Jeremiah Prison Ministry Newsletter
JPM is an outreach of Martinsburg Christian Center, Martinsburg, WV
DECEMBER 2015
Revs. Tom & Monica
OUR MISSION & VISION
Our Mission – to help men in
prison reach their fullest in the
Lord.
What we do – Ministering to their
spirit, soul and body, though one
on one mentoring as their spiritual
advisor and friend.
How we began – Jeremiah Prison
Ministry began on November 30,
1999, which was birth out of a
bond for a young man that made a
wrong choice in life.
Our Vision –It hasn’t changed but
security has and won’t allow us to
go into the Chapels. So we
continue to do one on one to God
Be The Glory!
92 men have been released in 16
years. We still are ministering to
58 inmates in 4 states.
Celebrating 16 years of Prison Ministry in 2015
I WAS IN PRISON AND YOU VISITED ME – MATT. 25:36B
We are serving Him by serving them! His mercy endures
endures forever. Psalm 106:1
VOLUME 15, ISSUE 13
NOVEMBER WAS THANKGIVING TIME AND IT’S DECEMBER!
I mentioned last month we celebrated 16 years in prison ministry,
we couldn’t do it without God and you, and we give Him all the
Praise.
Its December oh my, the year has gone by fast! Personally our
family has been tried and tested this past year. I am so thankful
that God has been on the journey with us, we couldn’t make it
without Him. His word tells us that He will not leave nor forsake us!
We thank you for your support and prayers for these sustain us!
CHISTMAS TIME IS HERE!
So what do you like about Christmas? I love celebrating the birth
of Christ and being with family and friends. I have memories as a
little girl and as a teenager baking cookies with my mother, oh the
house smelled so good.
I don’t bake cookies now since its just Tom and me plus we travel
to Delaware for the holiday. But I treasure those memories. We
don’t even decorate the house too much since we aren’t home. I
put up somethings but not a lot anyway Christmas is in your heart!
I remember one Christmas when I was 17 and my mother gave me
a “Leather Shaped Santa Wallet” with a $100 bill inside of it. We
always opened our presents on Christmas Eve. My mother was a
hard worker and that $100 bill was earned hard by her! Well in the
middle of the night our little dog got into the gifts under the tree
and chewed up that “Leather Shaped Santa Wallet” with the $100
bill in to little pieces! My mother wanted to KILL that little dog but
didn’t, she called that little dog all kinds of German words that I
can’t remember. The best part I do remember was she replaced
that $100 bill, but she was more upset about that “Leather Shaped
Santa Wallet” being chewed up as it was one of a kind. My mother
was a very giving woman. Mothers are amazing to say the least
and so are memories from Christmas!
On a side note we had to have Tom’s car repaired 12/7/15, which
put a major dent in our budget especially at Christmastime. His car
needed a power steering pump and the rack & pinion fixed, the bill
was $1,237.75. Firestone discounted the bill by 10%. We would
appreciate it if you could help us get this paid off quickly with an
extra donation, if you can’t we understand so just pray for us.
Thank you for your support and prayers.
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Keeping you informed
about the Courts to
change the sentencing
laws for juvenile offender
serving life without
parole. Keep praying it’s
not over yet!
PRAYER CORNER
~Pray for Jeremiah & Val, Chris,
Harvey, Kevin, Mike, & Richard that
God continues to bless them
spiritually & financially.
~Pray for Larry, Ricky, Lewis, Corey,
Bob, Greg, Eric, Dan & Nathan to
receive favor for commutation, retrials
& parole.
~Pray for continued healing for Bob &
Larry. God is moving!
~Pray for Harvey’s complete
recovery.
~Pray for our granddaughter, Leah,
she has chronic migraines & fibro.
Leah remains CANCER FREE! PTL
~Pray for Andy, our grandson finds a
better job.
~Pray for Dale our son-in-law, he has
melanoma skin cancer. He will be
having surgery Dec 14th.
~Pray for all our families- spiritually,
physically and financially.
~Pray for my brother, Norman
Pray for Tom’s mother, Virginia.
~Pray for the salvation of the world.
Pray for inmates and their families,
our Nation, our leaders, our military
and their families.
~Pray for prison reform in our nation.
~Pray for Bill our dear friend & his
wife Rose for good health.
~Pray for Dotty & her husband Stan
for good health.
~Pray for us for strength and wisdom
in all we do, that we remain cancer
free and healthy to do God’s work, for
our cars to be mechanically sound.
You are an Extended Hand
and a vital part of this
ministry. Together we are
making a difference with
Jesus Christ, taking life to
a dark place! We go
because you send us.
Thank You so much!
We traveled 13,546 miles in 2014!
Jeremiah Prison Ministry
Revs. Tom & Monica Cohee
223 Cameo Dr.
Fayetteville, PA 17222
717-352-0080 (o) (f)
info@jeremiahprisonministry.com
We’re on the Web!
www.jeremiahprisonministry.com
Your Editor: Rev. Monica Cohee
PASTOR TOM’S PREACHING CORNER
IT’S ALL ABOUT JESUS
Luke 1:30-33 NKJV Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary,
for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in
your womb and bring forth a Son and shall call His name JESUS. He will
be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God
will give Him the throne of His father David. And He will reign over the
house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there will be no end.”
Seven hundred years before the birth of Christ, Isaiah looked into the future and
saw the Messiah.
The Lord would be born of a virgin.
His name would be Immanuel – God with us.
This story of the Messiah is:
How there is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be
saved.
The Good News that Jesus Christ is the greatest story ever told.
A child is born and a Son is given.
God in the flesh who came as a sacrificial Lamb.
Jesus came to this earth to show us God’s love.
Jesus told us how to live our lives. He said:
Love your enemies and do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you
and pray for those who mistreat you.
If you will reach out to Jesus today, your whole life will change.
Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you, not as the world
gives.”
The story of Christmas is a story of how God will forgive anyone that calls on the
name of Jesus.
The greatest gift you can bring someone is to:
Bring the gift of Jesus.
Forgive them the way Christ has forgiven you.
Jesus is:
The Alpha and Omega.
The beginning and end.
The first and last.
He has the answer to all your questions because He is the
answer.
Who is this God? He is:
Jehovah Jireh, the One who meets all my needs.
Jehovah-M’Kaddesh, my sanctification
Jehovah Nissi, my banner of victory.
Jehovah Rophe, the God that healeth me.
He is God all by Himself and beside Him there is no other.
Miracles happen in Jesus Name, because:
He is not in the manger.
He is not on the cross.
He is not dead, He is alive!
Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever.
You can count on Him no matter what you’re going through.
Tom and I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!