Good News Global - Lauderdale County, MS

06/12/2026

He asked for prayer for "a better life."

What followed was a conversation about God's grace, forgiveness, and the hope found in Jesus Christ.

Standing behind iron bars, Derek made the decision to place his trust in Christ.

Because chaplains are present behind bars, ordinary conversations and a walk down the jail hallway become eternal moments.

Because our incredible partners in ministry - our donors - make it possible. This is why we can go behind bars to share the gospel.

06/08/2026

June is the last month of our fiscal year. We could really use your help to make ends meet. You are sending people to help people who need Jesus Christ. Just last night, Monday night volunteer texted me that another inmate prayed to receive Christ as Savior. Awesome! Now we need to keep up the work to disciple this person as he begins his new walk with Jesus. Your prayers and financial support help make this happen.

Click on the link below to give instantly or mail in your check to Good News Global to the PO Box below for Lauderdale County J-61.



Blessings!
Chaplain Dennis Marks
Good News Global (J-61)
Lauderdale County Detention Facility
2001 5th Street, Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601)485-7708
Cell: (601)490-1345
Fax: (601) 486-4976
International website: www.gnglobal.org
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05/30/2026

Our mission, with your support, is simple—
To bring freedom to the captive,
identity to the forgotten,
and hope in Christ to those behind bars.

05/22/2026

Our fiscal year ends June 30th and we are needing help from the community to continue serving at the jail.

Just got back from praying and counseling with two different women here who are mothers of young children. Heartbreaking for mothers to be separated from their children. But their choices got them here. One of the moms is in the process of being deported. God can help them get on the right path while they’re here so they can succeed when they get out.

Thanks for considering us as a worthy service to the Lauderdale County area. Click on the link below to instantly give to meet our budget needs. Or send your check to the PO Box address below. Mark it for “J61”.





Blessings!
Chaplain Dennis Marks
Good News Global (J-61)
Lauderdale County Detention Facility
2001 5th Street, Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601)485-7708
Cell: (601)490-1345
Fax: (601) 486-4976
International website: www.gnglobal.org
Click to Give Now: Give - Good News Global

05/12/2026

Good News Global steps into places most people avoid. Our chaplains and volunteers embody the presence of Jesus. With Compassion, Truth, and Love. You can be part of bringing the Gospel behind bars by sending chaplains to jails and prisons and keeping them there. gnglobal.org/give

05/08/2026

$12,788 has come in for the recent banquet. We hoped to raise at least $15,000. If you forgot or wanted to help out with the shortfall, please click on the link below or mail your contribution to the address below.



Blessings!
Chaplain Dennis Marks
Good News Global (J-61)
Lauderdale County Detention Facility
2001 5th Street, Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601)485-7708
Cell: (601)490-1345
Fax: (601) 486-4976
International website: www.gnglobal.org
Click to Give Now: Give - Good News Global

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05/06/2026

04/30/2026

But the gospel changes everything.

Jesus restores what incarceration strips away — proclaiming freedom to the captive, dignity to the ashamed, and hope to the hopeless.

For more than 60 years, Good News Global has gone into jails and prisons with this unshakable conviction: no one is beyond the reach of Christ.

What a privilege to share the light, life, and love of Jesus with those impacted by incarceration.

04/30/2026

Thanks to all who attended the recent GNG Celebration Banquet.

It was a great day of inspiration.

If you could not attend and/or not able to give that evening, there is still time to give. We are a little more than $3000 short of our event goal.

You can click on the GIVE NOW link below to take you to the site to immediately give. Make sure you are giving to “J-61 Lauderdale County, MS”.



Blessings!
Chaplain Dennis Marks
Good News Global (J-61)
Lauderdale County Detention Facility
2001 5th Street, Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601)485-7708
Cell: (601)490-1345
Fax: (601) 486-4976
International website: www.gnglobal.org
Click to Give Now: Give - Good News Global