Thank You!

A LETTER OF THANKS

Dear (Contact First Name),

How does a prison inmate feel on Thanksgiving Day? Is there anything that the incarcerated can be thankful for?

We recently received a letter from an inmate graduate of our program with the subject line, "Thank You For Helping Me Heal!" This man has been in prison since age 17 and is now 45 years old, yet he is thanking Bridges To Life for healing that he is experiencing only now, after 28 years of incarceration.

Like this inmate, I am grateful for the healing impact Bridges To Life has had on so many lives. The Apostle Paul was himself in prison when he wrote these words to the Ephesians:

"Because I have heard of your faith

and your love toward all the saints,

I do not cease to give thanks for you,

remembering you in my prayers."

To the volunteers, donors, graduates, supporters, and staff of Bridges To Life, I extend my heartfelt thanks and prayers on this Thanksgiving, and always.

John Sage

BTL Staff (L to R) - Back Row: Danielle Sims, Jim Buffington, Joel Lightfoot, John Sage, Larry James, Charles Fisher,

James Prochazka, Jeremy Lampier; Front Row: Margie Blazier, Linda Windham, Dolores Stoughton, Val Padley, Belinda Hester, Deborah Hartman, Beverly Epps, Richard Lopez

Not Pictured: Tac Buchanan, Judy Dutcher, Connie Hilton,

Lucy Segars, Misty Wallace

SHARING THE VISION


	John Sage holding TDCJ Certificate of Recognition for 50,000 Graduates

Thanks to all who joined us for our annual Vision events in Amarillo, Arlington and Houston ! This year, BTL celebrated reaching the amazing milestone of 50,000 graduates from our program, an achievement recognized by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) at all three events.


Tim Anderson signs his book for guests

Austin pastor and author Tim Anderson was our featured speaker for his book, There Is A Balm In Huntsville, the true story of healing between a criminal and his victims in which Bridges To Life played a significant part. Guests were gifted the book after each event. Additionally, t he 2019 Patricia Stonestreet Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Jerry Blazier , and two volunteers qualified to be recipients of a Hero Award f or active service to BTL at age 85: Don McMullin and Dutch Ohlendorf .


	Maj. Carol Nickell of Salvation Army ARC

We were especially honored to have our opening prayer at the Houston event given by Major Carol Nickell of Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center (SA-ARC) . The BTL program is currently conducted at SA-ARC facilities in Houston and Dallas, and in 2020 will be added to SA-ARCs in Austin, Fort Worth and San Antonio.

As always, a special thanks to those who sponsored tables at each of BTL's 2019 Vision Events, and to all who continue to support us, whether financially or with your time and devotion as BTL volunteers. We appreciate you!

50,000 AND COUNTING!

Celebrating our 50,000th Graduate

at the Polunsky Unit in Livingston on November 12th, from L to R:

James Prochazka (BTL SE Texas Regional Coordinator),

Ershel Redd (BTL Board Member), John Sage (Founder/CEO), Michael M. (Graduate), Ron Owen (BTL Project Coordinator),

Kirk Blackard (BTL Board Member)

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