There is Life after Incarceration
Change is not a random act that falls from the tree in due season. Change however is inevitable. Coming home from prison is a change of sorts. Society has no say, but must deal with this. Vessels of God has made the decision to embrace the inevitable….prisoners have a released date…..we will assist them in their transition of dealing with their environmental change and their needed change in mindset..

Food To Feast Upon

Life After Incarceration….What a great program...Yes, my sentiments exactly and I support the program by volunteering my treasure, time and talents. Many people have said what a great program and a needed program, but the helping hand of those who see the power in providing this service is far and few. I’ve also been told, “I don’t care about helping an x-offender” and “they should keep them all locked up forever.” I respect them and their opinion more than those who pretend they care and would love to help, but, but, but, and the butts continue to walk on, spending their treasure in the liquor store, spending their talents pulling the handle on a slot machine and spending their time watching the news and saying what a shame.

This months Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5
If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interest, but also to the interest of others. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.

Upcoming Important Event
We at VOG plan to initiate a support group that allows, the spouse of an incarcerated inmate the opportunity to express concerns , offer support, fellowship with others who might be going through the same situation.
We will be offering this group the second and fourth Monday of each month, 6 p.m. @ Vessels of God, Inc., 3846 W. Wisconsin Ave. Suite 400.
We believe that the strength of our mission is focusing on building relationships. It’s easier to embrace change when the foundation of change is founded and rooted in serving others rather than self.

Women and their incarcerated loved ones
To be understood or to understand? This is the question that should first be asked. It is wise to understand. I say that to say, how can we help our loved ones if we do not understand how the system works and what their true feelings are about being incarcerated. But of course we want to be understood too. Nevertheless, we do not want our loved ones to continue in an unhealthy cycle. We make it understood that we want what is best for them with the understanding that we benefit, if they get their life together. Our first step is to stop being enablers. Stop allowing them to call and complain about the system when their behavior put them in the system. I only want to know from my loved ones what they are doing to ensure they won’t return to prison upon release and how I can help them accomplish this.