Prison Ministry

 "I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles; To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house"  ~Isaiah 42:6-7.

Overview

 The SMCC Prison Ministry, since its inception in July 2003,  ministers to all those impacted by incarceration: inmates; parolees and ex-offenders; spouses; family members; children of inmates (Angel Tree kids); and first responders such as correctional officers, prison staff, and police officers. The “P” in “prison” stands for “people”, and the vision of the SMCC Prison Ministry is to touch as many as possible with the love of Christ and His saving grace.  The Prison Ministry is open to both men and women. It is an opportunity to stretch your faith and be a source of real blessing and encouragement to men, women, and children who have been affected by crime. This is also a ministry which touches close to home, as there our many families within our own fellowship who have loved ones incarcerated.  All ministry members undergo appropriate orientation, training, and background checks as mandated by the State Prison System. Additional training is given in areas that affect ministry outside the Prison System.

Ministries

  • Prison Teams inside the walls
  • Pen Pals (men and women)
  • Providing support materials such as Christian literature and Bible Studies
  • Great Christmas Card Mail Out - Sending Christmas cards to inmates
  • Ministry to Parolees & Ex offenders “ to bring out the prisoners from the prison"
  • Dress out's-- Providing a set of clothing to inmates releasing from prison/jail
  • Housing and jobs - Providing referrals 
  • Counseling
  • Ministry to Family Members, including the children of inmates (Angel Tree kids) “ to open the blind eyes"
  • Support Group Meetings
  • Food to families in need through “Shadow Mountain Cares”
  • Special Outreaches such as “back to School”, Thanksgiving Dinners, special events for families
  • Angel Tree Christmas Gift Project & Christmas Party
  • Angel Tree Sports Clinics (4-5 yearly)
  • Angel Tree Summer Camping (Kids, Junior High, High School)
  • Mailbox Club:  Bible Study Correspondence 

 

Meetings

Monday evening meetings in Room 210, Generations Building, 2nd Floor

On the 1st Monday night of the month from 6-7p, join us for our monthly prayer meeting to help encourage and minister to all those impacted by incarceration.  Prayer is the key to the ministry being blessed by God and Moving Forward with Him.  Family Dessert fellowship is from 7-8:30p. This meeting is for anyone who is struggling with a loved one incarcerated or who has been incarcerated.  To come alongside those who need encouragement and to answer any questions they might have with dealing with loved ones behind the walls.

The 3rd Monday night of the month from 7-8:30p is our Team & New Volunteer Orientation Meeting.  We urge all those who are currently involved as a “Team Member” with the SMCC Prison Ministry to attend this vital meeting to help stay connected with what God is doing and meeting new volunteers who want to know how they can get involved. If you are a person who is interested in becoming a part of the SMCC Prison Ministry, or just want to find out more about the Ministry, this is the meeting to attend. You will get a chance to interact with many current Team Members who can share with you all that is taking place and listen in as they plan future outreaches to those impacted by incarceration. This will help you greatly to decide if this is where God wants you to serve.

Get Involved

Contact: 

  • Tom.Heyer@shadowmountain.org
  • Sheila.Smith-Callaway@shadowmountain.org

                 

             Tom Heyer                                 Sheila Smith-Callaway

    Director of Prison Ministry                   Administrative Assistant