Ministry News

On January 19th, Dan Groves and I, Janet Joyce, held a worship service with a small group of eight men. The gathering was wonderfully interactive and truly powerful. We give all glory to God for this opportunity. Our message echoed the themes from their earlier morning service, emphasizing that God resides within each of us. We encouraged everyone to listen to Him and be courageous…

Chaplain Johnson, Dr. Kitchen, and Minister J. Felder made a visit to the camp at 11 a.m. and later to the North Chapel at 3 p.m. The praise and worship team performed the apostle’s favorite song, “Don’t Let The Devil Ride,” in his honor. The gathering was powerful, with nearly 400 men present, resulting in a standing ovation. Dr. Kitchen delivered a compelling sermon titled…

Dan Groves and I visited the Duncan Unit recently, and upon our arrival, an officer humorously asked if we were part of a “Magic Show.” Inside the facility, we met J.P. Santarini, who was scheduled to deliver an extraordinary Gospel message. He incorporated illusions into his presentation, making it both powerful and unforgettable. This creative approach drew in around 50 men, who were captivated by…

Chaplain Johnson, Dr. Kitchen, and Minister J. Felder paid a visit to this location, where 218 men were gathered to express their sympathies for the passing of Apostle Ray C. Felder. Dr. Kitchen delivered an impactful message based on Job 2:1-8, which touched many hearts and led one individual who had strayed from his faith to return to Christ. On the same day, we also…

Chaplain S. Johnson, Minister J. Felder, and Minister C. Kitchen visited the Gist Unit in Beaumont, Texas. We began the 11:00 AM service with a session of praise and worship, which the men actively participated in. Chaplain S. Johnson sang a couple of powerful worship songs that truly brought the Lord’s presence into the room. She then delivered an inspirational message titled “Entering Into His…

Dan Groves and I arrived at the Estelle Unit during a severe wind and rainstorm. Before entering the building, we paused in the parking lot to pray, asking God to calm the storm. Remarkably, the weather cleared, allowing us to enter dry. A total of 185 men attended the service, where we paid tribute to the late Apostle R.C. Felder, honoring his dedication to God.…

Dan Groves visited the men in this program, and I was fortunate to see that around 19 men attended, despite my unexpected arrival. Before I began discussing my prepared notes on “Confidence in the Unseen,” the Holy Spirit conveyed insights on faith and faithfulness. After the message, one man sought prayer regarding voices he was hearing in his head. We prayed for his deliverance and…

Dan Groves visited the Duncan Unit in Diboll, Texas, to engage with the Church of 41 inmates. After a worship session, I led the group in singing “How Great Thou Art,” which the men enthusiastically joined. I then delivered a message titled “Confidence in the Unseen,” drawing from Hebrews Chapter 11 and using Korah’s story from Numbers 16 as an example. During the discussion, Dathan…

My husband, Leonard, and I, Cynthia Ventress, had the privilege of visiting the Clemens Unit in Brazoria, to share doughnuts, hot chocolate, coffee, and a message from the Bible. As the first group of men came in for their treats, a guard entered for headcount and informed them that if she counted them in the chapel, they would have to stay until the count was…

On November 24th, we returned to the Gist Unit where I delivered a sermon during the first service, focusing on Matthew 15:32-38, “Being Thankful.” Apostle Felder then led the second service with a message from Psalm 34:1-11, “Oh Taste and See That the Lord Is Good.” A total of 91 men attended. We witnessed one individual recommit to their faith and five others embrace Christ…

Chaplain Johnson, Dr. Kitchen, Apostle Felder, and his wife, Minister Johnnie Mae Felder, were in attendance. We conducted two services at this facility. Apostle Felder delivered a sermon titled “Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places,” referencing John 12 and John 3:16. During the second service, I preached from 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 on the topic “My Grace Is Sufficient.”

Casey Cruz, once an inmate at the Gist Unit, has been transformed by the blood of the Lamb. Since being released in September 2024, he has joined an Evangelism Ministry and launched his own platform, “God Comes First,” through social media. Committed to the Lord’s work, Casey starts each day in prayer, sharing Scripture online, and helping the needy on the streets of Dallas. Despite…