January 2026 Prison Praise Reports
January 4, 2026 – Estelle Unit – Huntsville, TX
If walls could talk, they would be singing Hallelujah. Four artists are creating a masterpiece for the Glory of God on the chapel walls, leaving a legacy. A total of 203 men began the New Year in chapel service, and 11 men took a stand for salvation. John brought a New Year’s message on resolutions and transformation, using scriptures from John 3:30 and Colossians 3.
Janet Joyce and John Hammond
January 4, 2026 – Stiles Unit – Beaumont, TX
Chaplain Shelia Johnson and Minister Vanessa Linzy-Woods were present. After praise, worship, and prayer, Chaplain Johnson brought a powerful word from Joel 2:1-2 titled “The Day the Lord Comes.” She preached that everyone is coming out of the closet except Christians. The Word says we are to blow the trumpet and sound the alarm because that great and terrible day is coming. But instead of blowing the trumpet, we’ve traded it in for a flute. A head count was not taken, but several men came forward for salvation, rededication, prayer, or baptism.
Minister Vanessa Linzy-Woods
January 4, 2026 – Larry Gist Unit – Beaumont, TX
Chaplain Shelia Johnson, Minister Vanessa Linzy-Woods, and Minister Cassandra Kitchen attended the 1:30 pm service. After praise and worship, Minister Linzy-Woods delivered an amazing word entitled “To Catch a Thief,” from John 10:10 and Matthew 13:25. She exposed the schemes of a spiritual thief and taught tactics on how to catch and annihilate his plans. There were 42 men present, and nearly all came up for prayer. Glory to God!!!
C. Kitchen
January 6, 2026 – Larry Gist Unit – Beaumont, TX
At the 11:00 am service, Chaplain Shelia Johnson, Dr. Cassandra Kitchen, and Minister Vanessa Linzy-Woods attended. After praise and worship, Dr. Kitchen delivered a mighty word entitled “Fit for the Master’s Use,” from II Timothy 3:19-22. She challenged the men to examine whether they were vessels of honor or dishonor. She admonished that we must put on the whole armor of God and be ready for spiritual warfare so we may be suitable for God’s purpose, maintaining spiritual readiness and commitment to His Word. There were 81 men present, with 29 backsliders repenting and rededicating their lives to the Lord. Many also came for prayer. To God be the glory!!!!
Minister Vanessa Linzy-Woods
January 10, 2026 – Rufus Duncan Unit – Diboll, TX
Ministers Janet Joyce and Dan Groves joined the men in praise and worship. Janet shared a word of encouragement, reminding everyone that today is the most important day of our life. Dan brought a message entitled “Do Not Compromise the Truth,” from Proverbs 22:20-21 and five additional scriptures.
Blessings, D. Grove
January 18, 2026 – Stringfellow SAFP – Rosharon, TX
Ministers Janet Joyce and Dan Groves visited this unit and, using song books and a CD, led a worship time. This unit has no worship team, but the men participated and were uplifted. Dan brought a message entitled “The Name of Jesus, More Than Identity,” citing Philippians 2:10 and seven additional scriptures.
Blessings, D. Groves
