WHY we need more DADS for our ROAD TEAMS!

JAIL-MAIL from Chaplain Tom June 10, 2012 New Life Corrections Ministry Wayside Cross Ministries 215 East New York Street Aurora IL 60505  tbeatty@waysidecross.org WHY  WE NEED MORE DADS TO TAKE OUR "DADS' CLASSES" TO THE MEN IN THE ILLINOIS PRISONS!   We had SIX Dads to present the Seminar at Menard Prison. Because we only had six, they limited the audience.  Many inmates were turned down.  If we would have had more Dads, they would have allowed more inmates! On July 2 & 3, we have FOUR Dads signed up to go to East Moline Prison.   On July 9 & 10, we have FIVE Dads signed up to go to Danville Prison.   On August 6 & 7, we have FIVE Dads signed up to go to Logan Prison.   We WILL hold the Seminars with this many volunteers, BUT   We need help!  We need more Dads!   Inmates 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! If you cannot come to the Prisons with us, PLEASE pray that God will raise up Dads that can come.   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.  On December 3rd & 4th, we've been invited to Dixon Prison. They're talking about having 100 inmates at the Seminar! We'd like to have at least 12 - 15 Dads!   Right now, FIVE are signed up.   We need more Dads for each of these upcoming dates! OUR "ROAD TEAMS" SCHEDULE Apr. 4 - 5, 2011 Robinson CC, completed - 60 inmates                                 July 11 - 12, Pontiac MSU, completed - 25 inmates                                 Oct. 17 - 18, Robinson CC, completed - 60 inmates                                  Nov. 7 - 8, Shawnee CC, completed - 60 inmates                                  Dec. 5 - 6, Jacksonville, CC, completed - 29 inmates                                  Jan. 9 - 10, 2012 Vandalia CC, completed - 80 inmates                     Feb. 13 - 14, Vienna CC, completed - 49 inmates                                  Mar. 5 - 6, Lawrence CC, completed - 53 inmates                                  Mar. 19 - 20, Stateville MSU, completed - 21 inmates                                  Apr. 2 - 3, Taylorville CC, completed - 30 inmates                                  Apr. 16 - 17, Robinson CC, completed - 37 inmates                                  May 7 - 8, Big Muddy River CC, completed - 64 inmates                                 June 4 - 5, Menard MSU, completed - 28 inmates                                 July 2 - 3, East Moline CC, confirmed                                 July 9 - 10, Danville CC, not yet confirmed                                 August 6 - 7, Logan CC, not yet confirmed                                 Sept. 10 - 11, Hill CC, confirmed                                 Sept. 22 - 23, Vienna & Sept. 24 - 25, Shawnee, confirmed                                 Oct. 9 - 10, Southwestern IL CC, confirmed                                 Nov. 5 - 6, Centralia CC, not yet confirmed                                    Dec. 3 - 4, Dixon CC, confirmed                                 Jan. 14 - 15, 2013, IL River CC, not yet confirmed                                 Feb. 4 - 5, Graham CC, confirmed,                                 Apr. 1 - 2, Robinson CC, 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 "COURAGEOUS" (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