SOCPM Ministry Prayer Requests

SOCPM Praises and Prayer Request
June 10, 2012

Greetings all,

The SOCPM is very thankful and blessed for your prayer support. The number of recipients is growing and is approximately now 69 e-mail addresses.  With the SOCPM Student prayer request at 100+ e-mail addresses the maintaining of the distribution lists has become a challenge in recent months. For what ever reason the distribution lists periodically will drop an e-mail address or send to the wrong one if you have two or more e-mail address in my contact book or include an e-mail that the recipient has requested to be removed from. SOCPM apologizes for these inconsistencies. To resolve this SOCPM will begin a trial run with Constant Contact an e-mail service provider in the near future, hopefully with the next prayer requests. My hope is this will resolve most if not all issues currently being experienced in the distribution of SOCPM e-mails. 

Again thank you for your dedication to being prayer warriors for the SOCPM students.

Praises

28 men attended and completed New Life Correction's 2-day seminar "Transforming Incarcerated Dad" at Menard MSU.

SOCPM was approved for a July 11 start for the 3^rd Renewing Fatherhood class and 1^st Discipleship 101 class and be working directly with the chaplain's office

SOCPM was recognized as volunteer of the year at Sheridan Correctional Center

Requests

SOCPM is continuing to meet with the Chaplain at Sheridan to develop a class that will focus on; how to study the Bible, prayer

SOCPM is hoping to also offer programs for correctional officers please pray for the doors to open for this and the steps to ministering to them in some capacity by year's end.

Safe travels and a successful seminar in a volunteer capacity with New Life Corrections' instruction of 'Transforming Incarcerated Dads' to a class of men at East Moline Correctional Center July 1 & 2 and at Danville Correctional Center July 9 & 10.

My meeting with John at Kendall County Jail continues but is nearing its' end as John's move to Illinois Department of Corrections can happen at almost anytime to begin a 35 year sentence. Pray that my last few visits with John will be fruitful in the area of the power of prayer.

Pray for Tom Beatty and the ministry God has called him to steward New Life Corrections. God continues to open doors for Tom and NLC but it is a heavy workload. He and the teams he oversees are in numerous county jails and doing the "Transforming Incarcerated Dads" through out the state and much more. In particular IYC St. Charles where him and a man by the name of Mark are teaching the Malachi Dads program to the youth is a very challenging call. Please pray God will give them perseverance and wisdom and a healthy and obedient response from the youth and staff at IYC.

SOCPM is in urgent need of additional reoccurring monthly support to cover monthly expenses, which are currently averaging $650. Current monthly support is $325. Thankfully one-time gifts have been a blessing in off setting some of these expenses and have reduced the need for them to be paid from personal finances.  Please pray that God will bring forth additional monthly ministry partners.

To continue being blessed in presenting the mission and vision of SOCPM to potential ministry resources and financial support partners. SOCPM is hoping to complete several administrative tasks (web site, brochures, etc.) with others who have offered their assistance. Please give thanks for God providing the gifts through the assistance of others and that a major piece if not all can be in place by July 1.

Needs

•          A high-speed printer with relatively low maintenance costs

•          Logos Leadership Library software

•          Ongoing office supplies are listed on the "SOCPM" Amazon Wish List  

 

If you currently are not a student prayer partner or a financial ministry partner of SOCPM and would like to become one please note the steps below:

SOCPM Student Prayer Partner - Prayer requests from SOCPM students are sent weekly. If  would like to receive these prayer requests please send an e-mail to socpm@socpm.org stating you like to be added to the Student Prayer List.

SOCPM Ministry Prayer Partner (this prayer request) – If you know someone who may be interested in becoming a SOCPM Ministry Prayer Partner which are sent bi-weekly please ask them to send an e-mail to socpm@socpm.org stating they like to be added to the SOCPM Ministry Prayer List.

