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I was in prison, and you came to visit me. (NIV)
Matthew 25:36
Chaplain's Corner
March - Bless The Lord
There are times when admiring nature and all that God has created, I think to myself, “How amazing is God’s creation.” On one occasion, my family and I visited the Grand Canyon in Arizona. We were amazed on how large the canyon is and how small we are in comparison. On another occasion, while being flown in an Army Blackhawk helicopter, I couldn’t help but think about God’s creative genius. Whenever I pause and think about who God is and what he has done for me, I can’t help but feel gratitude and raise my voice in praise to His holy name. The Psalmist, David, felt the same way and wrote the words in Psalm 103, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”
ACPM would like to thank everyone who donated to the ministry through the Adams County Community Foundation Giving Spree. The foundation received over $3.6 million in gifts. Endowment gifts also increased from last year. ACPM was blessed to receive $20,022 in gifts this year and almost $10,000 in endowment gifts.
Soon approaching is the “Celebration of Grace” Sunday event, which is on April 27, 2025; the Sunday after Easter. Once again, we invite churches and organizations in Adams County and surrounding counties to save the date. Celebrate the grace and mercy of God towards inmates and their families by setting aside time in their worship services to pray specifically for those incarcerated; to come to the Lord’s Table in Communion in honor of inmates; and to consider a special offering to support the ministry of ACPM at Adams County Adult Correctional Complex.
Participant packets for “Celebration of Grace” Sunday will be made available in the coming weeks!
Many thanks to Conewago Enterprises for their generous contribution and to Jersey Mike's for allowing us to conduct a fundraiser in December.
We are truly grateful for your support and generosity towards this ministry. Continue to pray for ACPM and the volunteers that make ministry happen at both ACACC and in the community.
God inhabits - rests in, sits upon, dwells within - His people’s songs of worship and adoration. We are called to bless and magnify the Lord God Almighty. When we put him first, rely on him, trust him, and care for one another, we are blessing him and magnifying him. Blessing and magnifying the Lord glorifies Him and benefits us. In order to do so, it means that we must see him for who he is-bigger and greater than all things and all circumstances. As you grow in knowing God’s character and capabilities, the more you will have reason to bless the Lord and magnify His holy name.
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...
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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!
