Raise Your Helping Hand
Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.
Hebrews 13:3
About Us
We are a 501c3 non-profit organization answering Christ’s command to remember those in prison by developing chapels within the secured perimeters of prison units. Chapels in prisons provide an environment where offenders are able to participate in rehabilitation programs, further education, attend praise and worship and pursue a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We are grateful for your discernment in supporting this ministry by prayer, donation, or volunteering. Thank you for your impact in decreasing recidivism and increasing eternal salvation.
It is not uncommon to learn that an incarcerated man grew up in a single parent home because his dad was incarcerated and now another family is being raised by a single parent. The chances of those children going to prison is high. It is a repeating cycle. Prison chapels are able to host programs that change the trajectory of individuals’ lives and then generations that which follow. The chapel not only serves the current incarcerated, but it carries on to the next generation.
Generational Impact
August 11, 2021
Dear Potential Donor,
I am ecstatic about the prospect of having a dedicated Chapel for praise, worship and study. Currently we use the Unit’s gym for all religious services and events. The gym is designed with recreation in mind, making it impossible to keep multiple groups intimate. A new facility would have multiple rooms to facilitate multiple classes and services independent of one another. This would be a godsend considering some classes or services have to be rescheduled or canceled because of lack of space and/or lack of separation. With and office space in a Chapel, the chaplain can better focus on spiritual guidacne of the inmates with less distraction from the pitfalls of prison life.
As someone who has set up the audio and video equipment for the Chaplaincy department, I an attest to the problems of trying to set up equipment and troubleshoot issues while the band and choir simultaneously tries to usher in the Holy Spirit. This can be distracting. Having a dedicated Chapel will allow for the equipment to remain in place, making for a faster and less troublesome start to service. With less movement, connecting, and disconnecting of equipment, the Chaplaincy department will see more longevity with cords and instruments. I can only imagine how state-of-the-art system with fixed video monitors for viewing lyrics, music videos, and movies would encourage greater participation in services. The gym makes it difficult to handle and serve food in a sanitary manner. A new Chapel would provide a clean place to store, prepare, and serve food.
With less movement, connecting, and disconnecting of equipment, the Chaplaincy department will see more longevity with cords and instruments. I can only imagine how state-of-the-art system with fixed video monitors for viewing lyrics, music videos, and movies would encourage greater participation in services. The gym makes it difficult to handle and serve food in a sanitary manner. A new Chapel would provide a clean place to store, prepare, and serve food. The gym makes it difficult to handle and serve food in a sanitary manner. A new Chapel would provide a clean place to store, prepare, and serve food. The gym was not designed with serving food in mind, therefore desert sand blows in along with critters seeking asylum from the elements. A Chapel would be a welcomed addition for our volunteers who suffer high temperatures in the summer months and low temperatures in the winter months being in an airy gym. Days of trying to be heard over loud industrial fans would be a thing of the past. In fact, all participants would enjoy environmental control during religious observance.
In short, a chapel is essential in enabling the Lynaugh Unit residents and volunteers to focus on the reason for gathering in the first place, the Creator. May God show you favor. Thank you for your time in considering being a donor to the Lynaugh Unit Chapel Project.