Biography

My whole life has been filled with opportunities to help those less fortunate and my home is and has been a “half way house” for literally hundreds of individuals who have had a tough time of making it on their own. Being “impoverished” doesn’t necessarily mean being poor financially. To be impoverished deals with the gamut of poverty itself whether if be physical, emotional, mental or financial. The same terminology can apply to those who are imprisoned mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually but here on this page I am speaking of those in prison.

Matthew 25:31-46 (NIV) 31"When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. ³²All the nations will be gathered before him and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. ³³He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. ³⁴"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. ³⁵For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, ³⁶I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.' ³⁷"Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? ³⁸When did we see you a stranger and invite you in or needing clothes and clothe you? ³⁹When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?' ⁴⁰"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' ⁴¹"Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. ⁴²For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, ⁴³I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.' ⁴⁴"They also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?' ⁴⁵"He will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.' ⁴⁶"Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life."

It is a privilege to serve in this capacity and I believe I am extremely gifted due to being benevolent and through random acts of kindness. Every cent that is generated through this work is used to help those impoverished. There is a long list of people who are impoverished from those in prison to the elderly, handicapped, widowed and vast number of others to many to mention. Many are supported solely through the contributions received through the sessions and through the generosity of others who support this Ministry. I am my brother’s keeper and so are you. We are compelled to head the call to help those less fortunate. I’d like to share what I do with the contributions made by all. I anticipate the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to be in my lifetime and I’m doing all I can to prepare not only myself but others for that day.

I would like for you to meet a few wonderful people who are currently in the Ohio Prisons. I have the privilege of knowing these fellows personally and many of them in my home prior to being incarcerated and directly after they get out. During the interim of their incarceration this ministry supports these young men. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has a web site that affords a way for me to send clothing and staples to inmates here in the Ohio prisons.

Patrick Lebanon Corrections Joe Madison Corrections Sammy is residing here William Lebanon Corrections

Patrick was homeless and came to live here January 2005 he was arrested for charges prior to meeting me. He is completing a 5 year sentence. Joe was homeless and came to live here in April 2009 he was awaiting sentencing in August of 2009 and is serving a 4 yr term. Sammy was homeless and has lived here since January 2009 he was recently incarcerated and was released in October of 2009 and now currently resides here. William is Patrick’s roommate and although I haven’t met him in person I have received calls and letters from him. William is serving 8 more years. There are currently 3 individuals including Sammy who are housed here 2 of which have no income or receive help from any source but through this ministry.

These are just a few of the people who are supported on a daily basis by the funds generated through this ministry. Each of these young men has been incarcerated for different charges and range from the ages of 20 to 33. Each one has been a product of their environment and with your continued help and support we are making a difference. The home atmosphere and healthy environment brings immediate change and makes a substantial difference in not only their lives but the lives of their friends and family. Acceptance comes much easier when you have help and support.

I’ve never been incarcerated but I do visit these young men and others. I am listed as “Minister of Record” which gives me the ability to visit them on a regular basis. With the “state of the economy” Ohio has had to cut back on meals and on employees. Ohio has recently gone to sack lunches during the day and have eliminated weekend lunches to brunch around 2 p.m. The food sometimes is inedible and each of these fellows has gone sometimes for days without a meal.

They are allotted food, staples and clothing/shoe boxes but they can only receive two a year and some can receive only one. Each box can range as low as $80 up to $250 depending on the individuals needs and due to only one or two boxed a year we try to send all we can. Each person receives letters, stationary, and embossed envelopes on a weekly basis plus we send money to each of their commissary accounts weekly so they are able to purchase things they need from the inside. Things like deodorant, staples, etc. We also accept calls from inmates on a daily basis the cost of a 10 minute call ranges anywhere from $7 to $21 per call. I love each of these individuals as they were my own and the support generated does make a world of difference. The family’s of the inmates receive guidance and support along with gifts and supplies for their children.

Patrick has been incarcerated for over 4 years and will return home in June 2010. He had never received mail, boxes or any outside human contact until I began to visit him in August 2009. When I saw him come into visitation for the first time he stood in the middle of the room with his head down and was afraid to look up for he has had no contact with the outside since he went in.

I know each of these guys personally and I know without a shadow of a doubt theirs lives will change miraculously when given a chance to prove themselves. I am asking for your continual prayers and support. 2009 has been a rough time for this Ministry due to the recession and there have been times we haven’t been able to make ends meet yet I have continued to send the support to each individual listed as well as a host of others who receive support.

Maybe you have a friend or loved one or possibly know of someone who has been locked away and forgotten about. Maybe you have mixed emotions on how much involvement you should have with them. The important part to remember is that they are human and have made errors which they are willing to change with proper support and guidance. The prisons are full of Men and Women who need our support. I am asking each of you to pray for these individuals and ask God to open the correct doors for them as they step into a new year. As a sensitive I realize how valuable life really is and once I’ve come to the end of my days on earth I hope to hear the Savior say, “Well done thou good and faithful servant”.

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