SOCPM Financial Partner – To become an SOCPM financial partner, through a reoccurring gift or a one-time gift, tax deductible donations can be made payable to "Redeemer Fellowship" with the notation of "Prison Ministry" in the memo section (this is required in order for Redeemer Fellowship to know where the gift is to be directed). Financial gifts can be mailed to

Redeemer Fellowship 1125 Oak Street St. Charles, IL 60174

From a very grateful heart, thank you for your prayers and financial support.

Scott Kalas

scottkalas@gmail.com

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

 

SOCPM Student Prayer Requests

Greetings all,

The SOCPM students and I are very thankful and blessed for your prayer support. The number of recipients is growing and is approximately now 100+  e-mail addresses.  Thus the maintaining of the distribution list has become a challenge in recent months. For what ever reason the distribution list periodically will drop an e-mail address or send to the wrong one if you have two or more e-mail address in my contact book or include an e-mail that the recipient has requested to be removed from. SOCPM apologizes for these inconsistencies. To resolve this SOCPM will begin a trial run with Constant Contact an e-mail service provider in the near future, hopefully with the next Student Prayer Request. My hope is this will resolve most if not all issues currently being experienced in the distribution of SOCPM e-mails. 

 

Again than you for your dedication to being prayer warriors for the SOCPM students.

 

 

Sheridan Correctional Center

Discipleship 101

Prayer Request – Friday June 8, 2012

Robert – Thank you for your prayers they have been answered. My son is still with my mother. Thank you. Please pray for Mr. McDaniel and his father, the Massey family, for my mother, son and two daughters. Please pray for me as I cling to ‘the cross’ and follow Jesus. His loving servant.

Paul – I would like to have prayer for my wife, kids and family. Bless them. Help us all to become more like Christ as we go through life here on earth. In our Saviors name I pray and much more.

Anthony – Please pray for my mother Loretta, for her health and safety. Pray for my son Stephen, for him to be safe. Pray for my brothers Pete and George, for the Holy Spirit to touch them. Pray for Michelle to strengthen and keep you motivated.

Johnnie – I ask for prayer for the world. Thank you

Reginald – I pray that Mr. Scott’s biopsy goes well. I pray that my son start back writing me and that God keep my family safe and bless them. I pray Nasion have a nice birthday June 9.

Zahn – Pray for me to understand God’s will as He unfolds His will before me each day, especially upon my release. Thank you

John – Pray for my mother Ruby, for my friend Rebecca that God continues to bless them. Please pray for Renee that God will watch over her and her family and please pray for me to do God’s will and not my own. Thank you.

Richard – Please pray that I use the fellowship and knowledge I’ve received from this class in my daily walk to stay inspired and be an inspiration to others. Blessed be you and yours.

Jon – Seeking prayer for God’s mercy, grace and favor. Thank you

Antoine – I ask that you continue to pray for all us here at Sheridan. I ask that you pray for our families too, to be strengthened in the Lord. I ask that you pray for Soldiers of Christ Prison Ministries to continue their ministry here at Sheridan. Pray for patience and courage for us all, including you. May God continue to bless and keep you.

Christopher – Pray that my daughter Lexi, continue to have a healthy pregnancy. Pray that my son will be all right, as he has gotten in trouble with the law. Pray that everything between Vanessa and will be all right when I’m released in 150 days. I pray that she will be at the gate to pick me up. Thank you and God bless.

Dominique – Pray for me to give God my all. Pray I love and know Him more and that I am his child and He is my Father. I know that He loves me. Thank you and God bless.

Others

James – Please pray for Yolonda, Sericka, Ericka, Meliek and James. Peace and blessings.

Renewing Fatherhood

No Class Friday June 8, 2012

Classes Resume Friday June 23, 2012

 

Dixon Correctional Center

Discipleship 101

Classes Begin Wednesday July 11, 2012

Renewing Fatherhood

No Class Wednesday June 6, 2012

Classes Resume Wednesday July 11, 2012

 

Soldiers of Christ Prison Ministries Alumni
Prayers and praises for former students who are being paroled and or discharged from prison

Prayer

Evan - a student of New Life Correction’s June 4-5 Transforming Incarcerated Dads class at Menard Medium Security Unit was released and began a 2-year parole June 8, 2012

Kelsea - a student of New Life Correction’s June 4-5 Transforming Incarcerated Dads class at Menard Medium Security Unit was released and had his sentence discharged June 6, 2012

Cory – A student of SOCPM’s Malachi Dad’s class October 2010 – February 2011 will be paroled June 11 and begin a 3 year parole.

