HELP NEEDED for (inexpensive) DADS' CLASSES costs

 

JAIL-MAIL from Chaplain Tom January 26, 2012 New Life Corrections Ministry Wayside Cross Ministries 215 East New York Street Aurora IL 60505  tbeatty@waysidecross.org Could you please help us with the costs of the 'DADS' CLASSES?" Actually, they're very inexpensive.  The "ROAD TEAM" members pick up the bulk of the costs.   Each "ROAD TEAM" member puts out about $150 - $200 for each trip to each prison. The ministry's costs per inmate are only about $1.50   THAT'S RIGHT - $1.50 per inmate covers the costs of the class materials he receives, plus his Certificate of Completion. Plus, we give each inmate 2 or 3 books (which have all been donated, so we have no costs for them either). So, with each Prison Seminar having about 60 inmates in attendance, with a donation of $90, you could cover the "per inmate" cost for a whole seminar!   THAT'S RIGHT - $90 covers the materials' cost for a whole seminar! If donations are received in excess of the amount actually used for "Dads' Classes" materials, (and Chaplain Tom asks that you please pray that happens) the "overage" will be responsibly used toward other legitimate ministry expenses.   Please visit our main ministry website, www.waysidecross.org, and click on the RED HEART to make a donation.   "ROAD TEAMS" TAKE OUR "DADS' CLASSES" TO THE MEN IN THE ILLINOIS PRISONS! Men are coming to the "Dads' Classes" who would NEVER come to a Bible Study or a church service.  They come even when the "Dads' Classes" are advertised as BIBLE-BASED & CHRIST-CENTERED.  These men don't want their kids to follow in their footsteps!  Many of these men are hearing the Gospel for the first time in their lives!   On our Dads' Classes "Road Teams," we present the same Dads' Classes we have weekly in many local County Jails, but we present them in a 2-Day Seminar.  We  visit Prisons, where weekly classes simply are not an option for us.  Our purpose is to: Bring the Gospel to the inmates in the context of fatherhood, Spark an interest in the men to become better Dads, break the  generational cycle of crime, reduce recidivism, and Spark an interest in the Prison Staff to welcome the year-long Malachi Dads' Program. "Road Team" members lead small-group discussions between the classes, and may lead classes (your choice).  We pay our own expenses (travel, motel & some meals).  Class materials are provided.  We need more Dads for each of these dates!   OUR "ROAD TEAMS" SCHEDULE Feb. 13 - 14, Vienna CC, confirmed Mar. 5 - 6, Lawrence CC, all but confirmed Mar. 19 - 20, Stateville MSU, confirmed Apr. 2 - 3, Taylorville CC, confirmed Apr. 16 - 17, Robinson CC, confirmed May 7 - 8, Big Muddy River CC, confirmed May 21 - 22, Shawnee CC, confirmed June 4 - 5, Menard MSU, confirmed July 2 - 3, East Moline CC, not yet confirmed July 9 - 10, Danville CC, not yet confirmed August 6 - 7, Logan CC, not yet confirmed Sept. 10 - 11, Hill CC, confirmed Oct. 9 - 10, Southwestern IL CC, confirmed Nov. 5 - 6, Centralia CC, not yet confirmed Dec. 3 - 4, Pinckneyville CC, not yet confirmed Jan. 14 - 15, '13, IL River CC, not yet confirmed The "not yet confirmed" dates are "penciled in."  Please pray for their confirmation.   We need more Dads for each of these dates!     You may sign up for more than one trip to more than one prison.   And, please recommend this opportunity to others!   WE NEED MORE DADS! (Must be 18 or older, no felony record, have Pastor's recommendation.)     To sign up, please email Chaplain Tom at tbeatty@waysidecross.org Chaplain Tom will need your SSN & DOB to obtain a security clearance. CLASS 1 DEFINING THE PROBLEM AN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF FATHERING GOD'S PLAN TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM PRIDE, HUMILITY & GRACE THE FEAR OF THE LORD RE-BUILDING TRUST     CLASS 4 HANDLING ANGER & MORE ANGER & CONFLICT RESOLUTION SELF-CONTROL ALCOHOL & DRUGS HANDLING STRESS CLASS 7 FATHERING WHO IS THE PERFECT FATHER? HOW DID I LEARN TO BE A DAD? BEING A GOOD EXAMPLE COMMITMENT & SECURITY   CLASS 2 GETTING STARTED LEARNING FROM OUR PAST WHAT IS A REAL MAN SELF-WORTH SETTING GOALS     CLASS 5 DISTANT DAD BECOME A SPECIALIST ON YOUR KID(S) EMPATHY PROVIDING TREASURE MORE INSIDE DAD ACTIVITIES     CLASS 8 LEADERSHIP & DISCIPLINE DAD IS LEADER DAD IS A SERVANT-LEADER DISCIPLINE       CLASS 3 SPIRITUALITY SPIRITUALITY, RELIGION & CHRISTIANITY CHRISTIANITY & CHANGE SPIRITUAL FEEDING SPIRITUAL WORK-OUT SUGGESTIONS ON READING THE BIBLE   CLASS 6 RELATIONSHIPS S-X MARRIAGE LOVE LUST PORNOGRAPHY & MASTURBATION CHASTITY   CLASS 9 "FIREPROOF" (the movie) PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION   If you're not able to join our "Road Team," please keep an eye on our email updates and join us in prayer.   We can also use financial help - please visit www.waysidecross.org and click on the "Red Heart."  Thank you! Please email Chaplain Tom for more information or to reserve your spot!  tbeatty@waysidecross.org