Adams Christian Prison Ministries

Adams Christian Prison Ministries Adams Christian Prison Ministries (ACPM) is a 501c3 Non-Profit Christian ministry that is not affiliated with any particular denomination or movement.

It purposes to work with local churches in Adams County, PA to serve inmates incarcerated at the Adams County Adult Correctional Complex (ACACC) and their families. The ministry partners with the ACACC in providing and supervising paid professional staff and volunteers to promote the spiritual life of inmates seeking a personal relationship with God. Mission Statement:
ACPM’s mission is to change

lives through God’s love and faith in Jesus Christ. Vision Statement:
ACPM, through the power of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, cultivates compassion and support to the incarcerated, their families, and staff by volunteer-led Bible Studies, faith-based programs, church services, and a mentoring program. Our full-time Director of
Christian Ministries oversees the entire ACPM and is a liaison not only to the staff but to the churches in the community. The entire ministry is solely and graciously funded by local churches, businesses, and individuals. As faith-based life skills are attained and reintegration into the community occurs, the goal remains that there will be a reduction of recidivism and a fostering of success within the community.

Thank you so much for your prayers!
09/02/2026

Thank you so much for your prayers!

Chaplain’s Corner ~ Together in the Harvest“I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard w...
09/02/2026

Chaplain’s Corner ~ Together in the Harvest
“I sent you to reap what you have not worked for. Others have done the hard work, and you have reaped the benefits of their labor.” — John 4:38

In John 4:35–38, Jesus tells His disciples to open their eyes and look at the fields because they are ripe for harvest. But then He reminds them of something incredibly important: the harvest they were about to experience wasn’t theirs alone.

Others had labored before them. Someone had planted seeds. Someone had prepared the soil. Someone had prayed. Someone had spoken truth. Someone had faithfully served when there appeared to be no results at all.

And now someone else was getting to see the harvest. That is such a beautiful picture of what happens through Adams Christian Prison Ministries.

Every week, volunteers walk through the doors of the jail and faithfully serve. Some lead Bible studies. Some mentor. Some pray. Some encourage. Some share their testimony. Others serve behind the scenes, give financially, help at events, pray faithfully, or provide resources.

We may never fully know which part of someone’s story God has allowed us to be part of.

That’s the beauty of the Kingdom—we’re in this harvest together.

No volunteer, prayer, donation, conversation, Bible study, act of kindness, or moment of obedience is insignificant. God takes what each of us brings and uses it as part of something much bigger than any one of us.

Paul expressed a similar truth in 1 Corinthians 3:6: “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.”

Ultimately, the harvest belongs to God.

So, to every ACPM volunteer: thank you.

The fields are still ripe.

There are still lives waiting to hear the Gospel. There are still men and women who need someone to believe that their past doesn’t have to determine their future. There are still seeds to plant and a harvest to gather.

And what an incredible privilege it is that God allows all of us to have a part in it.

In His Love, Chaplain Rachel DuPhily

We’re are just over TWO months away from the ACPM’s Annual Banquet! This year’s banquet will be held at the Wyndham Gett...
08/30/2026

We’re are just over TWO months away from the ACPM’s Annual Banquet! This year’s banquet will be held at the Wyndham Gettysburg on Friday, November 13 at 6:00 PM.

Mark your calendars now—you won’t want to miss this special evening as we honor those who serve and hear powerful testimonies from those who are overcoming.

We are currently looking for local businesses to partner with us by becoming a corporate sponsor for this year’s banquet. Your sponsorship helps Adams Christian Prison Ministry expand its impact while putting your business in front of local guests. We would love for you to partner with us!

We are so grateful to PAWS Animal Hospital and Eagle Roofing & Remodeling LLC for being our first corporate sponsors!

If you or someone you know would be interested in becoming a sponsor, we would love to hear from you! For more information, contact Mac McBeth at [email protected].

We understand that life can be busy, and attending our Summer prayer gatherings in person isn't always possible. To make...
08/01/2026

We understand that life can be busy, and attending our Summer prayer gatherings in person isn't always possible. To make it easier for everyone to participate, we are offering a Zoom option for our monthly Community Prayer Gatherings through August. Whether you're at home, traveling, or on the go, you can join us from wherever you are. Feel free to keep your camera off and participate with audio only if you prefer.

Our next Zoom Prayer is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11 at 6:00 PM. https://zoom.us/j/92990283389

Together, we'll take time to thank God for all He has done, celebrate what He is doing in our community, and seek His guidance and wisdom for the days ahead. ​​We would love for you to join us as we unite in prayer.

