4th Wings Family Day Roswell

Correctional Center

August 7, 2019

Roswell, NM

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Shake a neighbor’s

hand

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Jesus is a Friend...He’s the friend

next to you….

Lord, I Lift Your Name

on High

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Bible Story:

Calming The

Storm

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For LIFE Int’l

All Rights Reserved

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Family-Style Meal

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SPECIAL THANKS to our

Sponsors:

• 1687 Foundation

• Guideposts Magazine

• Zanios Family

• Many cookie bakers

• Many anonymous donors

New Summer Outfits

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The 4th Wings Family Day at the Roswell Correctional Center was held on August 7, 2019, in Hagerman, NM. There were 15 inmates who were cleared to attend the Family Day, 26 family members, and 10 volunteers who were cleared to attend the Family Day. The volunteers came from 9 different congregations and were from Albuquerque and Roswell. Chaplain Brazil was waiting for us and helped us quickly enter the prison chapel. Ann Edenfield Sweet, Wings Founder and Executive Director, and two Albuquerque volunteers provided an orientation and training for the men. The men were prepared to be “team members” for the Family Day, were told why and how Wings started, and then taught how to help. Ann taught the men about Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets©. Some of the men were given 40 cups. Other groups were given different amounts of cups, but none more than 20. Then the men were given 90 seconds to build the strongest pyramid they could with the cups that could stand by themselves. Once the 90 seconds was up, Ann talked about “winds of life” that an individual may encounter. The men shared loss of job, new job, new relationship, divorce, sickness, car accident, death in the family, and incarceration. Then Ann and team members pretended to be the “winds of life” and were given one blow to blow over each pyramid. The one with 40 cups had stability and a good foundation, and most of the cups were left standing. People need more than 30 Assets© to cut at-risk behaviors. Discussion was held and the men seemed to really understand that if they wanted to help themselves and their children from going to prison, that building and strengthening the “Assets” could help their families. The volunteers did a great job of helping set up for the Family Day. Platters of homemade cookies were filled, and family members who arrived early were asked to help with the preparations too. Chaplain Brazil opened the Wings Family Day in prayer. Ann and some volunteers helped lead the first two songs – “Praise Ye the Lord” and “Shake a Neighbor’s Hand”. Next hand motions were taught to “Lord I Lift Your Name on High” and we ended by signing “Jesus Loves Me.” It was very meaningful and we all enjoyed the music and dancing so much. Next Chaplain Brazil became Jesus. All the inmates were disciples, and people in the audience were the “boat”, the “wind, rain, waves or the sail”. Jesus and the disciples got into the boat after a long day. Jesus immediately went to sleep on the “cushion”. Soon there was a huge storm that came up on the lake and the disciples were frightened. They woke up Jesus, he stood up in the boat, and he yelled out to the wind and the waves, “BE STILL!” The disciples looked at one another and said, “Who is this man who can calm the wind and the waves?” Chaplain Brazil talked about the storms in our lives and it is Jesus who can calm those storms and be with us as we go through them. Next everyone was invited to do crafts. Volunteers were there to assist as needed, and everyone loved making cards and bookmarkers with stickers and markers, beautiful unique butterflies out of the “worthless” newspaper, and fun and tasty necklaces out of cheerios and pretzels. It’s amazing how beautiful those necklaces were!

4th Wings Family Day Roswell Correctional Center Hagerman, NM August 7, 2019

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During this time Ann had time to share about the history of Wings, church programs available to families in Albuquerque, and the Thresholds Mentoring Program. Chaplain Brazil talked about the many faith-based programs that are available to the men, and several other ministry leaders from Roswell welcomed the families and shared about all the educational programs that are offered at RCC. It was a meaningful and special time for everyone. Soon the chapel was turned into a large dining room. Tables of 10 people enjoyed the pizza donated by Church on the Move, had plenty of delicious homemade cookies to eat, and punch. Lively discussion was held at each table. Then the favorite part of each Wings Family Day arrived. A bag of recycled “junk” was used to decorate one person from each dinner group in a new “Summer” outfit. Everyone participated in decorating their special “birthday boy or girl”, and soon the chapel was filled with models in the most fashionable summer

