WEST CENTRAL - Jan 9, 2012
We had 68 in service tonight. I started off by challenging them to “get their praise on” and to give God radical praise! I ministered to them briefly on praise and how much it means to God. We then went into video praise and they really got into it. Emily then sang some specials and the ladies really got into it with her. Misty Dawn and a new inmate (Liz) came up to sing a duet which was so anointed and gave us Holy Spirit goose-bumps. This was followed by the WCPRC praise dance team who danced to “Alabaster Box.” The Holy Spirit was so thick in that room you could feel His presence. Pastor Kevin preached and when he finished there were 66 inmates (all but 2) on their knees on the floor up front, down the aisle and in front of chairs just weeping and crying before the Lord. I have never seen anything quite like it!
WEST CENTRAL - Jan. 2, 2012
Emily, Elizabeth Haney, Susan, John Chivington and I went to West Central to hold service. Warden gave special permission for John to go in to give his testimony which we were very thankful for. We had 64 in the service. I opened up by leading them in “Enemy’s Camp” which always gets them fired up for praise and worship. After video worship, Emily sang, followed by Misty Dawn (one of the inmates) and then the West Central PRC praise dance team. It was an amazing service. John then gave his testimony mingled with some Word from the Bible. It was well received. I concluded by saying a few things myself and giving an altar call. We had 9 ladies come up for prayer to commit their lives to the Lord.
HAYS STATE PRISON - Jan. 1, 2012
Kevin, Susan, Emily and I went to Hays State Prison to hold our church service. There were 65 inmates in the service. The Warden allowed us to bring in our projector and computer to have video praise. He said it was just for this one time, but I’m praying he will allow it again. The men really enjoyed it. Emily sang a couple of songs and then Pastor Kevin brought the message. There were 11 inmates who came front for prayer.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Happy New Year from Set Captives Free Ministries! We wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2012 filled with God’s peace, joy, and blessings! May you know a relationship with our King of kings and Lord of lords like you have never known before! Jesus didn’t die so we could have religion. He died so we could have a deep, intimate, personal relationship with God. If you want to stay on track with God and keep a good attitude, you have to make communication with Him a daily priority.
CHRISTMAS FOR UNDERPRIVILEDGED CHILDREN
Thank you for making it possible for Set Captives Free to buy some toys for homeless and underprivileged children in Atlanta. This economy is not only hurting adults, but our little children as well. It would break your heart to see the children who do not have a home or nice toys to play with. God bless you for your kindness.
WEST CENTRAL - Dec. 12, 2011
We had 65 in service tonight. More came in but left after the West Central Praise Dance team danced because the Women of Wisdom were also there. We had a great service. Emily sang a few songs and then we had video praise followed by Misty Dawn singing a special. Pastor Kevin brought the message and just about every inmate in the room came forward for prayer and one came up for first time salvation. Praise God for the moving of the Holy Spirit!
WEST CENTRAL - Dec. 5, 2011
We had our service in the lunch room tonight with only 8 ladies present due to GED testing and movie night being scheduled (which usually is not on Monday night). Even though we were few, we had a great service. We had praise video and Emily sang a few songs. I minister on Micah 7:8 – When I fall, I shall arise. We had prayer afterwards. One of the ladies was able to talk about some things and get prayer for some issues that they might not have opened up about if we had a large group. Praise God that He knows exactly what is needed!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS 2011
We committed to give Hays State Prison toothbrushes for the inmates Christmas Bags. There are 1700 men housed at Hays SP and we were able to give 1,300+ toothbrushes. The Chaplain was thrilled. Another ministry gave the remaining amount so the toothbrushes are covered with a few left over for the indigent in 2012! Praise God! Thank you for giving!!!!
Macon Transitional - Nov. 26, 2011
Susan, Emily and I went to Macon to hold the last service of 2011. Emily did an amazing job leading praise and worship. When she sang “My God is Real” several of the men stood to their feet. You could tell they were definitely moved by it. I sang “No Sin” and then gave the message on “The Father’s Embrace.” I had Emily close with another song. We had one man who did not want to come in and we “talked him into it.” He came up to me afterwards and told me that message was for him. Praise God! If it was just for that one, it made the evening worth it! We had an awesome time in the Lord.
WEST CENTRAL - Nov. 14, 2011
We had 86 in service and it was an amazing service. I felt led to have an inmate open in prayer, so one of the ladies volunteered immediately. Her prayer was a “mini-sermon” and was anointed. Ms. Emily started out with praise and worship and then we finished up with two songs via Video Praise. One of the inmates sang a special and then another inmate from the Praise Dance Team danced to “Redeemer.” It was so anointed. Then Misty Dawn (another inmate) sang “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” in a way only she can sing it. It brought the ladies in the room to their feet. It made it very easy for me to deliver the message on “The Father’s Embrace” from the text on the prodigal son. Around 30 ladies came front for prayer at the altar call.
