by Christy Hoagland The current state of the world brings on a whole new meaning when it comes to the incarcerated. These are a group of people who are already made to be “socially distant” due to being in prison and now the few gifts of contact and more has been stripped away as well.Continue reading “SOCIAL DISTANCING & THE INCARCERATED”
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BREAKING THE CYCLE
by Christy Hoagland In the few short years of being involved in prison ministry we have seen generations of families incarcerated. At one institution we had the grandfather, father, and son all in one service. Right now, a young man in one of our weekly services has been in and out of prison (mostly in)Continue reading “BREAKING THE CYCLE”
SEEING GOD MOVE
By Christy Hoagland There are so many wonderful things, services, happenings, divine appointments Sing for the King encountered recently that it is hard to know how to start or where to begin. Seeing God move never gets old. Let’s start with a sweet baptism service at Algoa Correctional the Wednesday before Easter. 36 men wereContinue reading “SEEING GOD MOVE”
MY FRIEND IS A MURDERER – PART TWO
by Christy Hoagland Since we have been doing prison ministry we have met many people, many offenders who have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. I have looked into the eyes of people I knew were murderers, pedophiles, rapists and have loved them. I think God has given me the ability to loveContinue reading “MY FRIEND IS A MURDERER – PART TWO”
MY FRIEND IS A MURDERER – PART ONE
by Christy Hoagland Some of the most godly people I know are incarcerated. That may seem like an odd statement but God’s Word confirms its truth. “Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” Luke 7:47 ESV Johnny says that Jesus madeContinue reading “MY FRIEND IS A MURDERER – PART ONE”
WHY WE GO
“And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” Mark 16:15 God’s calling is why we go and share the Gospel in prisons…the testimonials below are a sweet glimpse into God’s moving in the hearts of people and a wonderful reminder to keep serving to build His Kingdom! “I wantContinue reading “WHY WE GO”
MERE WORDS…
by Christy Hoagland I’m always saying that words cannot adequately describe the things God allows us to witness inside the razor wire. Seeing one broken and lost soul come to faith in Jesus is a miraculous sight to behold. And yet, God continues to reach down and rescue man after man inside the prison wallsContinue reading “MERE WORDS…”
LIFE GOES ON
by Christy Hoagland “Father, thank You for catching my tears…” was the start of a prayer a young man in one of our services prayed. His brother was in an accident and the outcome is unknown, the recovery difficult and here he is in prison, away from his family and brother. He was able toContinue reading “LIFE GOES ON”
THE OUTCOME OF THE GOSPEL
by Christy Hoagland We have the great opportunity to see many offenders come to faith in Christ and receive this Gospel we bring to them – salvation through Jesus Christ our Lord. Since we do weekly services, we get to see these new lives grow – and sometimes, we get a glimpse of the preciousContinue reading “THE OUTCOME OF THE GOSPEL”
A NEW WAY TO LIVE
by Christy Hoagland Last week, at the end of one of our services, a young man, mid-twenties, surrendered his life to Jesus. He was broken and distraught, he doesn’t know how to live any other way then what he’s known all his life. He has two young children at home and one on the way,Continue reading “A NEW WAY TO LIVE”
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