Most women released from incarceration face tremendous hurdles as they set out to rebuild normal lives, including such basic needs as finding housing and a job; re-establishing ties with children, family and friends; and rebuilding self-confidence and self-esteem. With little more than the proverbial bus ticket and pocket money, the women will be released from prison and told to stay out of trouble. Not surprisingly, the net result is that within three years of leaving prison, many will commit a new offense and more than half will go back to jail. But this doesn't have to be.
In His Presence Ministries was birthed from a vision to provide women with assistance as they leave the Pennsylvania State Prison System and prepare for their future outside of confinement. We started our program in hopes to make a difference in the lives of just a few, and received an overwhelming response after sending out our first set of applications. We understand the struggles of women transitioning from prison and the lack of support in the area. While some women are blessed to have the support of friends and family, many of the women being released are not so fortunate. We have committed ourselves to help women in any capacity through what we call "Provision Package Prayer Requests". With our unique concept, we receive applications from women expected to be released and they submit their requests in the form of a prayer so that we may agree with them and pray about their needs. We are then led by God to help within our means or seek help with areas outside of our personal abilities. Ultimately they understand it is God working through us to receive the things they need and want. We receive many different requests like help with finding housing, getting release clothing, assistance with going back to school, needing personal hygiene items, and help with getting state identification cards and money for public transportation.
In His Presence Ministries was birthed from a vision to provide women with assistance as they leave the Pennsylvania State Prison System and prepare for their future outside of confinement. We started our program in hopes to make a difference in the lives of just a few, and received an overwhelming response after sending out our first set of applications. We understand the struggles of women transitioning from prison and the lack of support in the area. While some women are blessed to have the support of friends and family, many of the women being released are not so fortunate. We have committed ourselves to help women in any capacity through what we call "Provision Package Prayer Requests". With our unique concept, we receive applications from women expected to be released and they submit their requests in the form of a prayer so that we may agree with them and pray about their needs. We are then led by God to help within our means or seek help with areas outside of our personal abilities. Ultimately they understand it is God working through us to receive the things they need and want. We receive many different requests like help with finding housing, getting release clothing, assistance with going back to school, needing personal hygiene items, and help with getting state identification cards and money for public transportation.
Mentors or a mentoring group take this faith-based support one step further by offering one-on-one practical assistance. They assist ex-inmates during their adjustment period by listening to them, encouraging and advising them. Since many ex-inmates come from broken homes and have experienced abuse and injustice themselves they need help with personal skills. Just being a stable force by providing a good example is very important. Mentors also can help open doors that lead to jobs, counseling and other kinds of practical support that spell the difference between success or failure. They can assist ex-inmates with identifying a new job, providing them with transportation to interviews, obtaining a driver's license, finding a place to live, getting a phone, and staying on good terms with their parole officers.
We answer each request personally and pray for the specific needs and desires of the women. As we continue to seek Gods counsel and keep our hearts pure and be willing vessels, He will continue to use us to share the Good News and bless His people who are often forgotten. “You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” Psalm 16:11
We answer each request personally and pray for the specific needs and desires of the women. As we continue to seek Gods counsel and keep our hearts pure and be willing vessels, He will continue to use us to share the Good News and bless His people who are often forgotten. “You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” Psalm 16:11
Currently we are seeking individuals, churches and other organizations to partner with us to make a difference in our community. Our wish list includes mentors or mentoring groups, gift cards, personal hygine items, robes/pajamas, hair products, umbrellas, pharmacy gift cards, tampons/sanitary napkins, new underwear, new bras, slippers bus passes or tokens, etc. Please email us at inhispresencem@aol.com.
We have also partnered with Tom Lagana in his goal is to send at least one box of books to each prison, jail, and youth detention center in the USA. Each box will have 33 copies of Serving Productive Time, and is $238, which includes shipping and handling with in the Continental USA . Please help us send our books to inspire inmates in your state to do good while incarcerated and to better prepare for a successful release. We can send books directly to chaplains, counselors, teachers, librarians, and other correctional staff and volunteers who can make our books available to the inmates they serve. http://www.tomlagana.com/
Continued Blessings,
Continued Blessings,
Mr. and Mrs. Moore
In His Presence Ministries
In His Presence Ministries
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