Convicts Help in Rebuilding MD church

[nhboy]

"n the stark cinderblock room known as the chapel at the state prison in Jessup, Bishop Oscar E. Brown gave 75 inmates a message yesterday that they are not "second-class citizens" and that they will emerge from prison better men.

In turn, the inmates gave him a check for $650 to help rebuild his church, First Mount Olive Freewill Baptist Church. The church's steeple was hit by lightning in July, causing a fire that devastated the building."

Rebuilding a church, giving inmates hope -- baltimoresun.com

 

[camily]

"n the stark cinderblock room known as the chapel at the state prison in Jessup, Bishop Oscar E. Brown gave 75 inmates a message yesterday that they are not "second-class citizens" and that they will emerge from prison better men.

In turn, the inmates gave him a check for $650 to help rebuild his church, First Mount Olive Freewill Baptist Church. The church's steeple was hit by lightning in July, causing a fire that devastated the building."

Rebuilding a church, giving inmates hope -- baltimoresun.com

I think that's a great story! Thanks nh.