Blue Ridge Ministries

July Needs

admin — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 19:32:49 +0000

The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; Isaiah 61:1-2

Dear Friends and Ministry Partners,

I trust you or having a great summer. I’m looking forward to fall I think it’s my favorite time of the year.

Friends, I covet your prayers as we have some present needs and some upcoming in the very near future. Here are some things I would like for you to be praying about. I am talking without a young man who is interested in coming on board to assist us in the ministry. Pray if this is God’s will to make it clear. For upcoming classes along with two Returning Hearts Celebration in two facilities in Columbia. Pray for God to raise up some individuals who would be willing to support us financially as the ministry expands and to meet upcoming events approaching soon. This will give those who invest an important part of reaching souls for the Kingdom.

You may donate by check payable to Blue Ridge Ministries to address below or on line through website noted below.

Thanks in advance for your prayers and support.

In His Service,
Jim Williams
Blue Ridge Ministries
P. O. Box 24105
Greenville, SC 29616-4105

Blue Ridge Ministries is a 501 (c) 3
www.blueridgeministries.org

Financial Shortfall

admin — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 19:27:23 +0000

Dear Friends and Ministry Partners,

I would first like to thank each one for the faithful support you have provided to help us reach individuals for the Kingdom. I realize that there are just so many dollars available for charitable donations and many Ministries needing assistance. We have a financial need this month to help with some unexpected expenses and if you believe in the Kingdom outreach we are involved in, would you consider asking God if He would have you participate with us? I need to raise approximately $1,500.00. You are able to give online at www.blueridgeministries.org or by check payable to Blue Ridge Ministries to the address below.

Thanks in advance for your assistance as we server God together.

In His Service,
Jim Williams

Blue Ridge Ministries
PO Box 24105
Greenville, SC 29616-4105
BRM is a 501(c)3 Nonprofit

June 2018 Letter

admin — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 19:25:13 +0000

Friends and Ministry Partners,

Hi, just a short update on the ministry. I had the opportunity to speak at the Graduation Commencement at Avery Mitchell this past Thursday. They had forty plus graduates. We have a new class at Camille Graham in Columbia and at Avery Mitchell in Spruce Pine, NC. We are blessed witnessing individuals growing in their faith and families being reconciled. We are working with the administration of three facilities to begin Malachi Dads. Waiting on the Lord’s timing to begin the studies. I have been praying for God to raise up someone to join our team and I think God may have brought this individual into my life last week. Please pray that if this is the right person. God will work out all the details.

Friends, we have a need and could use your assistance due to unexpected expenses this month we have a financial short fall. Would you pray and see what God would have you do. Thanks in advance for your assistance. May God Bless you. You may give on line at www.blueridgeministries.org or by check payable to Blue Ridge Ministries to address below.

In His Service,
Jim Williams

Blue Ridge Ministries
P. O. Box 24105
Greenville,SC 29616-4105
501 (c) 3 Nonprofit

Discipleship Class Sponsor Needed

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 19:23:45 +0000

Friends and Ministry Partners,

I am starting a new discipleship class “Moses and the Burning Bush” and am seeking two or three individuals who would be willing to sponsor the class. The material cost is $288.75 for the class. You may donate on line at www.blueridgeministries.org or by check payable to Blue Ridge Ministries mailed to address below. Thanks in advance for your assistance may God Bless you for being part of His Kingdom work.

In His Service,

Jim Williams
Blue Ridge Ministries
P. O. Box 24105
Greenville, SC 29616-4105
501 (c) 3 Nonprofit

Returning Hearts Success

admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 19:22:00 +0000

Dear Friends and Ministry Partners,

Trust you and your families are doing well. The Returning Hearts Celebration we hosted April 7th was a great success. We witnessed mothers and their children being reconciled and some giving their hearts to Christ.

I received a letter from one of the mothers of one of the mom thanking the ministry for hosting the event. She said this gave her grandson a opportunity to spend a day with his mother and he was already looking forward to next year.

As successful the weekend was I am still in need of some financial assistance as we were short $931.00. I need a few individuals to help us cover this deficit would you consider helping us reach this deficit. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

You may give on line at www.blueridgeministries.org or by check payable to Blue Ridge Ministries mailed to address not below.

In His Service,
Jim Williams
P.O. Box 24105
Greenville, SC 29616-4105

Returning Hearts at Camille Griffin Graham

admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 19:15:09 +0000

Friends and Ministry Partners,

The Returning Hearts Celebration we hosted at Camille Griffin Graham Correctional Institution was a huge success. We witnessed reconciliation between mothers and their children and individuals committing their lives to Christ. The Department of Corrections posted some pictures of the event on their internal website and we have already received positive feedback from the day.

Even though the event is over I still have a need. I came up $931.00 short on our needs for this event. I am asking for a few of our friends and supporters for some assistance in making up this deficit. Would you please pray and seek God about helping us clear up this deficit.

