Returning Hearts Celebration is an annual event on the prison grounds that unites children and their inmate fathers for an unforgettable day of games, food, relationship building and Bible teaching. For one day each year, fathers can be real dads to their kids. Most importantly, they have the opportunity to reconcile with their children by asking for their forgiveness and inviting them to accept Christ's offer of salvation. This begins the healing process, breaking the power of sin and the cycle of crime.
EVENT SUMMARIES
40 Kids Trust Christ at Avoyelles Correctional Center Returning Hearts Celebration
Forty-three inmate fathers waited anxiously to see their children. Sixty-eight kids enjoyed a day of games, hot dogs, balloons and time with their dad. Thirty-five dads shared the gospel with their children, and 40 kids accepted Christ! Awana Lifeline is making a difference!
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64 Kids Led to Christ by Inmate Fathers at Hunt Prison
A total of 64 children accepted Christ as their Savior at the Returning Hearts Celebration at the Hunt Correctional Center in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. The first of its kind at this prison, the event attracted 68 fathers, 110 kids and 85 volunteers. This is just the beginning! Many are looking forward to participating in the Malachi Dads program at Hunt.
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Inside the Wire, the Heart of a Servant DVD
This is a mission trip, and when you come on a mission trip you expect to be changed. Listen to volunteers share how Returning Hearts Celebration changed their lives! For copies of this DVD, please contact us at awanalifeline@awana.org.
SLIDESHOWS & VIDEOS
Returning Hearts Celebration at the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in Louisiana.
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2007 Returning Hearts Celebration audio slide show
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Slide show from Returning Hearts Celebration at the Avoyelles Correctional Center in Louisiana.
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