July 2024 Newsletter

  IDOC Community Re-Entry Center (CRC) Concerts (pictured above) The Magic Valley Chaplains continue to host monthly concerts at the IDOC Community Re-Entry Center. These events inspire attendance from inmates who may or may not feel comfortable attending a traditional church service, but are drawn to hear the talented musicians from our local Christian churches here in the Magic Valley. …

June 2023 Magic Valley Chaplains Newsletter

New Site Facilities Leader for Jerome County Jail Welcome to Bruce Venable, who has recently taken over for Barry as facility site leader at the Jerome County jail.  Bruce is a retired Pastor from Washington and has been serving in Jerome and Twin Falls County facilities. Many of you met Bruce and his wife, Linda, at the Chaplain banquet.  Barry …

February 2023 Magic Valley Chaplains Newsletter

February 2023 MVC Newsletter  Fellowship: MVC BBQ and Chaplains Appreciation Banquet – There was a great n turnout for the summer BBQ hosted by Barry & Tracy Knoblich. The Chaplains Appreciation Banquet was also very well attended this year. It was quite a night for delicious food (prepared by Tracy and Barry), fun, and fellowship. Dutch Zuiderveld was honored for …

August 2022 Magic Valley Chaplains Newsletter

Twin Falls County: Kathy Steinmetz We have really seen God at work this summer at the Twin Falls County Jail! Despite the challenges of covering for summer vacations, chaplains are providing three services per week (Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday) with few exceptions. Saturday afternoon service for the female inmates has been switched to Saturday mornings with the same good turnout. We …

MVC BBQ Potluck Family Picnic

You are Invited to the MVC BBQ Potluck Family Picnic on September 12th, 6-8 PM Pulled Pork, Hot dogs, and drinks will be provided. Bring your favorite side dish as well as a lawn chair! Location 1174 Skyline Drive Twin Falls Idaho RSVP by September 5th to Barry at [email protected] MVChaplains Sharing Gods Love and Hope with the incarcerated

MVC May Newsletter

Mini-Cassia John Moats Mini-Cassia is still not open to in person church. One on One visit only. Average 4 requests per week.   Twin Falls County Kathy Steinmetz In-person church services for men and women are occurring three times per week, along with one-to-one visits as requested (averaging about 3 per week).  Annual Chaplain PREA was completed by reviewing Power …