Volume 10, Issue 3
February 2010
Special points of interest:
• Our Mission & Our Vision.
• You are an extended hand.
• 10 years in prison ministry.
• A another new picture of us.
• Pray for me!
• A good report 4 Tom
Inside this issue:
Jeremiah & Valerie
Juan’s Testimony
The Grocery List
Pastor Tom’s Corner
Prayer Corner
JPM Newswire
I was in prison and you visited me – Matt. 25:36b
Jeremiah Prison Ministry
We are serving him by serving them! ”His mercy endures forever” Psalm 106:1
Is it possible that February is half over?
♦ I believe the time is speeding by, I remember as a child wanting the
day, weeks & months to go by faster because time seemed so slow,
now it is going by too fast. I hope you all weathered the blizzard! I have
seen enough snow to last a lifetime in the short few days it snowed.
♦ I apologize for our newsletter being late. I have been diagnosed with
stenosis of my neck and my shoulder. So you may be thinking: “what in
the world is that?” Well the C6/C7 disks in my neck are trying to fuse Tom & Monica
together which causes compression on the nerves going to my arms &
hands plus my shoulder joint is trying to do the same with spurring because of old injuries
and aging (who me aging, lol). I am seeing a chiropractor to correct this and hopefully
without surgery. I have good days and bad days with pain. So please keep me in your
prayers.
♦ I know in whom I believe and I am the healed of the Lord for by His strips I am already
healed and I wait (hope) for my healing to be manifested! I love the quote from our dear
friend Pastor Baker, “Growing old is NOT for sissies!” Now that is truth!
♦ A good report on Tom and his checkup – psa was 0.83! He is the healed of the Lord. We
get many email inquires from Tom’s YANA blog (You Are Not Alone), men wanting to know
2 why he chose Brachytherapy or how he is doing as they have been recently diagnosed with
prostate cancer. You can read Tom’s updates here: http://www.yananow.net/Mentors/TomC.htm
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♦ In this newsletter there are articles by some of the inmates from various prisons and
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Pastor Tom‘s preaching corner.
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Our Mission & Our Vision

OUR MISSION..........To help men in prison reach their fullest in the Lord.

WHAT WE DO.....… Ministering to their spirit, soul and body, through one on
one mentoring as their spiritual advisor and friend.

HOW WE BEGAN......... Jeremiah Prison Ministry began on November 30, 1999,
and was birth out of a bond for a young man that made a wrong choice in life

OUR VISION……. To be able to go into the prison chapels without the inmates
having to take us off their visiting list. “With God all things are possible!”
Page 2 JPM Newswire

Jeremiah & Valerie are engaged

December 26, 2009 was an exciting today for two special people. Jeremiah
proposed to Valerie with family present for the joyous occasion. You can see the
smile on both of their faces and it’s still there today. Jeremiah totally surprised
Valerie, and both families were in on the secret pulling it off without telling her in
advance. It was an awesome moment in the visiting room that day!

We are excited for them. Its hard to believe that they have been seeing each
other now for four years. It takes a special woman to date, fall in love and get
engaged to a special man in prison. They have their hope & trust in the Lord that
Jeremiah will be released and then they will set the wedding date at that time.
So stay tuned for the great day we announce the wedding date! We will be there!

Juan’s Testimony

♦ My name is Juan Santiago and this is a short testimony of how good God has
been to me. I have been walking with the Lord for about six years. It became real
to me when I came to prison. When I had my freedom, I was a “seasonal
Christian” meaning I only went to church on the big holidays. My mom always
instilled godly principles around our home but I chose to live differently. As I grew
older it only got worse and I began to live like a wild teen. I sold drugs which was
my main thing became easier to do. I would try to make as much money as
possible but there still was an empty void.

♦ Bad decision after another brought me to where I am now in prison serving a 9 to

21 year sentence. I felt hopeless and alone! My mom would encourage me by
mail to always read the Book of Psalms. After all her teaching I finally decide to
listen. I dove right in and slowly I found comfort despite of my crazy situation. I
then took the biggest step and confessed to God how much I need Him and His
Juan Santiago forgiveness. I confessed Him as my Lord & Savior in that cell on my knees. I
believed and received God’s forgiveness.

♦ I started attending Bible Studies growing more in the faith. I found brother who
would continue to encourage me to “Run The Race.” It felt good to be around
those who had a sincere passion for the Gospel of Christ. I then was asked to help
volunteer with the services here at the prison. I accepted and I have been
blessed ever since. God has bee so good to me! Everyday is not the same in
place but Jesus sure lightens the load! I was 21 when I to prison and I am now
27 but Jesus made the difference. All praise, honor & glory to my Lord Jesus
Christ who loved me when I was unlovable. His grace is amazing and His mercy is
new every morning, accept Him you won’t go wrong.
Juan & Tom
♦ In closing my day as a Christian has been better than my best day as a sinner!
Jesus made the difference and He continues to! Here is a scripture of
encouragement for you: “For I know my thoughts towards thee said the Lord,
thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jeremiah 29:11
Be Encouraged and Be Blessed! Juan Santiago

“The Hope of Glory – Hope for Tomorrow”

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The Grocery List

Louise Redden, a poorly dressed lady with a look of defeat on her face, walked
into a grocery store. She approached the owner of the store in a most humble
manner and asked if he would let her charge a few groceries.

She softly explained that her husband was very ill and unable to work, they had
seven children and they needed food. John Longhouse, the grocer, scoffed at her
and requested that she leave his store at once.

