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| Volume 11, Issue 5 / May 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
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Prison Mission Report!
Dear Brothers and Sister in Christ,
"A mere profession of discipleship is of no value. The faith in Christ which saves the soul is not what it is represented to be by many. ‘Believe, believe,’ they say, ‘and you need not keep the law.’ But a belief that does not lead to obedience is presumption. The apostle John says, ‘He that saith, I know Him, and keepeth not His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.’ 1 John 2:4. Let none cherish the idea that special providences or miraculous manifestations are to be the proof of the genuineness of their work or of the ideas they advocate. When persons will speak lightly of the word of God, and set their impressions, feelings, and exercises above the divine standard, we may know that they have no light in them." EGW
Dear Ronald,
I gained knowledge and interest about your ministry through my cellmate. I would like to be a part of your correspondence and Bible study. However, I am poor and have no one to help me out financially. Let me thank you for your support and guidance in my time of need.
Robert, CA
Dear Mr. John,
My daughter is in prison and she sent me your letter that I could send off the money to receive a copy of your workbook. I am hoping that I could also get a copy so she and I can study together. Her roommate is also interested in getting a workbook. I have enclosed the funds for three workbooks. Thank you for your help in this adventure.
Jan, MO - Non-inmate
Dear Ronald John,
Where I am at there are a lot of guys facing a lot of time and there are a few of us who are really trying to study. We share what little commandment keeping material we get with each other. This is a big jail and I am going to try my best to get your address around. You have an excellent idea by offering a web page to anyone who can pass the test of your book. A lot of these guys normally wouldn’t put the effort in to studying and by studying hard enough to pass the test they will learn the truth. This pastor of the jail does not teach the truth and they don’t allow but a few outside volunteers in and they aren’t Sabbath keepers. I had one of your workbooks in the past and enjoyed it and learned a lot in a short period of time. I got at least 20 people to read the last one and once I get a few of these guys to write you and get a few of them up in this jail, hundreds will read them.
Danny, CA
Dear Brother Ron,
I was touched by the letter from Warren, TX, where he states he hasn’t received a response to the pen-pal service. If you send me his address I will write to him. I’ve been writing to inmates for several years. Thank you for your ministry for HIM.
June, PA (non-inmate)
(Folks, we need a lot more people to pen-pal to our inmates. They really need the encouragement. Please go to our web site and look under "Pen-Pals" and send a letter of encouragement to an inmate or two. God will bless you as you reach out to those less fortunate than ourselves. Thank you.)
Mr. Ronald John,
Hi. After 12 years of being in prison I already came to the conclusion that I was nondenominational. Because I am willing to know the truth no matter whose Bible I got to read to find it. So your book fits like a glove. I’ve been looking for this answer for a while. I was glad to be in the hole when I got your book. And yes, I now hold Saturday as Sabbath and it feels good to do the right thing.
Harry, WA
Dear Ronald John,
I thank you for the book and letters. I do receive money by God’s blessings. This is my 10% of it. I should say, God’s 10%. The book is good. I do thank you for allowing me into your ministry.
Floyd, CA
JCPM,
I’m just writing to let you know that I’m still reading the Bible studies. I have to say that this study may take me a few times reading, taking notes and rereading more than one time. My best friend, my cellie, is going home in a couple of hours. He will parole back home to a very heavily gang infested area. He has no where else to go. But there he is afraid but won’t admit it. But he is a God fearing man. He helps me. He reads your book to me. I will miss him. But him and I trust Jesus that He will keep Ralph safe and sober and strong. Ralph will leave this violent prison with the 3 eternal truths: 1) Be perfect, 2) Stop sinning, 3) Keep the Ten Commandments in order to earn our eternal life and keep the Sabbath day, Saturday, holy. We'll have no fear cause Jesus will guide and protect him.
Robert, CA
To Whom it May Concern,
I received your letter last night. If I understand this correctly you are requesting 10 stamps or $5. I am enclosing 10 stamps in with this letter. Could you please mail me my workbook ASAP. I am eager to get these studies going. Please mail me your monthly mailing list letter. I’m enclosing a few extra stamps to help you out in mailing me books or maybe helping the guys out that don’t have stamps or money.
Michael, CA
JCPM,
I just received the mail back from you guys and yes I am still interested in getting the workbook. I have a brother in here who has it and I can’t get enough of it. It really helped me out in the first couple chapters where it talked about the God titles. I was struggling before that because I was studying with Jehovah Witness and I think the book was a confirmation to the feelings I was having about wanting to stay out of that study. It would definitely be a blessing to receive the book.
William, VA
Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
My cellmate and I would love to know more about Jesus’ teachings. We have Bibles. We need to learn how to understand it’s teachings. We gratefully appreciate your help.
