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A Remarkable Weekend of Faith and Transformation

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We are delighted to share that Kairos #12 at Edinburgh Correctional Facility was a truly inspiring and God-filled weekend. The experience was nothing short of remarkable, and we're excited to report on the positive impact it had on the lives of 24 men. A Powerful Weekend of Spiritual Renewal During this Kairos weekend, the Edinburgh Correctional Facility was filled with the spirit of hope, love, and faith. The dedicated team of volunteers and the men who participated in the program came together to create a powerful and transformative experience. Through heartfelt discussions, prayer, worship, and reflection, these men were given an opportunity to explore their faith and connect with God in a profound way. 24 Men Touched by God's Love Throughout the weekend, 24 men had the chance to witness and feel the overwhelming love of God. It was a testament to the power of faith, community, and the potential for transformation within the correctional system. These men were shown ...
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A Conversation About Kairos

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One of the things I like to do when I am getting ready to go on a new Kairos weekend is to watch any new Kairos Videos I can find on YouTube. This video is one of the best I have come across in a while.  This guy shares why the Kairos Ministry is important not just for the participants going through the weekend but to himself personally as a volunteer.  Sometimes I think that part of the ministry is overlooked or maybe taken for granted. This ministry allows you an opportunity to become God's servant in a way that is hard to explain and has to be experienced to understand.    I know that I am not alone in feeling this way abut Kairos because I know many volunteers that have been working in this ministry for 10, 15, 20 years some never stop once they start until they leave this world to be with God.  I genuinely believe that the Kairos Ministry is a gift from God.   If you have time, watch the video and say a prayer to God thanking him for everything ...
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Come join us for Edinburgh Kairos #10

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The Start of a New Journey

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Each Kairos weekend is the start of a journey of men from many different Christian denominations to form one team to try to do God's will.  The key scripture for the Kairos Ministry is (Matt 25:36)  “I was in prison, and you visited me.”  and this simple scripture forms the core of why the Edinburgh Kairos volunteers come together every spring & fall to host a Kairos weekend at the Edinburgh Correctional Facility.  This next Kairos weekend at the Edinburgh Correctional Facility will be  its10th weekend and held on April 16th - 19th.  The first team formation meeting will be on January 25th, 2020 at the Calvary Christian Church7648 E State Road 252Edinburgh, Indiana from 8am to 2pm.   You can find more information about Edinburgh Kairos Ministry or an application to join the Spring team at  https://www.edinburghkairos.org  .
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Kairos at the Catholic Corrections Conference 2019

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To all our Kairos brothers, I wanted to share with you the blessings of the Indianapolis Catholic Archdiocese conference on Prison Ministry. The conference is a gathering of those throughout the Archdiocese of Indianapolis who participate in some form of prison ministry. Kairos has been involved in the last two years as a breakout session for those wanting to understand our ministry. This year 140 people attended the conference. We shared a breakout session with Steve Fisher of "Residents Encounter Christ." His ministry is focused on serving those in the county jail population and appears to be similar to the Kairos weekend. Joining us in presenting the Kairos ministry were Shari Hansel and Laurie Sexton both from Kairos Outside, Travis Burgan, Bob Kattau, Frank Sherpersky, and myself. Nick Martin attended the conference but attended the other sessions. As part of the program, they had offenders now released share about their experience in prison. One of those had been he...
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Leader's Comments for Edinburgh # 9

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Praise the Lord God Almighty! From the very start of this adventure, prayers have been lifted from so many sources. From the start of Team Meeting #1 on July 13th to the end of the closing ceremony on September 29th, the presence and power of God has been welcomed and joyfully received! Our key Scripture directing us for Edinburgh #9 is 1 Cor. 13:13. "So faith, hope, love abide, these three, but the greatest of these is love!" The reason this verse resonated with us is the desired impact on our 24 participants to be long-term, even eternal. We believe that indeed has happened. All 24 men starting the weekend with us, stayed the entire weekend and received crosses and Bibles. Some met individually with team members for prayer and counsel, but all participated in their family groups. A change in the participants by Sunday was evidenced by smiles, sharing, singing, praying, and hugs seen throughout the entire room. Several men shared at an open mic, closing or shared persona...
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A Church Builtin

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Have you ever thought about sharing your Kairos weekend experience at your Church?  One easy way to do that is through your church's bulletins or newsletters.  Here is an example of one; KAIROS PRISON MINISTRY FALL RETREAT AT EDINBURGH  CORRECTIONAL FACILITY September 26th through 29th 2019 Kairos is a Greek word meaning in "God's Special Time" or "In the Fullness of Time." It is a special time for 24 men incarcerated in the Edinburgh Correctional Facility to spend four days with 26 Kairos volunteers.   These volunteers are men from different religious denominations who have formed one Christian team to show God's love. They are all focused on creating an atmosphere where the love of God is visible and present.  As a symbol of this love, large plates of cookies are placed on each table. These plates remain filled while the men listen as the team presents each of the Kairos Talks.    We will use 1100 dozen cookies over the weekend, givin...
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