The van ride to and from the prison can be used to discuss things like Cubs vs. Cardinals, Church polity, the recent Bears roster moves, parenting, and of course Saints legendary tales from years gone by.
One of the Saints stories that came up recently was our first ever visit to FCI Greenville in 2012.
On that July morning, it was pouring rain all the way to the prison. The cool thing was that it did not rain at the prison and we played softball all morning. Later on that same morning in 2012, we drove into the town and went to the local Subway. While we were eating, it was pouring down rain. When we got back, the rain had missed the prison.
God could have allowed the day to get cancelled but He saw fit for us to be able to play softball and share the Gospel outside on the prison softball field.
Psalm 135:6-7- Whatever the Lord pleases, he does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps. He it is who makes the clouds rise at the end of the earth, who makes lightnings for the rain and brings forth the wind from his storehouses.
The 2012 game is the most fun story to tell, but we could also tell of countless times where it rained and we had ministry opportunities in prison gyms or music rooms. God is sovereign over all and He has most certainly blessed us over the years as we have gone to prison to share about Him.
This Saturday our Saints Prison Ministry Illinois softball team is heading to Hill CC in Galesburg, IL. This is our first ever visit to this prison.
We are planning on having two speaking times and will hopefully see around 100 guys.
Like I mentioned, this will be our first time going to Hill CC, so please pray that everything goes well and that we are allowed to share the Gospel out on the prison yard.
During our morning session, we will play two games and share the Gospel in between. David Stalter will share his testimony and Kyle Krall will share the Gospel. During the afternoon session, we will play another two games. Brent Gerber will share his testimony, and Kris Mettelmann will share the Gospel.
Thank you again for faithfully praying and supporting our team over the years. It is a big encouragement, and I am looking forward to writing about how the day goes!
PRAISES
- During our last outing at IL River CC, we handed out 80 Gospels and saw 7 men make professions between the two prisons.
- The Texas Campaign in March went really well! We visited 3 prisons and handed out 632 Gospels of John and had 37 men make a profession of faith.
- Things are coming together for our upcoming trips to Southern IL, New Hampshire, and Angola, LA.
PRAYER REQUESTS
- Pray that God continues to keep the doors open all year for us to minister
- Pray for all of the other teams going out this coming week.
- Pray for the hearts of the inmates we will see this summer. Pray that God draws their hearts to Himself.
- Pray that God provides more missionary athletes across the country for all of the opportunities to go in and share the Gospel!
- Pray for the hearts of our own missionary athletes and pray that we are bold in our prayer lives and bold sharing the Gospel this summer.
