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Verse of the Month

“Ask, and you will be given what you ask for. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened. For everyone who asks, receives. Anyone who seeks, finds. If only you will knock, the door will open.” Matthew 7:7-8 (TLB)

Paula’s Perspective

PEN PAL PALOOZA — Celebrating 10 Years of Connection and Hope

Cards For Prisoners, a program of Tangible Hope Ministries, began in October 2016—and what an incredible journey it’s been! One of our very first projects was to send holiday greetings to everyone on our pen pal list. There were just 52 names back then, and with the help of my husband and kids, we wrote, addressed, stamped, and mailed every single card.

Fast forward nine years, and we’re preparing for our 10th annual PENPALPALOOZA on November 11th at Mars Hill Bible Church! Thanks to the dedication of our amazing volunteers, we now send out more than 1,800 cards and holiday letters to men and women incarcerated across the United States.

Each year, we ask—and you show up! Your willingness to share love and encouragement with those often forgotten by society is truly the heartbeat of this ministry.

Please join us again this year for a time of card writing, meaningful stories from returned citizens about what your cards meant to them, and even a few fun prizes!

With a thankful heart,

Paula Creswell
Executive Director
Tangible Hope Ministries

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New Church Shout-outs
Mars Hill Bible Church

Tangible Hope Ministries would like to extend a huge thank you to Mars Hill Bible Church in Grandville, MI, for being a supporting partner of Tangible Hope Ministries/Cards For Prisoners.

Mars Hill, located at 3501 Fairlanes Avenue SW, Grandville, MI, currently has 81 pen pals within the congregation who communicate with our incarcerated friends! We will share our latest update with them during the 10:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, November 2nd. Please join us!

Visit MarsHill.org for more information.

Your congregation can join us and become a Tangible Hope Church—walking alongside the often-neglected and forgotten in our society—email paulac@tangiblehopeministries.org for information on how your church can become involved.

Pen Pals on the Outside

Hands Holding Letters

“I am so thankful to be a pen pal. This program is such a great opportunity to visit those in prison!”

-C.H., New CFP pen pal

Pen Pals on the Inside

Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if yourselves were suffering Hebrews 13:3 cardsforprisoners.org [set agains prison fence]

“I can’t say how much it has mattered to me that my existence is acknowledged through Cards For Prisoners.”

-Inmate at Alger CF

BECOME A PEN PAL

Living Forward Hygiene Packages

Tangible Hope Ministries’ reentry program, Living Forward, will launch its third cohort on Monday, November 3rd!

One way we show care and compassion to our participants is by providing each person with a Tangible Hope Ministries tote bag containing a new sherpa-lined hoodie, a pair of winter gloves, and essential hygiene items.

We are currently running low on hygiene supplies and would love your help! Our pen pals, donors, and supporting churches have always been so generous, and we know you’ll step up again to meet this need.

Below is a list of items we are running low on.

  • Deodorant (men’s and women’s)
  • Soap/body wash (small size)
  • Lotion
  • Razor and shaving cream
  • Fingernail/Toenail Clippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toothbrush holder
  • Men’s T-shirts – size, large, XL. 2XL (New)
  • Men’s underwear – size large, XL, 2XL (New)
  • Socks – Men’s and women’s (New)
  • Gift cards (Walmart, Meijer, fast food)
  • Travel-size Kleenexes
  • Men’s wallets

CLICK HERE TO EMAIL FOR PICK UP ARRANGEMENTS

Tangible Hope Ministries Mission:

Motivated by the teachings of Jesus, Tangible Hope Ministries endeavors to show unconditional love to people overlooked by society, to inspire hope, dignity, and a path to restoration with family and community.

Tangible Hope Ministries Vision:

Tangible Hope Ministries envisions a world where no life is defined by its darkest moment. We partner with local churches and organizations to offer second chances, build community, and share the power of tangible hope.

Tangible Hope Ministries | P.O. Box 413 | Grandville, MI 49468 US

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