JPM Newswire
Volume 10, Issue 7
JUNE 2010
Special points of interest:
Our Mission & Our Vision.
You are an extended hand.
10 years in prison ministry
Inside this issue:
Life is full of surprises!
Today you are set free by JR
Pastor Toms Preaching Corner 3/4
Prayer Corner
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
Life is full of surprises!
I knew something was up when the eye doctor came and got
me from the waiting room on a routine eye checkup for Tom. Life
is full of surprises for sure and our God can take care of
anything!
In one year Toms right eye developed a major cataract and his
Tom & Monica
vision in that eye is currently 20/300. His left eye took over for
his seeing, amazing how God made us, right!? He will see the
eye surgeon on July 16th. We thank God that it wasnt
something more serious. Its our understanding that the doctor
will do one eye one week and then the next eye as the left eye
also has a cataract. We will keep you posted and we thank you for your
prayers.
Checkup time for me, can you believe its been over a year since I had the skin
cancer surgery. I saw the dermatologist last week and am cancer free! God is
so good!
In late April I was called by our church organization that they want to do an
article about our ministry in the July issue of the PCG Messenger. We have
been given 4 pages, I have reviewed the article and I am blown away. They
also put our info in the June issue which was a surprise. We are honored and
1 excited about this. In this newsletter is the story written by Jeremiah for the
July issue. So enjoy it here first!
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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!
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TODAY YOU SHALL BE FREE by Jeremiah

The crazy man who was known only by the town that he came from Gadarenes had
lived among the caves for many years. No one really knew his family or his
background so they had no clue what had caused him to lose his mind' only that he
had lived in the caves on the outskirts of their town and he was totally off limits.
Parents warned their children not to 90 near him for he was dangerous. He had
been isolated most of his life, he went to sleep alone woke up alone and did crazy
things like at bugs and anything basically that he could gather up or get his hands
on. He had heard no other human voice but his own for as long as he could
remember, not counting the voices that was in his head of course. He learned to
cry himself asleep every night. The only human contact that he would have was the
neighborhood kids that would brave it out and sneak up on him while he was
asleep and would throw things at him like stones and sticks until he would awake
and then they would run off.

As night drew near this man did what he did every night, for it seemed to him to be
just another lonely night but unannounced to him the new day would bring a
change to his life that he would never be able to forget.

He was rudely awakened by voices that were arguing amongst themselves shouting
to each other "WHO IS THIS MAN THAT EVEN THE WINDS AND WAVES OBEY HIM?
He rustled out of his groggy state and thought to himself who was this that would
be tormenting him today? Why wouldn't they just leave well enough alone? He
peered out of the cave trying to clear his blurry vision and avoiding the bright sun
that was glaring in his eyes he noticed many figures but one in particular. This man
he could not take his eyes off of, this man had a calming and loving look about him
even his very posture produced Peace. Peace he thought to himself was something
that he had not experienced since the loss of his wife and children almost 15 years
ago to the day. He thought to himself who was this gentle man and could he
possibly help or would he turn out to be yet another heckler? He watched the man
for what seemed like hours and knew that he needed to get to him he would be his
last resort, either he will give me what I need or I will die here in these caves alone.

The voices in his head were telling him conflicting things but he went with his heart
instead. And with that he ever so slowly moved towards the shore where this man
was standing. When he was close enough in ears reach he could hear the others
calling this gentle man Jesus. He knew he was noticed by the others so he fell to
his knees and crawled to the man they called Jesus and cried out in a loud voice
"Jesus have mercy on ME", instantly others tried to push him away but Jesus
stopped them and knelt down beside this man and grabbed his hands and looked
into his lost eyes and proclaimed "Today you shall be free." Something that he had
searched for almost 15 years was given to him in an instant. Freedom physically,
mentally, and emotionally were all found that day. No one or nothing could touch
this man like those words and declaration that was spoken over him by Jesus,
"Today you shall be free."
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On Dec. 20, 1994 a young scared 17 year old boy, if you would of had that

Today you shall be free cont.

chance to ask me then if I felt free I would of laughed in your face like you had
just asked me a joke. Locked in an Adult Prison doing a 20 to 40 year sentence
I felt anything but Free! Scared yes, angry yes, confused yes, alone yes, but
free heck no! But through Love and Devotion for years from Family and
Friends and through the birth of JPM the Lord was able to speak those
amazing words into my life, "Today Jeremiah you shall be free."

