Jesus Christ Prison Ministry
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| Volume 10, Issue 8 / August 2007 |

"I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness;... to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness." Isaiah 42:6, 7
PRAISE THE LORD
Prison Mission Report!
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As you may have noticed over the past few months, I have been putting pictures on the "address" side of the newsletter. So far they have been pictures of or from the ministry. But I am sure there are many of you who also have pictures that would be a blessing to our readers and inmates. So I am going to open it up to our donors, and to inmates who have received a certificate, who would like to submit pictures, drawings, etc. for the "address" side of the newsletter. If you send something, it will not be returned. So please keep that in mind.
God bless you all as we encourage each other in living the perfect, righteous and holy life that Jesus set for us and commands us to follow.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank each of you for your continued support. Your support is helping to change lives.
My Fellow Brother in Christ,
Thanks. I enjoyed this study. It was eye opening. I never realized how far away from God I really was. I have a new understanding and have since rededicated my life to serving God correctly. I read the book many times and my main problem was finding all the dates. But I did the best I could. Wow! I’ve never studied like that and thank you again for teaching the truth. I really felt the Spirit pierce my heart. I’ve never been taught to "be perfect, stop sinning, keep the Commandments". I really needed that. Thank you. I also enclosed a letter explaining how I found this book. I found your book while in the hole. I’m glad I did. It’s helped me to put my trust in God. I’m no murderer, but I realized just how much I’ve strayed from God.
Anthony, NV
Dear Ronald John,
I really want the workbook. I was reading a friend’s but he moved away in the middle of it. I am broke. I just had some bottom dentures made. They cost $102. They took what $ I had and I’m still -$50. I will send either stamps or $ soon as I can. Please send me the book now and trust me.
Adam, CA
To Whom it may Concern,
I’m an inmate. The reason for this letter is to say I would like to join your guys Bible study course. I was given your address from another inmate who is enrolled in your guys Bible study course. Please let me know it there is anything else I need to do to enroll in your course.
Darin, ND
Dear Director,
I would like to thank you for responding to my letter so quickly. I am very interested in taking your correspondence course. You told me to be honest. I don’t have any funds of any kind. If you give me a little while, I’ll get the 10 stamps you requested. I looked at another inmates workbook and I like it. It has great Bible history in it also. There is a lot to be learned from your study course and I really hope I’m given a chance. I won’t let you down. As far as my family, they don’t send me $.
Leonard, TX
Dear Ronald John,
I would like to study your workbook, "Change Your Life Biblically". Thank you so much for replying to my letter last October. I am attaching some stamps and I am looking forward to work in this constructive study.
Elizabeth, CA
To Whom it may Concern,
Through another prisoner here, he had enlightened me towards the "Good Word". It was then I over heard someone special talking about "Jesus Christ Prison Ministry". I don’t know if it was faith or just pure luck that it was said. But I took it as it was faith, meant for me to hear and draw me closer to observe and soak in that was being said. So here I am on my quest for that knowledge of God’s Wisdom. I write to you today so that you may help me and encourage me more on that quest to seek out the truth and the meaning of life. So if all possible if I can receive a workbook I would highly appreciate it.
Eric, CA
Dear Sirs,
I’m writing to you in high hopes that I may obtain or enroll in your free Bible study course. I’m currently serving a 26 year term and I would like to develop a personal intimate relationship with God. Any literature or study courses you can send me it would be greatly and deeply appreciated.
Joseph, CA
To Whom It may Concern,
I would like to get your books called, "Change Your Life Biblically". And any other books that can enlighten me. I have been serving Jesus Christ for 2 1/2 years and it’s wonderful. Your book has opened my eyes more than ever and taught me some real interesting things I never knew.
Zariah, OR
JCPM,
This is the best illustration of the Bible I have ever read. I will keep reading this book over and over. You have well researched and put into easy understanding lessons I have ever seen before. Thank you for this educational experience in understanding the Bible.
Johnny, CA
JCPM,
Enclosed are 8 stamps. I give them to you to use them for whoever you wish. I’m blessed to help others. T.G. for that. I’ve learned I’m not alone. And now I’m not depressed or in a corner alone. My spirit has been touched and my heart is to give who don’t have or have little.
Lillie, TX
Brother Ron,
I want to thank you for your words of encouragement in your last letter. I do wish that I had some really great stories to tell about my work for God. But mine are only little stories of how I place some seeds of light at the very few that I see for such a short time. I do only pray that the seeds I’ve been able to plant will one day soon be watered by one more fit to do so. But for now I’ll keep doing my best to tell those who give ear to what I have to share that’s been shared with me.
