Jesus Christ Prison Ministry

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Volume 9, Issue 12 / December 2006

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"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

     

 

 

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Prison Mission Report!

 

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

I can hardly believe that 2006 is about gone. It has been a good year. Much was accomplished at the ministry. I thank each of you for your continued support of this little ministry. Through your love and support, many an inmate has been blessed. Many a lonely inmate has had the warmth of our love through our letters and books. You have helped to turn a lonely, dark cell into a bright and shining center for Jesus. Thank you.

Dear Brother Ronald,

I was so glad to receive your letter in the mail. I’m sorry I won’t be able to do your workbook cause I’m indigent. I only get 4 envelopes from the state a month. I don’t have the five dollars. They meter stamp our envelopes after we send them to the mail room. I would like your newsletter if it is free. I’m on a lockup so all my mail of books and newsletters has to come from the outside.

Roy, SC

 

Dear Brother Ronald,

Your letters always bring me joy and encouragement. It was good to hear from you as always. Instead of focusing on me, I’d like to ask how are you doing? I’m sure that Lord is gracious toward you. You must be really busy with all the mail, typing, writing, reading... and I’m pretty sure there are times you feel like quitting. Whether you do or not, I’d like to thank you for all that you do and encourage you with "You’re helping so many people so keep up the good work". Although you probably know without me telling you this. Just know I’m praying for you and so are many other people. There is one thing I would like to ask you to help me with. A friend of mine just went into the "hole". For I don’t know why. He’s a little stubborn, but he has a good heart. I’ve been trying to bring him to Christ and testify to him. But they took him away. I could only imagine how lonely it must be fore him, so I would like to ask you if you could write him a short letter on my behalf saying people are praying for him and it’s not too late to come to Christ? I would really appreciate you doing this for me. Maybe you can even tell him about your book, "Change Your Life Biblically".

Timmy, CA

 

To Whom it may Concern,

A friend of mine brought this book, "Change Your Life Biblically" to my attention. Through this friend, he has told me so many great things about your book that he thought, as well as I, that I should have a personal copy for myself. I recently accepted Christ into my life. However, I’m a little new at this and would like nothing more than to understand the Word of God. We made it a priority to get my hands on any reading material, literature, to help me in my new life with Christ to give me understanding and to also help me strengthen my faith in God. So if possible, I would like to get a copy of "Change Your Life Biblically". Along with this letter we enclosed 10 stamps to cover the postage. I truly hope and pray that that will be enough.

Eddie, CA

 

Greetings,

This letter is to inform you that I have not received my "Change Your Life Biblically" workbook yet. I am an indigent prisoner or I would gladly pay the fee for my own workbook. Can you please send me the "Change Your Life Biblically" workbook as soon as possible so that I can start my studies?

Kenneth, CA

 

Hi,

I am writing you because I would like to be part of your workbook program, please. I’m a Christian. I don’t have any money or family, so please bless me with Christian stuff to read. Thank you.

Michael, CA

 

Dear Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,

I am an indigent inmate with no family resources and no money. I have heard about your organization through a friend and I was wondering if I can subscribe to your reading or Bible study material.

Richard, CA

 

Brother Ronald,

Thanks for writing me bro. I’m doing fine. I’m just trying to be closer to God by giving thanks and obeying Him and trying to learn the Word of God like my own hand. I speak to whoever is willing to listen. I don’t know how to approach those who constantly blaspheme the name of God. Also, my cellie is pagan, but he is more kind than most people I meet in prison. He enjoys when I read the Scriptures to him, especially the parables. God bless you Ronald for the kindness that you show me and many, many others in prison.

Iosefa, CA

 

Hi,

I got some friends that want to get the workbook in the mail. Please send info on how and what to do please. Also, any other Christian books you could bless me with.

Michael, CA

 

Good Morning,

I am the chaplain at the detention center in Arizona. We are a 1,500 bed facility for people who are awaiting deportation. We have individuals from all walks of life. We are in desperate need of Spanish material, especially Bibles, videos and any literature. Would you be able to help us out?

Chaplain, AZ

We need $25,000 to have the Spanish edition of our book, "Change Your Life Biblically" printed. Any one willing to help?

To Whom It may Concern,

Thank you for your prompt response to my inquiry. I am most interested in your program. From your letter I first assumed your organization had also sent the books and answer sheets. Upon further understanding of your letter, I assume to get started I need the 10 stamps or $5 to get started. Number 5 in your letter states that if I ‘m totally indigent then I can still request the free books to get started. I am totally indigent and without any help. But I will put forth the effort to acquire 10 stamps and send them to your organization.

