Services Offered
2/28/2007
Services to Incarcerated Women
The free Life Recovery Bible
The Life Recovery Bible is an integral part of the prison ministry provided by Sharing Hope Ministry. This Bible is given to any qualified female inmate who submits a personal written request to Sharing Hope Ministry. The Life Recovery Bible utilizes the New Living Translation, which is an easy translation to read and understand. It incorporates the Twelve-Step Recovery Program in study notes and devotionals.
Key Benefits of the Life Recovery Bible- Recovery Notes: Interspersed throughout the Bible text, these notes pinpoint passages and thoughts important to recovery.
- Twelve Step Devotionals: A reading chain of 84 Bible-based devotionals tied to the Twelve Steps of recovery and interspersed throughout the Bible text
- Serenity Prayer Devotionals: Based on the Serenity Prayer, these devotionals provide an excellent 30-day devotional reading plan.
- Recovery Principle Devotionals: More than 50 Bible-based devotionals create an excellent guide to recovery.
- Recovery Profiles: Key Bible characters are profiled, and important recovery lessons are drawn from their lives.
- Recovery Reflections: Topically arranged recovery reflections pinpoint specific Scripture passages at the end of most Bible books.
- Recovery Themes: Prominent recovery themes are discussed at the openings of various Bible books.
- Additional Features Include: Outlines, book histories, topical index, devotional index, book introduction, and user’s guide.
Other services offered to incarcerated women include:
Bible Studies For State or Federal Inmates
Bible studies are offered that cover issues relevant to incarcerated women. These studies range from behavior issues to in-depth studies on books of the Bibles. A certificate of completion is provided after each woman provides a brief summary of the study she recently completed.
Bible Studies For County Inmates
Women who are residing in a short term county facility are provided single sheet Bible studies to assist them as they work through behavior and spiritual issues. We have included these studies in a printable version for use to women who have been released. Sharing Hope Ministry strongly encourages each woman to participate with a Bible study group from the church of their denomination upon release. This helps them to gain greater understanding and to provide a circle of Christian support as they transition back into a positive life with Christ.
Prayer for Female Inmates
A prayer team will lift up any woman in prayer who submits requests and will acknowledge their request through a prayer card.
Jail Visitation
Jail visitation and Bible study teams go into the Amarillo jails weekly to provide studies and Christian support to our local women.
Services to Women Residing In Rehabilitation Facilities
Sharing Hope Ministry provides the Life Recovery Bible to any qualifying women residing in a rehabilitation facility who provides her own personal request. These women may also request The "Celebrate Recovery Inside" study by John Baker. This study is a Christ-centered recovery program based on eight principles from the Beatitiudes.
The Stepping Stones After-Care Program
Women who come to the Amarillo community after release may participate in our Stepping Stones after-care program. This program provides a hygiene bag and list of area facilities to help women as they transition into the Amarillo community. A woman may make an application to receive a trained Stepping Stones mentor who will assist them and provide Christian support as they work on making positive changes to their lives free from crime and drugs.
Patsy's Place
Patsy's Place is a transitional home located in Amarillo, Texas, for recently released women. It is scheduled to open in 2010.
