Jesus Christ Prison Ministry
Since June of 1997: Following the Example of Jesus in Keeping The Sabbath day Holy
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| Volume 11, Issue 2 / February 2008 |

"Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?... there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent." Luke 15:4, 7
PRAISE THE LORD
Prison Mission Report!
Dear Brothers and Sister in Christ,
Helping the homeless and caring for those society has rejected is a mandate from God. This little ministry doesn’t have much, very few donate to our little God-given assignment. But we thank God for those mighty donors who support us with all their tithes and offerings each month so we can continue our assignment.
One night in December the Holy Spirit woke me up and got me out of bed. I went out and took a walk around the property looking up into the sky. We had a wonderful talk. He showed me what He wanted this little ministry to do.
I don’t know how to do it folks. But I will step out in faith. As Moses lifted his rod in faith over that vast ocean of water to lead the Israelites through, so I am lifting my hands in faith to lead the children of God out of the prison of sin. The Holy Spirit has instructed me to build the infrastructure so we can take in inmates who will be paroling and need a Christian home.
At first it will be a few, but we have the property to grow. First I have to pull together my inmate staff. Those who have been to prison and understand what inmates are going through, as I do. Then I have to train them so they will be able to function as a team for Jesus.
Then we will be processing the applications that will be coming to us from inmates. We will take those who want to change their lives. Those who are tired of the world and all it offers. Those who want to make Jesus their whole life.
Some of the areas we will be able to train them are:
1) Printing and publications so they will be able to work in printing businesses
2) Photography and related fields
3) Computers and web designs
4) Elementary business and office management
5) Landscaping and maintenance
6) They will also be trained and educated in practical Christianity. Living it in a real world environment.
When they are finished with their time here, they will be able to go out and serve the Lord, working in the world while as Christian witnesses to the power of God to transform lives.
I pray that each one of you will dig deep and make a commitment to provide all the funding you can to help us. It will not be easy. Expenses will be greatly increased. But when Jesus says to go, all I can do is go knowing that He will touch the hearts of Christians to provide the funds.
(Just after I wrote the above, in January we had a storm that did great damage to the ministry. The old devil sure can throw a monkey wrench into things. The pictures on the "address" side of the newsletter show some of the damage. We carry no insurance. I pray that hearts will be touched to help us out.)
God bless all of you for your love and support of this little ministry. May we work together for the salvation of God’s children. Let us search for the lost and bring them home to Jesus.
Dear Ronald,
I am totally indigent and I cannot pay for the mailing fee. I am maxed out now. I am to be released soon and I am supposed to be transferring my parole out of state because I have no family or place to live in California. I have written numerous churches, programs, ministries for assistance and fellowship for the time I will be transitioning back into society. No one ever wrote me back. I am pretty hopeless that anyone will assist me with information on shelter, substance abuse, transitional housing, etc. If you can possibly tell me how I can get hooked up in a men’s ministry home or program, etc.
John, CA
Dear JCPM,
I’m a full blood Cherokee Indian that has given my life to Jesus Christ a few months ago while in my cell. I found a pamphlet lying around here with your address on it. I’m sorry, I’ve never heard of your ministry. But I desire to receive anything about your ministry and to learn more about your burden that the Lord has placed on you for this type of ministry. I thank you very much for your valuable time in reading my letter. God speed to you as you minister in this rewarding ministry.
John, CA
Dear Brother Ronald,
I received your letter. I’m really interested in your workbook, "Change Your Life Biblically". Unfortunately my money situation has changed. I’m indigent. I do little drawing here and there for my hygiene and stationary. I’m hoping you will send me the program. I’m sending three stamps with this letter. It’s all I can send.
James, AZ
Dear JCPM,
I got your address from a bookmarker. I would like to receive the offer of a "Free Bible Studies". I have just recently gave my life to Christ and would like to educate myself or be educated more and become closer to Jesus. So please send me your Bible study course or as much information you possibly can about being a Christian and living as one.
Larry, CA
Hello,
I was wondering if you could please send me some Bible studies and Christian reading material. I am truly tired of this life I have been living and realize I can not change on my own. I turned what is left of me over to God. It isn’t easy in here. I am still in reception so I have no access to chapel. I have my Bible and I read it constantly. I try to stay to myself because when I get talking to most others in here, the conversation is far from Christian. It is so easy for me to get distracted. Please send me a good Bible study. They have some in here but they are so easy. It’s like "put the round peg in the round hole". I would like something a little more advanced.