Terrance, CA

 

To Whom it may Concern,

My friend let me use a study that he got from your company, called, "Change Your Life Biblically". I really love all the research that is inside the book. Can you please send me one. I would really appreciate it. Thank you for everything.

Anthony, CA

 

Hi,

I would like a copy of your book. Your free life-changing book. See, I am in prison and I read it, but it wasn’t mine. But I read in it that you would give a free copy to prisoners. If so, I would dearly want a copy.

Jeffery, CA

 

Hi,

I’m writing because I want to be part of your workbook program. Please send me some info on the workbook. I would like to be part of it. Thank you.

Richard, CA

 

Dear Christian Bro,

I have been slowly reading your book, "Change Your Life Biblically". It is full of information that all Christians should read. It will open their eyes and let the Light of God into their lives. The teachings are a lot clearer in my mind and have shown me that there is more to learn than just reading the Bible each day.

Carlton, RI

 

Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,

I got my book, "Change Your Life Biblically". I started the study and I’ve learned a lot already. I know when I’m done, my life, my view of life, will be changed. It has been a long time, years, since I opened a Bible. I’ve read about every thing but the Bible. I’m a Chicano, ex-gang member, so prison is a very difficult place to find peace. Recently I had a near death experience, almost stabbed to death. I know there is a God and for some reason I still breath. He has my attention! I pray to God for thanks every day. Nothing else worked: gangs, drugs or wine. Thank you for this book. May God bless and protect you for sending these books to us in prison. It is a great thing.

Richard, CA

 

Brother Ron,

Thank you for the certificate. I do have a Bible. Please give to someone who truly needs one. I have enclosed the "Pen-Pal" application and I pray I have not done wrong. I’ve never had anyone write me off the "pen-pal" internet. I pray it will happen this time. Yes, I do my utmost to read "Change Your Life Biblically" every day at night before I go to bed here in my cell at least 1-2 hours after I do Bible reading and study. The book has truly helped free me.

Warren, TX

 

Dear Ronald John,

I’m writing on behalf of myself and a fellow inmate. We mailed in our "Change Your Life Biblically" brochures without reading the attached letter which you provided. Please excuse us. Enclosed are 20 stamps for my brother and myself. Please send us your free workbook.

Joey, CA

 

Dear Ronald John,

I’m doing time. Why I’m writing, you said to be honest with you. I’m totally indigent. So I would like to get your workbook if you can. I’m trying to change my life. I would like to learn more about Jesus Christ. I hope you can help me.

Ruben, CA

 

Dear Brother,

It has been some time since I’ve written you. I still receive your letters and I enjoy them very much. I only wish there was more I could do to help you guys out financially. I’ve read your book, "Change Your Life Biblically" twice through and completed the questions in the back. I must say that after reading it and then continuing my daily readings it has become so much easier to see the true lessons shown us throughout the Bible. I thank the Lord for the insight into the Word that you have shared with us. Thank you. I’m in a county jail awaiting trial and there is a big turnaround of inmates so I don’t get as much of an opportunity as I would like. Most are not receptive at all so I don’t push. Others are dead set on the teachings of today’s church and don’t want to hear any other possible truths. But the ones I do warm up to and have a chance to share with leave here with one of your flyers. I pray that the means comes your way to be able to help those who so desperately are in need of the truth.

Kevin, CA

 

Dear Brother Ron,

I just recently came across a copy of your book, "Change Your Life Biblically". I was impressed. If at all possible could you send me a copy. My life led me here and only Christ can lead me out.

Mike, CA

 

Dear Mr. Ronald John,

Thank you for your Christian Training Center. I am the mother of Anthony, who is in prison. I am sending your Christian Training Center the $5 so your ministry can please send my son your workbook.

Angela, CA

 

JCPM,

Enclosed is my 10 first class stamps for my workbook. I thank you for allowing me to be apart of what Jesus Christ offer. I have been in prison for 23 years. And just three weeks ago I started to understand God. It is hard. I keep backsliding. But I trying my hardest. That is why I am getting into these programs.

Glenn, AZ

 

To Whom it may concern,

I recently came into contact with your book, "Change Your Life Biblically". I am well into the work and am amazed at the depth of the truths that I am learning through this course of study. The outline in which it is laid out to correlate with the tests has really caused me to dig and to comprehend these teachings. When I first started I thought that I would not be able to be as focused enough to do this work. But the Holy Spirit is guiding me through this process and I am awed. My concern is that your ministry might not be still in existence to grade my work. Please contact me to verify that your ministry is active and well.

