship from a CD we brought, we shared songs and then Dan gave some encouraging words. Janet brought the full message on contrasting joy and happiness. The men were encouraged and we had individual prayers with some of them. God bless, Dan Groves

September 28, 2025 – Richard P. LeBlanc Unit – Beaumont

At the LeBlanc Unit, Chaplain Shelia A. Johnson preached from Isaiah 43:1-12, “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” This was a message reminding the believers of the promise that there is no such thing as walking alone. We will never be consumed, never out of His presence or protection. There was a room of around 60 men. Two came up for salvation, two for rededication, and 3 for prayer. Vanessa Woods, God’s Elect, Because God is Good

September 28, 2025 – Larry Gist Unit – Beaumont

At the Gist Unit, Dr. Cassandra Kitchen gave the message from Matthew 7:13-14, “Which Gate Will You Choose.” She highlighted the difference between the Wide Gate and the Narrow Gate. She pointed out that on the wide road to destruction there are many sins: Lust, Idolatry, Pride, Drunkenness, Sexual Perversions, Greed, and Witchcraft. She explained that the Narrow Road is a blessed road. She also used Psalm 1 to point out the contrast between the blessed man and the ungodly man. There were 75 men present, and 65 men came forward for Salvation and Rededication. Vanessa Woods, God’s Elect, Because God is Good

September 2025 – Estelle Unit (Youth Program) – Huntsville

Every first and third Sunday, John Lee goes into this unit for a special program that he was requested to lead, in which he works with young offenders between ages 18 to 26. In this program there are 10 inmate mentors and John works with them as well as about 40 young offenders. He found that he is also working with Muslims in this program, so that keeping a sensitivity for them as well as any other beliefs, and maintaining a firm stance for Jesus is challenging. After his first session, John felt he had been accepted by their response as he left the gym. This is a great start and John was encouraged. John could use our prayers of support as he needs to be innovative to keep their attention and be effective. Dan Groves for John Lee