Today almost 1 6 years later I am still proclaiming those words "Today you
shall be free" even though I am still physically incarcerated. Through the
support of JPM and my Family and Beautiful Fiance Valerie, God continues to
unveil the plans that he has for my life of Freedom in Him. Freedom of any sort
comes at a cost and should be worth fighting for, many have given the
ultimate sacrifice with their lives, but the greatest sacrifice that was given for Jeremiah & Valerie
our Freedom was that of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, "TODAY YOU
SHALL BE FREE! Jeremiah Reynolds

Pastor Toms preaching corner.

GET UP
ON THE INSIDE 2 Kings 7:3-5, 8-9 "We loved you so much that we
The four lepers were as low as you could get. They were on the trash heap of were delighted to share with you
life. They were castaways. They were throwaways. They were rejects of life not only the gospel of God but
because nobody wanted to be around lepers. our lives as well, because you
But the four lepers made a decision to get up from where they were. They had become so dear to us."
walked toward the enemy. They were afraid, but it was better to die trying
than do nothing at all. It was better to fail than to lie down and die. 1 Thessalonians 2:8
The decisions you make today will determine your future tomorrow. If you sit
back and wait for God to do it all, you will miss it. Your destiny doesnt just
fall into your lap. You have to get up and face your future.
Anytime you make a decision for the Lord, it will require crucifying your flesh.
Thats why most people never find Gods purpose in their life.
You cannot play it safe and find your purpose. You have to go through some
transitions. You have to walk by faith and not by sight. You have to be a risk
taker.
The lepers decided to get up and take a walk down the road. They decided
to take a risk. They knew their life depended on whether they got up or not.
Because the lepers got up and made a move, they ate and drank until they
were filled. They carried away all the gold and silver in the camp. They went
from tent to tent and collected the blessings that the enemy left behind.
No matter who you are you were born with an assignment on your life. You Going past the
have to get up and move toward your destiny. God has a calling on your life prison walls to
and a purpose for you to fulfill.
take the Love
When you make a destiny decision, know that its going to require sacrifice.
Its going to require determination and a lot of prayer. It will require crying of Jesus.
out to God and asking Him for help.
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Jeremiah Prison Ministry
To Our Family & Friends
Revs. Thomas & Monica Cohee We love you!
128 Conodoguinet Mobile Estates
Newville, PA 17241
Phone: 717-776-3535
Fax: 717-776-3235
Email: jpm@jeremiahprisonministry.com
I was in prison and you visited me Matt. 25:36b

W E RE ON THE WEB
WWW. JE RE MIAHPRISONMINISTRY. COM
1 0 Y E ARS OF P RISON M INISTRY

Pastor Toms preaching corner continued

No matter what youre going through today, stand up on the inside. No matter what people are
saying about you, stand up on the inside. Your enemies may be plotting against you, but You are an Extended
you have to stand up on the inside. Hand and a vital part of this
The Bible says that David began to pray and he encouraged himself in the Lord. Life had ministry. Together we are
knocked him down, but he got up on the inside. making a difference with Jesus
If youre a servant of the Lord, you have to believe that no matter what the enemy brings Christ, taking life to a dark
against you he cannot win in the long run. place! We go because you send
There is something about your faith in the Lord that will cause you to get up from where you us. Thank You so much!
are and rise up on the inside.
The lepers were sick and had no hope for the future. They lived in a crisis situation. They did not know they were within 24
hours of a miracle. All they had to do what get up on the inside.
Be determined to rise up on the inside.

Prayer Corner There Is Power In Prayer

Hebrews 13:5b
Jesus will never leave
Pray for Kevin, Chris & Mike that God blesses them financially above and beyond their
expectations. They faithfully stay in touch with us. you nor forsake you.
Pray for Randall V. in prison falsely accused of a crime.
Pray for Larry, Lewis, Corey, Bob, Greg, & Eric for favor to receive commutation.
Believe with them for a miracle!
Pray for Jeremiah as we continue to believe for a miracle for him.
Pray for healing for Larry, & Bob.
Pray for Kevin D. from NY. Kevin is 17 and had Leukemia, he is in remission. I havent
heard from his mom in some time.
Leah is now 15. She remains cancer free, 5 years off chemo & is now in the survivors
clinic! God is so faithful & continues to hear our prayers!
Pray for our grandson, Andy he is having back problems and in PT.
Pray for Terri & Tayler they are doing much better but still miss Alan.
Pray for my brother Norman he needs a job.
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.
Pray for Bill our dear friend who goes with us to some of the prisons, he will be having
back surgery. Jesus is there!
Pray for us for strength and wisdom in all that we do, for Tom & Monica to stay cancer
free. God is faithful!