Rick, CA
Dear Brother,
Your book helped me understand the books of Daniel and Revelations. It saddens me that the devil would do such a thing. Creating a counterfeit religion because there are a lot of people hurting out there and when they are fed up and tired they turn to religion, Christianity, Catholic, Jehovah Witness and so forth and the devil is right there waiting for them with his Christianity look alike. He has fooled most of everybody around me accept for my brother. He’s the one that provided your book to me. At times we feel like outcasts because there are a lot of Christians in here that get together and worship God but they don’t agree with this truth, "Saturday Sabbath". But that’s up to them to just believe whatever "tradition". I’ve only known about this truth for about three weeks now. That’s because I asked God that I just wanted strength, knowledge and understanding and boy did He give it to me. A lot more than I expected. But I can handle it. I love the way you are so straight up. You are "real talk". You don’t care what people think. The truth may hurt a lot of people, but so be it. Let us get this book in everybody’s hands. OK? Let me tell you about myself. I am 21 years old. I’ve been to prison all ready at the age of 18. Got out when I turned 21 and now back on a parole violation. I’m probably gonna get about 10 months. But I have a feeling God is going to work out a better deal. Now that I follow the real deal. I have decided to join your ministry full time. What do you say? Do I have to buy my own camper and park it next to yours? Or do you got room in yours for me? I know I’m young but I’m responsible and I could do what you do. I’m ready to do the work of God, to share the truth. So I’m going to be waiting for your answer, OK? So hurry back and let me know. I can’t wait till I could get started with you guys. I know God is going to use me to do great things for this ministry.
David, CA
Dear Brother Ronald,
I am writing to you because I’m totally without any type of funds coming in. I’m locked down 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I’m only allowed out of my cell for a 5 minute shower twice a week. That’s it. It’s only been a month or so since I gave my life up to the Lord. My life has been a real mess up until now. I’ve done 23 years of my 46 years on earth in prison. What a waste. If your ministry can help me with my walk and quest to know the Word and God better through your workbook, then maybe I too would find the answers to life.
Robert, CA
Dear Brother Ron,
Thank you for sending me the letter and the blessing to seek Christ through your book. I have been incarcerated for nearly 5 years now and have just recently asked Jesus into my heart. I’ve always believed in God, but never gone any further than that. My cellmate told me he sent some stamps for me. I really would like to join your program.
Donald, CA
Dear Prison Ministry,
Another inmate here I am told me about the Bible study workbook that you guys provide. So I was wondering if I could get one sent to me. See, I figure it’s time for me to change my life style, but the only way is to get to know the Lord Jesus Christ. This is my first time getting to know the Lord. Also, my first time writing a prison ministry. The other inmate told me about you guys, told me a lot of other things you guys help us with and also do. I am really looking forward to the book.
Anthony, CA
To Whom It May Concern,
I’m writing to receive your "Change Your Life Biblically". I saw a book you guys sent to a friend which is a Christian as myself.
Ernest, CA
Dear Ronald John,
I am writing you once again about your "Change Your Life Biblically" workbook. I have spent almost all my life in prison and would like a change in my life. I don’t know exactly how you work, but I would like to be put on your pen-pal web site because I need a pen-pal. I am an indigent inmate, but I am enclosing to you 5 stamps to help out with postage.
Santos, CA
Dear Reader at Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
I was blessed to find part of a study book with your address in it. Except the last part is missing. Can you please send me the full study.
John, CA
Dear Brother Ron,
I am writing to you with thanksgiving in my heart to the Lord. When I was arrested I was in the "intake" tank and an awesome miracle happened. I’m in a tank where no books were supposed to be allowed other than Bibles. I found your "Change Your Life Biblically" workbook. I had my Bible and was reading it everyday, but not really understanding a whole lot. When God put your book into my hands, my eyes were opened for what I believe was the first time in my life. I believe with all my heart that the Lord Jesus Christ used your workbook to enlighten me to the truth of God’s Word and help me , through the Holy Spirit, to understand the true will of God for my life. We are to walk in complete obedience to God’s Word. To Become more like Christ each and every day. God is coming back for a church that is blameless, without spot. We are to be holy people, not of this world. After two years of constant study of the Bible, prayer, fellowship and obedience to God’s Word, I can truly testify to the goodness of the Lord Jesus Christ. My life has changed so much and I am so grateful to our Father in heaven for sending His only begotten Son to die for my sin. I now look each day to die to self, pick up my cross and follow Jesus. I believe it is a commandment to stop sinning and that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I believe that I have within me superhuman power in the form of the Holy Spirit of God. I believe that most people who call themselves Christians have too many excuses for their lukewarm life-styles. I believe that there are many, many false teachers in the world. I believe that God is raising up an army, the true church, that Christ is coming back for. I just want to thank you in the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you for your obedience to the Lord, for speaking truth, and for your diligence. I pray that we can meet each other some day.
