Healing and revival at the Union Correctional Institution,

Raiford, Florida, January 18 & 19, 2023*

The Life Relaunch team witnessed revival in this prison as men responded to the power of the Gospel. Why do we conduct the Life Relaunch in prisons? Jesus, said, "I was in prison and you visited me."

Here are the comments from some of the Participants:

Henry – Jesus restored my heart. Good to see the spirit of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit moving in this. I even felt the goose bumps! And thank you Jesus for this program.

Bill – I first attended Life Relaunch at Dade CI about 14 months ago and accepted Jesus as my personal savior at that time. Thank you so much for bringing this to Union CI. The facilitators were excellent and there are no weak links – the Biblical content of the program is just right!  I expect Life Relaunch to be world wide soon to bring hope to many more!   

Robert C. – The stories of the facilitators helped me to see that we are not alone here. I have been a Christian for a good while now, but this helped me to understand more about a lot of issues. Thank you for coming and for the great lunch! 

Calvin – I thank Jesus for these two days. I learned to let go of the hurts from the past. Life Relaunch provided deep reflection and helped me to look deeper inside about father and son issues, and to truly forgive and let go. Thank you!  

Raymond – The love and refreshing, cleansing power of Jesus restored my heart. I feel cleansed, freed and released from years of unforgiveness, bitterness, and frustration. This Life Relaunch experience probed deep into my heart and broke the strongholds and lies that I believed and lived into during my life without Him. Thank you for being the vehicle that Jesus uses to address oppressive issues in men’s lives.

Gilbert – These past two days have been very enlightening, thought provoking, and challenging. I rate Life Relaunch with the “best of the best” that I have seen during my 33 years in prison (five different state and 1 federal prison). These teachings will carry me and I will release this to others along the way.   

Aleman – I give thanks to God for letting me come to Life Relaunch. This has changed my thoughts, renewed my spirit, and has shown me my life from a different perspective. Thank you for spending this time with us.

Arvizo – (rough translation) This is the first program that inspired me that I have participated in my 13 years at this correctional facility. I learned that I am enough and am loved by God. These men came and brought the Holy Spirit and did a good work for the Lord.

Mark – I am a Messianic Jewish believer. Your message has reaffirmed the freedom that I have in Yeshua, my messiah. That He has redeemed me is the greatest joy of my life.        

Randy – It is good to know that there are good people out there in the evil world that would take two days of their time to come to Union County and reach a sinner like me. Through Life Relaunch and Jesus I am redeemed! The truth will set me free in 2023! Jesus helped me to forgive, to be humble, and not judge others, and listen to the Holy Spirit.

Roosevelt – I don’t know how to write that good, but I got a lot out of this and love you Life Relaunch for coming. Thank you Jesus! 

Robert L. – The Life Relaunch really opened my eyes! I could feel it. I’m trying to get it right in my life and this really helped me a lot. Thank you. 

Julian – The heartfelt testimonies from the Facilitators were powerful – each reflected on a sudden moment from their past. I saw that I had the same things happen to me, too. I know what I need to do – the session called defend – develop – deploy sums it up.   I love you Life Relaunch guys! You changed my life!

Christian – The lessons and messages from Life Relaunch provided a “pick me up” that refreshed my relationship with Yeshua – and reinvigorated my focus on Him and His will for my life. These brothers from Life Relaunch are truly an inspiration to me and their love is without bounds. I will be thrilled to spend eternity with all of you!

Robert S. – Life Relaunch showed me that no matter how deep the wounds are, Jesus can heal! I was deeply affected by not having my father in my life. I never had that relationship, and my heart was broken. I loved this program and appreciate your help in helping me to understand that I am loved by Father God and that I receive blessing from Him. I am a whole lot better today than I was on Monday and Tuesday.

Willie – What touched my heart was to hear these men, coming here to prison, tell of their past pains and how they were released from that pain in the holy name of Jesus! Amen!  

Junior – (rough translation). Because of Life Relaunch I now have the spirit of Jesus Christ in my heart. I learned a lot in this program. Thank you for coming to pray for me and all the prisoners and for everything that you are doing to care for me.

Clarke – This experience will forever live in my heart and guide me to be a better man of God.  Jesus has opened a new door in my sleeping heart. I praise Him for sending you to deliver the message that my heart truly needed.  

