Greetings,
By the appearance of class participation, it was a fruitful week.
In all three Discipleship classes on 'The Assurance of Salvation, own ' there was no side discussions, that may be a first as the students gave full attention to the lectures by R. C Sproul. The one on 'False Assurance' resulted in several students questioning salvation. I'll be providing additional essays on this subject and I am hoping to purchase all graduates a copy of John MacArthur's 'Saved Without a Doubt' pending costs. Please pray that all the men will live out 2 Peter 1:10 and 2 Corinthians 13:5 and Grace to You will give SOCPM a discount on the purchase.
The Malachi Dads class at Sheridan is being blessed with consistent attendance of over 90%. This week's lessons on Salvation and Sanctification also was full participation. Please pray
God will continue to put in the hearts of these men their need of Christ in their roles as fathers and husbands and pass this need on to the family as a whole.
To Him be the glory!
Scott Kalas
Soldiers of Christ Prison Ministries
Discipleship: The Assurance of Salvation
Dixon Correctional Center
Juan - Can you please pray for the brothers and housing unit 27 that we remain faithful to God. Free for the Bible study housing unit 27 that God give us strength to study the word. Can you please pray for the Christian brothers and sisters in the world and the brothers and sisters in prison that God Almighty gives them the strength they need. Continue to pray for me that I can overcome my lustful sins. I'm having problems with sexual desires over women. Thank you for the prayers.
Jesus - pray for all my loved ones. Especially my son Alfonzo to keep him safe and in health.
Doug - Please pray for Scott's wife and pray for Scott's son and pray for the people that are in the flood California. Prefer the poor and hungry and pray for the rest in the whole universe. Amen.
Manuel - I would like for prayer for my mother just that she to know Christ again, she lost her way years ago, and I just pray that she finds peace in Jesus Christ.
Randy - Scott and Michelle's health concerns, Scott's family, my family for salvation, family members with health issues.
George - Kelvin and Destiny, drug addicts. God open and soften Mack's heart. He need to return comeback to God.
Sheridan Correctional Center Afternoon
Nathaniel - Please pray for my father, Bill. He has recently had to go to the hospital with a suspected heart attack and now has to see a cardiologist and may need some stents put in. Also, for my sister, Cassie, as she searches for employment, and my mother, Monica, as she provides for my sister and her three girls, and her need for proper healthcare and medication for depression. Thank you and God bless.
Sheridan Correctional Center Evening
Derrick - Please pray for my wife and kids, pray that my kids and wife is safe. Please pray for my mother, father, brothers, sisters, grandmother, and pray for my brother's and sister's kids. Please pray for Scott and his wife and his son. Please pray for my wife Erin she make it and that she still want a family with me. Please tell my wife and kids I love them in prayer. Thank you! Amen.
James - I would like to say thank you for bringing this class into my life. Lord, I ask for understanding of Your Word and the discipline to not only read but reflect and keep what I read on my mind. Also, I ask for my children to be in good health and in your heart. Thank you Lord for everything I have. At a point in my life not too long ago, I thought I was minimal and close to nothing, and now thanks to you Lord I feel entire wanting nothing. All the glory to you God, I know this is all your doing. Amen.
Brandon - Please pray for my family and Sheridan Correctional Center and the inmates and the officers. Please and thank you.
Toby - Please pray that God will work in my fiancé causing her to place him 1st and my son and I 2nd. Also, for upcoming court case relating to son and custody of him. Pray that I'll be able to be there physically for the proceeding and that the proceeding will be favorable to us and Toby Jr. In Christ's service.
Christian Living: Renewing Fatherhood
Dixon Correctional Center
Cedric - For an more understanding heart when others prove themselves to be a disappointment to me, for not being what I would like them to be to my life.
Aaron - That I use all the knowledge, wisdom, and understanding that I have learned in class (Inside Out Dad Christian), and reading the fathering handbook, to be a good father/dad, and grandfather/granddad; and family member to all family and relatives. Thank you! Sincerely.
Christian Living: Malachi Dads - The Heart of a Father
Sheridan Correctional Center
Shaquille - Hi my name is Mr. McGee I wanna ask could you pray that the Lord bless me and give me strength in all my weak areas. Thank you have a blessed day.
Andre - Please say in keep brother Lionel in y'alls prayers, because he fighting throat cancer. Thank you.
No name - Dear God, I ask for your watch over my children and help them behave for their mother. Please help Jill with her anxiety and depression. My father's and his wife's health. Thank you for my opportunity to participate in Christian programs. Thank you for the bringing of my son up here to see me. Please keep my family and friends safe and please put in Melissa's heart to seek you and save her life. Also, I ask you to put her cancer in remission.
Lamont - Can you please say a prayer for my family and I that we may remain in good health and that things continue to work out for us through this journey. Also, that I might make it home sooner rather than later if the Lord sees fit. Thank you and god bless.
SOCPM Alumni
Michael
New Life Corrections
Greenville FCI; 09/2013
Discharged 02/21/2017
Cedric
Soldiers of Christ
Sheridan; 11/2015 thru 09/2016
Paroled 02/22/2017
Glenn
Soldiers of Christ
Sheridan; 05/2016 thru 07/2016
Paroled 02/23/2017
Joe
Soldiers of Christ
Dixon; 07/2013
Transferred to 02/23/2017
Jessie
Soldiers of Christ
Sheridan; 10/2014 thru 12/2014
Admitted to R&CC Stateville 02/23/2017
David
Soldiers of Christ
Dixon; 11/2011 thru 01/12
Transferred to Pontiac 05/23/2017
Quadrius
Soldiers of Christ
Dixon; 12/2016thru 02/2017
Transferred to Work Release ATC Crossroads 02/24/2017