Steve, WA
Dear Brother in Christ,
This is my 6th state prison term and I spent three years in Napa State hospital trying to get out of a couple of robberies. I became stuck in my self-centered will. I blamed God and everybody else. I get out in four months and am starting to get a little scared. I started helping one of the brothers with your Bible study. That’s how I got the address. But he is gone so can you send one also to me.,
Robert, CA
Dear Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
I am 52 years old, in prison for 25 to life for my third strike for drugs. I’ve bounced around different doctrines and still couldn’t come to an understanding about the Bible. I wasn’t looking all the way to Jesus because nobody was teaching Jesus. I’ve been sinning and sinning and now I’ve landed myself in Ad/Seg, the hole. But it gave me a chance to reflect my life. While in Ad/Seg we get one book a week. It’s just a small book cart, mostly novels. But when I came to Ad/Seg my first week, I got the Bible off the cart. I asked for something that would help me understand the Bible more than ever. I asked Him to increase my Holy Spirit, to give me knowledge. So the next week the book cart came around and in the very first row of 6 rows was this book called, "Change Your Life Biblically". The book jumped out at me and I told the officer to let me have that one. Upon thumbing through the book, I told myself I got a lot to keep me busy with this book. At the time little did I know that this book is what I’ve been waiting for all my life. Whoever wrote this book is blessed and I concur with everything they have written. It’s so explaining. It reaches out and makes me pay attention. My spirit isn’t vexed when I read. I have asked the Lord to teach me how to witness good. I want to tell you, God has blessed me through your word. The teachings of Jesus only. This book belongs to Ad/Seg. How do I receive one? Truly, whomever you are, you are on track. Jesus is with you. I’m gonna follow the Lord Jesus and not be fooled with unsound doctrines.
Dennis, CA
Dear Brother John,
I’m enclosing 11 - .39 cent stamps. Please send me your book, "Change Your Life Biblically". I am grateful for the opportunity to do the studies in it. Your ministry is a blessing in here and to inmates everywhere.
James, TX
Dear Brother,
I recently had the privilege of becoming familiar with your ministry through an article I read in "World Magazine". It is a rocky road for all of us and your story is an inspiration on the power of prayer and commitment. Those of us here at this prison who read the "World Magazine" have shown an interest in your ministry. Even though I am only a servant, it is my duty to write to you requesting your services. We would like to become more familiar with you and would enjoy receiving some helpful spiritually based material that will lift our spirits and help us to overcome the temptations of sin. Any kind of joy and enlightenment in our lives will mean an awful lot.
David, NY
Dear Brother,
I was shown your workbook by brother Timmy. Please send me a copy as soon as you can. I have enclosed 10 stamps to help defer costs.
Rodney, CA
Hi Ron,
I wrote you asking about your "free" book, "Change Your Life Biblically". You said on your reply letter that if I could, send stamps. Well, I have no money coming in and I really would like to read your book that you have. People have spoken very highly about it. Also, that it opened new doors to the Spiritual realm. So with this said, please can you please send me your "free" book, "Change Your Life Biblically".
Steven, CA
Dear Ronald John,
I received your reply to my request to your workbook. Thank you for writing. This is my 3rd attempt to get your book. I am indigent. Both my parents died while I was in prison and my friends are few. Therefore, I don’t receive any money to buy stamps. If you can find it in your heart I would like to have this book.
Steven, GA
Some time back I sent a case of books to a pastor in India. He emailed and said:
Praise The Lord My Dears Brother in Christ Greetings in Jesus name how are yours I hope Blessed In Jesus Name Pastor I received your Blessing Books was blessed my villages thank you very Much in Jesus Name it was help the spiritual Growth amen and amen OK.
Pastor KUAMR
FROM INDIA
To Whom It May Concern,
I’m writing this letter to you asking your ministry if you can please help me out in my walk with Jesus Christ. I came out of the hole and they lost the book you sent me, "Change Your Life Biblically". I know your book can help me out because I have a friend that went home and he tells me your ministry really helped him out a lot. Can you please help me out. I will promise you that I will do my best to do your studies, as well to write to you for your help. The thing is, I don’t want to live this life any more. I know God is calling me and I don’t know what way to look for. My friend told me to write to you.
Ramon, CA
To Whom it may Concern,
I study the Bible every day. Through me God has a Bible study every other night. I am looking for new ways to keep it fun and enjoyable. A young man came to me last night with some questions. He had your Book, "Change Your Life Biblically". I looked through it and thought it would make for a good way to teach the Bible without to much preaching. I truly think it will help.
John, CA
Dear Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
I had come across a bookmarker of yours offering a free Bible study. So being how I just received Jesus Christ into my life and am striving to learn as much as I possibly can about living a Christian life, I’m also trying to build a stronger personal relationship with God. I sent a letter to you requesting to receive your offer of a Bible study. I am indigent but would really love to study your workbook, "Change Your Life Biblically".
