July Prison Praise Reports

July 05, 2026 – Mark W. Stiles Unit – Beaumont

Chaplain Shelia Johnson, Min. Johnnie M. Felder, and Min. Cassandra Kitchen visited the Mark W. Stiles Unit in Beaumont, Texas. There were 156 men in attendance. The inmates opened the service with scripture, prayer, praise, and worship. Chaplain Johnson brought a powerful Word from 1 John 3:1-2 entitled “When I See Jesus.” Five men came forward to give their lives to Christ, along with many backsliders, and many others came up for prayer.

God Bless, Cassandra Kitchen

July 05, 2026 – Clemens Unit – Brazoria

The Lord blessed us with the opportunity to bring breakfast tacos for all of the men at the Trustee Camp at the Clemens Unit in honor of the 4th of July. They were truly blessed! The workers at Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant in Angleton, Texas opened early to make 400 tacos, starting the cooking at 5:00 am. They were kind enough to send catering containers so the tacos arrived hot at the unit.

God really wanted to show the men how much He loves them, and they were feeling that love! One man shared that his wife had made him homemade tortillas and breakfast tacos for 23 years, and this touched him in a deeply spiritual way. Another man from San Antonio said it made him feel right at home. Another declared he was amazed to receive “Free World Tacos.”

With their bellies full, it was time for them to receive spiritual food. Leonard preached from John Chapter 3 on “The Greatest Gift of Love: Jesus.” About 50 men stayed for the church service, and everywhere you looked, there were smiles. During the altar call and prayer, at least 10 men came up to pray with the prayer partners. We encouraged them to continue seeking Jesus on a personal, daily basis.

We thank God and Hope for All in Jesus Ministry for enabling us to share both physical and spiritual food with the men at the camp. They were so appreciative and truly blessed.

Cynthia and Leonard Ventress

July 05, 2026 – Larry Gist Unit – Beaumont

Chaplain Shelia Johnson, Min. Johnnie M. Felder, and Min. Cassandra Kitchen went to the Larry Gist Unit in Beaumont. Min. C. Kitchen continued with a testimonial service from the previous Sunday for both services, drawing scripture from Psalm 18:1-3. Across both services, 113 men were present. Six men came forward to give their lives to Christ, and many came forward for rededication. All the men came to the altar to pray for each other’s deliverance and breakthrough. The presence of the Holy Ghost was in that place.

Praise be to God, Cassandra Kitchen

July 11, 2026 – Duncan Unit – Diboll

Janet Joyce and Dan Groves came to this unit and joined the men for an anointed time of worship. Janet testified about the car giveaway ministry she is involved with and how God is blessing it. Dan brought a word of wisdom from 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 and 1 Peter 2:9 entitled “Who and What Are We: Called and Sent.”

Blessings, Dan Groves

July 19, 2026 – Stringfellow SAFP – Rosharon

Mike Woerner and Dan Groves visited this unit, leading the men in worship with a CD and songbooks. Mike shared an encouraging word about confidence in God and the surety of His Word. Dan gave a revised message entitled “Who and What Are We?” from Ephesians 4:30-32, focusing on being sealed and marked as His own. One man gave his life to Jesus, and others came up for prayer.

Dan Groves

July 26, 2026 – LeBlanc Unit – Beaumont

Chaplain Shelia Johnson and Dan Groves visited this unit to join the men in praise and worship. Shelia shared a song, and the men performed a Christian rap song. Dan introduced the ministry and offered scriptural encouragement. Sister Shelia brought the Word from Ezekiel 7:13, “Whatcha Gonna Do When He Comes for You,” and Galatians 6:7, “Sowing and Reaping.” Two men gave their hearts to Jesus, and four rededicated their lives.

Dan Groves

July 26, 2026 – Larry Gist Unit (11 AM) – Beaumont

Chaplain Shelia Johnson and Dan Groves visited this unit and led worship with a CD and songbooks. Chaplain Shelia brought the Word, “Straight and Narrow is the Gate,” from Matthew 7:13-14, sharing how going through that turnstile requires dropping your baggage. Seven backsliders came forward, and three gave their hearts to Jesus.

Respectfully, Dan Groves

July 26, 2026 – Larry Gist Unit (3 PM) – Beaumont

Dan Groves and I visited the Gist unit. I opened the service by introducing the ministry to several people new to the unit and ministered a couple of songs. Dan brought a message titled “God is Not a Walkie Talkie,” based on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. He spoke on the importance of ongoing, two-way communication with God through unceasing prayer and thanksgiving.