WEST CENTRAL - Nov. 7, 2011
We had 38 in the service tonight due to some details being out late, etc. After praise and worship, Ms. Emily sang a couple of specials. The WCPRC choir sang and the praise dance team ministered. I ministered on “Fruit or Apple, I’m confused.” It was a message about how the devil tries to confuse us and some of the tactics he uses. We have to be aware of his tactics and be prepared in the Word. About 24 ladies came up for prayer afterwards. I praise God for the way He moves in the lives of people and uses the simplest things to change people’s lives!
HAYS STATE PRISON - Nov. 6, 2011
This was our first service in the main prison at Hays State Prison for men. Our team included Melony Matteson, Wanda Waters, Emily Williams, Susan Slaven, Elizabeth Smith and Kevin Humphery. Since this was our first service we kept it short and simple until we could get a feel of the way the service needs to go. Emily led in praise and worship and Pastor Kevin brought the message. We had 55 in attendance and 9 came front for prayer. We had an amazing service.
We later received an e-mail from a sister of one of the inmates. With her permission I am including her message: “Just a note to say thank you for visiting Hays Prison. My brother called last night and I have never heard such happiness in his voice in quite awhile. He enjoyed church so much and the great fellowship with all you guys. His name is Victor Ledbetter and he is a Christian and a wonderful man. Thank you again for the great blessing you were to him and I am sure many, many more and PLEASE go back whenever you can. Love, Donna Grant”
We later received an e-mail from a sister of one of the inmates. With her permission I am including her message: “Just a note to say thank you for visiting Hays Prison. My brother called last night and I have never heard such happiness in his voice in quite awhile. He enjoyed church so much and the great fellowship with all you guys. His name is Victor Ledbetter and he is a Christian and a wonderful man. Thank you again for the great blessing you were to him and I am sure many, many more and PLEASE go back whenever you can. Love, Donna Grant”
Macon Transitional - Oct. 22, 2011
Emily, Ken and Melony held the service at Macon TC this month. Emily and Melony led praise and worship followed by a teaching "tag teamed" by Ken and Melony. I received an excellent report of the response and how the men interacted with the teaching on "Grace" and got very involved. It was a great evening of learning in the Lord!
WEST CENTRAL - Oct. 10, 2011
The room was full again to capacity and inmates were turned away! We need a bigger room! After praise and worship, Ms. Emily sang a couple of specials. The WCPRC choir sang, the praise dance team ministered, and Misty Dawn sang a special before Pastor Lance Johnson came to preach! I was not there because I had jury duty, but I was told that it was an amazing service and I really missed out!!! Praise God for His move of the Spirit at West Central.
DAY OF BREAKTHROUGH – October 8, 2011
Set Captives Free Ministries ministers in the yard at Emanuel TC in Twin City, GA with 30 volunteers. There were 110 detainees on the yard (1/3 of the population) which was a good turnout! It was an amazing day in the Lord and we know that lives were changed that day ... including our own. We were told later that the community around the facility also heard what was going on so we are claiming more souls for the Kingdom besides those in the facility! AMEN! You can see the pictures n our Pictures page.
WEST CENTRAL - Oct. 3, 2011
We had 86 women in the service! There would have been more but they had to turn them away because of restrictions by the Fire Marshall on the number of people allowed in the room. We did praise and worship and Ms. Emily sang a couple of special songs. The WCPRC choir sang, the praise dance team ministered, and Misty Dawn sang a special before Pastor Kevin Humphery came to preach! We had one salvation and then a long prayer line at the end of the service! It was an amazing time in the Lord!!!
HAYS STATE PRISON ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASS
We completed the 12 weeks of Anger Management and the inmates graduated on September 28th. We start a new class on Wednesday, November 2nd. Please keep us in your prayers.
WEST CENTRAL – Sept.12, 2011
What an amazing service at WCPRC! First of all we were allowed to take pictures and make a video of the service. That is God’s favor!!! That just doesn’t happen. We have been in revival since June and attendance has increased every time but there were 111 in this service! They brought chairs from all over until there were 104 chairs (not counting our chairs) and there were still 7 inmates standing. The WCPRC choir sang, the praise dance team ministered, Tonja Edwards read a beautiful poem that she wrote, and Misty Dawn sang a special before Bishop Lance Johnson came to preach! It would be impossible to explain how amazing the service was. If you look at our pictures section, you will see the pictures from this service.