Ministry News

Date: November 8, 2025 Team: Janet Joyce & Dan Groves Janet shared a rousing word of encouragement, and Dan brought the message “Complacency” from Proverbs 1:32. The team joined the men for worship and fellowship. Report by: Team

Date: November 2, 2025 Team: Chaplain S. Johnson & Minister C. Kitchen Two services were held at 11:00am and 1:30pm, opened with worship, scripture, and prayer. Message 1: “From the Cedar to the Tender Twig: God’s Miraculous Transformation” – Ezekiel 17:19–24 Message 2: “The Almighty and the Ashes: When God Raises the Cracks of Broken Vessels” – 2 Corinthians 4:1–7 Praise Report: 14 souls rededicated…

Date: November 2, 2025 Team: Dan Groves & Mike Woerner Mike introduced the ministry and shared a word of encouragement, urging the men to trust God in every circumstance. Dan then delivered the message titled “Complacency” from Proverbs 1:32. The service concluded with a time of prayer, and the men expressed heartfelt appreciation for the visit. Report by: Michael Woerner

Minister Vanessa Woods and Dan Groves met with 22 women at the Carole Young Unit. Dan opened in prayer and introduced the ministry. After a time of worship, Vanessa delivered a powerful message on healing-both physical and emotional-drawing from Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 53:4, and other scriptures. She also shared her personal testimony. At least 20 women came forward for salvation and rededication. Vanessa then anointed…

The LeBlanc Unit held a baptism for men who had recently come to Christ. Although the women of Hope For All in Jesus were not able to enter the unit that day, they had faithfully ministered over the past three months, leading many to salvation.

Dr. Cassandra Kitchen preached from Acts 16:16–18, delivering a message titled “How Long Will You Keep a Covenant with an Evil Oppressor?” There were 126 men in attendance. During the altar call, 15–20 backsliders came forward to rededicate their lives to the Lord and break free from destructive spiritual covenants. Chaplain Shelia Johnson

Pastor John Hammond ministered to 60 men at the Lychner Unit. The worship team ushered in the presence of the Holy Spirit, and the atmosphere shifted in a way that everyone could feel. Several men shared testimonies that deeply blessed the group. Pastor John preached on “The New Creation,” from 2 Corinthians 5:17: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old…

Dr. Cassandra Kitchen, Dr. Michael Kitchen, Minister Vanessa Woods, and Chaplain Shelia Johnson ministered at the Hughes Unit during the 7:30 a.m. service. Dr. Kitchen preached on “Forgiveness,” using Mark 11:25–26. Two backsliders returned to the Lord, and many others came forward for prayer. Chaplain Shelia Johnson

Janet Joyce and Dan Groves joined the men for worship. The worship team, sensitive to the Spirit’s leading, shortened their time to allow space for the message. Janet shared an encouraging word, and Dan preached on “The Whole Armor of God,” drawing from Ephesians 6:10–18 and several supporting scriptures.

Chaplain Shelia Johnson preached a message titled “Jesus Is the Only Way,” based on Isaiah 43:1–11. She emphasized that no matter how dark our past may be, Jesus is the answer. He knows us better than we know ourselves, and we cannot save ourselves. Without the covering of His blood, we are in a dangerous place. She urged everyone to proclaim Christ boldly. Six men…

Jerry Beasley, Pastor John Hammond, and Dan Groves visited the Bell Unit. Chaplain Eddy had begun the service earlier and concluded shortly after the team arrived. Pastor John introduced the ministry and shared an encouraging word. Minister Jerry delivered a message from Isaiah 62:4–5, speaking on the marriage of the land and the promise that “you shall be called Hephzibah (my delight is in her),…

Every first and third Sunday, John Lee leads a special program at Estelle Unit for young offenders ages 18 to 26. He works with 10 inmate mentors and about 40 participants. The program includes individuals from various faith backgrounds, including Muslims, and John is committed to maintaining sensitivity while standing firm in his witness for Jesus. After his first session, he felt encouraged by the…