April 2014 Volume 27 ISSUE 4

When Jesse Mathes first preached a sermon at Christian Life Church in Rantoul, my husband and I already knew

that big bear of a man from the Full Gospel Businessman’s dinner meetings and also Don had worked as an

electrician alongside of Jesse at several jobs where he was a laborer. We were acquainted with his Jesus is the Way

Ministry and enjoyed the yearly banquets at the labor union hall.

Our dealing with Jesus is the Way Prison Ministry took a different turn when it moved to Rantoul and Jesse’s

guys started attending Sunday’s at Christian Life Church, but especially at the Wednesday night teachings where

we broke into small groups to discuss what we had learned. We are able to see each man grow spiritually and

are impressed with the knowledge of scripture that comes from studying the bible at the ministry as well as their

personal study. This is knowledge that will carry each man through the difficulties that lay ahead for them in this

new life they have chosen. It was here we heard each man’s story and we realized two things. One was what a

sheltered life we had led!! The other was “there but for the Grace of God go I” (Thank God for his saving Grace for

us all!!) We celebrated when a man graduated from the program and was sad when one left prematurely.

Our relationship changed again when several friends and I began a non-profit called Missions R Us that raised

funds by having a food tent at the Historical Farm Days in Penfield and the Half Century of Progress show in

Rantoul. Our mission statement is “Equipping ministries to share God’s Word by funding special projects home

and abroad. Lending people and communities a helping hand.” We chose to support Jesus is the Way Prison

Ministries as our work began to grow and flourish.

Our excitement and support has now doubled since Jesus is the Way has found a man of integrity and passion in

the form of Dennis Daniel as its director. We know Jesse would be pleased at the vision for growth at his beloved

ministry! Growth for the number of people attending the aftercare program and Individual growth within each

participant! Spiritual growth in Christ Jesus and growth in the natural to become good and productive citizens

in society.

The future of Jesus is the Way Prison Ministries couldn’t be in better hands and my prayer is that all of you will

continue with your prayers and financially supporting Jesus is the Way Prison Ministry!

Sincerely

Debbie Deremiah

NEWSLETTER

Phone: (217) 892-4044Fax: (217) 892-5995

E-Mail: J-I-T-W-P-M@msn.cominfo@jesusisthewayprisonministries.orgwww.jesusisthewayprisonministries.org

April, 2, 2014To: All those involved with Forum Fitness Center staff

We at JITW would like to thank all of you for your helpful kind and considerate treatment during our visits to your facility. We feel blessed and are very grateful to have access to such an excellent exercise center.

We have been welcomed during each and every one of our visits and looked upon as regular members of this loving community. We feel it is truly an honor to be treated in this fashion and look forward to each opportunity to utilize your outstanding fitness center.

Sincerely,Resident Ed Klocek

The following is a letter that Ed (a resident) wrote to the Forum Fitness Center.

MINISTRY NEEDSWhite Board at least 4x6

Funds for a new roof on the old garageFunds for the sewer repair

6-Table lamps 6-Night stands

6-ArmoiresDisplay Case- We have several items that inmates made for our Founder-Jesse Mathes and we would like to display them in the foyer. We would like the display case to be at

least 4 ft. long and no longer than 10ft.

Carol Kent is a best-selling author and a popular international public speaker best known for being dynamic, humorous, encouraging, and biblical. She is a former radio show co-host and her messages have been featured on Focus on the Family. She has been a keynote speaker at Women of Faith, Time Out for Women, and Heritage Keepers arena events; she has also spoken at The Praise Gathering for Believers and at Vision New England’s Congress. She has also been a featured speaker at many of the Extraordinary Women and Women of Joy events.

Carol has spoken internationally in South Africa, Germany, Bulgaria, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Guatemala, Mexico, and Canada. She regularly appears on a wide variety of nationally syndicated radio and television broadcasts. Past appearances have included the Billy Graham Prime Time TV Special, Dateline NBC, CNN LIVE, Deborah Norville Tonight on MSNBC, The Harvest Show, Aspiring Women, Significant Living, In Touch with Charles Stanley, Focus on the Family, On Main Street, LIFE Today with James Robison, Prime Time America, Midday Connection, Family Life Today, HomeWord with Jim Burns, Key Life Network with Steve Brown, and 100 Huntley Street TV. Carol has also been a keynote speaker for the televised and nationally syndicated women’s conference sponsored by Church Communications Network.

Her books include: Miracle on Hope Hill (Howard), Between a Rock and a Grace Place (Zondervan), A New Kind of Normal (Thomas Nelson), When I Lay My Isaac Down, Becoming a Woman of Influence, Mothers Have Angel Wings, Secret Longings of the Heart, Tame Your Fears, Speak Up With Confidence, and Detours, Tow Trucks, and Angels in Disguise (all NavPress).

Endorsements:“When I Lay My Isaac Down is a book about the worst pain that a parent could ever experience and the grace of God that sustains us when that pain never goes away. Carol Kent has laid open her broken heart and proven that triumph can exist in tragedy.”Dr. David Jeremiah, founder, Turning Point MinistriesAuthor of Life Wide Open and My Heart’s Desire“When I Lay My Isaac Down” shook me to my core. May these words that were written in tears reap a great harvest in your heart as they have in mine.”Sheila Walsh, author of The Heartache No One Sees, Women of Faith speaker

We are sure you won’t want to miss the message Carol shares with us onFriday, August 22, 2014, so mark your calendars now.

Holiday InnKillarneyUrbana, IL. 61801

Recently some of our residents and staff volunteered at Books to Prisoners in Urbana. While incarcerated Louis wrote to Books to Prisoners, and received books and now he was able to pay it back by volunteering to help them with their book sale. Louis as well as the others were happy to help a great organization.

Save the DATE: August 22, 2014 for Jesus is the Way annual banquet.

Derek and Louis Scott Krile Edward

OR CURRENT RESIDENT

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDPermit No. 25Champaign, IL

JESUS IS THE WAY PRISON MINISTRY P.O. BOX 98602 LIBERTY AVE.RANTOUL, IL

OFFICE: (217) 892-4044FAX: (217) 892-5995EMAIL: info@ jesusisthewayprisonministries.orgwww.jesusisthewayprisonministries.org

OFFICE HOURS:9:00 am – 5:00 pmMonday – Friday

FoundersJesse Mathes/Edith Mathes

(1942-2008)

Executive DirectorDennis Daniel

Aftercare DirectorNancy Roberts, MS-NCC, LCPC

Assistant DirectorBusiness Operations

Dr. Peter Patton, Ph. D.

Assistant to the Aftercare DirectorScott Krile

Prison Services CoordinatorJohn Henderson

Jail Service CoordinatorsDarrel Dunnigan

David NisbetWomen’s DivisionMaryAnn Bridges

Aftercare Support AssistantLawyer Pace

Rantoul StaffBrenda Krile

Vicki Schoonover

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