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MINISTRY fifr? pogr CI aad prison ministries and to edu cate the community about the high c<Jst of crime and violence in the a$a. The goal of $30,000 will help fi|ht crime in the community, as af) proceeds will benefit the Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministries. ?The Forsyth Jail and Prison Ntinistries is a full-time ministry tKJit involves chaplains, churches and volunteers serving the Forsyth County Detention Center and the Forsyth Correctional Center. This interdenominational organization receives no financial aid from any leVel of government and relies scOely on the Christian community for funding and guidance. The ministry offers worship services, Bible studies, musical services, counseling of inmates and their families, Bibles, religious books, magazines, practical needs for infnates such as toiletries, corre spfcindence with family members at$d ex-offenders efter release and referrals to agencies that deal with dnig and alcohol problems. ? Chaplain Rodney Stilwell, of the Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministry, recognized Betsy Fulp Bfown, director of the YWCA PGoject New Start, for their contri butions to fighting crime in the community. Chaplain Stilwell pre sented slides from the personal and professional lives of Sweat and Brown and gave gifts to each. ?As director of Project New Stjrt, Brown coordinates the work oC many volunteers who serve as le&ders anjJ resource developers for jail visitation, aftercare services and family activities. The program serves female offenders and the families of inmates. Her desire to sefve in this area of ministry was shaped through Christian role models, including her mother, at Atdmore Moravian Church and later at First Presbyterian Church, where she served as an elder and as president of Presbyterian Women. ;Chief Sweat began his career w$h the \yjn>ton;Sf?lpm Police Department "in 1970, 'was ntuned "(JfTicer of the Year" in 1971 and y was appointed chief of police in 19$7. Stilwell honored Sweat as a st (t>ng supporter and advocate of the prison ministry, a man of God and a devout Christian. "Our community is blessed to have hiiji," Stilwell said. "If you meet hidi and his wife, Lenna, you will flnai what love still looks like after many years." Stilwell praised Sweat for the stand he took against more guns on the streets of WJpston-Salem, and his service to Ntfw Friendship Baptist Church. Sweat was the keynote speaker at I Union Baptist Church on Sunday, Sept. 28, at the Union Baptist Church, where the Cherry Street Ensemble sang during the mqrning service. "Giving to this ministry is something that all Christians should do because God tod us to seek out those who have no- hope. The prisoners have to answer for what they do, but they also have to come back into our community. If we give them the wojfd, it can change their hearts an0 they can come back as differ ent people," Sweat said. ^According to inmate Chambers, many people do not befieve that Christ can work in the lives of people who are incarcerat e<? "But I know," he said. "Punishment never changes any body. Only the good Lord can ch&nge lives," Chambers said. He is involved in the discipleship pro gram, a 34-week study of the Bible. Having graduated from Disciple I in May, Chambers is now involved in Disciple II, a mgre in-depth study. During his interview with Wanda Starke on stage, he shared his plans to go infio the ministry after he is released. -Inmate Charlie Maines has been incarcerated for two years. Hg and Chambers had life-chang ing experiences behind prison walls. "It is a blessing to see what this ministry has done for me," Maines said. He appreciates the choir because it opens doors to go Thm 300-voic* combined choir comm togothor to ting "Tho Lord'* Frayor." Now* anchor Wanda Stark* torvod a* mittr*** of coromonio*. Sonior Chaplain Bodnoy Stilwoll rocognixod Folic* Chiof Ooorgo Swat and B*t*y Fulp Brown, diroctor of th* YWCA Proj*ct Now Start, a program *orving fomal* offondor* and familio* of Chaplains on the staff of Forsyth Jail and Prison Ministries include the Rev. Robert Wolfe, the Rev. Sandra Thigpen, Senior Chaplain Rodney Stilwell, chairman of the board Doris Chunn, administrative assistant Jone Raid, the Rev. Derwin Isaiah and the Rev. Michael Lee. The Frimdberg Moravian Sonior Choir, undor the direction of Debbie Fohx, often tinge at the priton throughout the year on Sunday morningt in the MtOee Hedgley Chapel on the priton groundt. out into the community. The choir has performed at 10 churches already and other community functions Main*** nlanc tr* Ivrnmp r Foltz, Bill Hearn, Addie Jabbar, Walteria Spaulding, Rodney Molly Lineberger, Barbara Miller, Stilwell, Ric Wagner and Larry Barbee Myers-Oakes, Jone Reid, White. Dina McGriff, director of the Mount Zion Baptist Church Inspirational Choir, and Senior Chaplain Rodney Stilwell addressed song leaders Laura Allen and Addie Jabbar as choir president Sharon J. Buford and director Edward Patterson made preparations for performance. They often lead the worship service in the prison chapel. r *? a missionary upon his release. Chambers and Maines clapped their hands and tapped their feet as each choir sang. They recog nized volunteers in the choir who often come to the chapel to sing or perform skits. They love gospel music because it motivates them one step at a time to improve the quality of their lives. Organist Cynthia Conrad accompanied the audience as the Mount Zion Choir led the singing of "Lift Every Voice and Sing." The Mount Zion Inspirational Choir sang "Couldn't Keep it to Myself," led by Addie Jabbar; "He's Coming Back." led by Dina McGriff; and "I Love the Lord," led by Laura Allen. Their pastor is Dr. Serenus T. Churn. The Calvary Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir sang "Assurance Medley," composed by David Clydesdale; "Thankful for the Change," fired up by trio Cathie Meyst, Cindy Hundley, and Sylvia Lingafelt; and "In the Presence of Jehovah," led by Takeeta Gordon. Their pastor is Dr. Mark Corts. The Union Baptist Church Mass Choir sang "All Day Long," composed by The Women of Worship; "O Magnify the Lord," composed by Glenn Burley; "Sing Praises," composed by Nubian Voices; and ended with a soulful rendition of "I Am Redeemed," led by Vickie Jackson. The pastor is Dr. B.A. Daniels. Friedberg Moravian Senior Choir sang "Without Love It Will All Pass Away," composed by Mary Kay Beall and Lloyd Larson; "Jesus Makes My Heart Rejoice," led by Ramona Templin; and "Standing on the Promises," composed by Mary. McDonald. The pastor is the Rev. Tom Shelton. The Wake Forest University Gospel Choir sang "How Much Can We Bear," composed by Hezekiah Walker; and "Angels," composed by Richard Smallwood and led by Shakeela Rogers and Tammy Gatling. Forte Sponsors of this event contributed $1,000. They included Sarah Lynn & Dan Ackley, Ledford Communications Inc., Long Haymes Carr Advertising, NewSouth Printing Services, Rotary Club of Clemmons, Sam's Club, Sara Lee Corporation, Winston-Salem Journal, and Vae Visual Aids Electronics. Mezzo Forte sponsors con tributed $500-5999. They included Doc Greenlaw, Molly and Steve Lineberger, PfafT's Glass, Paint and Decorating Service and WBFJ-FM. The "Hymns for Hope" com mittee members were Sharon Buford, chairman Marybeth Cornwell, Mike Davis, Debbie ? ff "iW[3 JB?PE| Hm ? Prices Effective I OCTOBER ? I Sun Monl TW Wed Thu Fri Sal ? ~ TTTon ? ? |l2l 13|14| M 11 H ? I Vires m the ad arr efleclhe W.-d Oct N thros?h lues. Oct 14, 1997 at the Ixwves Fraids in Winston H Salem. 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