Dear Friend:

Yokefellow Prison Ministry is a program under the
umbrella of the York County Council of Churches
that provides inmates in the York County Prison
with a spiritual and physical link to the ecumenical community through weekly
Bible Studies. Yokefellow's care continues after a prisoner serves his or her
time through the provision of temporary housing, financial assistance, job search
opportunities and continued spiritual support.

Yokefellow Prison Ministry helps to provide a second chance for those who
are seeking to rebuild their life. Yokefellow encourages clients to build healthy
relationships that will continue to strengthen them as they grow.

If you can serve or support this ministry then please call me at the York County
Council of Churches.

In Christ,

Gene Chisholm

                 Ministry History

In 1949, Dr Elton Trueblood, founder of the Yokefellow Movement, was struck with unique force as he read the passage in Matthew 11:25-30..."Take my yoke upon you." He saw that this is Christ's clearest call to commitment. Being yoked to Christ means becoming a participant rather than a spectator; and accepting a discipline. It leads to fellowship, because the yokes which we know best cannot be worn alone.

The Yokefellow Movement developed through small groups, a Yokefellow Conference, and a quarterly Yokefellow Letter. In 1995 the Yokefellow Institute was established. Since then, many Yokefellow Councils have developed. These Councils operate independently but are affiliated with the Yokefellows International.

The York County Council of Churches has served in prison ministry since its beginning in 1951.

Yokefellow Prison Ministry was established in York in 1982 under the umbrella of the YCCC and has helped countless persons during their time of need.

Yokefellow Prison Ministry is a Non-Profit organization which offers services to
all concerned regardless of race, color, sex, or creed. We operate entirely on
contributions.

             Yokefellow Wish List

• People to offer faithful prayer support
• Bibles (please call)
• Health kits
• Housing sponsorships ($50 to $75/wk)
• Yokefellow friends
• Employment opportunities

If you would like to help the Yokefellow ministry please call The York County
Council of Churches at (717) 854-9504