Jeremiah Prison Ministry Newsletter

JPM is an outreach of Martinsburg Christian Center, Martinsburg, WV Celebrated 13 years of Prison Ministry in 2012
I WAS IN PRISON AND YOU VISITED ME MATT. 25:36B We are serving Him by serving them! His mercy endures forever. Psalm 106:1 VOLUME 13, ISSUE 03

FEBRUARY 2013

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 to be able to go into the prison chapels without the inmates having to take us off their visiting list. We know with God ALL things ARE Possible! 71 men have been released in 13 years. We still are ministering to 66 inmates in 5 states.

When the Journey of Life is a roller coaster.. We have had an exciting month. Tom hurt his back at the end of January, probably from shoveling snow, and has been in chiropractic therapy for 3 weeks. He is 95% back to normal thanks to Jesus and Dr. Lenny and Tom following directions doing his exercises. We love having a doctor that prays for us and we pray for him. I am reminded of the apostle Luke the beloved physician. Colossians 4:14. And our great physician Jesus Christ. I am getting over the stomach flu. It was an evil virus for 7 days, which started on the 14th and on the 21st I joined the land of the living. I am so grateful to everyone that prays for us. We are making it with Jesus, He is our sustainer and healer. I am so ready for SPRING. We had to rearrange our schedule going to the prisons this month with the weather and our health. We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Not everything in life is good but God is good and has a plan for our lives as He rides this journey with us. JPay. A little plug for JPay the online service for family and friends to communicate with their loved one in prison. Finally the E-Stamps do not expire in a month. This used to be frustrating for us, since I wouldnt use all of them up in a month. We like using JPay to send an inmate a message if we have to change our planned visitation. This way they dont worry about us. So now I can buy a larger amount upfront to save money. My Super Hero. Our granddaughter Leah is amazing. She went through hell on earth at the age of seven with an escalating protocol for A.L.L. (acute lymphoblastic leukemia) for 4 years. Leah has mild neuron damage from chemo, which means it takes her a little longer to process information. Some of the inmates from Mahanoy will remember Leah as they raised funds for Pennies for Patients. Leah was an honored Hero back then. She is living proof of Jeremiah 29:11. Leah graduated for Penn Foster High School in November and at the end of January she got a job working at Food Lion as a cashier. Leah will be 18 in May. She wants to go to college and become a CNA. I know she will succeed because she has the Healer within her. Leah is the Healed of the Lord. There is Power In Prayer!

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Page 2 We are still rejoicing in the SCOTUS ruling! Keeping you informed about the PA Courts to change the sentencing laws for juvenile offender serving life without parole. We hope for an update real soon.

Pastor Toms Preaching Corner MOVE ON UP WITH YOUR FAITH

James 2:20 NKJV - But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?
Jesus said, you only need faith as a mustard seed. The key to seeing miracles is to take a little bit of faith and put action with it. The Bible says that every man has been given a measure of faith. Faith without works is dead. Faith will get up and do something. Faith and action are necessary in order to see the promises of God come to pass. God is all powerful and He can do anything but fail. You must tap into Gods power. You must work your faith. Faith alone is never enough to see a miracle. Get up and fight the good fight of faith. Faith Is not passive, Its active. It must be used or it accomplishes nothing. God has His part to play in every breakthrough. The enemy fights the hardest just before your breakthrough. It is the darkest just before the dawn. There are setbacks just before the victory.

PRAYER CORNER ~Pray for Kevin, Mike, Domino, Michael, & Richard that God blesses them financially. ~Pray for Larry, Ricky, Lewis, Corey, Bob, Greg, & Eric to receive favor for commutation and retrials. ~Pray for Jeremiah as we continue to believe for a miracle for his release. ~Pray for continued healing for Bob, Larry, & Harvey. ~Leah remains cancer free and graduated from high school. ~Pray for Andy our grandson, he carries a 4.0 avg. at DSU and healing from a skin graft. ~Pray for our family spiritually, physically and financially. ~Pray continue to for my brother, Norman. Pray for Toms brother, John, as he is on dialysis. ~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 restored 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 Gods 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!

FAITH IS ACTIVE NOT PASSIVE

If you are going through a dark period today, hold your head up and believe God. Breakthroughs require faith and action. Breakthroughs require an increase of intensity. Breakthroughs require you to do something. God never asks for something you dont have, He asks for what you do have. You already have something that is the answer to what you need. Dont wait for something to change before you use your faith. Put faith and action together and you can see a breakthrough in your life. I Walk By Faith I walk by faith, each step by faith To live by faith, I put my trust in You. I walk by faith, each step by faith To live by faith, I put my trust in You. Every step I take is a step of faith No weapon formed against me shall prosper And every prayer I make is a prayer of faith And if my God is for me Then who can be against me?

Jeremiah Prison Ministry Revs. Tom & Monica Cohee 223 Cameo Dr. 717-352-0080 Fax: 717-352-0392 info@jeremiahprisonministry.com Were on the Web! www.jeremiahprisonministry.com

Your Editor: Rev. Monica Cohee

In (James 2:17) and that true faith has always works accompanying it, and is shown and known by it? V. 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar: His actions were a walk