PRISON FELLOWSHIP BLOG: volunteer

What made Lori a “perfect fit” for prison ministry wasn’t only her education or experience. It was a willingness to serve.

Ruby Payne couldn’t have expected what happened two days before last December’s Angel Tree® event. But together, they rose above the challenges to share hope and grace.

Actor Scott William Winters opens up about his experience volunteering behind bars with Prison Fellowship.

"Sitting in a small group in prison isn't any different from sitting in a small group in my living room."

For the bulk of the past 10 years, I’ve been on one side of Angel Tree®. As a writer for Prison Fellowship® on a national level, I get to hear and write about all of the amazing things that happen during December and beyond, as children and incarcerated parents around the country reconnect through gifts purchased and delivered by volunteers.

One of the most endearing stories Chuck Colson shared is found in his book Loving God. He wrote of Myrtie Howell—a 91 year-old woman he met in an “old folks’ home” in Georgia.

Myrtie was born poor, had only one year of schooling, and was married at age 17.

I’ve taught a Bible study in the local church for over 25 years. Once a week I would arrive about 15 minutes early, get my materials out, and chat with any of the women who came early while we waited for the others to arrive.