Lawrence, CA
Dear Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
From what I understand you can send me your book entitled, "Change Your Life Biblically" for ten stamps to cover the postage. Could you please send me as many copies as this book of stamps will cover? I’m sharing my faith with others in this facility and I’d like to try your book out in a one-on-one Bible study setting. Thank you and God bless you and your ministry.
Grzegorz, CA
Mr. John,
I’m happy to send the 10 stamps for my books. If I had money, I’d send a donation also. But I don’t. It’s obvious to me that you’re doing a mighty work for the Lord. It’s my pleasure to "Thank you" and all the people at "Jesus Christ Prison Ministry". I love you. I’m sure your ministry will grow and be personally responsible for bringing millions to Christ.
David, CA
Dear Mr. John,
I am enclosing the form that you sent me. Also, I’m indeed indigent, but since I have been in the "hole" I was given a book of stamps. I only had 6 left. One on the envelope and 5 to you so I can please get the workbook, "Change Your Life Biblically". I would very much like to do this. Can you please accept these stamps toward the workbook? When I am blessed with more stamps I will definitely send them. Thank you for your time and your ministry.
Paul, CA
To Whom it may concern,
I am in prison doing 2 years and it is my fourth number in the prison system. I met somebody named John on the yard that is a Christian. I told him that all I do is read the Bible because I’m trying to turn my life over to God. He told me about you and a book called, "Change Your Life Biblically". He said I should really read this book that it would help me. So I was wondering if you could send it to me.
Paul, CA
To Whom it May Concern,
I am doing a 25 - life term. I’m trying to change my life around. I had heard from a Christian brother of mine that there is a real good book out there that is called, "Change Your Life Biblically". My Christian brother told me that I should really read this book. That it would help me. So I was wondering if you could send it to me.
Richard, CA
Dear Mr. Ronald John,
I thank God for you. We are very grateful. I first received your newsletter from a fellow inmate. From the four "Change Your Life Biblically" forms, a snowball effect has occurred in our housing unit. The workbooks are in high demand. I am having friends and family donate to help cover the cost of these wonderful workbooks. I enjoy how you have intertwined history into your teaching. Your workbook has enlightened me in so many ways. I now understand passages in the Bible I had not before.
Andrew, CA
Dear Sir,
I am writing because I would like a copy of your book. I have seen another inmate’s book but would like one for myself. I don’t have any money but I can offer my prayers for your ministry.
Bennie, LA
Dear Mr. Ronald John,
I’ve received your letter sir, and want to thank you for such a quick response. That shows me how dedicated you are to your ministry and work. That’s a true blessing in my eyes. Sir, I was lucky enough or should I say blessed enough to learn of your ministry through another brother in Christ in my pod. And that’s where I came across your book, "Change Your Life Biblically". The brother who shared this with me allowed me to look at it and when I read a few different topics I knew right then that I wanted a copy of your book for myself. Or should I say "need" instead. I believe that me being a babe in Christ Jesus I’d like to learn all I can now. So if you’d send me a copy I’d cherish it sir.
Jeremiah, VA
Dear Jesus Christ Prison Ministry
First, I would say, Thank you, for sending "Change Your Life Biblically". I have read it through once so far and WOW! It has opened my eyes to a lot of things that I have been so blind too! For that I’m going to read it a 2nd time. Thank the Lord that He blessed you with the gift of writing this book!
Russel, CA
Dear Brother Ronald John,
It is with gratitude I write to thank you for the "Change Your Life Biblically" book. No one has put into words the thoughts you have written that so draw me into the book as to a really type Christian as your book keeps my interest. Currently I’m reading as of the date above "The Muslim Conquest". In what I’ve covered in your book all things are written in it I find to benefit me today and future. Already it has confirmed my honoring the Seventh day as a day of worship. In the future I hope to gain as much or more the gifts of your readers have received from the Holy Spirit in being as much as I can obedient to my Lord and Savior Jesus. I will stay with my book until all is revealed to me what is written in it for I knew it is a special gift of good from above.
Casey, CA
Greetings,
I’m writing this letter to ask for your book. My neighbor let me look at his book. He says it’s really making a difference in his life and that I should write to request my own. Do you have one that’s simpler to read? If not, that’s OK.
Ismael, CA
JCPM,
I have been receiving you pamphlets and find them so touching. Please send my son , Keith , these newsletters and, please, please, send him your book "Change Your Life Biblically". I am sending out a donation to you and pray that this wonderful ministry continues to touch the hearts of inmates and bring the hope and encouragement that only Gods word can.