attire☺ Great fun was had by all. The Family Day closed with everyone holding hands in a large circle around the chapel. The Chaplain asked everyone to bow in prayer and we were reminded that Christ was born and also died for each and every one of us. It was a special, uplifting party, where joyous hearts joined together for great fun and fellowship. Church flyers, Guideposts magazines, books and materials from 1687 Foundation and the various other ministries represented were also distributed to everyone. Special thanks to all the cookie bakers! Everyone loved the delicious homemade cookies! The following comments came from the participants and their words describe how meaningful the Family Day was for everyone. Duplicate comments were not repeated.

I came to the Family Day today because: 1. I wanted to see my Dad.

2. To see my husband and participate in activities.

3. My husband Eddie wanted to share this with us.

4. To visit my brother.

5. My son invited me and I was able to visit him.

6. Spend time with my family.

7. Volunteer.

8. I wanted to see my wife.

9. Visit my brother.

10. My sister took the time to come and visit.

11. To visit my brother.

12. Son

13. Wanted to volunteer and experience a Wings Family Day.

14. To observe the reaction from inmates and their families.

15. My son Anthony Reyes invited me.

16. To be with my family and talk about Jesus.

17. Because of my family.

18. To see my son and to enjoy the Wings Family Day. This is the second one I have been to.

19. My son invited me.

20. To fellowship with my family and volunteer

21. I wanted to spend time with my dad.

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22. To take pictures and to meet new people; to see families enjoy each other.

The highlights of the Wings Family Day for me were: 1. All of it.

2. Seeing my husband.

3. Spending time with my husband.

4. Food, lol, time with my brother.

5. Was enjoying my son.

6. Seeing my mother.

7. Bible Story.

8. Participating and spending time with my wife.

9. Seeing my brother, role playing, singing and smiling because he gave his testimony.

10. Seeing my beautiful sister and seeing all the interaction with all the families.

11. Spending time with my brother and family.

12. I enjoyed everything.

13. JESUS and my Son.

14. Fellowship with inmates.

15. The communication and stories they had.

16. Interacting with my son and all of the other guests and volunteers, singing, crafts and eating.

17. Being with family and friends.

18. Spending time with family.

19. Everything.

20. Family-style meal, prayers and meeting others.

21. Time with my mom.

22. Seeing my dad and his friends dress up and act out a story from the bible. Seeing my family

happy and spending time with each other.

23. Disciples in the boat and the testimonies.

Prison Officials should continue hosting Wings Family Days because: 1. It was fun!

2. So they can continue to spread knowledge and help bring incarcerated families closer together in

positive ways.

3. They are good for families.

4. It’s more family oriented......food.

5. It would have been nice if inmates’ grandchildren could have attended.

6. We need a more positive outlook.

7. Brings family closer together.

8. They give us knowledge and let us spend time with family.

9. To benefit growth in relationships with GOD and family members.

10. It is not only beneficial to the inmates but for the staff as well.

11. It is a good thing for the inmates and family.

12. It’s amazing meeting others.

13. YES, it keeps hope flowing.

14. Good for inmates.

15. I think it’s a good way for the inmates to see their family. Shows them they have a strong support

system.

16. They give the inmates and their families a little bit of happiness even if it’s just for a little while.

17. It is a good way to help develop strong support systems.

18. Have a better time and more comfortable.

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19. They are awesome.

20. It promotes self-esteem and family values in GOD’s name.

21. Inmates and families need this time to be successful upon release. The NMCD is lacking many

programs and this is a great filler program.

22. It gives the inmates a chance to bond with family and gives the inmates something to look forward

to.