Thomas F. Life Relaunch made it simple and understandable – it gave me a better and deeper understanding of His Word. Jesus is my everything. This experience was outstanding – everything that was taught hit home for me – it was right on the money for me. 

Charles P. – I was encouraged to further my deep and abiding friendship with Christ, my Lord and Savior. 

Paul H. – Life Relaunch has lifted some of the hatred that I’ve been carrying for many years and has also shed some light on the path God wants me to travel for the rest of my journey.  I can now say that I’m ready whenever He is ready to claim my soul.  

Richard E. – I now know that Jesus is my Lord and Savior and that He is where I will take all of my issues to. I have been struggling with issues of pride and self-centeredness, but I now realize that I have been posing and hiding my hurts and imperfections. Life relaunch has been a very good experience for me. This reached the core of my being and soul. I still have work to do, but I’m on the road to success as a Christian.   

Willie B. – I learned a lot from Life Relaunch – a good understanding about Jesus’ love and how I can let Jesus lead my life.  

Charles S. – Thank you for showing me the true light of Jesus. This helped me to understand better who I am, and why I have felt the way that I have. I now know how to walk with Jesus from here on. Thank you.   

Richard K. – Life Relaunch put life and hope back into a relationship that I once shared with Christ. The enemy thrives in places like this prison. Thank you for coming here.   

Stephen – By spending these two days in fellowship with Christ and His believers my heart has been restored. Luke 4:18 has always been one of my favorite scriptures – seeing it on the Life Relaunch materials let me know that God guided me to the right place.  

LaJuan – Life Relaunch showed me why I acted the way that I did in my past and that now I need to make a corrective action in God. L was able to let God lead me while I sit back and follow completely.  

David C. – Hearing the heartaches of other brothers from their growing years showed me that I am not alone in these heartaches. I never really understood what the Love of Jesus was. Life Relaunch has shown me and this will continue to make me a better person. His prayers are what I really needed and I will now continue to live my life in prayer with Him 

Ronald – Jesus has done a major work in my life over these past two days. I have learned how to deploy myself as a workman for God.

Thomas – Life Relaunch helped me to understand the feelings that I get when I pray to Him. I learned that I have to listen more and then I will understand.  

Ed – My Life Relaunch expereince was a re-dedication to Yeshua and getting my heart and mind focused back on His ways.    

John B. – This was my first time to really understand the pain and scars in my life. Life Relaunch opened my heart and eyes to better understand how to deal with this, and to let go of these pain and scars that I have carried all these years. Thanks to everyone involved in Life Relaunch and for helping me to become a better person. Keep up the good work.  

Norman – Because of Life Relaunch, I felt a warmth in my heart with the mind-set of peace. I feel more relaxed and calm. I believe that the channels of communication are now open from me to Yeshua and I just feel love in my heart.  

Frank – Life Relaunch was an experience like no other. The sincerity of the men who carried the message was powerful. Writing the letter from my father gave me closure and forgiveness and peace. I am truly grateful for this ministry allowing me to come closer to Jesus. And the icing on the cake was the pizza! Thank you  

Fred – I’ve been blessed and revived thru fellowship with the Life Relaunch volunteers! Praise God!   

James – Life Relaunch allowed Him to open my eyes to a lot of truth – and things to think about and hold onto.  

Steven Y. – Life Relaunch gave me a much needed boost of God energy.  

Russell. – This was a great program and I will tell others. Great job. God Bless and Godspeed!  

Kenneth – Life Relaunch gave power to my imagination and allowed me to actually see Jesus at my side – blowing His cleansing breath into me – which allowed the hurting junk, guilt and shame to leave me.  Jesus cleansed my mind and I believe and accept it once and for all.

David – These two days have lifted a heavy weight from my heart, and for the first time I can see how God can change my life. I know that I have lived a life of hate for so long, but now I can see good and live good, where before I could not. Praise God! 

Matthew – Life Relaunch gave me the power to forgive.

Kent – I love everything that Life Relaunch brought to this institution. God has blessed us greatly. 



John – Life Relaunch is a true blessing. I have been a Christian for many years, but this program helped in healing some of the long term hurts and wounds in my heart.

* See the February 2023 issue of ReLaunched Newsletter for event report!

VISION

Men and women affected by wounds to the heart and soul restored, reconciled to God and commissioned as warriors with Jesus to advance His Kingdom

The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me

To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,

To proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind;

To set at liberty those who are oppressed.” Luke 4:18

Adventure - Passion - Legacy