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Instilling Hope at Salinas Valley

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For the last 14 years, there have been no yard events at Salinas Valley State Prison in California.  Previous activities at the facility had resulted in violent acts, including a stabbing near the performance stage, and convinced prison officials to forgo any such programming for the safety of both performers and prisoners.

By Steve Rempe
August 7, 2015
California | Evangelism | James Rials | Jessie Lee | Operation Starting Line | Salinas Valley State Prison | William Muniz
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‘What Do I Know?’

Never underestimate what He can do with humble hearts totally surrendered to His plans and purposes for the world.

By Dave Dove
April 28, 2014
California | Choir | Mike Barber | New Hope Baptist Church | Operation Starting Line | OSL | Prison | Prison Fellowship | prison ministry | prisoner | Salinas Valley State Prison | salvation | Texas | Worship
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Evangelism Behind the Walls

The message of our Savior’s power is just as applicable within the prison walls as it is in our communities.

By Rebekah L. Stratton
April 22, 2014
Evangelism | gideon crew | illinios | Operation Starting Line | OSL | Prison Fellowship | prison ministry | sonnie day
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Easter behind Bars Helps Us Understand Redemption

This past Easter, the newly elected Pope Francis made waves by choosing to spend Maundy Thursday washing the feet of young prisoners in a juvenile detention center in Rome.

The pontiff’s decision to visit those behind bars during Holy Week reflects an Easter tradition that has been observed at Prison Fellowship for 35 years.

By Prison Fellowship
April 3, 2013
Easter | Florida | From the CEO | Operation Starting Line
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Reaching Out to Prisoners in California

On November 3, Prison Fellowship’s Operation Starting Line (OSL), in cooperation with the Training Center in San Diego, offered prisoners at the Calipatria State Prison in California the chance to enjoy a time of entertainment in the prison yard.  Skateboarding and bicycle exhibitions, musical performances, and arm wrestling competitions set the stage for the most important part of the afternoon—a presentation of the Gospel and testimonies from former inmates displaying the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.

By Steve Rempe
November 30, 2012
California | Evangelism | Operation Starting Line

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