I want to thank you for your support of the ministry as we share the Gospel with these families who are hurting from sin and bad choices due to that sin. Thanking you in advance for any support you may be able to provide. You may give on line at www.blueridgeministries.org or by check payable to Blue Ridge Ministries to address below.

In His Service,

Jim Williams

PO Box 24105
Greenville, SC 29616-4105

March 2018 Letter

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 19:11:54 +0000

Ministry Partners and Friends,

First I would like to thank you for your assistance with the Returning Hearts Celebration on February 24th at Broad River Correctional. We witnessed twelve individuals pray to receive Christ into their hearts. The only way we are able to see this happen is through your generous gifts and wiliness to serve.

I would like to ask for your assistance again for April 7th at Camille Griffin Graham Correctional Institution in Columbia. We have a Returning Hearts Celebration scheduled for the mothers and their children. I am in need of approximately twenty-five volunteers for the day from 7:30 AM until 4:00 PM to mentor children and the families. I am also needing several individuals to help financially we will need approximately $2,700.00 for this event. I need to have commitments by Monday 19th as there’s a lot of behind the scenes work to be completed before the event and in advance financial requirements to meet.

I want to thank you in advance for your assistance with both. May God Bless you for your assistance.
You may give on line at www.blueridgeministries.org or by check payable to Blue Ridge Ministries mailed to address below. You can volunteer at blridge@charter.net.

Jim Williams CEO
P. O. Box 24105
Greenville, SC 29616-4105

Blue Ridge Ministries is a 510 (c) 3 Nonprofit

Amendment to this plea: We like $1,600.00 reaching our goal for this event. Would you pray and seek God’s will in helping us reach this goal. Thanks in advance for what you can do to help. God Bless You!

December 2017 Letter

admin — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 20:01:34 +0000

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace,
good will toward men. Luke 2:14

Dear Ministry Partners and Friends,

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Prosperous Happy New!

This year has had its Challenges and Blessings, but in spite of the challenges we have witnessed God work some wonderful miracles for over one hundred fifty souls to become faith followers of Christ. Held one Returning Hearts Celebration at Camille Griffin Graham Correctional and already have two scheduled for 2018. We start Hannah‘s Gift on December 7th at Camille Graham and January 2018 at Leath Correctional. Malachi Dads is in process at Broad River Correctional with two more scheduled for 2018 at two new facilities. God continues to open doors with new opportunities of service.

I would like to express my gratitude for your service and financial support. The events this year this would not be possible without your support. You play a very important role in the ministry to these mothers and fathers and their families.

As we come to the close of 2017 and prepare for 2018 and as you think about your end of the year giving I ask that you consider Blue Ridge Ministries as an opportunity to invest in THE KINDOM work.

In His Service,
Jim Williams
Blue Ridge Ministries
P.O. Box 24105
Greenville, SC 29616

BRM is a 501 (c) 3 Nonprofit

November 2017 Letter

admin — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 19:57:43 +0000

Friends and Ministry Partners,

Hi trust you are getting ready for the upcoming Holidays to celebrate with family and friends. May this be a joyous season for each of you.
Would like to bring you up to date on what God is doing through the ministry.
I believe He is calling us into Family Restoration through teaching biblical parenting classes with a strong commitment from the mothers and dads who participate. Once they complete the class we will hold a Returning Hearts Celebration bringing their children into the facility to spend the day with their parents. We have a program for the guardians of the children in a local church at the same time of the event inside the facility. This gives us the opportunity to present the gospel to the entire family. I believe God can restore the relationships of these families through this outreach.
We have two Returning Hearts Celebrations coming up December 9th at Broad River Correctional Institution and January 6th at Camille Griffin Graham Correctional Institution both facilities are located in Columbia. I am seeking assistance from each of you 1st) by praying, 2nd) volunteering and 3rd) financial support. The cost of both events approximately $6,500.00 we are approximately $4,800.00 from our gold. As this year is coming to an end and you begin to think about your end of the year giving would you pray and consider supporting these outreaches. You may give on line at www.blueridgeministries.org or by check payable to Blue Ridge Ministries mailed to address below.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Jim Williams

Blue Ridge Ministries
P. O. Box 24105
Greenville, SC 29616-4105

BRM is a 501 (c) 3 Nonprofit

February 2017 Letter

admin — Mon, 27 Feb 2017 20:06:59 +0000

Dear Friends and Ministry Partners,

Saturday was a great day at Camille Griffin Graham Correctional Institution with mothers and their children. Six of the children indicated they accepted Christ please pray for them.

We have not reached our financial goal for this event as of the present. I need for you to ask God what He would have you do to help with this need. Even though you were not there fiscally this gives you the opportunity to be part of reaching these children.

Thanking you in advance for your support. You may donate on line at www.blueridgeministries.org or by check payable to Blue Ridge Ministries mailed to address below.

In His Service,
Jim Williams
Blue Ridge Ministries
P.O. Box 24105
Greenville,SC 29616-4105
501 (c) 3 Nonprofit