1. We are so grateful for the launch of this new website!! It was made possible only by God’s grace through the generosity of our supporters. Pray that this website may bring hope to the lives that it may touch.

2. There have been many new changes to the Life Learning Program at the Cook County Jail. Pray that the lives we touch will continue to grow in Christ.

What keeps you guys from been discouraged? That’s a common question that people often ask our staff. Just the other day while I was at the jail, visiting inmates, passing out bibles and Daily Bread pamphlets, a sergeant stopped me. She commented on my appearance and shared how much she liked my suit and how good it was for the young men to see another man wearing a shirt and tie. She went on talk about how much she enjoyed my bible classes and shared a few request on study subjects for me to teach in the future.

One of the oldest buildings at Cook County Jail is on the Corner of 31st and California. Twice a year I visit this facility. The sheriff’s office has a program called Day Reporting. Day Reporting is a alternative detaining program. Individuals who are awaiting trail report to this building and program everyday and remain in the facility during the day, and return home on electronic monitoring at night. The sheriffs office has bought into the concept that it would a good idea to use this time to provide training and rehabilitative services to these men during this time.