Ministry News

Minister Vanessa Woods and Chaplain Shelia Johnson ministered together. Vanessa’s message focused on Isaiah 53:1–10, “The Authority of the Blood and the Cross.” She spoke about the suffering Jesus endured on the cross for us, even while we were still sinners. There were 216 men in attendance. Many came forward for prayer and healing. Yours in Jesus’ Name, Chaplain Shelia Johnson

At 11:00 a.m., Chaplain Shelia Johnson preached a message titled “God is Able,” drawing from Ephesians 3:20–21, Daniel 3:17, and Hebrews 7:25. She emphasized that God is Almighty and not limited by our circumstances. No sin is too dark, and no pit too deep for Him to save to the uttermost. Approximately 60–70 men attended. Many came forward for salvation, rededication, prayer, and baptism. Vanessa…

Chaplain Shelia Johnson from the Stiles Unit delivered a message titled “When I See Jesus, Everything Changes.” She shared multiple scriptures emphasizing that every believer will one day see Christ as He truly is—our Savior, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. There were 216 men in attendance. Many responded for salvation, rededication, prayer, and several signed up for baptism.…

Janet Joyce and Dan Groves joined the men for praise and worship. Janet shared part of her message, comparing joy and happiness, and told a story that highlighted God’s faithfulness and perfect timing. Dan spoke on fatherhood, using David and Solomon as examples, and concluded with a call to break through the barrier of unbelief. Individual prayers followed. In and by Christ, Dan Groves

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…