23. Wings makes a difference.

I appreciate the 1687 Foundation books, Guideposts, Magazines, and collaborators’ gifts and books, donated cookies, pizza from Church on the Move, and want to tell all the sponsors thanks and:

1. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

2. I hope we can come back.

3. To continue what you’re doing.

4. You’re doing awesome work.

5. We appreciate everything the volunteers have done.

6. May GOD continue to bless this ministry.

7. GOD Bless.

8. May GOD bless.

9. We thank you.

10. My family appreciates their time and effort they devote.

11. GOD bless them and it is greatly appreciated.

12. GOD bless you for having the Wings program to bring families together.

13. GOD bless everyone who helped make this day so special.

14. I look forward to seeing you in the future.

15. GOD bless every single one of them.

16. Wonderful reading.

I drove _____ miles one way to come to the Wings Family Day: 20, 35, 60, 62, 65, 120, 220, 250, 268, 297, 300

Wings Family Day Roswell Correctional Center July 13, 2019

Asset Questionnaire Please look at the 40 Asset & Family Asset list to answer the questions below. THANKS so much for your help! Each person needs 30 or more of the assets to cut at-risk behavior.

What did you learn about the 40 Developmental Assets© that you can apply in your daily life? 1. To integrate at least 30 of the Assets into your life.

2. Personal power and positive influence.

3. Pray.

4. To integrate at least 30 of the Assets.

5. To have love always.

6. To be there for my daughter and to continue to be positive.

7. That support and communication are very important.

8. Personal Power 37, 40, 15.

9. 23, Homework; 38 Self-esteem; 18 Youth Programs; 10 Safety and 29 Honesty.

10. I can use more time at home, positive family communication, caring, support.

11. Use more creative activities.

12. Positive family communication is so important.

13. Support, empowerment, boundaries, expectations.

14. They are the building blocks of healthy development.

15. Need to get more.

16. 2 types of Assets.

17. External and Internal Assets.

18. Need to focus on external and external.

19. Support from family is important because we are not alone.

20. 32, 19, 15 and 28.

What Assets do you think were strengthened today? 1. Religion, community, family support.

2. Family support, other adult relationships.

3. Pray.

4. Faith and community support.

5. Spending the time with my Mom after seeing her for almost a year.

6. Family support.

7. Motivation, communication and positivity.

8. 26.

9. 32, planning and personnel decision making.

10. Honesty, religious community, planning and decision making, positive values and support.

11. Religion was the main one.

12. Sense of purpose and positive view of the future.

13. Self-expression, Physical Activity, Religious, Bonding to children.

14. Integrity and adult role model.

15. Family support.

16. Positive family communication.

17. Service to others, family support, time and love.

18. Positive support and social outreach.

19. With help from GOD and family we can do good things.

20. 39.

Which Assets do you think are strongest in your family? 1. Positive family communication.

2. Family Support, Religious Community.

3. Pray.

4. Positive Family Communication.

5. That we always have our bond no matter what.

6. Family Support.

7. Family Support and Communication.

8. Communication, Support, Honesty and taking responsibility for your actions.

9. 11, 1, 3.

10. 2, Positive Family Communications, 26 Caring and 1, Family Support.

11. Family Support, Caring Positive Values.

12. Caring, Positive Values.

13. Family support.

14. Faith, Mental and Spiritual Support, Love, Kindness and Gratefulness.

15. Caring, Restraint, and Integrity.

16. Safety.

17. 26, Caring.

18. Integrity, Safety and Honesty.

19. Empowerment, Boundaries and Expectations.

20. As a family we can do more things that help.

21. 26.

Which Assets do you think you would like to work harder on in your family? 1. Peaceful conflict resolution.

2. Religious support, personal power.

3. Pray.

4. Peaceful conflict resolution.

5. Better communication.

6. Positive family communication.

7. 1, 2 and 21.

8. Resistance skills and Personal power.

9. 1, 2, and 22.

10. Positive communicating, safety, family support and caring.

11. Communication, family support and caring.

12. Planning and decision making.

13. Obedience, work ethic, and family togetherness, positive values.

14. Honesty, restraint and caring.

15. Caring.

16. Planning and decision making.

17. Self-esteem.

18. Communication.

19. Communication is important.

20. 1, 2