Visualizing the family needs, she said “Please, sir, I will bring you the money just
as soon as I can.” John told her he could not give her credit, since she did not
have a charge account at his store.

Standing beside the counter was a customer who overheard the

conversation between the two. The customer walked forward and told the grocer
that he would stand good for whatever she needed for her family.

Going past
The grocer said in a very reluctant voice, 'Do you have a grocery list?' Louise
replied “Yes sir.” “OK” he said, “put your grocery list on the scales and whatever
the prison
your grocery list weighs, I will give you that amount in groceries.” walls to
take the
Louise hesitated a moment with a bowed head, then she reached into her purse Love of
and took out a piece of paper and scribbled something on it. She then laid the
piece of paper on the scale carefully with her head still bowed. Jesus.
Jesus.

The eyes of the grocer and the customer showed amazement when the scales
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went down and stayed down. The grocer, staring at the scales, turned slowly to
We loved you so much that
the customer and said begrudgingly, "I can't believe it." The customer smiled and
we were delighted to share
the grocer started putting the groceries on the other side of the scales. The scale
with you not only the gospel
did not balance so he continued to put more and more groceries on them until
of God but our lives as well,
the scales would hold no more.
because you had become so
dear to us."
The grocer stood there in utter disgust. Finally, he grabbed the piece of paper
1 Thessalonians 2:8
from the scales and looked at it with greater amazement. It was not a grocery
list, it was a prayer, which said: "Dear Lord, you know my needs and I am
leaving this in your hands."

The grocer gave her the groceries that he had gathered and stood in
stunned silence. Louise thanked him and left the store. The other
customer handed a fifty-dollar bill to the grocer and said, “It was worth
every penny of it."

"Only God knows how much a prayer weighs." Contributed by Frank

Camp at Albion SCI

Pastor
Pastor Tom’s Preaching Corner
The Whole Armor of God ~ Ephesians 6:10-13
1. The Bible says that we have a spiritual enemy that devices strategies
and schemes against. Paul said we are not to be ignorant of his devices
or strategies.
2. When you received Jesus Christ as your Lord & Savior, you broke your
alliance with the devil. His assignment is to bring enough trouble into
your life that you say, “What’s the use?” He wants you to walk away from Ephesians 6:10-13
God’s Word. His plan is to steal, kill & destroy.
3. Paul says to be strong in the Lord & the power of His might. The whole armor
of God will help us to stand against the strategies of the evil one.
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Revs. Thomas & Monica Cohee

128 Conodoguinet Mobile Estates.
Newville, PA 17241 To Our Family & Friends
Phone: 717-776-3535
Fax: 717-776-3235 We love you!
I was in prison and you visited me – Matt. 25:36b

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Pastor Tom’s preaching corner continued….

4. How do you put on the whole armor of God so you won’t be defeated? It’s through continual relationship with
the Lord. As long as your relationship with Lord is in tact, your armor is in tact.
5. The Bible say that when you have faith in Him, “No weapon formed against you shall prosper.” This doesn’t
mean you won’t have trouble. This means that the devil’s assignment will not accomplish what he wants to do.
6. Paul said, “I fought the good fight, I finished the course, and I kept the faith.” The enemy’s plan is to get you
to quit before you finish the race that is set before you.
7. When you make a spiritual progress, the enemy will try to stir up trouble against you. When you take a stand
for the Lord, your spiritual enemy will challenge you. Satan is a defeated foe. Jesus
defeated him over 2,000 years ago. He stripped him of his power when he rose from the
grave. We must renew our mind with the Word of God everyday. God is your ever-

You are an Ex-
tended Hand and a vital
present help in time of trouble! When you are on the verge of a breakthrough, it will part of this ministry. To-
look impossible. But Stand up in you faith and allow it to come out of your mouth. I gether we are making a
shall overcome by the Blood of the Lamb and by the Word of my testimony! difference with Jesus
Christ, taking life to a
Prayer Corner There Is Power In Prayer dark place! We go be-
cause you send us.
 Pray for Kevin, Chris, Mike & Paul that God blesses them financially above and
beyond their expectations. They faithfully stay in touch with us.
 Pray for Larry, Lewis, Corey, Bob, Greg, & Eric for favor to receive
Hebrews 13:5b
commutation. Believe with them for a miracle! “Jesus will never leave
 Pray for Jeremiah as we continue to believe for a miracle for him. you nor forsake you.”
 Pray for continued healing for Larry & Bob. Larry for his kidneys!
 Pray for Kevin D. from NY. Kevin is 16 and has Leukemia, he is in remission.
Pray for his complete healing. Pray for his Mom as she is a single parent.
 Leah continues to improve & is now in the 10th grade, she is so excited. Our
prayers are working. She remains cancer free! She is now in the survivor’s clinic! God
is so faithful & continues to hear our prayers!
 Pray for our grandson, Andy he is having back problems.
 Pray for Terri & Tayler they are doing much better but still miss Alan.
 Thank you for your prayers for my brother Norman as he has scar tissue & pain.
 Pray for the Salvation of every man, woman, boy and girl not saved in this world.
Our prayers are heard!
 Please pray for all the inmates, their families, our nation, our leaders, our
military and their families.
 Pray for reform in the prison system, for lives to be changed & a spiritual
renewal across this land with men, women, boys & girls being touched. I am free in Jesus Christ!
 Pray for our friend Bill, he is back in the swing of things. God is his healer.
 Pray for us for strength and wisdom in all that we do, for Tom & Monica to stay