Good News Global - Tulare County

09/13/2024

Charles Black went home to be with the Lord last week. His funeral is Saturday, Sept. 21, at 11am at Parkside Chapel in Visalia, followed by a reception. The following is a reminder about his history of involvement in our Jails. He served 70 years!!! Amazing!

Charles Black

1942 – The father of Charles Black began going into the Oak Street Branch Jail with a few others from Parkside Chapel, every other week (a couple from Lindsay went the other weeks). Because Charles’ mother died in 1939, his dad had to bring him to the Jail when he would go, and the officer would baby-sit sometimes and other times he would not, and then Charles would play in the courthouse park.

1948 – when Charles was 14, and Charles’ dad was alone that week, the officer said to Charles, “Go in and help your dad sing.” So Charles started ministering in Jail in 1948 by helping his dad sing.

1959 – Charles took a break from Jail ministry to serve in the military for two years (1959-1960), but he resumed ministry immediately upon his return.

When the Main Jail opened in 1962, Charles began serving there, and he continued serving through the first few months of 2020.

09/04/2024

We appreciate the opportunity to extend our sincere gratitude to the “Sequoia Lions Club of Visalia” for inviting Chaplain May to share an update on the jail ministry. We are deeply thankful for your continued support and generous annual donations.

05/09/2024

Last Wednesday, the Tulare County Sheriff's Department had its annual “Volunteer Appreciation BBQ.” We want to thank the Sherrif’s department for honoring all the volunteers (and the great food). Furthermore, we would like to thank all our “Good News” volunteers who consistently sacrifice their time to partner with us in advancing the Gospel through the message of reconciliation.

02/09/2024

“I know God loves me because I love Jesus Christ for who he is and what he and the Father have sacrificed for us. My joy cannot be taken, no matter what challenges I face in my earthly existence. And I can have peace in my heart because I know I will rest forever in heaven.” -RO, inmate.

12/25/2023

Christmas in jail is complete! We were able to give out over 1,100 Hope Packs to the men and women behind bars here at Bob Wiley & Pre-trial. I want to say thank you to all the volunteers who came alongside us today to help shine the light of Christ. You guys are such a blessing to me and this ministry.

“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers,[a] you did it to me’” (Matt. 25:35).

From left to right: Larry, Tim, Caleb, and James. Thank you all for coming out today to serve with us.