“I got involved with Arts Capacity after experiencing ‘freedom’ behind bars from previously taking church choirs to prison for worship concerts. Those times were unforgettable, and I was compelled to continue serving through understanding the biblical mandate to ‘remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them.’ We experienced joy together with prisoners sharing sacred music. The time of personal one-on-one conversation after the singing was transformative, seeing such joyful smiles, tears of gratitude, and hearing their stories. In those extraordinary hours, the bars disappeared, and we knew we were all family with the same fallible nature and needs for grace, forgiveness, and soul freedom. I learned profoundly that it is indeed level ground at the foot of the Cross. Arts Capacity’s program appeals to me in much the same way. Musical arts are excellently presented, and we enjoy personal interaction with the prisoners. The impact is two-way as they find benefit from the programs, and we ourselves benefit from meaningful interaction with them.”
