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Old 10-23-2009, 09:39 AM
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!!!Exciting!!!!!

Last night I preached to some inmates with our newly formed prison ministry. I have never done this before, but what happened was exciting (for me at least) as I've never done this before. I have been used to preaching in a traditional church and occasionally in a nursing home; however, I had lots of fun getting to know some inmates and delivering the word.

This ministry was started from our church a couple of weeks ago and they started with 7 members. The following week they had the same number. However, when I started preaching last night we went from 8 to 15. They kept coming in one at a time to hear the message.

Please forgive me if it sounds like I am bragging (you guys know I really don't do this), but at the end of the service they all came to the alter as God drew them. I've never experienced this before. GOD is good! I give God credit for using a sinner saved by grace such as me.
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Old 10-23-2009, 09:46 AM
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Re: !!!Exciting!!!!!

Bro. E - that is wonderful news!

Keep up the good work and let God work through you!!!
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Old 10-23-2009, 09:49 AM
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That's wonderful!
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Old 10-23-2009, 09:50 AM
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Bro. E - that is wonderful news!

Keep up the good work and let God work through you!!!
Thank you sis!
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Old 10-23-2009, 09:52 AM
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That is awesome to hear. I thank God for those with burdens for prison ministry. Everyone needs to hear the gospel good news!
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Old 10-23-2009, 09:52 AM
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Bro. E - that is wonderful news!

Keep up the good work and let God work through you!!!
They're hoping I come back next week! This could be the start of something big!
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Old 10-23-2009, 10:08 AM
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Last night I preached to some inmates with our newly formed prison ministry. I have never done this before, but what happened was exciting (for me at least) as I've never done this before. I have been used to preaching in a traditional church and occasionally in a nursing home; however, I had lots of fun getting to know some inmates and delivering the word.

This ministry was started from our church a couple of weeks ago and they started with 7 members. The following week they had the same number. However, when I started preaching last night we went from 8 to 15. They kept coming in one at a time to hear the message.

Please forgive me if it sounds like I am bragging (you guys know I really don't do this), but at the end of the service they all came to the alter as God drew them. I've never experienced this before. GOD is good! I give God credit for using a sinner saved by grace such as me.

Good stuff, Bro!
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Old 10-23-2009, 10:12 AM
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Last night I preached to some inmates with our newly formed prison ministry. I have never done this before, but what happened was exciting (for me at least) as I've never done this before. I have been used to preaching in a traditional church and occasionally in a nursing home; however, I had lots of fun getting to know some inmates and delivering the word.

This ministry was started from our church a couple of weeks ago and they started with 7 members. The following week they had the same number. However, when I started preaching last night we went from 8 to 15. They kept coming in one at a time to hear the message.

Please forgive me if it sounds like I am bragging (you guys know I really don't do this), but at the end of the service they all came to the alter as God drew them. I've never experienced this before. GOD is good! I give God credit for using a sinner saved by grace such as me.

awesome!!
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Old 10-23-2009, 10:20 AM
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Glad to hear it, it is exciting!
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