Volunteer's Guide to Kairos Prison Ministry
Hutchins Weekend #37
February 26 - March 1, 2026
Serving Inmates of Hutchins Unit
Hutchins, Texas
A Great Cloud of Witnesses
Kairos unites Christians to make a difference for Christ in the hearts of prisoners.
Kairos is an ecumenical, worldwide ministry that brings the love of God and the light of Christ into prisons. An army of volunteers rally to become the hands and feet of Christ for 42 inmates who come seeking a new way of life.
How Can You Help?
Your Prayers are what we need most!!
We need your prayers for the success of this mission. Please pray specifically for:
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42 residents for the weekend
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Our Inside Team
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The Warden and Staff
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The Chaplain
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Out Outside Support Team
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The will of God is accomplished.
In addition to prayer, what other ways can you participate?
Here are some ideas! Scroll Down.
Purchase a Meal for an Inmate
You can contribute to the purchase of an inmate’s meal by filling out the meal ticket and sending it and a recommended donation.
Sponsor an Inmate
You may serve through a donation to sponsor
meals for an inmate during the Kairos 3-day weekend.
- $500 will sponsor an inmate, or
- $2100 will sponsor a Table of 6 inmates
Individuals, families, groups, and Sunday school classes can help by sponsoring an inmate into a new life – one based on Christ.
Mail your contributions to:
Kairos Prison Ministry
Hutchins Unit A/C
PO Box 863883
Plano, Texas 75086
Attend a Closing Ceremony
Come to the Closing Ceremony
Sunday, February xx, 2026
Be a witness to the glorious work of the Holy Spirit. You must apply and be approved to attend the Ceremony.
Lives are being redeemed in one of the darkest places on earth – prisons.
It takes a virtual army of volunteers to be the hands and feet of Christ in this mission. 35 to 40 volunteers enter the prison for the 3-day event, some cook meals and many others contribute donations, posters, placemats, cookies and write letters. All can be in prayer.
Your contributions are part of Gods plan to bring the light of Christ into this very dark place. Thank you for being willing to be involved in His plan.
Bake Cookies
Lovingly baked by praying volunteers.
Become tangible examples of the love of God poured out by His family.
Some of the favorite cookies of the inmates are Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Butter and other traditional favorites.
More recipes to view
Cookie “Please Do’s”
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Cool, Cool, Cool !! If you don’t do this, the cookies stick together!!
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Roll Cooled cookies in single stack (as rolling coins) and wrap in waxed paper. Then enclose the wrapped cookies in a “Zipper” plastic bag.
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Place bags of cookies in a “copy paper” box and mark the cookie count and type on the outside of the box.
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Freeze until you can arrange for delivery to a team member.
Cookie “Please Do Not’s”
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Do not add icing or toppings to the cookies.
Create Dinner Plate Placemats
Placemats made by children are used at each meal. These handmade placemats are powerful tools of the Holy Spirit that can break open a lifetime of sorrow and let in the love of Christ.
This could be a great project for your church, Sunday School or youth group to target
Placemat Guidelines Summary
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Preferred:11x17 white paper
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No stickers, glue or laminates
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Include a simple message of God’s Love
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Include Child’s first name and age.
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Markers or crayons are preferred.
Write Letters of HOPE
Write letters from God’s family to the inmate expressing God’s love.
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Address to “Dear Brother in Christ”
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Do not seal the envelop.
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A short “note” from a child has an incredible impact for Christ!
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Children should sing letters with first name only.
Build a Prayer Chain
On Friday of the Weekend, during the first discussion of agape (Christ-like love), a prayer chain is brought out and is draped around the room and around/over all the Brothers in White. This is meant to be an overwhelming display of just how many people on the outside are praying for the Brothers during the Weekend.
The chain links are alternating colors and oftentimes include links from Brothers/Sisters at other Institutions. Each link also has the first name and city of a person praying for the Weekend.
Learn more about "Prayer Chain"
Create Posters that demonstrate
Agape Love
Sunday school classes, Bible study groups, reunion groups, youth groups and families can make posters that express the hope found in Christ.
These messages of love from the Body of Christ have a powerful impact on hardened hearts.
Poster Guidelines
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Posters can be a simple of trace of hands or a beautiful work of art.
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Include the name of your group as well as individual signatures.
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Children, use only first name and age.
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Do not use stickers or glue.