Daniel, CA

 

Ronald John,

Well, I pretty much just wanted to say "Hi", and I hope that everything is working out for you. Maybe someday I will be able to help your ministry get back on its feet. I pray to God that you don’t ever have to shut down due to money problems. Or for any reason for that matter. You have really made a difference in my life and I truly thank you for your time and dedication in writing to all of us and showing us that you care. I will never stop worshiping the God of the "Saturday" Sabbath.

Danny, CA

 

Dear Ministry,

Here are stamps from me and my friend. We really are looking forward to reading this book. We will be looking forward to hearing from you guys. We really would like to change our lives. We think this is a great opportunity for us.

Eduardo, CA

 

Dear Friend in Christ,

Please accept my little offering for the prison ministry.

Corconio, Pastor

Philippines

 

Praise God,

In the second week of July 2006, I have a plan! How to send a money to you. But few days arrive this Jesus Christ Prison Ministry. This all. I thank to God like His answer and plan to my desire. Thank you very much. The plan of God is wonderful. We are willing to extend our help in any way. Yet we cannot assure to you a bigger amount since that we are also encountering insufficiency of funds. This is only one hundred pesos send the mission work. Our self without become. But by the power of God we can do. Praise God. Very sorry that amount is small. But this is heartily help you. We can joy together. With the Love of God.

Edgar, Philippines

Folks, when I received these two letters and their donations, I was overwhelmed by their generosity and desire and love to help this little ministry. I am sure that what they sent was a huge amount by their standard. Corconio sent me 1000 Piso and Edgar 100.

However, when I investigated what it would cost to convert the currency into American dollars, I found that it would cost almost as much as what the currency was worth in American dollars.

Therefore, I decided that I would send each of them a case of books, "Change Your Life Biblically", and return their love gift. I asked them to use the funds they sent me to pass out the books, "Change Your Life Biblically" to those around them. God bless them for such hearts that they are willing to sacrifice themselves for this little ministry.

 

Dear Brother Ronald John,

I Just received your blessed letter today. I would love to receive all your prison ministry items and Bibles study program. But my brother, I’m totally indigent without support. Plus, I’m a 3 striker holding on by a thread. I have no mail. I’m so alone. My lady has left me in fear of the 3 strikes. My family have faded in the dark. I need prison ministry for you are the only family I have left. Please Brother Ronald John, give me any and all support with in your spiritual power.

David, CA

 

Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,

I recently received a book, "Change Your Life Biblically" from you. But my copy has been ruined due to water leakage. So will you please send me another copy. I’m indigent and I want to commend you on your good work.

Kenneth, CA

 

Dear Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,

I was talking with another Christian inmate the other day. We were talking about your Bible offer and study book. I was wondering if it would be possible for you to send me a Bible and all study helps that you could. I don’t know if it is you who send them out or not, but we sure could use a Webster’s Dictionary also. I want to take the time to thank you for reading my letter. I sure hope you can respond to it. We have just started a study group and can use all the help we can get.

Brian, CA

 

To Whom,

Thank you for having these Bibles available to us inmates. It gives us a sense that there are people that really care about our soul and are willing to help us get back in faith and the words of the Lord. Thank you again. Also, if you have any kind of Bible study or anything you can send?

C., CA

 

Sir,

I would like a copy of your book, "Change Your Life Biblically", plus anything else that may help me along my path. I would certainly love to change my life. I realize God is my best bet. I appreciate whatever you have got to offer me.

Timothy, UT

 

To Whom it may Concern,

I came across a used copy of your "Change Your Life Biblically". I am extremely interested in having a copy of the book for myself so that I may do the study. My boyfriend and I have been discussing the Bible and I would also like to have a copy sent to him so we may do the study together. He is also incarcerated.

Amber, ID

 

Dear Ronald John,

I just spend three days reading through your workbook just to get to know the book a little. I will try to read a little bit out of this workbook every day. It appears to be very good. Ron, I have been thinking about committing suicide so this book gives my mind something very good to think about. Please lift my spirit up in prayer that I may have a clear mind and be able to focus on these Bible lessons.

Dennis, AZ

 

JCPM,

I would like to say that I learned more than I thought I would. "Change Your Life Biblically" has opened my eyes in a way that I never knew was possible. Thank you for helping me learn and grow closer to God. I look forward to sharing my knew found knowledge with other people in the future. The questions were very challenging but I did my best and I believe I did a pretty good job. I had to read "Change Your Life Biblically" over at least 3 times as well as study the Bible to answer all of the questions. As far as a free web page, this sounds like a great opportunity for me and will give me an opportunity to meet and communicate with other true Christians. I have no family and I have lots of time to do in prison. Thank you for all of your help. You are so kind and generous.