AUGUST PRAYER REQUESTS:•Pray for peace for the families and children of the incarcerated individuals as their children r...
08/01/2026

AUGUST PRAYER REQUESTS:

•Pray for peace for the families and children of the incarcerated individuals as their children return to school.

Philippians 4:6-7 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ
Jesus.”

•Pray for the power of God’s kingdom to continue transforming the lives of the leaders, staff, contactors, volunteers, and incarcerated individuals at ACACC.

God Is Still Working“Being confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to comple...
08/01/2026

God Is Still Working

“Being confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 1:6 (NIV)

One of the greatest privileges in prison ministry is witnessing God do what only He can do. We meet men and women whose stories are filled with brokenness, regret, addiction, trauma, and loss. The world often looks at a person’s past and sees failure. God looks at the heart and sees someone worth redeeming.

Just as a seed takes time to grow into a strong tree, God patiently works in each of their lives day by day. Every prayer offered, every Bible study taught, every encouraging conversation, every volunteer who faithfully shows up, and every act of kindness becomes part of the work God is doing to restore lives.

The same is true for each of us. We all have areas where God is still shaping, healing, and refining us. His grace reminds us that our identity is NOT found in our worst mistakes but in His unfailing love and His power to make all things new.

As the Chaplain of ACACC I get to see miracles of transformation daily. Recently two inmates shared with me during Bible study how the power of prayer created peace in the midst of a highly emotional time. To maintain anonymity I’ll refer to them as IM 1 and 2. IM 1 was navigating the loss of his dad and it was causing some anxiety. (Jail is not an easy place for anyone to process their emotions especially grieve the loss of loved ones.) In the past he was never one to ask for help, but he went to IM 2 and asked him to pray for him. In that moment IM 2 nervously stepped up to the request and prayed allowing IM 1 to receive a peace that ONLY the Holy Spirit can provide. That my friends is what this is ALL about! Being able to see incarcerated individuals learning, growing and allowing God to use them is the greatest reward!

May we never lose sight of the miracle of changing lives. Every soul matters. Every testimony points to God’s faithfulness. Every life surrendered to Christ reminds us that hope is never beyond reach.

Thank you for standing with us through your prayers, generosity, and service. Because of your partnership, men and women are hearing the Gospel, discovering hope, and beginning new lives in Christ.

In His Love,
Chaplain Rachel DuPhily

We are wishing everyone a blessed and joyful holiday weekend!As we reflect on 250 years of our beautiful country, we giv...
07/03/2026

We are wishing everyone a blessed and joyful holiday weekend!

As we reflect on 250 years of our beautiful country, we give thanks to God for the precious freedom we have to love and worship Him.

Praying that we continue to encounter His amazing grace, mercy, and love in our daily lives.

Finding Hope in ExileWhen we hear the words of Jeremiah 29:11—"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, ...
07/01/2026

Finding Hope in Exile

When we hear the words of Jeremiah 29:11—"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future"—it is easy to picture a life of instant success and comfort. But to truly understand the power of this promise, we must look at who it was originally written to, and when.

The prophet Jeremiah wrote these words as a letter to the people of Judah who had been forced into exile to Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar. They were far from home, stripped of their freedom, and living in a foreign, hostile culture. To make things worse, God told them that this period of exile was going to last for 70 long years.

Often, being in jail can feel like being in exile. Inmates are separated from their loved ones, their daily routine is disrupted, and the uncertainty of their situation can feel incredibly heavy. It is completely normal to feel isolated, frustrated, or forgotten in a
place like this.

Being incarcerated may not be an experience most can relate to but there are seasons of stress, challenge, trials and uncertainty that can cause us to be in an emotional exile. Causing us to feel distant from others and more importantly distant from God. Yet, in this place of exile that God reminds us (His people) of a fundamental truth:

He has not abandoned us.

Even when we cannot see the way forward, God has plans for us.
His promise of a future and a hope is not dependent on our current circumstances; it is deeply rooted in His unchanging character.

When the weight of the unknown feels too heavy to carry, we must lean into the promises that follow this famous verse. God promises that in our times of uncertainty, when we call upon Him and come to Him in prayer, He listens.

He assures us that when we seek Him wholeheartedly, He will be found by us. He is right here in the middle of our circumstances, ready to offer you peace and direction.

If the current season you are walking through feels a bit like an exile, we have a gracious God who allows us to bring those feelings to him. We can trust that even in a difficult season, He is working things for our good and preparing a future full of hope.

In His Love, Chaplain Rachel DuPhily

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