Thank you for doing this,
In Christ
Iris ODonnell, E-Mail - Non-inmate
Dear Brother Ron,
I’m writing you to thank you for this "extraordinary book" I received from you. Thank you very, very much. Well, the reason I’m barely writing you to thank you is because I wanted to go through the book first before anything else. I hope you understand me. I’ve been down for two years already. I’ve never picked up the Bible before. And if I ever did, I never even opened it. I didn’t know what I was missing. But ever since I started reading it and studying it with my neighbors, who were the ones who introduced me to "the Word of God", my life has changed a lot. I also want you to know that your book, "Change Your Life Biblically" is wonderful. I’ve learned a lot and I like it because it’s nothing but the truth. It explains everything and teaches me everything I didn’t know before. You see, through your Bible study all of my unanswered questions have finally been answered. I’m not really sure I ever believed in God before. I didn’t go to church when I was a kid and nobody ever talked about God at home. I never knew my dad because he left when I was only 3 years old. Since I didn’t know God when I was growing up, I didn’t believe in "Him" or our "Lord Jesus Christ". But thanks to you through this book, I now know and believe in God. I didn’t really understand the book of "Romans chapter 7" like I do now. Thanks to the way you explained it in this "Change Your Life Biblically" book. I already read your book once but I’m gonna read it again before I start answering the "Q’s" on the back. Plus, I must admit that I can’t get enough. I love it. Is the best book, besides the Bible, that I have come across. Well brother Ron, I think this is it for right now.
Inmate unknown
Dear JCPM
I just wanted to thank you for your book and the good it is doing me. Now I can get out, when I do get out, and teach something real positive to my little children. I feel so good. I feel like I’ve never ever in my life felt before. I’ve been doing time since I was 12 in and out of institutions not being able to stay free longer than 60 to 90 days. Always back in jail for gangbanging. But now I’m done with all that nonsense. I’m a Sureno dropout now and a Son of God. I’m part of God’s family now. No more gangbanging!!!! Now I know who my true and only leader is.... God. Well, I won’t take more of your time. Thank you for your time and specially for your book that is helping me grow in Christ.
Carlos, CA
Dear JCPM,
I received a letter last year from a buddy of mine that I used to reach to a lot and encourage him about the Bible facts. He wrote me excited about your ministry for it taught about the Sabbath. I asked for your book which I did receive over a year ago. After checking it out if it did teach the true Ten Commandments, being perfect and walking like Jesus only, I was too excited to know that I found one of few ministries that teach such pure doctrine of the Bible that I began to pass the book around and your address too. In truth, I didn’t read it all. I kept reaching here and there and passing it from hand to hand. It made a couple of believers out of people in here. But now with the book back in my hands I accomplished to read the first volume and that’s why I write today. I’m humbled by your desire to focus on those in prisons for them to know Jesus. I too share your goal and though it hasn’t been a pretty experience learning and teaching Bible truth for I’ve gotten more insults not from nonbelievers and blunt sinners, but from those who claim to believe. But I’m grounded in the right course. I really like your book. I look forward to reading it all now. It has much in just one package.
Frankie, CA
Dear Ronald John,
As always it’s a blessing to be graced by your letter and as always I send my love and respect. The book is awesome. I’ve learned some history I never knew about as well as got a better interpretation of the thing I have read that were translated wrong such as Genesis 1:1. I stay in my Bible. Your book gave me a better understanding on faith. I try to apply it to my day to day life. It even helps me to trust others around me.
D.A., CA
Hello Ron,
I received the workbook a couple weeks ago, thank you. I was given a workbook a few years ago and I let many guys read it over the years. The cover was all worn out. It finally split in two pieces and I lost one half. I still have the other half at home. It is an excellent book and covers everything and I read it daily. I let guys in here look at it for a couple of days so they can appreciate it and want one for themselves. It bothers me though that I know some of these guys are in the position to pay for it or send $ but everyone wants it for free. You are doing a good thing and I see now what you teach is important and true and different from the churches today. The one verse that sticks in my head when it comes to you is 1 John 2:3,4, "by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments. If he says I know Him but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar and the truth is not in him." You are real about what you are doing for God. You have a message that I don't find anywhere else. "Stop sinning, obey the commandments and be perfect." I’ve been reading some other commandment keeping material but that phrase sticks in my head. When I repeat it to people first thing they say is, nobody is perfect. The big churches have everyone brainwashed with, "No one is perfect. We are all going to fall short of God’s glory, etc., etc.," But I try to get them to see if you stop sinning, obey the commandments, you become perfect. Anyway, I get your message and I am trying to share it with as many as I can. I’ve been reading some stuff from other Sabbath keeping churches. I like your book the best. I am reading so I can share it with my family and others. I want to lead by example. OK Ron, I’ll let you go. I’ll stay in touch and you have some more guys from here getting at you.
Danny, CA
Brother Ronald John,
I’m hoping to receive your book soon. I’ve heard very good stuff about it and I’m excited to apply myself to the Christian word every single day.
