It was December 22nd, 2010...12 amazing volunteers gathered at Eastern Regional Jail to put together Christmas gift bags for the men and women who reside at the jail. Over 400 hundred bags and 2 liter bottles of soda were prepared and given out that day! 
We were amazed at the incredible donation of candies, chips, crackers, small cakes, playing cards, sodas, socks, and decorated paper bags. 
Everyone joyously took a task in the distribution line...whether it was filling the bags with notebooks or counting the candy to make sure everyone got an even amount. 
Everyone joyously took a task in the distribution line...whether it was filling the bags with notebooks or counting the candy to make sure everyone got an even amount. 
When the bags were ready, five of us went back to the inmates' quarters (Pods as they call them) with the ERJ counselors and guards and were able to give the gifts to each of the inmates. It was a joy to wish each of the men and women a Merry Christmas! 
We were also able to give gift bags to the guards and office staff of Eastern Regional Jail.
We have been so blessed to be a part of the journey of each of the men and women at ERJ. We are so grateful for your donations and prayers towards the Jail Ministry. 
Please continue to lift up the men and women there as they strive to reclaim their life.
Please continue to lift up the men and women there as they strive to reclaim their life.
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