There was a pretty cool event going on here this weekend. An outside ministry called Bill Glass' Weekend of Champions took over the rec yard with Harleys, a NASCAR car, a high-wire act, and several men who have been world champs in their respective sports - football, kickboxing and NASCAR. I'd never seen such an event take place in prison and, though I'd heard of them, I guess I thought they didn't happen anymore.

Before the event yesterday, many of the volunteers for Bill Glass came to the pods and went to lunch with us. It was strange to see men and women decked out in riding leathers walking the hallways with inmates, but very cool.


When we went out to the rec yard, the bleachers were pulled out of the gym and were filled with men in white (the TDC inmate's only choice in clothing.) The motorcycles were revving loudly. Dust clouds lifted as one rider did burnouts in the dirt, leaving a black spot in the light clay soil.


A man stepped up to the microphone, said a few words, then introduced the first speaker, an offensive lineman for the Super Bowl champion 49ers. He gave his testimony of how he came to Christ after chasing money and fame for much of his career. Looking around, I saw many men leaning in to hear each word. After a closing prayer, he invited the volunteers to grab about six guys each to speak and pray with.

I don't know how many guys came to Christ or rededicated themselves, but I think the love that all the volunteers showed in bringing their motorcycles and themselves to talk with prisoners affected many. I didn't go to any of the other talks, but there was definitely a buzz on the unit. I'm glad to see God's people doing God's work in a place like this.