Kevin, CA
(Kevin may not be able to do much personally since he is in a jail, but he does mightily by sending what seems to be rolls of stamps to help us reach all we can. God bless his desire to help and support this little ministry.)
Dear Friends,
Just a bit to help a little. I’m still struggling along to get on top. I can sympathize with you running on a shoe string. Oh, to be ready to meet our dear Saviour and may He come soon. May He bless you all, your friend in Jesus,
Madonna, OR
(God bless Madonna. She does what she can. She is close to 100 years old and still lives alone in her own home in the mountains without running water or electricity. She chops her own wood or hires others when it is to much for her and works in her own garden. But she gives all she can to help this little ministry. What love. Would to God more of us had that same spirit of sacrifice.)
Dear Mr. John,
I received your certificate. I was thrilled. I am doing courses from three places right now. I have been studying for three years and your certificate was my first in terms of physical proof of my accomplishments. It was a fresh feeling. Thank you. It truly is exhilarating. I thank you for all your valuable time and effort. Believe me, it is not wasted. Enclosed is a new request with his name on it. Can you please see he gets it. He is one I have been constantly planting seeds in and believe he is in need of and in search of the Almighty. I will be in the "hole" for another year at least. Any books you can send will be highly appreciated. Mr. John, you would never think to know by looking at me I am in tune with the Creator. I am covered from the neck to my toes in ink. I look like someone spray painted me. I have so much ink. Yet I am full of His love and I am ecstatic over His Word. He gave me a 7 year sentence for shoplifting. I should have been home long ago, but He made sure I stayed here until He could complete His work in me.
Jason, CA
To Whom it may Concern,
I appreciate the things that you are doing for people behind these walls and fences. I heard of you through a fellow inmate. I was really excited because I need some sort of support that has to do with our Father God. My mother and brother are writing me, but they can’t answer my questions on life. I’m sure they would try, but neither one is active in the church. So I’d be getting their opinions and not a God inspired opinion. Thank you for this opportunity to allow me a chance at learning how to grow spiritually as well as mentally. I need that in more ways than I can write down. The only thing that I ask is please send me more "want to know" pamphlets so I can do my part to earn the Bible and the workbook. The pen pal is cool too. I’ve always wanted to be a minister so here’s my chance to give a little back.
Mantee, CA
Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
I’m doing two years in prison. A friend of mine let me check out his "Change Your Life Biblically". It really opened my eyes to the Word of Jesus Christ. It really takes out the confusion and misunderstanding. I like that. Would you please send me a "Change Your Life Biblically". I’m ready for a life change and I feel your book will help.
Terrance, CA
To Whom it may Concern,
I’m 38 years old and am looking to change my life. I’ve been doing time for over 20 years of my life. This time I’m trying something different to change my life around. I’ve taken the first few steps to change my life around and have found peace with the Lord. Even though I think I’ve lost my family this time. I’m still looking to change my life around. I’m leaving it up to the Lord to do what ever is needed to change me. I was talking to a brother in Christ in my dorm by the name of John. John gave me these two pamphlets to fill out and send your way. He also told me about the wonderful things you do for us. As well as the free Bible. Brother, I’m sending you 4 stamps cause that is all I could come up with. I have no one taking care of me so what I sent you I had to get from other brothers.
Gilbert, CA
Brother Ron,
I received your letter today and I was just getting ready to write you. I received your study book. I really thank you and appreciate you sending me the book, "Change Your Life Biblically". I just got it three days ago but I am really enjoying it. I’m reading it for the first time and have only read 150 pages. I’ll read it at least a couple times before I answer the questions. So far I am really enjoying it. It is opening my eyes to a lot. I have a small Bible study group here with an average of 6 guys. When I get out I want to continue and I hope to work in either a prison ministry or youth ministry. Being a drug dealer I’ve helped destroy many lives and now I want to work and help save them. I lost my wife to her crack addiction and last I heard both her and my daughter were crack addicts and prostitutes. I pray for them and hope they’ll change. Thanks for the book. I’ll study it diligently.
Steven, CA
Hi Ron,
I have a new list of friends that want your book. This time it's my treat. I am sending you the stamps for their books, OK? I have a great feeling about this. I mean, I feel inspired to do this. Well I hope you be blessed as we are blessed in Jesus our Lord.
