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Current Events
Please be in prayer for the upcoming services at OSP and LCI on Nov. 27th.
Angel Tree time is here again! what an opportunity to share Gods love with hurting families of inmates at Christmas! If you are interested in volunteering, See Deb!
We are excited to say that Free Indeed has been approved to hold 2 yard events/outside Revivals, at 2 local prisons in 2012! This will be our first large events, and we are seeing the Lord open so many doors for us! This will be an opportunity for all of the local Churches of God to participate. We are also looking at having some well known special singers join us! Please be in prayer for the events...for hearts to be prepared to receive as well as, preparing hearts to bless financially. If you are interested in participating in these events, please let us know! Thanks again..we love you!
Rev. John and Deb
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Help! Our current needs
-Are you getting a new cell phone? If so, we sure could use your old phone. Your old phone is valuable to the women relocated to safe houses and used in case there are emergencies and they would need to call 911.
-Bibles are greatly needed, but please make sure they are paperback copies only. Due to strict and stringet rules we are not allowed to donate hard back copies!
-Reading glasses are of great value for many inmates to utilize for reading. We are in great need of 1.00 to maximum 1.75 lens strength.
-Additionally, any paper back scriptural reading.
-And the priceless commodity of your valuable prayers!
Thank you for your support and donations that can and will be used to change lives!
The value of Prison Ministry
In Ohio alone, there are 51,000+ inmates across Ohio. This causes a problem, since the prison system is only designed for 38,300 inmates. Currently there are 168 men and 1 woman on Death Row in Ohio. The relapse/recidivism rate in the Ohio prison systems, according to April 2007 statistics, is at a staggering rate of 67% and growing.
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Rev. John & Deb McClure have been married for over 30 years. They have 3 children; John, Nicole, and Dan. They are also blessed to have 5 grandchildren. Not forgetting their pooch Shadow too!
Reverend John's bio
I followed the Lord's calling after a long hard road. A lot of molding was being done in my life, and finally at the age of 45 the Lord opened a door for me to work in jails & prisons. At 47 years of age, I became a Chaplain and shortly thereafter, an Ordained Minister. Jail & Prison Ministries has been close to my heart and the Lord continually blesses me by allowing me to be used by him. In addition to jail and prison ministries, I have been privileged to work in youth ministry and Childrens Church. Some hobbies include my love for motorcycles, classic cars, and drag racing. None can compare to spending time with my family. Deb & I have completed our internship! The Lord has been so good! So many opportunities have come our way to reach a hurting community! Winds of change are blowing and we are anxious to see what the Lord has in store for us.
Deb's bio
I love being married to John and I thank the Lord daily for renewing our marriage.. Romans 8:28! WOW! We are done! I am so proud of my husband for allowing the Lord to take him through the MIP! It was a challenge, but well worth it! The Lord has also blessed us with allowing us to be able to raise our 2 beautiful young granddaughters! It is so awesome to be a part of this ministry. I know that the Lord has alot for us to do! I'm just hanging on & letting the Father take us where we need to go! I love singing in the church choir when time allows, leading the Joy Belles girls club, and being used wherever there is a need. Hobbies of mine include drag racing, craft shows, and oh...don't forget the BBQ! Plus anyone who knows me, knows I must include my insatiable love for shoes! I adore spending time with my family, outside grilling and hanging out! Summer is my favorite season.
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We Want You!
Rev. John, Deb, and the Parma Park Church of God, welcome you with open arms.
Under the leadership of Rev. John and Deb, doors have been opened. These doors have allowed them to conduct services throughout Ohio correctional facilities, provide bibles, and reading glasses to many inmates.These opportunities have also allowed Rev. John to share one on one with current inmates through a mentoring program.
Free Indeed Ministry is valued, and in order to adequately meet the needs of these inmates, your support is needed. This support is through prayer, donations and financial support.
Please feel free to contact Rev. John at Parma Park Church of God (440 884-7900) should you have a question or come to a crossroad in your life.
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Free Indeed Ministry Team
A special thank you to all of our friends that have volunteered their time to this ministry!! The services are anointed!! Again, thank you to Harry Bodzioney, a for being a vessel for the King!!
Free Indeed would like to also thank, Joe Homenko, and Jason Hager! You are truly a blessing to us!
Thank you to Sarah Eller who has been with us from the beginning, we will miss you! May God bless your new endeavours!
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"The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach the good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release them from darkness the prisoners." Isaiah 61:1
Updates from Visits
We are so happy to bring good news from Rev. John's and Deb's last visit to OSP! We enjoyed a powerful worship time. Rev. John shared a message on keeping oil in your lamp(preparing to see the Bridegroom). Deb shared a marriage challenge from Epeshians 5:22-25 to the guys in Honor Camp. Praise the Lord for the opportunity to share and pray for these men!
We have also been informed that Death Row will be relocated to Chillicothe in the near future. We are sad to see our friends leave, but, are excited for another ministry opportunity! Lord, let your will be done!
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