Greetings;
Good news, 18 dads attended the start-up of new Renewing Fatherhood class at Dixon. The bad news, both Renewing Fatherhood classes (Dixon and Sheridan) ended earlier than scheduled when correctional officers started movement earlier than expected and both Discipleship classes at Sheridan were cancelled do to a lockdown.
The blessing is I was able to complete the Dixon Discipleship class where the men saw a message by Paul Washer 'Do You Really Know the Lord?' A message that boldly called the men to examine themselves and their professed faith. It was one of the most quiet classes in that every student was captivated by the message. Had planned the same message for Sheridan before cancellation but Lord willing will get show it next week.
To Him be the glory.
Scott
DISCIPLESHIP: A SOLDIER'S CALL TO STUDY THE BIBLE
Dixon Correctional Center
Richard - Please remember my step-mother Becky she's been having problems with your eyesight. Please pray the Lord will see her through. I am down to 136 days, to my release date. Please remember me in prayer as I prepare myself for my release and please remember my family, also my kids, brothers and sisters. Please pray my daughter Tearani and her husband Keith Will come to Dixon for a visit I'd love to see them. Thank you, in Jesus name.
Modesto - Please give glory to God for healing Stephanie, Julian, Pastor Marcos, Lonnie, Larry from cancer; Stewart and Yolanda from Hep C; and Joe from kidney disease. Pray Gov. Rauner continues to have the strength and courage to make the necessary changes in the penal system to return to a system of education, training and restoration for productive citizenship. Pray for the new IDOC Director Baldwin and Deputy Director Gomez that they have the courage to become pioneers to bring change to their staff's mindset, to see prisoners as human beings and implement new policies and regulations that will help all prisoners learn early release participation and restoration and re-entry programs. Pray for the church that it becomes bold andcourageous to stand up and be involved in the nationwide movement that God has stirred in a remnant's heart to stop mass incarceration and excessive sentences. Pray for the parents, wives, children and family members of the incarcerated; and also for the victims and victims' families that they may be all experience God's peace, comfort and love. Pray for those who have open/ongoing case in the court that God gives them peace as He ministers to the judge's heart that they offer grace and mercy in their rulings.
No Name - Modesto has court on October 13 lift him up in prayer that he be given grace and favor by the judge and prosecutor. Pray for the judge and prosecutor that they be merciful and return God blesses them with mercy. Pray for Josh's mother and family that the Holy Spirit fills them with peace and comfort on this day. Pray for the family of incarcerated that they have peace of heart and that our God supplies all their needs.
James C. - Please pray for success in 2nd appellate court that they rule that the plea be withdrawn and case sent back for trial. Blessings and thanks to you.
James B. - I would like you to lift up the family's whose people was shot down last week and also pray for the shooters. Please keep me in prayer. I'm fighting with Satan and I know he is weak and I am strong in Christ Jesus. For the lost souls of the world and for my family and also pray that Dixon correctional Center get a chaplain soon. Thank you, God bless, your brother in Christ.
Ronnie - Pray that God's will be manifest in this realm. Pray that God give those of authority the heart and mind to be receptive to new change. Especially the legislative body in Springfield who are seat holders, who are challenging change. Though it's obvious that the current program via government for its citizenry is broken.
Sheridan Correctional Center - Afternoon Class
Class cancelled due to lockdown
Sheridan Correctional Center - Evening Class
Class cancelled due to lockdown
CHRISTIAN LIVING: A SOLDIER'S CALL TO RENEWING FATHERHOOD
Dixon Correctional Center
Woody - Pray for my children. My oldest Trevor is on drugs. Pray for my release and I stay free and sober.
Sheridan Correctional Center
Steve - For God and the Holy Spirit to continue to help me know the right decisions to make and continue to be with my family and myself.
SOCPM Student Alumni
G) Graduate, (P) Paroled, (R) Removed, (T) Transfer, (D) Drop, (I) Incomplete (W) Writ
* Violated Parole ** Re-Offended
Admissions/Transfers/Other
Daniel
Lawrence; New Life Corrections
Transforming Incarcerated Dads - 08/2013 (G)
Transferred to Illinois River 10/07/2015
Earl
Dixon; A Soldier's Call to...
Renewing Fatherhood - 07/2012 thru 10/2012 (G)
Unlock the Bible's Story - 05/2015 thru 07/2015 (G)
Transferred to East Moline 10/07/2015
Terrance
Dixon; A Soldier's Call to...
Know God's Holiness - 07/2013 thru 08/2013 (D)
Transferred to Pinckneyville 10/07/2015
Steve**
Dixon; A Soldier's Call to...
Know, Understand & Share the Gospel - 12/2013 thru 12/2013 (G)
Admitted to R&CC Stateville
10/09/2015
Mark*
Sheridan; A Soldier;s Call to...
Know How to Study the Bible - 08/32015 thru 09/2015 (P)
Admitted to R&CC Stateville 10/09/2015
Paroles
Jermae
Sheridan; A Soldier's Call to...
Renewing Fatherhood - 05/2015 thru - 07/2015 (G)
Unlock the Bible's Story - 05/2015 thru 07/2015 (G)
Know How to Study the Bible - 08/2015 thru 09/2015 (P)
Paroled 10/05/2015
Larry
Sheridan; A Soldier's Call to...
Seek Biblical Counsel - 05/2014 thru - 05/2014 (D)
Paroled 10/07/2015
Soldon*
Shawnee; New Life Corrections
Transforming Incarcerated Dads - 09/2012 (G)
Paroled 10/07/2015
Igen
Sheridan; A Soldier's Call to...
Renewing Fatherhood - 02/2015 thru - 04/2015 (I)
Unlock the Bible's Story - 05/2015 thru 05/2015 (D)
Paroled 10/09/2015
Felipe
Sheridan; A Soldier's Call to...
Know, Understand & Share the Gospel - 12/2013 thru 02/2014 (G)
Paroled 10/09/2015
DISCHARGES
Johnnie
Sheridan; A Soldier's Call to...
Renewing Fatherhood - 03/2013 thru 05/2013 (G)
Discharged 10/05/2015
Faron
Dixon; A Soldier's Call to...
Know How to Study the Bible - 09/2015 thru 09/2015 (D)
Discharged 10/08/2015
Jim*
Sheridan; A Soldier's Call to...
Renewing Fatherhood - 10/2012 thru 02/2013 (G)
Discharged 10/09/2015