Holy Hands Christian Ministries, Inc.
1637 Maryland Dr.
Albany, GA  31707
(229) 594-1053 Office

holyhands@holyhandsministries.org

Sunday, June 28th, 2009, our Pastor, Chaplain Warrener will be baptizing inmates at Lee State Prison who made their confession of faith in Jesus Christ.

Please pray for these new Christians.

Philip. 3:14 (NLT)
I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us up to heaven.

My first attempt at amateur horticulture, four years ago, was to replant an Easter Lily in my back yard under a hedge row of overhanging foliage sunken in a ground cover of leafy vines.  In other words, the darkest most crowded section of my yard.  Little did I know that lilies need "sun to full sun" to grow.  For the following three summers...no lily.  The symbol of Christ's resurrection died in its darkened corner, amidst the choking vines.

Low and behold, four years later, stretching two feet just above the dirt was the stem of a beautiful lily pressing forward along the ground through the darkness and clutter of vines to a patch of light. There was the blossom, in all its glory, hanging over the edge of the wooden border of my yard.  It had found the light! It was alive again and in full bloom.

Jesus promised that the seed of his Word planted in "good soil" would produce much fruit.  But he did not promise it would always be easy. Darkness and the choking cares of the world would try to overcome it.  My Crawling Lily taught me that the Good News planted in a fertile heart can overcome the darkness and cares of the world, if one just presses forward towards the light.  We may have to crawl our way through for many seasons, but our resurrection to a new life here and in eternity is assured, whether lying close to the ground or standing tall.

John 16:33 (NLT)
I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world."

by Pastor John

Double Trouble in Recovery - Ministry

From: Janice Allard
To: Holy Hands
Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Subject: Double Trouble Meeting

Hey know Everyone,
I want to let everyone that The Double Trouble Meeting went really well today. Today was the first meeting and Touchstone brought their crew and plan on coming back next week.

Janice Allard

Double Trouble in Recovery (DTR) is a twelve-step fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from their particular addiction(s) and manage their mental disorder(s).

DTR is designed to meet the needs of the dually-diagnosed, and is clearly for those having addictive substance problems as well as having been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorders.

We also address the problems and benefits associated with psychiatric medication; thus, we recognize that for many, having mental disorders represents Double Trouble in Recovery.

Please pray for this Holy Hands Ministry to reach out those with "double trouble".
They will be meeting at our Chapel, Wednesdays 4:00pm - 5:00pm - Pastor John

Matthew 25:40 (MsgB)
Then the King will say, 'I'm telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.'

"Home, Home[less] on the Range"

Holy Hands member, Dee N., sleeps in a refrigerator box in 20°F weather (brrrrrrr!) to raise awareness of homelessness in front of the Albany Mall.

From Lamb to Shepherd - UPDATE!

Who We Are: A Christ Centered, Bible Based Spirit Filled Fellowship of worship and mission to the world beyond our doors.

New Prison Ministry!
Turned Back Ministries and Blog

This is a support group for ex-offenders who have found Christ in prison and have turned back to glorify God by helping each other in their re-entry into society. It is moderated by Chaplain John Warrener, prison chaplain and pastor of Holy Hands Christian Ministries, Inc.

Addiction Recovery Ministries

The Millennium Center is a treatment program in Cuthburt, Georgia, whose goal is designed to currently help restore and reunite 22 mothers and their 32 children? Their aim is to provide sane in-treatment whole family living units which have come to blows with this ravaging storm of addiction. They provide a way out—there is a solution!

This is a program, where mothers gain an intense understanding of their addiction and how to utilize new life skills. They learn how to cope with emotions, feelings, and practical and applicable skills are taught.

Holy Hands Assembles Hygiene Kits
For Albany Rescue Mission

Something To Believe In...
                     By
           Janice A.

I was a child born of inner turmoil.
The depths of my soul were filled with
anger and despair. I was awakened at
night with nightmares of terror.
I would lie in my bed pleading with God
for the noise to stop, but He did not hear my plea.

My mother would often tell me- there was no use to
call on God because He would not help, that He would
just turn away, so my belief in Him faded, and I took the road
to bitterness and destruction that ended me into a life centered
around addiction, this I thought was the way!!!

I went through many years of searching for my way.
During my path to destruction,
I have hurt many that came in my way.
And I begged and pleaded with God to plan my way,
And this time He heard my plea.
He took me by the hand and showed me the way.
Today I can say that I am a proud member of AA.

Life's Promise
        by
   Janice A.

Sometimes I go through trials and tribulations and
it seems like it is never going to end.
But as I grow and prosper in the life of the Lord,
my life will become much simpler to endure.

The pain and sorrow that lives in my heart will
soon fade away.
The love of the Lord will fill my life with much
love that will last for eternity.

The promise that God makes to me here on
earth is that He will give me everlasting peace
and harmony within my soul that not even
Satan himself can take away.

BRIDGING THE WORD IN PRISON

Holy Hands reach out to the Hispanic community in prison.

We will be sponsoring a new Spanish Bible Study at Lee State Prison.  Our goal is the bridge the language gap through Bible Study and help Hispanic prisoners join the general Christian community at prison the prison worship services.  The prison Study leader is a member of both the Hispanic community and a worship leader for the general community.

We have purchased a Case of 24 Reina Valera Spanish Hardcover Bibles and equipping the leader with videos, DVD's and Study Guides.

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