Amazing Peace

What an amazing day at Hays State Prison in North Georgia… Considered the #1 Gang Prison in the State of Georgia, and right in the middle of a state-wide “Gang War” in the prison system, we were able to take 41 at-risk, inner city high school boys up there for a day that they will NEVER forget. Although there was a killing at one of the other prisons just yesterday because of this war, Hays is running smoothly and peacefully because of the “Peace at Hays” leadership that has been raised up through The Power of Peace Project. Two of our inmate leaders delivered a powerful and inspirational testimony to the group, and then we took them on a tour down to “The Hole.” This Special Management Unit is where convicts are sent when they get into trouble, or need protective custody to stay alive. These young men spent about 20 minutes back there. While all the cells were locked, the inmates could still see them and yelled whatever they wanted, as the boys stood in line. Some shouted threats, others invitations, and some tried to talk some SENSE into them. Our “Inspired Straight” program includes a bit of “Scared Straight” to get their attention, and it WORKS… On the way out the Lieutenant, who runs much of the security at this camp, said that the current Peace at Hays was due to our program. Actually, it is due to God’s power and intervention, but I am thrilled to be a part of something that is changing this “Little World.” Please pray for these Warriors of Peace!