FW: Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministry Evangelism Event (Sponsored by Maple Springs on Aug. 25)

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Please read about the opportunity on August 25!

Chuck Kupsky

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Subject: Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministry Evangelism Event (Sponsored by Maple Springs on Aug. 25)

Dear Gents:

I hope that you are continuing to enjoy a great summer!

I would like to announce an exciting evangelism opportunity on Sat., August 25! I have recently obtained approval from the Church Trustees from Maple Springs to host the 2nd Annual "Fun With the Father Program" in Craven Hall on August 25 (8:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.). This program was created by Chaplain Rodney Stilwill and Jone Reid (good friend of Susie Gordon) of the the Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministry (307 Craft Drive; Winston-Salem) to help strengthen inmate families. The Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministry is the only privately funded Christian Ministry in the State of NC. With the recent elimination of all public funding for prison chaplains and their programs across the rest of the state (as part of balancing the state's budget this year), this ministry is that much more critical to the success of our community (since there is an 85% recidivism rate for male inmates who don't receive religious mentoring and professional training while in prison). This event will provide the following on the 25th:

(1) Parenting classes, discussion and application for 30 soon-to-be released male inmates so that they can learn healthy parenting skills (provided by the Prison Chaplains and Administrative Staff);

*(2) Recreational activities and crafts (and lunch) for 50 children of these male inmates; as an FYI, the lunch will be prepared and provided by the Chaplains and Adminstrative Staff of the Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministry; and

(3) A rare opportunity for these 30 men to provide love and encouragement to their children as they begin the process of reconnecting with their families.

As an FYI, the wives of these male inmates also will be on site (at the Old Fellowship Hall). However, 25 female volunteers from across the Winston-Salem community have already agreed to participate in this ministry. So, the greatest need is for the men of our Church to volunteer to minister to the male inmates and their children.

I will be leading Maple Spring's volunteer efforts on the 25th as its relates to coordinating registration, recreational games and crafts. Ross Mecham and Bob Mack (corn hole game) also have graciously agreed to support this volunteer effort on the 25th. Will you please prayerfully consider whether you are willing/able to join them?

If so, all you need to do is respond "affirmatively" to this e-mail. The attachment to this e-mail provides additional information about this important outreach ministry. As an FYI, we are not being asked to "sponsor" any of the children attending this event (per the attachment).

This is a rare opportunity to get involved in Prison Ministry (without having to wait several months to obtain approval from a Background Check). My approved Background Check will suffice.

God bless,

George Aldhizer

On Mon, Jul 9, 2012 at 1:38 PM, <chuck....@wellsfargo.com> wrote:

Due to 4^th of July Holiday, our next dinner out is on Thursday July 12 at Bob’s Big Gas Subs and Pub (located down the street from the Children’s Home). Please plan to attend.

Also – Wednesday July 11 is the ‘Meet the Pastors’ Wednesday night dinner so plan to attend this function as well!

Note change below – July 11 is meet the Pastors night at Maple Springs so we are moving the Men’s Group dinner to Thursday July 12

Mark your calendars for the rest of the summer – 6:30pm start (Meet the Pastors on 7/11 is 5:00pm):

July 11	Meet the new Pastors at Wednesday Night Dinner Maple Springs UMC

July 12	Bob's Big Gas Subs and Pub
	901 Reynolda Rd
	Winston-Salem, NC 27101
	(336) 724-6600

July 25	Old Staley's Grill & Ale
	2000 Reynolda Rd
	Winston-Salem, NC 27106
	(336) 306-9025

Aug 8	Westtown Restaurant
	4371 Styers Ferry Rd
	Winston Salem, NC 27104
	(336) 945-0615

Aug 22	J Peppers Southern Grille
	841 Old Winston Rd
	Kernersville, NC 27284
	(336) 497-4727

Potential Events:

24 Hour fast and prayer – Bob Mack brought up the idea for the Men’s group. Please be in prayer to about our group doing this.

Dash Baseball outing – Looking for Wednesday night game or another night ………..

Thanks for all you do!