Larry, CA
Brother Ron,
I have enjoyed this book very much. I received a message that I never knew. Like I had explained to you that I was still early in my walk with Jesus. But you made it very simple for me to understand with all the biblical history. I didn’t know the Catholic Church was devious. This is the type of material that’s been in need for awhile. Thank you for sharing the powerful Word with me. Until I hear from you, may God be with you. God is good.
Robert, TX
Dear Ron,
I have been thinking about you. I have been going to a lot of Bible studying. I love to read your book that you sent me. I am not so good at reading, but I try my best. I am on page 40 because I have been underlining my Bible, every verse that I read, then I try my best to get the answer. I love the thought that it tell us to write down. It been helping me get a lot of things I need to get out. I feel so much better now. I love the questions that you tell us to read. I am getting more understanding. I am glad that you write to me. It makes me feel good that someone cares about me.
Tony, CA
Dear Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
I received your letter plus my book package all in the same day. This is so refreshing, so real. I actually want to work my way to Heaven and I feel better about it. The book on angels was out of this world. It answered a lot of my problems. After reading it I prayed for God’s holy angels to protect me in my sleep and yes, I had a complete night rest. I am putting the "Change Your Life Biblically" book I got from the book cart back next time it comes. Now that I have my own, I want to work inside prison since I am a lifer, 3 strikes. But send me a lot of sign up sheets and anything else you have and I’ll do like John calling from inside prison. I am gonna devote the rest of my life to your ministry and to the yards and buildings in hope of saving all the souls for Jesus I can. Before I felt that I never learned anything from the Bible. It now makes perfect sense to keep all God’s 10 Commandments and the 7th day Saturday holy. I’ve had two Saturdays since this letter. Let me tell you, the evil spirits were quieted. The noise was down. But as soon as Sunday came around, the evil spirits were out in force: yelling, cellies fighting, C/O’s not caring about their job. And yes, I’ve already been persecuted by evil neighbors. But I held my tongue and praised God. I know harder times are coming. I’m gonna prepare for them in trusting God fully like I never have before. I am on my way, finally, in Christ Jesus.
Dennis, CA
Hello,
My name is Nate. I’ve heard about your book from my cellie. I would really want a copy for myself to study the truth about religions. And if you have any other literature that would benefit my salvation. I am not a Christian and I believe Jesus was only a prophet, so please send me literature on that subject, OK.
Nate, CA
Hello Brother,
I had a copy of your book at my county jail. But only certain things are allowed for us to bring on the bus. So I left your book to my brothers to share with another. I just got here and I was telling my celly about your book, how it explains a lot about different subjects. I read the book, but I wasn’t done studying it. Like you said, you only get out of it what you put into it. So I’m not done putting into it so there’s a lot I need to get out of it. So if possible, please send me another copy and whatever I need to spread information about this book on my tier.
David, CA
Dear Mr. John,
I received your letter just the other day in regards to the workbook, "Change Your Life Biblically". I am responding to inform you that I’m very much interested in getting this workbook. In response to your request of 10 Stamps to obtain your book, I have enclosed the requested amount.
Daniel, CA
Dear Brother Ron,
Thank you for your prayers. Thank you for this opportunity to help others through Jesus Christ. I will continue to send my tithes so that others can know our Lord. Please help as many as you can.
Patricia, WA
Non-inmate
Folks, it is only through dedicated donors like Patricia that we will have the funding to continue. I want to thank all our donor who support us with all their tithes and offerings so we can reach more and more inmates. With over 600 inmates requesting our books each month, we are only able to send about 100.
Dear Sir,
I sent away for your "Change Your Life Biblically" workbook. I received it very quickly and for that you need to be commended. After reading it though, there are a lot of offensive topics that concern me. Not necessarily with my faith, but my beliefs. You see, I am a Roman Catholic and very proud of my affiliation with her. What bothers me is not your dislike of the church, but your misunderstanding, or lack of knowledge about her. You are not alone for most anti-Catholic groups really have no idea of what they are referring to. So the lack of knowledge is being perpetuated by yours and other writings and creating a deeper misunderstanding. To be fair, I believe before you attack a particular activity, you should really know what you are stating. The one comment you stated was a picture of Pope John Paul II holding up the Monstrance which hold the concentrated host, which is truly the presence of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The host is placed into the Monstrance for adoration. Not as a "pagan sun ritual". Please get your facts straight.
John, FL
As you can see folks, so many people are so brainwashed that they refuse to take their own advice and learn the facts. The host is not the presence of Jesus, but of the devil. No man can make "God". No amount of hocus-pocus over a wafer can transform it into "God". God will dwell in each one of us if we do what the Bible says: live obediently to the Ten Commandments. Everything else is pagan. As you can see, we have a lot of work to do to unbrainwash the fooled and mislead.
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