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We began the service with prayer, followed by a warm welcome and praise and worship. Chaplain Shelia Johnson preached an impactful sermon titled “Dirty Clothes, Washed, Ironed, and Ready to Wear” from Isaiah 64:6. She highlighted how we all have sin and are in need of cleansing, referencing Isaiah 1:18, which reminds us that although our sins are like scarlet, the Lord washes us white…

Jerry Beasley and I ministered at this unit, which had 86 men in attendance. This unit boasts an anointed worship team that ushered in the presence of the Holy Spirit. Jerry, a new member of the Hope For All in Jesus Prison Outreach team, shared an encouraging word that resonated with the men. I presented the message “New Creation” from 2 Corinthians 5:17, emphasizing that…

At 1:30 PM, Chaplain Shelia Johnson, Minister J. Felder, Evangelist Linzy Woods, and Minister C. Kitchen visited the Gist Unit. They opened the service with heartfelt praise and worship, engaging the men in song. Minister Linzy Woods shared a compelling message entitled “These Scars,” drawing from her personal experiences illustrated in Psalm 147:3. The men were deeply touched by the message, leading many to come…

Dan Groves visited this unit and was impressed by the turnout, as they had already held church that morning. With the aid of a CD, they enjoyed worship together. One man, who had received deliverance last month and accepted Jesus, shared his powerful testimony of transformation. Several others also shared their stories. Dan then delivered a message titled “Diligence or Slothfulness,” using numerous proverbs and…

Chaplain Shelia Johnson, Minister J. Felder, Dr. Cassandra Kitchen, Elect Lady N. Young, and Minister C. Kitchen visited the Gist Unit. Both services, held at 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM, began with praise and worship, which the men enthusiastically joined. Chaplain Shelia Johnson led with several anointed worship songs, filling the room with the presence of the Lord. At the 11:00 AM service, she delivered…

Dan Groves visited this unit and joined the men for worship. Following the worship, he delivered a message entitled “The Fear of Man Vs The Fear of God,” contrasting the various types of fear, trust, respect, reverence, and belief that people may direct towards man, human institutions, or God and His ways.

Chaplain Shelia Johnson, Minister Vanessa Linzy-Woods, and Dr. Cassandra Kitchen visited the Gist Unit in Beaumont, Texas. We held an 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM service with praise and worship, which the men joined enthusiastically. In both services, Chaplain Johnson sang several anointed worship songs that filled the room with the presence of the Lord. In the first service, Evangelist Linzy-Woods gave an amazing message…

Dan Groves visited this unit with a CD from which we sang worship songs focusing on the presence of the Holy Spirit. Dan gave a message entitled “When Facts Become Lies – Revised.” About 5 out of 15 men came forward for prayer. One man wanted to be set free from a demon that made strange sounds in him. Dan found that he had not…

Chaplain Shelia Johnson, Evangelist Linzy-Woods, Dr. M. Kitchen, and Dr. Cassandra Kitchen visited Ferguson Unit in Midway, Texas, which is a new unit. Their praise and worship opened with a few selections. We sang several songs, and the men joined in. Chaplain Johnson gave a mighty message, “Jesus is the Chainbreaker,” which came from Acts 16:25-26. There were three men who gave their lives to…

Chaplain Shelia Johnson, Dr. M. Kitchen, and Dr. Cassandra Kitchen visited the Hughes Unit in Gatesville, Texas, which is a new unit. The entire service was beautiful. The musicians were outstanding. Chaplain Johnson and Dr. Kitchen each sang a song that brought true worship. Chaplain Johnson gave a beautiful message that blessed the men, entitled “God Must Crush You in Order to Bless You” from…

Dan Groves went into this prison with Janet Joyce. This was Janet’s first time visiting this unit and Dan’s first visit in years. Jason has been doing a great job here. They now have a worship team, and we enjoyed praising God together. Janet shared about bearing burdens, and Dan gave a message called “When Facts Become Lies.” It was well received, and there were…

John Hammond and Janet Joyce worshiped with 25 men. John shared words of encouragement, and Janet ministered on “The Enemy’s Strategies and Methods of Attack Against God’s People.” Janet Joyce