Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.� Philippians 4:6
We would suggest that you pray generally for the inmates salvation, and the various issues such as forgiveness, guilt, loneliness, race relations, anger, worthlessness, bad news (no parole), loss of hope, fear (fear of man), sexual pressures, family, alcohol and drug addictions, etc. that they face when in an environment as such. Pray for those that are released on parole or day parole; that they will be able to function in the outside world again. Those that are already Christians need to be lifted up in prayer for strength to walk as a new Christian.� Pray against the demonic influences that are present in this environment, and in the lives of the inmates.
��������������� We would also appreciate any material in the line of Christian books, pamphlets, magazines (such as Decision) and tracts that are pertinent to prison ministry, Bibles, etc.� Please call Bob Ventura at 725-2733 if you have anything to donate.�Thank You.
��������������� Pastor Bill Richards is spending prayer time with Peter and I (Bob) before we minister in the prison.� Our chapel times are Tuesday - 8 p.m., and Wednesday - 7:30 p.m.�Prayer times are Tues. - 7-7:30 p.m., and Wed. - 6:30 - 7 p.m.� These would be excellent times to set aside to pray for this ministry.�
��������������� There is power in prayer, and as volunteers we truly appreciate your prayers for the people listed below: GOD BLESS YOU AS YOU PRAY.
Bernie Mullins - BCI Chaplain; Peter and Bob - Chapel Volunteers
BCI Staff (Superintendent and Board of Directors) and Guards
Other volunteers that come into the prison to do one on one, church services or Bible Studies, etc.
Menno W. - Christian in Stony Mountain Penitentiary - Pray that God will give him understanding of the Bible study course he is taking, and will also deliver him from the addiction of alcohol. Pray for his family and close friends that are supporting his walk with the Lord
Elvis R. - accepted the Lord August/99 -pray for alcohol problem, his twin boys, and his walk as a new Christian.
Chris - Accepted the Lord 7 months ago.� He is now out of prison, and asks prayer for standing strong in the Lord as a Christian.� He has a vision for a Christian Half-Way House
Bob -Volunteer - Also has a vision for a Half-Way House.
Aron� - Stony Mountain.� He is facing major charges, and has asked for prayer support.
Matthew - Christian - pray for possible parole in December, and strength as a Christian. Pray that he will be more obedient to the Lord.
Joe - Bone cancer and Aids.�He needs to rededicate his life to the Lord and take his commitment more seriously.� He only has about two and a half years to live. �Pray for a miracle healing in his life. He gets out of prison Feb/2000.
Merle, Ed, Peter, Terry, Bobby, T.J. - anger�
Albert - his eight children he hasn't seen in ten years, and alcohol problem.
Warren, Larry, Cameron, Jeff - nothing specific at this time.
Terrel - Family.� He is getting out soon, and needs prayer for things to go well for himself when he gets out.
Joe - Family he hasn't seen for 12 years, his eight children, and prayer for himself.
Blaine - parole, wife who is 71/2 months pregnant, and relatives who don't want me to see my wife when I get out, and won't forgive me for what I have done.
Vic - love, peace, happiness, parents, and others in need of help.
Darryl - hasn't accepted the Lord as personal Savior, but knows about Jesus.
Keith - Bail, and charges against him.
Chad - healing for his aunt, and strength for his life.
Caleb, Abraham, Esau - pray for their salvation.
Ralph - his sister Corrine had a miscarriage.
Noah - Comfort at the passing away of his brother Darren
Note - Names may be changed, but the Lord knows who it is that we are praying for.
PRAISE REPORTS - Sometimes we may not know the outcome of our prayers, but we do know that the seed has been planted in their hearts and minds. God is in control, and through our faithful prayers, we will see victory. Jeff accepted the Lord on October 12/99 (Pray that he will take seriously his commitment to the Lord), and was prayed for his deliverance of alcohol. October 13/99 - Thomas accepted the Lord.
Quote of the Month -Does your Christian walk square with your Christian talk?
Wishing you all the best at Christmas and in the New Year!
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