I want to thank everyone who helped with the Bowl-a-thon.
I was able to take a youth, just recently released from JDF, and his younger brother to the Bowl-a-thon. I know he really enjoyed being able to participate in something different than bed checks and cafeteria food. A couple of weeks ago when he was released I met his family and I am looking forward to continuing to build relationships with them. Currently I have been meeting with two young men who have been released from the juvenile facilities. I think it is important, as I continue in this ministry, to build relationships outside the jails as well as on the inside. I am continuing to try to refine the process of staying in touch when kids as they are released. Most of these kids are on strict probation and some are on ankle bracelets. Finding jobs and helping them to stay away from those they once considered "friends" is a critical need in these kids lives. Many of these kids have $1500-$2500 fines that need to be paid and they are motivated to find work. The downside is that most of these kids don't know how to work and so we need strong mentors who would be willing to help them stay focused and learn a work ethic.
I hope you will continue to keep this ministry in your thoughts and prayers and as always, contact me if you have any questions or input.
Also we have some JJM videos that I will include in this post. As soon as I learn how to embed videos on this blog permanently this will have to suffice.
Chuck
Short JJM Video http://vimeo.com/groups/jjm/videos/37251117
Long JJM Video http://vimeo.com/37978968
