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I was in prison and you visited me.
Matthew 25:36 |
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KAIROS
is an ecumenical worldwide ministry that takes the love of God and the
light of Christ into prisons. Similar to Cursillo or the Emmaus Walk, a
team of Christian volunteers become the hands and feet of Christ for 42
residents who come to
KAIROS seeking a new way of
life. Thanks to all who continue to support this ministry in so many ways - prayers, cookies, posters, letters, money and attending the closing service.
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INVITATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR AGAPE
In the context of KAIROS, AGAPE is a tangible expression of God’s
unconditional love, given to the pilgrims by the expansive family of God.
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We need your
participation! Please join this ministry in the way you feel called. Above
all, pray for the pilgrims, the correctional officers, and for all the
residents of Limestone Correctional Facility…that this experience of God’s
love will truly transform their hearts and lives. |
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PRAYER:
Commit to pray for Kairos one or more times on the Prayer Vigil list. List
will be posted in the Commons at Good Shepherd two weeks ahead of the next
Kairos week-end. Future 2010 dates to be announced. |
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COOKIES:
12,000 home-made cookies are eaten during a Kairos weekend. There are some
specifics for the kind of cookie that can be given. Favorites are anything
with nuts, chocolate chips and peanut butter. Brownies and Rice Krispie
Treats also bring big smiles and often memories of home, a grandmother, or
some place or someone who at one time cared for them. The specific
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Size: 2” to 3” in diameter
Ingredients: No fruit…No toppings, frostings, or powdered sugar
Packing: 1 dozen per self-sealed plastic bag
Deliver to Good Shepherd by the Wednesday before the
Kairos week-end. |
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POSTERS, BANNERS,
AND PLACEMATS: Hand decorated posters and placemats help
inmates know they are not alone. Everyone cannot step into the prison, but
by making posters and placemats from your church school class, Reunion
Group, etc, you can help the ministry. Children’s work is especially
touching to the men. |
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FINANCIAL SUPPORT:
It costs approximately $150 per pilgrim on each Kairos week-end. Team
members commit to time and sponsorship of one pilgrim, in addition to
their own expenses. Donations to KAIROS of Alabama are another way that
all persons can minister to those in prison. Address: P. O. Box 26586,
Birmingham, AL 35260. |
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CLOSING SERVICE
AT END OF KAIROS WEEK-END: Requirements to attend this closing
include a willing heart, prayer and attendance at one PREA training
session which lasts a couple of hours – good for a lifetime! You must also
submit your driver’s license number approximately 2 weeks prior to be
cleared by the correctional staff. |
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Questions about any of the above? Call the church office at 351-9955. |
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