KAIROS Day 1 (Friday)

Today was a great day. The talks began, the music began and most importantly the cookies began. I can tell you that the inmates going through the program loved those home made cookies. One of the highlights of the Friday schedule is the "Cookie Run". This is where 14 of the volunteers break into pairs and carry a dozen cookies into the cell blocks where the remainder of the prison population lives and gives each inmate a dozen cookies. They are very happy to get these and look forward to seeing us each time we come.

The candidates seemed really eager to get involved in the program. They listened to each talk and then as a family table they did a creative poster to symbolize what the talks meant to them. The names of the talks given today were Choices, You Are Not Alone, Fiendship With God, The Church and Opening The Door. These talks are designed to let them know that they do not have to go it alone if they want to pursue a Christian walk. There was an emphasis on fellowship with others (which was in the Church talk) and being open to hearing from God (which was the emphasis on Opening The Door).

After the evening's program was over we went back to our host church for a meal and to put names and address the envelopes for the letters we will be presenting to the candidates tomorrow. I am currently fighting a cold but I am hanging in there. The days are long (about 13 hours), but they are good. The fruit this ministry produces makes the long days and putting up with this cold worth it. Tomorrow should be a great day.