Can you pray for me?  These were words spoken today by two young men that stood up when they were told there was a Prayer Warrior in the room. 

They were not the only ones wanting and needing prayer.  

Weekly we provide an opportunity for the boys to write down their prayer requests. 

But to have someone actually place their hand on your shoulder and listen to you pour out your heart and then say the words that maybe you cannot say or don't know how to say is part of what 'Church' is all about.

But, our 'Church' doesn't have regular Prayer Warriors.  Our church is made up of a group of young men reaching out and searching that come to hear a Chaplain share a message of Hope. 

Our 'Church' needs you.  We need people that can come and
encourage and be a Prayer Warrior. 

It isn't only about Praying with a boy on Sunday.  It is about
joining us and becoming apart of this ministry.  It is about
putting the Ministries of Auto Mission on your Prayer List.

Would you join us today and become a Prayer Warrior?

If you attend church on Saturday night.  Or if you can miss one service every few weeks and come to join us you will be Blessed.  Just your presence is a
Blessing to our boys. 

Please call (871)919-4246  or email Slegan@yahoo.com 
if you can join us on a Sunday.
 

The service began as young men with very quiet and somber expressions filed in single file and found a seat.

As we watched them walk I wonder what they expect. I watch as new faces join the regular faces I see each week.

I smile and shake hands with the regulars. And I notice one is missing. One we won't see again. I voice a silent prayer for the sweet young man that left yesterday. I say a silent pray that God watches over him and protects him. I pray that he stays strong in his new found faith.

As the first video begins I smile as they bob their heads to the music. As they smile as they watch. I smile as the video shares a subtle message of faith and trust in God. And I silently thank God for directing us and helping us find videos that have a message and that speak in 'their' language.

For the last 2 1/2 years I have watched the faces come and go. I have watched and listened to the music that is prayed over and chose specifically to speak to this group of young men. A group that has been placed in a low security state prison facility.

Ours is a different kind of service. Ours is a different kind of congregation. Ours is a group searching for something. Many are not even sure what it is they are searching for.

But, we know. We know that it is the love of Jesus that they want. It is the love of Jesus that they need.

And even though sometimes it is hard. Even though sometimes it is a struggle. We go on. We continue. Every week we look forward to going to church.

We don't look forward to or expect to get fed in the usual way. Because we are the 'feeders' but, as we leave we realize each week we've been fed too.

When we read prayer requests like this . . .

"Lord, I ask for your forgiveness and to free all my sins. Lord, please forgive everything I've done. Please give me strength to do better."
and

"Dear heavenly father, I just ask you to help me take it one day at a time. Keep me strong and out of trouble. Amen.".




For it is my Fathers will that  everyone who sees his Son and believes on him should have eternal life- that I should raise him at the Last Day John 6:40
(The Living Bible)

Prayer Requests

Dear Heavenly Father, I just ask you to help me take it one day at a time.  Keep me
strong and out of trouble.  So I can get my stage.
Amen.

I want to pray 4 a better life.  And I want to be closer to God and to be able to reach
my dreams.

God I am all yours. Do with me as you will.  Shape my life as you see fit.  I'm done fighting.
Show me your will.  Teach me the right way.  Help me give my all to you.  I need to change.
I need you Lord.

 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”  Matthew 19:14
New International Version (NIV)

And they come as little children.  Seeking love.  Seeking Acceptance.  Seeking Forgiveness


                                                                 Prayer Requests

God I am taking it slow. One day at a time.  Please I ask you to help me.  Control my feelings and emotions.  And my anger so I can stay out of trouble.  Lord. 

Lord I ask to  forgive me and to free me of my sins.  Lord, please forgive me for everything
I've ever done. 

Christ Like Cruisin'

I will extol the Lord at all times, his praise will always be on my lips.
My soul wll boast in the Lord, let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
Glorify the Lord with me, let us exalt the Lord together.
Psalm 34:1-3

Just doin' a little Christ Like Cruisin. 

Art Camp

Beginning in January The Ministries of Auto Mission joined The One Heart Project in providing monthly Art Camps.

Each month we meet with a group of 8 young men for a morning of fun, fellowship and learning.

The day begins with the young men arriving around 9:30. Art Camp is a special treat for them because they get to 'get out' of school! For us it is a special treat because we get the opportunity for some one on one time with the young men that we don't get on Sunday Chapel Service or Wednesday Drama Team practise.

Art Camp gives us another chance to share God's love with these amazing young men.

And, it give us a chance to meet some young men that haven't come to church 'yet'. A couple of young men from the January Art Camp are now regular attendees on Sunday. Praise God!

We are grateful to Anne the Art Camp Director for allowing us to be a part of this amazing ministry.



The session begins with Anne showing some different types of art. And then she shares how

God gave her a 'heart' and a 'talent' as an artist. While Anne talks the boys listen and make some pencil drawings.

And then, the fun begins!


Some of the volunteers are inspired by the boys enthusiasm and begin their own artwork as they work along side the boys.


And while volunteers and young men work and talk God's love is shared. Each volunteer shares a special Bible verse with each young man and present him with a Bible.

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For more information about The One Heart Project click here.

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:13-15

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                                       Learning to . . .
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                                                                                            WIGIT  Summer 2011