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Outreach | Buster Cole Prison Campus Visit

Buster Cole Prison - 3801 Silo Rd, Bonham, TX 75418, USA
Thu, May 15
6–9 pm
Hello Everyone, Greetings in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ! We are excited to announce upcoming opportunities for prison ministry visits and church services at the Buster Cole Unit. We are scheduling the visits for next six months Volunteer Sign-Up Deadline: One Week before every visit This is the deadline to submit the list of volunteers to the Warden for approval. Important Notes: Training Requirement: If you have not yet completed the training, don’t worry! You are still welcome to join these visits, as you may participate in up to six visits before official training and approval are required. Next training is on April 5th ,2025. Meeting Location and Time: Meet 4:00 PM at 208 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75070 (parking lot of Ace Hardware/Auto Zone). We will proceed to the prison in our cars promptly by 4:30 PM to head to Buster Cole, so please make sure you arrive before 4:30 PM. We need to be at Buster Cole by 5:45 PM. Dress Code: Please avoid wearing tight clothing or items with holes. Business casual attire (such as jeans and t-shirts) is recommended. Important: Do not bring items such as cell phones, wallets, pocketknives, or smartwatches that could interfere with the process. Please ensure your car is locked. For Volunteers with Pacemakers: Please inform the staff upon arrival, as you may be subject to a pat-down search instead of using a metal detector. Conduct: It’s essential to maintain professional boundaries with the inmates during the church service. Please do not provide any personal items or services, such as offering your phone number or any other personal information. Such actions could lead to inappropriate relationships and legal issues. Inmates are provided for within the prison system, and volunteers should not be relied upon for additional support. Focus on providing spiritual guidance, while also adhering to the rules of the prison To Sign Up: Please fill out the following information and send it via text at (469) 902-2033 or email to ajeet.samuel@gatewaystaff.com. If you’ve already submitted this information before, there is no need to resend it. Additionally, please RSVP using the link below: Required Information: Full Name (As it appears on your driver’s license/ID) Driver’s License/ID Number Ex-TDCJ (Yes/No) If Yes, provide Release Date Entry Approved (Yes/No) Entry Denied (Yes/No) Volunteer Initials Thank you for your willingness to serve. We look forward to your participation in these meaningful visits. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. Blessings, Pastor AJ Samuel Phone: (469) 902-2033 Email: ajeet.samuel@gatewaystaff.com