Greetings
Was humbled this week when George a former student at Dixon came up to me to thank me for what I taught him in Renewing Fatherhood. He wanted to thank me because he was going home. He was paroled this past Friday after serving 30 years. Praise God and prayers he glorifies God upon his release.
Another and of those bittersweet moments in Sheridan's Friday evening discipleship class. Eric who I first met in Shawnee in a Transforming Incarcerated Dads class in 09/2012 and became a SOCPM student when transferred to Sheridan in 03/2013 attended his last SOCPM class Friday he is scheduled for parole 11/06. Eric was one of the most quietest students but in conversation was one of the most sincerest students in want to walk a life with Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Pray for Eric's transition and that he indeed continues his walk with Christ Jesus.
Still have not worked out the pass issue for new students in Sheridan's Renewing Fatherhood, but a talk with Chaplain and I feeling confident that it has been resolved.
To Him be the glory!
Scott Kalas
Soldiers of Christ Prison Ministries
DISCIPLESHIP: A SOLDIER'S CALL TO KNOW HOW TO PRAY
Dixon Correctional Center
Terrell - I need prayer for my child's mother to become more a part of our special needs daughter's life. Thank you.
Joey - I like to pray for all those who seek guidance from our heavenly Father in prison and out of prison. May God hear and petition and answer them accordingly. Amen! Lord hear the prayers of your followers and bless each one of us with health, and love. Forgive us for all our transgressions against You and grant us peace. Amen! And pray for all those dearest to my heart that God will bless each of us with the Holy Spirit strengthening our inner core bringing us closer to God and securing our belief. Amen! A special prayer for all those who take time to educate us with the word of God. My hope is that God rewards are sacrifices with their specific desires and petitions. Amen! Thank you.
Anthony - Lord Jesus thank you first for all you do for me what's to come and answered prayer. I believe in my prayers, no doubting. Thank you again from my heart to Yours I'm blessed TV, transferstop, wife's recovery from surgery reconciled with other family members.
Douglas - Pray for my dad's leg surgery that he's in right now, that the Lord heals him and the doctor doesn't screw nothing up and for my whole family to come back in my life and my
Juan - I'm still fighting the lustful desires with female, sometimes I be giving into those desires. Also pray for me that I get a better prayer life with my Creator.
Modesto - Pray for the church (body of Christ) that we all seek the Lord with all our hearts to do His will here on earth. That we seek not for what God can do for us, but rather what we can do for God (Christ) to advance His Kingdom here on earth. Please pray for the sick - those in the hospital, sick bays, infirmaries, hospice care, at home, and/or homeless; that Jehovah-rapha - the Lord of our healer heals and restores them to wholeness. Pray for those affected in anyway by the earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wars, or any other natural devastation, that God gives them peace and comforts their hearts in the midst of such storm of life. Also, that God supplies all their needs according to His riches and glory in Christ Jesus.
Ronnie - Pray over her parents, that they take full responsibility for those that were born to them. The the child good or bad, to stand steadfast with the mishaps of the children. Our Father in heaven knows children act out in search of love, in search of attention, especially if an only child. Humans search for companionship and when not found, paves the way to venture off into all kinds of sin for it gives attention. Agape love. Father in heaven we see your scriptural word of how important the blood is. Open the parents eyes Father. Abba has the greatest meaning for a child, father is a place of refuge, anything less is just that. Father help us understand our lifelong, never ending job ever present for our children as you are for us.
Joey - I like to pray for all those who seek guidance from our heavenly Father in prison and out of prison. May God hear and petition and answer them accordingly. Amen! Lord hear the prayers of your followers and bless each one of us with health, and love. Forgive us for all our transgressions against You and grant us peace. Amen! And pray for all those dearest to my heart that God will bless each of us with the Holy Spirit strengthening our inner core bringing us closer to God and securing our belief. Amen! A special prayer for all those who take time to educate us with the word of God. My hope is that God rewards are sacrifices with their specific desires and petitions. Amen! Thank you.
Anthony - Lord Jesus thank you first for all you do for me what's to come and answered prayer. I believe in my prayers, no doubting. Thank you again from my heart to Yours I'm blessed TV, transferstop, wife's recovery from surgery reconciled with other family members.