Benjamin, CA
Dear Friend,
I met a friend who gave me your address and said I may be able to obtain a book called "Change Your Life Biblically". I really enjoyed it, but I was not able to finish all of it. I would very much appreciate your consideration in receiving this book. It really opened my eyes and I was able to gain a better understanding.
Greg, CA
Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
First and foremost I’d like to commend you on the wonderful job you did with "Change Your Life Biblically". I’ve had the chance and honor to read the first volume of the 3 in one book. And WOW, it really opened my eyes, mind and spirit to a whole new way of life. I’ve recently dropped out of the gang life in which I lived for 20 years. This time around in prison I started to really read the Bible and seek the Lord for a better way of life. I’m tired of the old me. I’m hungry for a true meaningful life. I really want to take advantage of these last two months and learn and practice a true Christian life. An inmate who owns your 3 in 1 book lets me borrow it from time to time. But you see, he is leaving soon to another prison. I would like to know if I can receive a copy of my own so I can continue my studies in your 3 in 1 workbook.
Alberto, CA
To Whom this May Concern,
My next door neighbor is reading this book called, "Change Your Life Biblically". I am really interested into learning and reading that book. I have no money and I really would appreciate getting this book. If you can I will read and do all the work.
Joe, CA
Dear Brother John,
I am currently doing the Bible lesson that came to me about a month ago. I’m just on page 7 in the answer sheets of "Who is the Woman in Revelation". But in the book, I’m at the chapter called, "Prayer" because I do read each and every related text scriptures that you provide as well as every Bible verse given. Brother John, I truly want to tell you that the anointing of our Lord’s Spirit indeed rest upon you. From the very first page "Before & After" I have been blessed with none other than the truth of God’s Word. Brother, I thought that I just believe in the way that the Spirit of our Lord has blessed you too about. But I see that I am not, and this indeed helps. Brother, you stick to the scripture and you rightly divide the Word of truth. I am impressed yet I’m careful to give our Lord all the Glory, honor and praise for what He has bestowed upon you. I love the book my brother and I’m savoring every bite. You can rest assured I won’t give my book away to anyone. I have Bible study right now so I’m sorry but I must close.
Robert, CA
Dear Sir,
The reason for writing you this letter is that I would like to please request for some books from you. I am a boy of 15 years of age who was formally attending the Church of Pentecost. I have been praying and asking the Almighty Lord to show me the truth so that I may worship Him for ever and ever. As the Scripture says in Matthew 7:7, that we should ask and we will receive. Fortunately for me, I was having a Bible teachings with a friend. We were debating that after one receives the Holy Spirit the person should be able to speak in tongues. He was trying to explain things to me but I was wondering. He went to his room and brought out a book named, "Change Your Life Biblically". I read a whole chapter of the book my self and I really understood things my self. So it is time that we have some wolves in sheep coats! I thank the Lord for sharing me this great secret. I would be glad if I get my own copy and other inspirational books which I would read and understand things myself. I have some friends whose names are mentioned in the addition areas who are also in need of your books. I am pleased pleading with you to remember me in prayers. I am finding difficulties in life since the very day I recognized the truth (no tongues). I have been following my friend to the Sabbath keeping church. My parents are all elders of the Church of Pentecost so they are forcing me to go to church with them. But I have been trying to explain the culture of the Roman Catholic church. For this reason they have stopped looking after me in my education. But I’m praying the good Lord will help me. Please extend my greetings to your readers.
Richmond
Kumasi, Ghana, West Africa
Jesus Christ Prison Ministry,
I am a new Christian in prison. It took a long time for me to realize how much I need the Lord Jesus in my life. Please send me a study course to better in following God’s Word. And to build a better relationship. I would like to learn everything that God has to offer me.
Jacob, IN
Hey Ron,
It’s me Mike. The Lord has blessed me with a good yard to do my time at. I have been in transit from Donavon to here. Reception was hard. Being in a cell was very hard. I have been without my study for some time and have missed it. I haven’t been in touch as I have been in that cell and haven’t had an envelope to send out. In reception, you have noth’n coming. However I have been keeping the 7th day and praying for all good things.
Michael, CA
Hi,
Another inmate here at the prison was reading "Change Your Life Biblically". I have seen a dramatic change in her. I am requesting a copy of the book for myself. What do I have to do to get a copy? Please let me know.
Jessica, TX
Folks, God is sure touching hearts. I want to thank each of you who have been so faithful in providing and sacrificing all that you can so we can continue the Work God has called this little ministry to.
Juan has decided to make this ministry his life. He has decided to serve the Lord by translating all our material. That is a work of a lifetime. Considering there is no income or salary for us here, that is a real sacrifice on his part.
I figure that the book, "Change Your Life Biblically" will be ready for printing by next summer. That means we only have a few months to bring together the $50,000 to print the book into Spanish. I know that you will help us reach our goal.
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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