The Coffee House

[Gary A.]

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Izzat written in English?

No burgers at the King David,

 

[davidharmier60]

Far too hi falootin for me....
I had left over spaghetti for dinner last night. With a fine Coolaid Pink Lemonade to drink....

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[jcdeboever]

I preached at the prison this morning. What a wonderful morning. The men were very receptive and asked great questions after. I spoke street today. I related my experience on the street and how I moved forward. I connected. They knew I was speaking from experience. I was only interested in lifting them up and edifying them. I was in a level 4 prison this day. I think I prefer this chapel over the others. These men were looking for something. What a great day!

 

[tirediron]

I preached at the prison this morning. What a wonderful morning. The men were very receptive and asked great questions after. I spoke street today. I related my experience on the street and how I moved forward. I connected. They knew I was speaking from experience. I was only interested in lifting them up and edifying them. I was in a level 4 prison this day. I think I prefer this chapel over the others. These men were looking for something. What a great day!

Sounds like a great thing you did; what is a "Level 4" prison?

 

[davidharmier60]

Agree. Sounds like you done Good!


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[jcdeboever]

I preached at the prison this morning. What a wonderful morning. The men were very receptive and asked great questions after. I spoke street today. I related my experience on the street and how I moved forward. I connected. They knew I was speaking from experience. I was only interested in lifting them up and edifying them. I was in a level 4 prison this day. I think I prefer this chapel over the others. These men were looking for something. What a great day!

Sounds like a great thing you did; what is a "Level 4" prison?

Michigan has level 1 through 5.

Level four prisons have between one and three yard times depending on the prison. More prisoners have jobs, which range from working in the kitchen, yard crew, maintenance, various clerks and house unit porters (janitors). Those without jobs are either waiting to be assigned one, or are attending school to get their GED. A large percentage of prisoners do not have a high school diploma.

Level four prisons often have more violence than lower levels because those that catch fighting and assault tickets (i.e., those with higher assault risk) are sent to a level four as part of their custody management. The ratio of corrections officers to prisoners is much higher in level four prisons as well. Shake-downs are common as are lock-downs due to fights. Level four prisons have limited programming available, basically restricted to some required classes. Housing is generally limited to two man cells, but single cells are available in select prisons.


My experience....
These men are looking for answers and direction. They love being lifted up. I never talk negative, only positive message. Of course, there are strict rules that must be followed and individual council is strictly prohibited.

The Praise and Worship is amazing. Such talented men making beautiful music with a 70's keyboard, drum, and base. 6 vocalist with drummer, keyboard, and base player adding in. Amazing harmonic excellence.

The prison Chaplin decides which volunteer preaches at what level. I assume they watch and listen. I was promoted this weekend and I was shocked. My leader was shocked too. Very few get to serve level 4.

Man, I reviewed this and it appears I am bragging. I am not. I am just so excited, blessed, to be doing this. This is my calling.

 

[smoke665]

We are sort of "In the country "

When I say "in the woods" we are really in the woods. Little over a 1/2 mile off the road, plus we are surrounded on three sides by more woods, and a swamp. LOL We've had as many as a dozen or so deer grazing in the yards, wild turkeys strut around, armadillos, raccoons, and bobcats. I've yet to see a rattlesnake, but the copperheads and pine snakes are plentiful. Every so often a black bear will make it's appearance, and then there are two mountain lions and a panther that include us in their territory. Lastly there's a Bald Eagle nest across the valley from us in the bluffs.

 

[davidharmier60]

I've seen deer in the back yard. A water moccasin is not unheard of.
But we don't hold a candle to you Smoke!

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[smoke665]

I've seen deer in the back yard. A water moccasin is not unheard of.
But we don't hold a candle to you Smoke!

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Surprisingly I have never seen a moccasin on this place, even in the swamp. At our old house on the lake, we saw them every so often.

 

[SquarePeg1]

Man, I reviewed this and it appears I am bragging. I am not. I am just so excited, blessed, to be doing this. This is my calling.

It's not bragging to be excited and passionate about doing something for others.

 

[Gary A.]

A lovely day, sunny but cool. Mary Lou is still under the weather so we stayed home and watched Roman Israel, Esq. It is about a savant type of attorney. Denzel gets a five star ... the movie four stars. Mike, my early morning walking bud, is off to Oakland to be with his first granddaughter. During his travels, Gary and Mary Lou will be taking of Max, his Goldie. Gary just finished trimming and mowing the yards and the house looks a bit more civilized ... at least on the outside.

 

[jcdeboever]

A lovely day, sunny but cool. Mary Lou is still under the weather so we stayed home and watched Roman Israel, Esq. It is about a savant type of attorney. Denzel gets a five star ... the movie four stars. Mike, my early morning walking bud, is off to Oakland to be with his first granddaughter. During his travels, Gary and Mary Lou will be taking of Max, his Goldie. Gary just finished trimming and mowing the yards and the house looks a bit more civilized ... at least on the outside.

The wife and I watched that. I thought it was good. She fell asleep in my lap

 

[davidharmier60]

Jury summons tomorrow. Have a good night and a better tomorrow!

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[Gary A.]

A lovely day, sunny but cool. Mary Lou is still under the weather so we stayed home and watched Roman Israel, Esq. It is about a savant type of attorney. Denzel gets a five star ... the movie four stars. Mike, my early morning walking bud, is off to Oakland to be with his first granddaughter. During his travels, Gary and Mary Lou will be taking of Max, his Goldie. Gary just finished trimming and mowing the yards and the house looks a bit more civilized ... at least on the outside.

The wife and I watched that. I thought it was good. She fell asleep in my lap

Mary Lou like it more than Gary. She says she really likes court drama stuff.

 

[SquarePeg1]

Watching "Snatched" with Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer. Some lol moments so far but also some weird and gross scenes as well.