On Monday, November 4th, UBB made a powerful spiritual impact at the Stringfellow Unit. The day began with a challenge: just hours before heading out to the unit, we learned that it had no electricity. But Bishop Joshua declared, “We will bring the power.” Sure enough, as soon as our team arrived, the electricity returned.
The event kicked off with a graduation ceremony for approximately 80 men who had successfully completed the Overcoming Anger class. Bishop Joshua prayed over the graduates and encouraged them to hold onto what they’d learned, as it would be essential when they re-enter society. Chaplain Leith joined him on the altar, congratulating the men on their perseverance and motivating them to look forward to the next class.
Following the ceremony, a full dinner was served, featuring turkey, chicken, ham, rice, mashed potatoes with gravy, salad, stuffing, beans, cranberry sauce, and dinner rolls. For dessert, the men enjoyed cake, pies, and iced tea—with enough for seconds. One inmate shared, “In my thirty-seven years in prison, I’ve never had food like what you brought for us.”
At 6 PM, the service began, and the men were eager to be spiritually filled. Inmates who had been watching UBB videos on their tablets and praying with Bishop Joshua while drinking blessed water stepped forward to share their testimonies. They spoke of healing, deliverance from drugs and alcohol, and the transformation from destructive behaviors to a life following Jesus.
Bishop Joshua led a powerful prayer of faith with the men, breaking down the walls of challenges in and around their lives. With a united shout of determination, they claimed victory over these walls. The message of salvation followed, opening the men’s eyes to the importance of building their lives on the Word of God.
Bishop Joshua shared the story of Jacob, who, while fleeing his father’s house, slept in the wilderness with a stone as his pillow. “When you place your life on the Word of God, you won’t give up on your dreams because God will bring them to reality,” he explained. Seeking the Holy Spirit became the focus, and Bishop Joshua spent time with the men in deep prayer.
The inmates expressed their gratitude for the team’s presence, the uplifting words, the prayers, and the entire service, which left them feeling revived and encouraged. As we packed up to leave, the inmates helping us couldn’t stop expressing their appreciation for UBB’s support. Going to the top! Down with UBB!
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I cried out to God; I cried aloud to God to hear me. In the day of trouble I sought the Lord; through the night my outstretched hands did not grow weary; my soul refused to be comforted. (Psalms 77:1-2)
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