Douglas - Pray for my dad's leg surgery that he's in right now, that the Lord heals him and the doctor doesn't screw nothing up and for my whole family to come back in my life and my younger brother comes back into my life and pray that I stay clean and sober when I get back out in the world and pray that I will stay strong not weak.
Regan - Please ask our Lord and Savior and the Father; if mother will/can be truly okay in her elderly state? If her son, my brother can repair his life and be satisfied? Is my brother Larry okay? "Knock" Can brother Doug put it right before it's too late? Am I doing it the right way it should be done? Regan seek. Are Andrew and Joi living with God's and Jesus's blessing? Will we ever joined the world of forgiveness? Does Angel have the heart to live in forgiveness? Can I continue the grace of forgiveness? Are you thankful for your blessed life? Thank you.
Sergio - I'm still going to court to fight an old court case. I asked that you pray that the case is thrown out.
Richard - This week please remember me in extra prayer, I have a lot on my mind. Family, my release, you finding a job once I am released. I've been preparing for a lot these last few months, I am ready to go this trip has been a long one. God has kept me safe and in good health, pray He will keep up the good work in me and on me. Amen, thank you.
James - Prayers for victory please appellate court so I can serve God more fully.
Larry - Can you please help me be a better person and more understanding in You and your people amen!
Rod - My marriage is a great paint it appears to be barely hanging out at present. Pray for God's intervention, wisdom, healing. Pray for full surrender for my wife Cathy and myself to the Lord and his reconciliation process for us that can work. Pray family and friends proactively and skillfully help us toward reconciliation.
Jesus - pray for my friend of 35 years Karina she's not in the best of health.
Jose - Please ask them to put in their prayers my mother Enedina, Tia Dolores. my brother Alejandro week passes that had an accident, my children and my wife, and my whole family to Jesus healing them and their care and above all to protect them from the light that illuminates us roads. Many thanks for your kindness to two udstedes blessings and their families.
Sheridan Correctional Center Afternoon
Joseph - Pray for Israel, the Saints of God. That God's Kingdom come. Pray for Shala, Brianna, Robert, Marisa and Maryann, April, Jouan, Valice & Joseph, and the whole house of Hope that we all be blessed with the peace, healing and prosperity of God and the Fruit of the Spirit of God be filled wholly in us and all my children! Amen.
Clyde - To all who will give the time to pray for my wife Pearl as she fights the battle with health issues with her pain and suffering. I ask that you pray for the glory of God to help her through this flight. I also ask God to give you all his grace and mercy and wisdom in knowledge of the word. Thank you all and God bless all and all of your families.
Norman - please pray for my two kids and my girlfriend and please pray for my sick grandma. Thank you.
Jeff - A prayer request for my family as well as for Freddie's family, for each and every man that is here at Sheridan Correctional Center. A prayer for all the families that have lost loved ones or friends. A prayer for the countries that are in conflict with others. One last prayer for us as inmates. A prayer that the State come up with a budget to relieve some of the problems are state and the people in the state are having.
Randy - Please pray for my family and for me. Also for all people who need a blessing. Thank you. God bless you all.
Dontea - I am praying that God will open doors that need to be open and close doors that need to be closed. And I am hoping in Christ that God touches Madeline's heart to forgive me and let me see my daughter Nakya. In Jesus name, amen.
Tubbie - For my parents and my children and to stay focused on what my purpose is.
Frank - Please pray that I continue to practice the presence of God and the works that's in me to strengthen me as I walk this walk of faith, hope and love. Amen.
No name - Pray for the upcoming holiday season and the time, effort, money and hearts that go into the preparation. The families and it's unity. Those will be traveling to and fro especially those that will indulge alcoholic beverages. I am asking for direction, resources and finances to open and be part of a halfway house for both men and women and also a shelter, skills training to build those for job church in placement.
Sheridan Correctional Center Evening
Eric - Please for John because his cancer came back. Please pray for Reeda because she is having problems with her neck and among other things. Please pray for all of my kids and family's health and safety Reeda, John, Judy, Harold, Todd, Harley, Karen, Kasten, Bryten, Christian, Jersey, Arianna, Aarion, Aaron, Dani, Ed, Edwina, Wendy, Dustyn, Chyenna. Pray for me. I get out next Friday 11 615 please pray that I can find a job easily and seek God's will for my life!! I am so nervous about getting out and I want to be good this tight and put this behind me so I don't have to do this again please and thank you.
