But, even if the Cubs can’t keep their undefeated May record for the remaining 30 days of the month, this May still is shaping up to be an exciting month worthy of praise to the Lord.
This month…
My middle son will be graduating from Faith Baptist Bible College with a one year certificate in Biblical Worldview.
My oldest son and his beautiful wife will be celebrating their first wedding anniversary!
And, ironically on the same day my son and daughter in law celebrate their wedding anniversary, my youngest son will be celebrating having his own room!
One other thing we have going on this month is our Saints Prison Ministry Illinois softball team will be making their first visit of 2026!
Exactly 2 weeks from today, our Saints team will be meeting and getting ready to take the field as we travel to Logan CC and Lincoln CC.
Here is a quick update on how things are shaping up as we get ready for another season of softball and prison ministry!
Support Update
And, ironically on the same day my son and daughter in law celebrate their wedding anniversary, my youngest son will be celebrating having his own room!
One other thing we have going on this month is our Saints Prison Ministry Illinois softball team will be making their first visit of 2026!
Exactly 2 weeks from today, our Saints team will be meeting and getting ready to take the field as we travel to Logan CC and Lincoln CC.
Here is a quick update on how things are shaping up as we get ready for another season of softball and prison ministry!
Support Update
As of this writing, my personal support is at 97% of my $4,000 goal and our team support is currently at 74% of our $12,000 goal. That is a praise and we are thankful for how God is providing for our 2026 season. On a side note, it has been incredibly encouraging to hear people talk about the ministry and to let me know that they are praying.
If you would like to help towards our season goal, you can make a donation online by going to saintsprisonministry.org/donate and clicking on “Donate Now.” Under Donation Categories check “MA Support.” Click on the fund drop down menu and select “MA Support- Illinois Softball-Tom Gibson” or whichever Illinois missionary athlete you choose to support!
If you would like to help towards our season goal, you can make a donation online by going to saintsprisonministry.org/donate and clicking on “Donate Now.” Under Donation Categories check “MA Support.” Click on the fund drop down menu and select “MA Support- Illinois Softball-Tom Gibson” or whichever Illinois missionary athlete you choose to support!
If you would like to sign up to be a prayer partner, please go to saintsprisonministry.org/prayer/ and fill out the form.
Our 2026 Illinois Schedule is FULL!
This year is shaping up to be a really special year as we will visit FIVE new prisons! God has been faithful to the ministry and to our team in Illinois and it is special to be able to go to several new places that we have never been before.
5/16- Logan CC and Lincoln CC
6/6- IL River CC
6/27- Hill CC
7/18- Southwestern IL CC
8/8- FCI Greenville
8/29- FCI Thomson
9/12- Sheridan CC
I have already traveled to Texas this Spring on a Saints Campaign but I will be traveling to Kentucky/Southern Illinois. I will be traveling later in September to go to Louisiana. I may be traveling to New Hampshire in August as well.
Our 2026 Illinois Schedule is FULL!
This year is shaping up to be a really special year as we will visit FIVE new prisons! God has been faithful to the ministry and to our team in Illinois and it is special to be able to go to several new places that we have never been before.
2026 Illinois Softball Schedule
5/16- Logan CC and Lincoln CC
6/6- IL River CC
6/27- Hill CC
7/18- Southwestern IL CC
8/8- FCI Greenville
8/29- FCI Thomson
9/12- Sheridan CC
Crusades/Campaigns
I have already traveled to Texas this Spring on a Saints Campaign but I will be traveling to Kentucky/Southern Illinois. I will be traveling later in September to go to Louisiana. I may be traveling to New Hampshire in August as well.
Misc and Family News
I had the opportunity to preach at First Baptist Church of Mason City and at my home church last month. Kelly and I also attended the RHMA conference in Morton, IL.
Joe graduates with a one year certificate later this week.
Please pray for our team and for the men that we will see this summer. I am really excited about how God has provided so far this year and I’m looking forward to updating everyone on how each visit goes!
Thank you for praying for our season. I’m looking forward to sharing the Gospel in prison this summer!
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| Preseason Practice |
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| Preseason Practice |
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| Kelly singing at First Baptist Mason City |
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| Pulpit Supply at First Baptist Mason City |
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| Preaching at Calvary Baptist Bible Church |
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| Spring Concert at Faith Baptist Bible College |
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| Spring Concert at Faith Baptist Bible College |
