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Upcoming Events

Motorcycle Run: June 6th at Victory

Church, 32 Wildbriar Rd. (Henrietta) at

9:30 am

Golf Tournament: August 31st, The

Brookwoods Country Club 2101 Coun-

try Club Ln (Wayne County)

Fall Motorcycle Run: October 3rd at

Victory Church at 9:30am

Annual Prayer Breakfast: November

7th

DID YOU KNOW?

Good News Jail & Prison Ministry has chaplains serving daily in 22 states and 20 countries. The presence of a chaplain assures that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is pre-sented to all who care to hear. Our chaplains share the love of Christ while facilitating the ministry of thousands of volunteers to maximize the work of the Gospel.

1 Corinthians 10:13 says, “No

temptation has overtaken you

except what is common to man

kind. And God is faithful; he will

not let you be tempted beyond

what you can bear. But when

you are tempted he will also provide a way out so

that you can endure it” (NIV).

Addiction is such a disruptive force. It tears apart

families. It destroys careers. It slowly deteriorates

us from being the person that God intended. As a

result of various addictions, many have found

themselves on the opposite side of the law and

eventually incarcerated.

God is the only thing that can keep us

grounded from falling into our addictions.

His word says that he will always make a

way of escape. Rest assured he will do it

because his love for his children is unparal-

leled.

All the times that we have failed in battling

our addictions have come as a result of not

taking him at his word. We tend to compart-

mentalize our problems into what God can

have and what we think we can handle on

our own. The things that we think we can handle

feed our flesh and cause us to draw away from

Christ. As a result we go through so much unneces-

sary pain that God would love to see prevented.

One of the things that God put on my heart, when I

took the job of chaplain, was to let those struggling

with addiction see there is a way to overcome. My

wife Janett and I used to purchase recovery bibles

for inmates in California. They really bring people

to understand God’s message; that of love and

hope. These bibles incorporate the 12 steps of re-

covery with the scriptures.

We now have a program set up at the Monroe Cor-

rectional Facility that helps recovering addicts gain

a better understanding of God

through a 12 step program.

Those involved go through a

detailed biblical question and

answer course. The questions

are quite personal and cause

a lot of introspection. After

they complete the course

they are awarded a Recovery

Devotional Bible.

I can say that the bible works.

I’ve seen it open up the eyes

of men and women who had

otherwise been confused by scripture. It brings

God’s word into practical terms. Below are some

testimonials from those who have completed the

course study and received a recovery bible:

“Through the 12 steps and a very important tool,

The Recovery Bible, I for the first time in 7 years of

battling this disease believe I have the faith,

knowledge, and courage to overcome alcoholism.”

“I believe that this program is instrumental to re-

covery. The recovery bible is a priceless tool.”

“I’ve always had a difficult time with the bible and

my addiction. The recovery bible puts everything in

its place for me.”

“I share my bible whenever I can and encourage

other ladies in the unit to complete the program. It

has marked the beginning of my new life in Christ

and recovery.”

None of this would be possible without the gener-

ous contributions of the many men and women

interested in seeing lives transformed. Because of

you, a husband is being reunited with their es-

tranged wife, children are getting their father back

and society is gaining productive citizens on fire for

Christ! One case of 16 Recovery Devotional Bibles

cost $216. If you would like to be a part of this

worthwhile outreach then please call or email us.

Thank you for partnering with us to reach those

that are often forgotten.

Serving the Monroe and Wayne County Jails

Restorative Justice Chaplain Brian Duclos

“I am truly Blessed to be a volunteer for the Good News Jail and Prison ministry for 3 years. It

has been an amazing journey not only for me but for all the women God has blessed me to

witness to!! I have seen lives transformed by God's Grace, strongholds of addiction broken,

old behaviors transformed and most important Families reunited!! I am so grateful for this

ministry in my life to be able to be a messenger of hope through our Lord Jesus Christ!!! Be Blessed my

Sisters and Brothers in Christ” ——Tina Stein

Tommy.davis@goodnewsjail.org Brian.duclos@goodnewsjail.org

“Good News Jail and Prison Ministry chaplains and volunteers play a vital role in facilitating the well-

being and stability of persons inside of our facility. As a first line supervisor in the Monroe County Jail, I

am thankful that our chaplains afford both jail staff and prisoners countless prayers and pastoral care to

help endure the stress and uncertainty faced in the correctional environment."

--- Cpl. Providence Crowder

“As I reflect on the last 6 years of participating on the Chaplain’s Support Team (CST), I think about how

blessed I have been for the opportunity to serve on the CST along side our Chaplains and the other CST

members: A couple of anonymous quotes come to mind: ‘Man’s greatest discovery is to discover the will

of God. Man’s greatest achievement is to do the will of God.’ ‘God does not choose people who are quali-

fied for His work, He does the choosing and when they are willing, He will qualify them.’ God equips each of us for

serving Him in some capacity. What are you doing?” ——- Terry Flesch