Two years ago, when our band X-Alt! first went out to River Bend Maximum Security Prison to sing for the inmates at their once a month Sunday night church service, I have to admit to you that I was a little taken aback. I mean, come on…these guys are hardened criminals. There is no telling what they did to be put in this awful place…and to bring women in there? Hmmmm…..but one thing I have learned in my lifetime is to try things at least once. Has gotten me into trouble more than once…but this time it has turned out to be one of the biggest blessings that God has ever put into my life. Of all the places that X-Alt! has played, this I have to admit is my total favorite. These men (not inmates) have a love for the Lord, and a peace that you could not even imagine. They come from all walks of life, and have families that they love and worry about, just like you and me. The only difference is they got caught for their mistakes…and they are paying the price. They have become family to our little group of minstrels…lol…we so look forward to going back to worship with them when we can. If you think of it when you are saying your prayers, please add the little group of guys at RiverBend in your prayers…that they can continue to serve the Lord on this road they are on and hopefully be an influence in the population there. We will be going back soon to see our little family…and hope it has grown!
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