Prison Update

This past weekend was our Kairos retreat in the prison. To those who made cookies for us or prayed for us - THANK YOU! It was an incredible weekend. The Holy Spirit was present with us in a big way.
It was so so good to be back in that little chapel. It may sound crazy, but being in prison, I just feel so "right" and at peace. (of course, that's being there as a volunteer!)

We had 104 ladies with us for the two days. Let me just say, that's a LOT of people packed into a small space. But it was just such a blessing as we sang, worshipped, talked, listened, and loved. I sat at a table with 10 of those ladies for the weekend and my heart was touched by each of them as they shared their struggles to live a life of faith in that place. While numerous obstacles tried to get in the way before we ever entered that prison (let's just say it was completely God that we got to go in at all!), once we were there, we felt God's favor in so many ways. We had wonderful and helpful officers on duty with us in the chapel. The prison's chaplain led worship with us on Sunday morning, and it was a very heartfelt, moving time of worship. We sang, prayed, shouted, and danced. Our team just really connected together and worked together. Lives were renewed and refreshed by our amazing God. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to be a part of this weekend. And now I'm praying for our "sisters in white" (ladies in the prison - they wear white uniforms) as they face this week back in their regular institutional life..that they would remember who they are, remember how much they are loved, and seek God's power in their daily struggles. And I'm praying for Kairos ministry as a whole as we pray for continued opened doors to further the ministry there. Please join us with your prayers.