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CPO is a ministry dedicated helping those who are incarcerated as well as the families of those who are incarcerated through the love of Christ.

11/02/2026

Have you ever experienced something that felt too big, too broken, or too far gone?

Maybe it's a relationship that seems beyond repair. A dream that logic says you should let go of. A situation where the math just doesn't add up in your favor.

Luke 1:37 wasn't spoken into a comfortable moment. It was spoken to a young Mary whose entire life was about to be turned upside down, and it was an invitation to trust what she couldn't see.

The God who spoke light into darkness hasn't lost His ability to speak life into your situation.

Impossible is not a word in His vocabulary. It's just the starting line for His work.
So today, instead of measuring what's in front of you by what you can see, try measuring it by Who's walking beside you.

10/30/2026

Please join us in congratulating our most recent cohort. They completed the course yesterday! Pray for them as they prepare to take union exams and take the next steps in their careers.

10/28/2026

Discover popular ways to support Kingdom-building ministry and reduce your taxes! Whether through charitable giving strategies or tax-wise planning opportunities, you can maximize your generosity while supporting the ministries and causes that matter most. Join us for this free online event on Wednesday, November 11, led by Barnabas Foundation’s Phil Admiraal, J.D.

👉 Register today: BarnabasFoundation.org/Interactive

10/26/2026

Sometimes it feels like everything is working against you.

You try to move forward, but another door closes. You're doing your best to rebuild, but people still judge you by your past. You're praying for someone you love, but nothing has changed.

It's easy to get discouraged when progress feels slow.

Romans 8:31 reminds us that even when circumstances are difficult, God is still for us. That doesn't mean every door will open or every problem will disappear.

It means rejection, setbacks, and other people's opinions don't have the final word over your life.

So if today feels harder than you expected, don't give up.

Keep praying. Keep doing what is right. Keep taking the next step.

God's faithfulness is greater than the obstacles in front of you.

10/23/2026

What could you do with a skill businesses pay for? 💡

After the Using AI to Make Money class, you could:

💵 Earn extra money helping local businesses with social media
🏠 Work from your phone, on your own schedule
🙌 Be your own boss, with no job application or background check standing in your way
👨‍👩‍👧 Help a family member's business grow
🚀 Start or grow a business of your own

It all starts with 3 days and the phone in your pocket.

📅 Dec 1-3 | 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 CPO Evanston
💵 $20 holds your seat. Pay at the Evanston office, Mon & Fri, 10 AM

Learn more https://cpoministries.org/digital-marketing/

⏳ Class starts in less than 2 weeks.

❤️ Know someone starting over? Send this to them.

10/21/2026

Join us in celebrating the 10th anniversary of our Life Learning program at Westville Correctional Facility. God has provided an amazing space for discipleship. Your support helps us continue ministering to the men here.

10/19/2026

Life feels heavy for a lot of people right now.

Uncertainty about the future.
Pressure to keep going.
Moments when you wonder how it will all work out.

If you’ve felt that, you’re not alone.

But even in uncertain seasons, this still holds true:

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed… His mercies never fail. They are new every morning.” — Lamentations 3:22–23

That means today comes with fresh mercy.
Fresh grace for what you’re carrying.
Fresh strength for what’s in front of you.

You don’t have to solve everything today.
You just have to take the next step, trusting that God will meet you there.

10/16/2026

We want to take some time to say thank you to the churches that already partner with us, and to invite a few more to join us.

Angels of Hope pairs local churches with volunteers to deliver food, household essentials, and Christmas gifts to families who have a loved one incarcerated.

If your church is looking for a hands-on way to serve this season, we'd love to talk.

https://cpoministries.org/get-involved/

10/14/2026

A record should not stop you from earning. 💪

Learn how to make money using AI and the phone in your pocket. Businesses pay for this skill. No computer or experience needed.

📱 Using AI to Make Money, a 3-day class from Chicagoland Prison Outreach
📅 Nov 3–5 | 10 AM – 2 PM
💵 $20 holds your seat. Pay at the Evanston office, Mon & Fri, 10 AM – 12 PM.

Learn More and Register: https://cpoministries.org/digital-marketing/

❤️ Know someone starting over? Send this to them.

10/12/2026

Peace isn’t the absence of struggle.
It’s the presence of Jesus when you're in the middle of it.

His peace meets us where we are.

If today feels like too much, you’re not alone. He’s with you and His peace is yours.

Address

PO Box 63
South Holland, IL
60473

Telephone

+17083313301

Website

http://cpoministries.org/

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