Paco - Please pray that Paco's fiancé Shirley, has changed her mind and accept him back by the time he's going home April 2016 next year. Please pray that Paco's son Daniel Ricky is doing fine and safe and sound ,out of trouble. Please pray that when I go home I'll get all 33 months of back pay when I open my case in April and pray that my whole Family is doing fine that they are safe and sound and pray that I get a good cellie come next week on November 6. Please thank you and God bless you.
John - I pray for Eric as he goes home that he keeps his eyes on Jesus. I pray that he finds a job and supports his family and I hope he finds a good church and fellow believers. I pray for Scott and his family especially his son Cameron. I pray I do well on my test on the November 9 and my college class. I pray for all my brothers who are attending Cursillo retreat 10//31 - 11/1.
Jamie - Please pray for my wife and our kids. Please pray for my mom and her husband and my brothers and sister. Please pray for me and my cellie. Please pray for the people that come to work to this prison. Thank you.
Rich - I need prayer for my Hep C treatments because they are pretty hard on me physically. I pray that I be given the strength to continue all the way through and the treatment work as they are supposed to.
Michael - My dad Ken, has to have his knee replacement removed for the second time in the last year so that the infection will go away. The doctor is going to try one more time after and if it fails again my dad's leg either have to be fused together or removed from the knee down please pray for everything to go OK.
Martin - My yearly depression is checking in, it's the holiday & I'm in prison. I hate it but I need to push through it so I need help spiritual help so please pray for me.
Fausto - Pray for me and my cellie that we may get along in our cell. May the Lord touch the heart of Mr. Taylor. May the Lord him show him His love towards him. Lord give me the strength so I may be able to endure my trials. May the Lord bring peace to me and to people around me.
Julio - Please send a special prayer for my family, for the sick and suffering people, the ones who died from violence, the ones who are dying from starvation, homeless, the entire world and most of all myself. Thank you God bless.
Thomas - Prayer for health, understanding and direction for my parole location, safety, health and prosperity. Prayer for my relationships to get better. Pray for love, charity and the desire to strengthen all things for the glory of God.
CHRISTIAN LIVING: A SOLDIER'S CALL TO RENEWING FATHERHOOD
Dixon Correctional Center
No prayer request submitted.
Sheridan Correctional Center
Brad - I pray that my grandpa could know Jesus. I wrote to him about Jesus and how believing is changing my life. His health is not great and he is 85 years old. I pray that he can know the peace through Christ that I do. I also pray for my mom who is struggling with her addiction.
Jeff - I have a prayer request for myself. I've got myself in trouble by disrespecting a counselor. I received a major ticket in which I could have severe consequences. Please pray that the adjustment continuance will show mercy on me. I regret what happened and I would like to make amends with the counselor.
Ministry Partners
DeKalb County Jail
No prayer requests received.
SOCPM Student Alumni
G) Graduate, (P) Paroled, (R) Removed, (T) Transfer, (D) Drop, (I) Incomplete (W) Writ
* Violated Parole ** Re-Offended
Admissions/Transfers/Other
Christopher*
Sheridan; A Soldier's Call to...
Renewing Fatherhood - 10/2012 thru 02/2013 (G)
Transferred to Lawrence 10/30/2015
Roger
Big Muddy; New Life Corrections
Transforming Incarcerated Dads - 05/2012 (G)
Admitted to R&CC Stateville 10//29/2015
Paroles
Cody
Sheridan; A Soldier's Call to...
Renewing Fatherhood - 01/2015 thru 01/2015 (D)
Paroled 10/29/2015
Cleophus
Sheridan; A Soldier's Call to...
Renewing Fatherhood - 02/2015 - 03/2015 (T)
Paroled 10/30/2015
Douglas
Dixon; A Soldier's Call to...
Renewing Fatherhood - 05/2014 - 07/2014 (G)
Paroled 10/30/2015
Discharges
Owen
Vienna; New Life Corrections
Transforming Incarcerated Dads - 09/2012 (G)
Discharged 10/26/2015
Cleatus
Dixon; A Soldier's Call to...
Know How to Study the Bible - 08/2015 thru 08/2015 (D)
Discharged 10/28/2015
Trent
Sheridan; a Soldier's Call to...
Defend His Faith part 2 - 01/2015 thru 04/2015 (G)
Discharged 10/30/2105