Pedro, FL
Dear Brother Ronald,
Thank you for responding to my inquire. I have enclosed 8 stamped envelopes and 2 loose stamps. I hope that this will cover the mailing expenses required for the "Change Your Life Biblically" workbook. Please contact me if there is any problem. I have a little less than 8 years left to do. I have lived my life for me until now. Now I want to live it fully and correctly for Jesus Christ. I want to hear Him talk to me in the Spirit. I want, I hunger for, His new Words from Him and not just the old words already printed. I cannot obtain this without more understanding of my purpose and place in God’s plan for those who believe. I think that your workbook can help to obtain this lofty goal. An inmate on our cell block would like to know if you have this workbook in Spanish for those of Mexican background who do not speak or read English? I sure hope so. Many more souls could be reached if you do. I have seen many people in county jail and prison who have no one to visit them or to write to them. The message on the front of your letter struck my heart when I read it a few months ago. I will always talk to those that are locked up. This will be accomplished from either inside or the outside. From inside or out, I must talk to those locked up and weary. I was a slave to my job for 20 years. I sold my soul for it. I was a Marine for 10 years before that. I sold my soul to it also. Now my soul belongs to Jesus Christ. I need to learn how to get closer to Him and the Holy Spirit so that he can get closer to me.
Jacob, CA
(Folks, again, as you have just read, we must get these books printed into Spanish. However, we need $30,000 to do that. Plus as you all know, we need $50,000 to get the English printed again. We are running out of books. We need your help. Maybe all of you would be kind enough to send in double your tithes and offerings until we are able to raise the funds to get these books. May God bless you as you bless this ministry.)
This next letter came from a non-inmate:
JCPM,
I would like to send a copy of "Change Your Life Biblically" to an inmate in prison here locally. Thanks. Keep up the good work.
William, OH
Dear Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
I am thankful for your services and want to bless you on your way. In many ways you’ve touched our lives and I want you to know that today a friend of mine showed me your book, "Change Your Life Biblically". I was blessed to have had that preview of such truth in depth and multitude. Enclosed is 10 stamps for the purchase of that book so that I may use it as another tool to share the loving Gospel. I thank you with a love so great.
Richard, CA
Dear Mr. Ronald John,
Please accept these women’s names and addresses along with these stamps as an order for your workbook, "Change Your Life Biblically". You will find that some could not send the stamps. You have my assurance that they are truly indigent. We have enclosed as many stamps as we could. Some donated more.
Victoria, LA
(she sent a list of 19 names. God bless all who are such missionaries for Jesus. I pray that all those who are free and on the outside are doing as much for Jesus.)
Dear Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
I thoroughly enjoyed your study and was blessed as I did it. I learned a lot and it is one of the most in-depth studies I’ve ever done. I appreciate all the work you’ve put into the book. I am still a young pastor and I am temporarily incarcerated on false charges which I am fighting. I know the struggles there are especially financially when starting out. I have been dispersing my tithes between different ministries and will put you on for tithing to pay for the study you sent me.
Brian, MN
To Whom it may Concern,
I’m an inmate and I’m requesting 3 Bible studies for three other people outside myself. One person is not in prison. The other two are. I’m sending the names and address in hopes that you can help the brothers in Christ to grow and to get a better understanding in the God we serve. Me too.
Elvira, CA
Dear Brother Ron,
I know I said I’ll send this a long time ago, but I finally actually got around to sending a picture. I sent it with a card. Hope you like it. Good news, I have received your book. It’s having a domino effect as I read it - again. There is at least 2 other persons in this house that want to read it - BADLY! In other good news, a couple of people in this house along with myself are going to have a "Change Your Life Biblically" Bible study session every Friday night. That’s the plan at least.
Duane, NY
(I would like to thank all those who sent me the Season’s Holidays cards and birthday cards. Since they all come together with in a couple of weeks, I am sorry that I can’t send all of you a cards. Please count these newsletters as my love and "cards" to each one of you.)
To Whoever may Concern,
I am serving a 15 year sentence. The reason I am writing this letter is because a friend of mine showed me a book called, "Change Your Life Biblically". He told me I should write to you for my own copy. So if you can send me a copy I would be thankful for it.
Richard, CA
Dear Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
I was just given this free, Bible to inmate, program pamphlet. I’m ready to ‘Change My Life Biblically". I’m excited and will be patiently waiting for you to respond. Yes, it is about Jesus and Jesus only.
Salvador, CA
Dear Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
I believe God led me to find this little booklet. In it I was really inspired by all of the different testimonies about this great book called, "Change Your Life Biblically". I myself have just recently accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior and would really appreciate a copy of this book. I am unable to make a contribution as of yet, but I may in the near future. May you reach your objective of $50,000 for your new books. May God continue to bless this awesome ministry.
