Posts by Chads
The Job of a Doula
In 2021, Colorado passed laws that allowed pregnant woman have doulas present at their births. Denver Women’s Correctional Facility (DWCF) reached out to New Horizons to see if NHM could fulfill that need. Dorcas Swartzentruber and Louise Bontrager became NHM’s doulas. There are typically six to nine pregnant women in DWCF and now everyone as…
Read MoreWhat My Time at Camp Week was Like
My time at New Horizon’s Camp Week was a short but very impactful part of my life. I first heard of camp week years ago when one of my friends attended but I was not really sure what to expect other than a typical missions trip. I tend to be more of an introvert, so…
Read MoreAndrew and Christina – Foster Parents
We asked Andrew and Christina Stoltzfus the following questions to gain some insight into their foster care journey. 1. How many years have you been foster parents and how many foster children have been through your home? We have been foster parents for seven years and have taken care of nine children. We…
Read MoreLeading the 2023 Camp Week
Justin Kraybill I had the privilege of being one of the Camp Week leaders this year, and it was an awesome experience! Getting to know nine strangers in the matter of barely one week was so incredible. Some things we did other than work at the stores included driving up Red Canyon Park and climbing…
Read MoreTwins Born to an Incarcerated Mother
Hi! We are Marques and Marsalles, and we are twins! Our mom is currently in prison, but we are excited to be here, and we love our new foster family. Every week, we get to see our mom in prison, and we can’t wait till she can take care of us. Please pray for our…
Read MoreBondage to Freedom Seminar — Caleb Mast
On the day of his baptism, Chris shared some words that still circle in my mind. “I wasn’t even looking for God, but he showed up and found me.” Even now, I let those words hit my heart and I wonder, how does God do that? While I cannot answer for Him, I witnessed one…
Read MoreMark And Ruth Nissley Sing-Along
Recently, Mark and Ruth shared about taking their online Sing-Along into prisons to share with incarcerated men and women.
Read MoreA Chaplain Answers the Question, “Why Prison Ministry?” (Video)
To effectively care for children, we would need to help their parents get out of the cycle they were in. Now, New Horizons
chaplains serve many facilities, discipling men and women in prison.
“The Only Book Available Was the One by Nicky Cruz”
I have always been familiar with the idea of God, but I did not fully understand the truth and the story of what He sacrificed for our salvation from the sins we have committed. In 2019, while I was in prison when my journey to faith started to unfold. At that time, I was at…
Read MoreEaster Programs in Prison
Volunteers in Ascend, our Youth Discipleship Program, shared the message of hope and salvation in four prisons. The prisoners expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the program. These programs have a profound impact on the lives of prisoners, providing them with a sense of purpose and direction as they seek to turn…
Read MoreSon finds hope in Christ
A young prisoner named Timothy* received a notice that his father’s health was declining rapidly. Timothy requested a chaplain to follow up with him. It was evident to the chaplain that his heart was hurting and he didn’t want to lose his father. Although he had despised his father’s faith all his life, his father’s…
Read More“I don’t feel alone anymore”
These were Jen’s words on the day of her baptism when she described what it was like when she accepted Jesus as her Savior. In the past month, New Horizons Chaplains have witnessed eight believers choose to be baptized and make a public declaration of their choice to follow Jesus. We celebrate this significant mark…
Read MoreMichael Healed
I have known Michael for about six years. His emotional and physical health deteriorated over time. He suffered many seizures and two strokes. He was confined to a wheelchair for the past four years. He attended our Bondage to Freedom seminar in January and experienced deep emotional healing. In February, went to a God Behind…
Read MoreNew Inside Out Dads Class
We have begun the third class of Inside Out Dads class in prison. There has been an average of twelve men attending on a weekly basis. We had a hard time getting into the class due to the fact that the second week the prison was on lockdown and all volunteer programs such as this…
Read MoreAzaria is Born
Azaria is a tiny, beautiful baby girl who was recently born to an incarcerated woman. Her arrival into the world was bittersweet, as her mother was unable to care for her due to her incarceration. Azaria was placed with a foster family from New Horizons, who are excited to provide her with the nurturing care…
Read MoreCris Released from Prison
Cris’ story is a testament to the hope that Jesus brings to those who are often left behind and forgotten. Last week, she was released from prison and entered our Re-Entry program where she now has the resources and guidance to successfully reunite with her child and reintegrate into society. While still in prison as…
Read MoreHi, I’m Mallory!
When I was born, my mother was incarcerated, and she didn’t have anyone who was able to care for me. She chose to put me in the care of a New Horizons foster family, and I was welcomed into a family with two other kiddos and a wonderful mom and dad. I just turned one…
Read MoreUpdate on How Child Care Helps Children Born to Incarcerated Mothers
New Horizons Child Care program provides one-on-one care for children in the early stages of their lives until their moms are released. In most cases, the care is given by nannies who are part of a household, with several children in each home. It is well documented that early childhood experiences play a critical role…
Read MoreChaplain Kendrick Miller Update — Tragedy and more Openness in Prison
As the months move forward, it is hard to see positive change. In the past six months, I have lost three of the young men that I walked with behind bars. I know that I can’t hold onto these things and yet they have a way of draining life and purpose. God, bring your strength.…
Read MoreSerenity is Born
Serenity’s mother found herself in a situation no mother would want to find herself in — imprisoned while pregnant. Her options were limited, but God had not forgotten her. She was connected to doulas here at NHM who helped her with the birth of her child. We offered a home for Serenity, weekly visits, and…
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