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I was in prison, and you came to visit me. (NIV)
Matthew 25:36
The Joy Set Before Him
“Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him He endured the cross,
scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2
Easter reminds us of something powerful: Jesus saw something worth suffering for.
Hebrews 12:2 tells us that “for the joy set before Him, He endured the cross.”
Think about that for a moment…
The cross was: painful, humiliating, and unjust.
Yet Jesus endured it—not just because He had to…but because of the joy He saw on the other side.
What Was That Joy?
It was YOU. It was ME. It was the inmate behind bars. It was the widow, orphan, prostitute and drug addict. It was the faithful and the lost.
It was: our freedom, our forgiveness, our restoration, our future.
Jesus looked beyond the nails, beyond the suffering, beyond the grave…and He saw our lives changed. He saw: chains broken, hearts restored, men and women made new.
That was the joy set before Him. Let that truth change how you walk, how you think, and how you live—even right here.
In His Love, Chaplain Rachel DuPhily
Volunteer Security Training
Is there a tug on your heart to volunteer within ACACC by sharing the Gospel and love of Jesus to those who are incarcerated? If so, scan the QR code for a Volunteer Application. Then mark your calendars to attend the ACACC Annual Security Training on Thursday evening, April 23, 2026. This training is for both current and prospective volunteers. Current volunteers and eligible applicants will receive an invitation to attend as part of the renewal or initial approval process. All applications must be received no later than March 20, 2026.
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ACACC is hiring for Correctional Officers. If you or you know someone who is looking employment, have them visit the Adams County website at www.adamscountypa.gov. Go to their hiring page and select the advertisement for Correctional Officers for details and application.
Articles from the Web
As U.S. holds world record for imprisonment, churches increase prison ministries
From BaptistNews.com
This article describes some obstacles to prison ministry and why it is so necessary
What does the Bible say about prison ministry?
From Prisonfellowship.org
"If Jesus were on earth today, would we find Him in prisons?"
Christians Should Care for Prisoners
From Relevent Magazine
Read about the myths that may keep us from wanting to reach out to inmates
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Who We Are
We are a non-profit Christian Ministry that serves inmates in the Adams County area of Pennsylvania. Our team is made up of both paid staff and volunteers with a heart for sharing Christ with those who are incarcerated...
What We Do
We purpose to share Christ with our brothers and sisters in the Adams County Adult Correctional Complex in many ways, such as offering worship services, mentoring and discipleship, and distributing Bibles...
How You Can Too!
Check out our past and upcoming events to see the different ways you can get involved in Adams Christian Prison Ministries. Also, be sure to follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on our new announcements!
