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Letters From Prison
"The DISCIPLE Bible Outreach Program, based upon feedback from Chaplains, program staff, custody staff, administrators, and most importantly, inmates, is in a league of its own in terms of the impact it has on the participants. Moreover, it is apparent that this study moves to a higher plane the level of caring and compassion of those participating and has a positive influence upon the prison environment at large. It is my opinion that this success directly correlates to both the content of the study and the intense dedication of the volunteers, who take seriously Christ's mandate to visit the prison, give of themselves week after week after week. Though many persons have already been touched in such a way as to change their lives, I am convinced that we ain't seen nothing yet! As an employee of the DOC with more than 20 years of experience ministering to incarcerated persons, I know my clients are deserving of all we can do for them. I thank all who are responsible for DISCIPLE Bible Outreach Ministries and I strongly encourage its continued expansion."
–DOC Chaplain Supervisor
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"The love of Jesus Christ shown to me through the DISCIPLE Bible Study and its leaders has given me back by life. I was serving a life sentence but now I am living a life promised. What I experienced in DISCIPLE makes me know how blessed I am. I try each day to return in some way a portion of that which I received."
–A Prison Inmate
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"My DISCIPLE Bible study class represented love to me. It is a blessing for me to know that God loves me. In the group there was no "inmate feeling." When we studied the word everybody had value. When you're sitting on the other side of the wall, you need all the encouragement you can get. There are so many things people have to deal with. God has carried me so now I want to be about His business."
–A Prison Inmate
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"DISCIPLE is a blessing that God has given me so I will grow and understand God's way and plan. Now I know what the definition of DISCIPLE is-I am one now."
–A Prison Inmate
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"Before I started this Bible study I was in all the wrong things. I was approached by two Brothers and asked me if I would like to try this Bible Study. I asked what it was like, and they told me it was more of a family bonding. So I said why not.
On September 10, 1996 I started this Bible Study and I just can't really explain how much love I have received from the guys in the group, and I am able to show more love than I have ever before, and I have really never read the Bible like I am doing now. This study and Mac and Vern are such a blessing in my life.
Thank you."
–A Prison Inmate
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"Dear DISCIPLEs of God,
I have been so blessed by this class. I can be so happy with all that God has showed this class. I hope to go on doing the will of God and not my will. So far I know that God has blessed me so much I can't wait to go out to do the work of God. I have learned so much about the Word of God I didn't know how I can learn any more. I know that God will show me more as I go on in life.
I know with out this class I would not know as much about His love. I just thank the good people that made this possible for me and my friends. I know the Lord was with all of you people to put it in your heart to do something like this.
This DISCIPLE class has made a big difference in my life. I would like to stay in this class but I know I have got to go and do the work of the Lord
I know that being in here is not the same as doing it in the street. I know that if I was in the world I would not have as much time to do the work that you have to do to keep up with the book work. Well I could keep on saying things about the DISCIPLE class, but just take it for your self and you can experience the love of Jesus in your life as so many people have through this class. Love in Christ..."
–A Prison Inmate
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"For the last 5 months I have been involved in the DISCIPLE program. My time could not have been spent any better doing anything else. This class has enabled me to deal with my circumstances better and find answers to live my life with peace and love.
I have come to know the Lord better, and am convinced that He is greater now than ever before.
It is my prayer that the DISCIPLE course will continue to grow throughout the prison system."
–A Prison Inmate
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"When I first became aware of the DISCIPLE Study, I had hoped that I would get a chance to get involved. Upon praying for this chance, I was blessed to be involved in the Summer Study, which led to the DISCIPLE Study. I had always wanted to know, to learn, and to be able to share the truth concerning the Word of God. I have found with DISCIPLE, I have been enlightened, with a craving to know more and share.
I've tried a few Bible Study programs before, but upon getting involved with DISCIPLE, none has helped me as much as DISCIPLE.
Learning about my Lord and Savior, the impact he had and continues to have on my life. Knowing Him and expressing from my heart how He has changed me.
I would have never expected how close we and the children of Israel are. How close we follow them But as I continue to study I'm thankful for the Spiritual growth I've received, applying what I've learned. And being willing to help people to understand more and willing to go the extra miles.
Had it not been for the Study, my growth in the Word, how I treat people and most important how I handle problems that sometimes comes up."
–A Prison Inmate
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"What this DISCIPLE class means to me is a better understanding of what God and my Lord and Savior means to me and my family.
From this class I have grown to see the love of God for all men and women, and what God would sacrifice to show His love for me and you.
I have also felt the joy of knowing and worshipping a wonderful Lord. What this DISCIPLE class means to me is a group of men who loved the Lord and come together to fellowship and have a good time in the name of Jesus.
I thank God for Vernon and Mack who give of themselves every week to show and share what the love of God means to them.
The DISCIPLE Class is a closer walk with Jesus. I appreciate what has and is being done to help others. And Christ causes us to want to help others."
–A Prison Inmate
