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MENDED
BY GOD
Dons new book MENDED BY GOD is
an inspirational story of a near fatal accident and the courage
and faith his family demonstrated as they went through a roller
coaster of emotions.
Mr. Tony Pack has donated
the proceeds of the book to the work of Youth Direct with
lost and troubled youth.
Press RESOURCES
to obtain a copy using PayPal.
You will not be disappointed.
White House Supports Faith-Based
Programs
President Bush recently received a 2007
report on the White House Conference on Prisoner Reentry.
Don was a speaker at that conference (November 2007) on the
subject of Juvenile Reentry. He was introduced as One
of Americas front line experts. The President
strongly supports volunteers and faith-based organizations
that work with prisoners and ex-offenders. As Governor of
Texas, he supported faith-based units in Texas prisons

click
here for a complete calendar of events.
EVANGELISM REPORT
Giddings, March 15, 2008
The Lord truly blessed our day of evangelism
at the TYC facility in Giddings, Texas (between Houston and
Austin)
The largest number of volunteers (102) in
our seven year history came from all parts of the state to
spend a day sharing their faith with youth in lock-up. Many
of the dedicated volunteers got up at 3am to begin their journey
to the facility, many leaving at 4:30am
The youth greatly appreciated the dedication
of the volunteers. Nearly 65% were new volunteers overcoming
personal anxiety and fears to obey the biblical mandate to
"visit the prisoners".

The performers showed unusual talent and energy.
Alan Dee mesmerized the youth with his skillful illusions
and created good natured laughter with his humor. Hip Hop
artist John Moore (RBS) brought loud applause and excitement
with his energized beat and lyrics and an extremely moving
story of his years of childhood abuse and confinement. Don
Smarto shared his testimony in an all new PowerPoint version.
The youth could only come to the programs
voluntarily. Staff was not sure how many would choose to attend
the two programs. Of the 375 youth in the facility, 374 came
to the program. The one boy who did not come, a Wiccan and
Satanist, was willing to talk to a volunteer counselor in
his dorm.
The volunteers (some choked
with emotion and tears) shared at the end of the day how greatly
they were blessed. Some youth made a decision to trust Christ,
many re-dedicated their lives, and seeds were definitely planted.
The chaplain implored the ministry to return in several months.
An administrator wanted the ministry back every year. The
Lord surely blessed our day in the large youth facility.
OKLAHOMA JUNE 14-16th
We
plan to go into three facilities in Oklahoma in June. Prepare
now for an exciting weekend sharing your faith with boys and
girls in multiple facilities. Confirm your attendance by fax
972 572 8335.
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