VALDOSTA – Kairos Prison Ministry celebrates over 25 years of ministry to inmates in the Valdosta State Prison.
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We are not meant to do life alone. We fall short and make mistakes, and the wrong decisions we’ve made, do not define us or who God called us to be. Kairos Prison Ministry, an international, leading nonprofit organization is thrilled to announce that Kairos Valdosta will be holding its 50th Weekend in Valdosta SP, which means Kairos has been serving within your community for over 25 years! Our 50th Kairos Inside Weekend will begin on October 17 and is a 3 1⁄2 day Weekend that is entirely led by volunteers. Kairos currently has over 30,000 volunteers and counting. It is often said that Kairos offers a front row seat to a miracle!
Hundreds of inmates throughout the years have participated in the 3 1⁄2 day Weekend program which includes a series of talks, discussions, and prayer that creates or continues a desire for spiritual growth. This has enabled Kairos to establish a Christian community inside the prison by bringing the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to those in darkness. This has resulted in an improved prison living environment, reduced recidivism, a safer community, and countless healed families.
Kairos achieves this impact by being the ministry that keeps coming back through Continuing Ministry. We go back into Valdosta SP for Prayer and Share groups as well as monthly Reunions.
“We are excited to be celebrating our 50th Weekend of bringing light to those in darkness within prison walls. Our ministry continues to transform the lives of inmates and volunteers alike and will for many years to come.” Evelyn Lemly, CEO
There are many ways the Valdosta community can get involved in this and future Kairos Weekends, of which there are generally two per year. Ways to get involved include joining the team that goes into Valdosta SP, as part of the support team, baking Kairos Cookies that are given to participants, creating agape (letters, posters, placemats, banners, prayer chains) which are physical representations of love, prayer vigil participation, and through financial support as each Kairos Weekend is funded by donations and grants.
We would love the opportunity to speak with you about the positive impact that Kairos has made in the community. Please reach out to Bill Holt at 229-561-6197 or bholt@bgcvaldosta.org and visit www.kairosofgeorgia.org to learn more about the important work Kairos does in Georgia.