Raymond, CA
Hello My Brother,
My cellie got your book and we have learned lots of stuff thanks to your free book. I would like you to send this book, "Change Your Life Biblically" to my friend, brother in Christ, so he can open up his eyes too. I’m now serving 32 years to life.
Armen, CA
Dear Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
I am a desperate person in need of changing my life. The only answer I know of to my problems is Jesus. I have tried it all. But things don’t ever work for me. I always end up in prison. I realize I need Jesus in my life in order to change. So I am doing what I should of done a long time ago. I gave my life to Jesus our Lord. I am a new beginner in the Word of God. I find it a little difficult to understand. So I struggle. Another inmate introduced me to your book, "Change Your Life Biblically". I read a little bit before I had to give it back. I can tell you that it opened up my eyes to understanding the Bible. Even the little bit I read. I would really like to read it all. So here I am asking your ministry if you can send me this book. It would really help me with my learning the Bible.
Nicolas, CA
Ron,
I was given your book by a neighbor. I have been reading your book and it describes me a lot especially about waiting to be a Christian when you get out. That made me look at myself because I did a lot of drugs and alcohol. Ran from parole every time I gotten out and went back to the same things that got me into trouble in the first place. I want to turn my life over to Christ. I have a tough time believing that I’m saved. A little thing could upset me and I’d run back to the pothole I’m so comfortable in. I’m tired of running from my problems that I go through. I want to run towards Jesus, not from Him. I want to change my life. I really do. With God’s help and your workbook I know I can do it.
Jeffery, CA
Dear Ronald John,
Thank you for responding. I am enclosing 15 stamps. 10 so you can send me a workbook and 5 as a gift. I look forward to studying your workbook and growing in our Lord Jesus Christ.
Robert, MN
To Whom it may Concern,
I’ve just arrived at Reception. I believe to be here about 60 to 90 days. I just recently read the whole book of "Change Your Life Biblically". It’s the book that I’ve been waiting for to come my way my whole life. I’m 26 years old, soon to be 27. I understand history has a lot to do with today. I’m glad you’ve taken the time to do all the research and put it in to a book for us to read and understand. I was always curious why there was gonna be such a small number making it to God’s kingdom. Now I know why. I’m interested in reading the book again and completing the questions. Unfortunately, I only borrowed the book from a friend in County Jail. I would appreciate it if you can now send me my own copy to learn from and teach others.
Moses, CA
Dear Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
Your books are life changers and me and my friends appreciate our copy of "Change Your Life Biblically". Would it be possible to receive from you another copy or two, please, to share with our increasing Bible study circles? Some of us will be here for our natural lives and others are just passing through. In some sense, it hardly matters where you are compared to what we do and think. Thank you for your great book and faith.
Hewellyn, CA
Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
I just would like to thank you for giving me the chance to order your book. I know by the way it has grabbed people that are in the prison here with me, the way they explain your book, the way they acted before and after, that you have touched so many of these guys. I couldn’t pass the opportunity up. I’m studying the Word and always looking for more knowledge. So again, I thank you and most of all I thank the Lord our Savior for giving me this wonderful opportunity.
Christopher, CA
Dear Ronald,
I’ve got to admit that you have really put some Holy Ghost guided work in your book. Sir, you are a true blessing. I especially like the way you have "Related Texts" and then ask for my own thoughts and comments. I’m just getting ready to embark on the task of volume 1. God bless you and your ministry brother. Enclosed are ten stamps to help someone out.
Thomas, CA
Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
This letter comes with great gratitude. I am the mother of Daniel who is at this time in prison. I was so thrilled when he told me about you. I was truly thankful when I heard he read your book and also wrote to you. I thank you for returning letters back to him. I pray that not only do you reach Dan, but also other inmates. This is the only way these lost souls, including my son, can be restored and healed. Through Jesus and wonderful people like you who God works through. Please keep up the wonderful, blessed ministry and I will pray for you daily. I also hope this money helps you in some way. From deep within a mother’s heart I truly thank you. God bless each and every one of you.
Deborah, CA
Dear Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
I am writing to you to get your book. I am not in prison nor have I ever been. My son is and he wants me to read your book. I am enclosing $20 and I thank you for all the help and hope that you provide for all these lost men and women. Thank you for showing them the Light. God bless you always.
Rebecca, CA
Dear Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
I am so glad that your ministry tells people the pure Bible truths that will really set them free, whether they are in a building or just entombed in their own bodies. I am enclosing a donation of $50. May God bless your work.
Donna, FL
Love in Christ
Ron
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26