Devery - A student of SOCPM’s Malachi Dad’s class October 2010 – February 2011 will be paroled June 11 and begin a 3 year parole.

 

Kendall County Jail

1 on 1 Discipling

Monday June4, 2012

John – Did not meet with John this week but continue praying for his strength in dealing with situation he has gotten himself into and healing for those he offended and for God to draw them near Him

 

 

For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. (Romans 11:36 ESV)

 

SOCPM Student Prayer Requests

Sheridan Correctional Center

Discipleship 101

Prayer Request – Friday June 1, 2012

Reginald – I pray for my family, friends and the men and women that come to Sheridan for their service. I pray for Scott, his wife Michelle and his son Cameron that they come close to God and let His will be done.

Christopher – Pray that the next 156 days will continue to bless me in patience and wisdom as the last 574 days have. Pray that I continue to appreciate what my Father is teaching me through these last 9 months of my life with Vanessa. Pray that our love will grow through our time away from each other. Thank you and God bless.

Dominique – Pray for me to get out and get a job and a house or some where to stay and love me more then I love myself. Love you Lord always pray for you thank you and God bless

Dean – Pray for my father Curtis, anytime now, as he’s gotten weaker, Harriet, my aunt is having a rough time with cancer treatments, my son Michael incarcerated for next 10 years, son Christopher incarcerated n Missouri for next 10 years, the rest of my family and Scott, my teacher for his upcoming test and for his family.

Jon – Greetings, request prayer that God will bless me with favor and grace with those I seek to parole upon my release on 09/21/2012. Thank you

Paul – I would like prayer for my family, friends enemies and also for my court issue as well as my step-son’s court issue. Thank you

Anthony – Please pray for my mother, Loretta, that she stays in good health and for her safety. Please pray for my son Stephen that he may be safe. Please pray for my brothers George and Pete that the Holy Spirit touches them and for George to obtain employment. Pray for Michelle that she continue to help Scott and keep him in line. Please pray for me that my blood pressure stays good and the strength to get through this week and for the strength to bring smiles to people’s faces.

Robert – Please pray for my children. Also for my brother’s family as well as his own mental and physical health. Please pray that I may glorify God in all my ways. His loving servant.

Johnnie – I ask for prayer for all the word. Thank you

Antoine – I ask that you give thanks to God for me and p[ray for me to be more tolerant and patient with others. Also ask His will continue to be done n my life. I ask you to pray for us all and our families’ good health and safety. Thank you and God bless you.

Richard – Please pray that I am able to maintain a spirit of peace and to express God’s glory to others. Blessed be God and yours.

Others

James – Please pray for Yolonda, Sericka, Ericka, Meliek and James. Peace and blessings.

Renewing Fatherhood

No Class Friday June 1, 2012

Classes Resume Friday June 23, 2012

 

Dixon Correctional Center

Renewing Fatherhood

No Class Wednesday May 30, 2012

Classes Resume Wednesday July 11, 2012

 

Soldiers of Christ Prison Ministries Alumni

Prayer

Henry - a 201 student of Renewing Fatherhood at Dixon Correctional was released and began a 1-year parole May 30, 2012

Kendall County Jail

1 on 1 Discipling

Monday May 28, 2012

John – Did not meet with John this week but continue praying for his strength in dealing with situation he has gotten himself into and healing for those he offended and for God to draw them near Him

 

 

For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. (Romans 11:36 ESV)

Scott Kalas
scott@socpm.org
Soldiers of Christ Prison Ministries™

For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. (Romans 11:36 ESV)