Paul, CA

 

JCPM,

This book is so real. Something I have never read before. I see things better now. I am going to read it over and over again. I always knew there was more to it. Thanks so much.

Elria, TX

 

Dear Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,

I’m so sorry my answer sheets are a little messy. It is because the officers have only let me have what they call a flexible pen that is extremely difficult to write with. Dear Ronald John, I found out a lot of wrong doings I’ve done in my past and I finally looked at myself with honesty and looked truthfully and even thoughtfully. I know now I’m eternally bound in Jesus my one and only Savior. All these years of my life I was brought up Mormon and only knew Sunday as the Sabbath. Now I know that’s false. Saturday is the true God’s 7th day Sabbath. Please pray that from now on that I’ll continue to obey all ten of God’s commandments and keep them and be perfect and stop sinning. To obey and keep all Jesus Christ’s teachings and remember I’m not saved by grace alone. Sincerely in love of Jesus Christ and God bless you all. Thank you so very much. I’ve learned so much great truths of God. I feel a lot better about life now.

Timothy, UT

 

Brother Ronald John,

Enclosed, Please find 10 stamps that should help a brother or sister gain an understanding of the world and the Word. Again, I must express that your book is very informative. Something like a "Beginners Start-up Kit". I am the recipient of a 95 to life sentence for second degree robbery. However, it has taken this amount of time to get my attention and like most of us who have a basic understanding of the Lord’s Word, we tend to procrastinate by thinking that there’s enough time to change our lives around. But the undisputed truth is, The time is now. The change we must make is urgent. Thanks for your workbook. I pray that you’ll continue the good work that you do. I’ll do the same or as much as I possible can. I am still new to this learning process.

George, CA

 

Greetings,

My name is Zebedee. I have 8 years left on my remaining sentence. I just started doing Bible study with Brother Anthony. We started studying with "Change Your Life Biblically". I was wondering through life for years lost because all my life I was taught wrong in life. But now that this wonderful brother has began to open my eyes to the right way of living God’s great life, I continue to search for truth. I would like to know, can I receive one of these beautiful "Change Your Life Biblically" volumes? I would love to have this book to continue to better my understanding of the Lord. It is the best feeling of my life since I started reading from it.

Zebedee, FL

 

Dear Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,

I would like to thank you very much for the opportunity to learn more about Jesus Christ our Savior. Enclosed are the 10 stamps to cover the cost of shipping.

Stephen, OR

 

Dear Mr. John,

I’m currently an inmate. I’ve been at this institution since July 06. I’m very interested in the workbook called, "Change Your Life Biblically". I believe that this workbook will help me to change my life around. I’ve enclosed 10 stamps to help your ministry send me the free books that come with "Change Your Life Biblically". I would like to thank you for this opportunity that you give me to change my life.

Tony, CA

"None need fail of attaining, in his sphere, to perfection of Christian character. By the sacrifice of Christ, provision has been made for the believer to receive all things that pertain to life and godliness. God calls upon us to reach the standard of perfection and places before us the example of Christ's character. In His humanity, perfected by a life of constant resistance of evil, the Saviour showed that through cooperation with Divinity, human beings may in this life attain to perfection of character. This is God's assurance to us that we, too, may obtain complete victory." EGW:AA

Dear Ronald John,

I have heard lots of good things about this workbook. I am currently in jail in Los Angeles and I have been through so much in my life that I believe is my time for a change. Thank you,

Jamie, CA

Folks, we are in desperate need of funding. There’s equipment that needs repairing, up keeping and replacing: printers, folders, collators, booklet makers, computers, scanners. Then there are supplies: paper by the hundreds of cases, ink by the gallon, envelopes of all sizes, just to mention a few things. Then there is food, gas, phones, electricity, and property upkeep. It takes more than what we have. We only receive about $2,500 a month in donations. Folks, that hardly covers postage. We receive over 600 requests a month for the book, "Change Your Life Biblically". We are hardly able to send 50 to 100 books a month to inmates. This does not include the requests from overseas. We need your help. Please, are there friends, family and others you can encourage to help us?

God bless all those who stepped up last month to support this little ministry. It was awesome the response. I have heard wonderful reports from those who supply us with all their tithes and offerings. God bless you all.

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

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