It is exciting to share with you the activity of our
first month in ministry.
Prisons-
The response to our appearances has been overwhelming and
encouraging. With the help of the Chaplain at the North Central Unit, Calico
Rock, we have sent an introductory letter to all senior Chaplains in the
Arkansas Prison System- there are 18! The
letter included a positive reference/recommendation and offers our worship
services at no cost. We included a
DVD with 2 songs. With more than 2 million inmates in our prisons we know that
there is as much need here as in many foreign countries and we pray that our
ministry will reach both the saved and the unsaved in jails and prisons
throughout our state and country.
North
Central Christian School- Kathleen will begin teaching sign
language for worship to all the students in preparation for the children’s
performance on Veteran’s Day. This
will be followed by another performance scheduled for Christmas.
All of the students will be involved and the school is excited about this
ministry. We look forward to this
being a springboard into other schools.
Results
of 1st Mailing- The
spiritual support that we have received as a result of our 1st
mailing has been wonderful. We know that we are being prayed for because doors
are opening and things are happening. This
initial mailing also resulted in some much needed financial support.
DVDs
and Website- A DVD
burner was purchased and this allows us to produce DVDs that we are giving away
and including in some of our mailings. Although this is an expensive method of
promoting the ministry it does a much better job of ‘explaining’ what we do
than just trying to use words. Our website, www.silentgrace.com,
has 3 video performances but many people do not have access to the high speed
Internet service that is required to view them.
If you would like a DVD or tri-fold brochures for yourself, or to share
with others, all you need do is let us know.
Church
Mailing- We
mailed our tri-fold brochure to 126 local
churches. Our letter of introduction offered our worship services, explained the
direction of our ministry, and also mentioned our desire to establish workshops.
Call
for Help!- We
welcome your ideas about how we can better improve our communication and our
ministry.
Without
counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established.
Proverbs 15:22
Kathleen and Hank