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.

We are only six months away from ACPM’s Annual Banquet. This year our banquet will be held at the Wyndham Gettysburg on ...
06/01/2026

We are only six months away from ACPM’s Annual Banquet. This year our banquet will be held at the Wyndham Gettysburg on Friday, November 13 at 6;00 PM. Mark your calendars now because you do not want to miss this evening of honoring those that serve and hearing powerful testimonies of those that are overcoming.

Connected to the Vine"I am the vine; you are the branches. He who abides in me and I in him, bears much fruit, for witho...
06/01/2026

Connected to the Vine
"I am the vine; you are the branches. He who abides in me and I in him, bears much fruit, for without me you can do nothing."
John 15:5

In times of loneliness, frustration, or hardship, it is normal to feel like a branch that has snapped off—struggling to survive on its own, withering under the weight of circumstances. No matter if you are inside or outside the prison walls, it is easy to feel cut off. We can feel separated from family, community, and the life we once knew.

Jesus gives us a radically different picture of our lives in this verse.
He identifies Himself as the "true vine"—our unbreakable, eternal life source. And He calls us the branches. Think about what that truly means. A branch does not work to produce fruit; its ONLY job is to stay firmly attached to the vine. The vine does all the heavy lifting. The vine supplies the life-giving nutrients, and the strength.

When we try to navigate our daily struggles, our anger, or our guilt in our own willpower, we quickly run dry. Jesus says, "apart from me you can do nothing." That isn't a threat; it is an invitation to stop relying on our own failing strength and let Him take control.

What does it look like to abide in Him? It means staying plugged in. It means spending time in His Word, bringing our anxieties to Him in prayer, and choosing to treat those around us with the love He first showed us. When was the last time we opened the Word for ourselves? When is the last time we prayed about our situation before calling our friends? To abide means to dwell or to stay in a continuous intimate relationship with God. We can’t just meet him on Sunday morning. We have to commune with Him daily Monday through Saturday too.

When we make the daily choice to stay connected to Jesus, something beautiful happens. We begin to bear "much fruit"—fruit like peace in the middle of chaos, patience when we want to lash out, and a new sense of purpose.

Our situations might not change overnight, but the One who lives inside us will change how we handle it.

No matter what we have done or have not done, we are not disqualified from God's mercy. We are still branches. Our Savior is reaching out His arms, offering to hold us securely. Choose today to stay firmly rooted in Him.

In His Love, Chaplain Rachel DuPhily

EASTER BLESSING BAGS & EASTER CARD SUPPORTThank you to everyone who donated items for our Easter Blessing Bags. Because ...
04/30/2026

EASTER BLESSING BAGS & EASTER CARD SUPPORT

Thank you to everyone who donated items for our Easter Blessing Bags. Because of your generosity every inmate received a bag full of food items, a bar of soap, and a deodorant. We were able to bless the staff with baskets of food items as well.

Also, thank you to those that were able to participate during the Easter card support. Your contribution is greatly appreciated and allows us to continue providing much needed resources such as Bibles for our inmates.

CHAPLAIN'S CORNER"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper timewe will reap a harvest if we do not give ...
04/30/2026

CHAPLAIN'S CORNER

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time
we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9 (NIV)

It is easy to do good when we see immediate results. But what happens when the results are delayed? When the kindness we show isn't returned, or when the effort we put into our work feels ignored? We get tired.

Galatians 6:9 reminds us that "doing good" is an investment, not a vending machine. We plant seeds through our daily acts of service, honesty, and kindness. Sometimes, that "due season" seems nowhere in sight. Paul encourages us to keep going, not because it’s easy, but because the harvest is certain—if we do not faint-hearted and give up.

Your labor is not in vain, even if you feel tired today. Take a moment to rest, but don't quit. Trust in God’s timing, not our own.

Often, we read this verse as an individual mandate: "I must not grow weary." However, the Apostle Paul is writing to a church community. It is a shared charge.

One of the quickest ways to grow weary in doing good is to do it alone. When we work together, carry each other's burdens, and encourage one another, the weight of doing good becomes lighter. If you are feeling overwhelmed, it might be time to lean on your community, allow others to help you, and find strength in shared service. We do not have to "not get tired" all on our own.

We have each other, and we have a God who promises to renew our strength. Thank you for being a part of our community that helps carry the burdens of ACPM! We are stronger together!

In His Love,

Chaplain Rachel DuPhily

Don't miss our last in person Community Prayer Gathering until the Fall. We will gather together on Sunday, May 17 at 6:...
04/30/2026

Don't miss our last in person Community Prayer Gathering until the Fall. We will gather together on Sunday, May 17 at 6:00 PM at Liberty Worship Center in Fairfield. Please join us to seek the Lord for this vital ministry to those incarcerated!

[We will be meeting virtually via zoom for our Community Prayer Gathering throughout the summer beginning Tuesday, June 9 at 6:00 PM. A link will be emailed and posted on this FB page.]

Chaplain's Corner - A Wilderness SeasonIsaiah 43:19 “ Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you notTh...
03/01/2026

Chaplain's Corner - A Wilderness Season
Isaiah 43:19 “ Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not

The Hebrew word midbar (wilderness/desert) is closely related to dabar (word/speech) by sharing the same three-letter consonantal root: D-B-R While midbar signifies a place of desolation, the common root suggests a deep thematic connection: the wilderness is the place where God speaks (dabar) to His people.

We often find ourselves in different seasons of life, including a wilderness. For many incarcerated individuals, jail feels like a wilderness. It feels desolate. This journey often brings loss - the loss of freedom, support from loved ones or community and the crushing weight of uncertainty.

The wilderness was never meant to be the end of the story. It is a place of encounter.

The wilderness is where God met Moses in a burning bush. It is where God fed Israel with manna when they had nothing. It is where John the Baptist prepared the way. And it is where Jesus Himself was led before beginning His public ministry.

The wilderness strips away noise. It removes distractions. It humbles us in ways nothing else can. What feels like abandonment is often God’s invitation to draw near.

For those who are incarcerated, this season can become preparation. The same walls that feel like they are closing in can become the very place where God rebuilds a life from the inside out. When everything else is taken away, His voice becomes clearer.

Wilderness seasons are not limited to prison walls. Many of us walk through them in our own ways -through loss, broken relationships, health struggles, or seasons where God feels silent. Yet Scripture reminds us that God does some of His deepest work in barren places.

The wilderness is not where God leaves you. It is where He forms you. If you find yourself in a wilderness today, don’t assume God is absent. Lean in. Listen. God is still speaking.

In His Love, Chaplain Rachel DuPhily

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