6th Wings Party at the Guadalupe County Correctional Center, Santa Rosa, NM, November 13, 2010

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16th Wings Easter Party at God's House Church, Albuquerque, NM, March 27, 2010

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8th Wings Valentine's Party at the Grants Women's Prison, Grants, NM, February 6, 2010

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2010 Las Cruces, Southern NM Correctional Facility 3rd Mother's Day Party

The 3rd Wings Party was held at the Southern NM Correctional Center on Saturday, May 8. There were 35 inmates and 98 family members who had registered for the party. There were 35 volunteers who came from Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Kent, WA and the greater Las Cruces area. Family members arrived early, so balloon and mixer games were played with early arrivals. At first people were a little surprised about the informal, fun atmosphere, but soon everyone was helping get the balloons high in the air with the tarps and team efforts.

2010 Tennessee Prison for Women Easter Party

The third Wings Easter Party at the Tennessee Prison for Women was held in Nashville on Saturday, April 10^th. Well over 200 people attended the party that was held in the prison gym. Activities included sharing the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus played by volunteers and members of the audience, singing, crafts, and even an Easter relay! Thank you to all who attended and especially for the warm welcome from the corrections department.

2010 Albuquerque, NM God's House Church Easter Party

The 15^th Wings Albuquerque Easter Party was held at God′s House Church on March 27, 2010. What a joyous time it was! Volunteers and families took part in crafts, singing, dying Easter eggs, an interactive Bible story, and Easter relays. A special thanks goes out to all of the volunteers whose giving and sharing of Christ's love is the very message of Wings Ministry.

2010 Dallas, TX Hutchins State Jail 2nd Wings Party

The 2^nd Wings Party was held at the Hutchins State Jail on Saturday, March 13. There were 35 inmates, plus 9 band and chorus members, and 53 children, 72 adults, and 44 volunteers from at least 18 different churches from Texas and New Mexico registered for the party. The inmates arrived early, so mixers games were played with the inmates and early arrivals. At first people were a little surprised about the informal, fun atmosphere, but soon everyone was involved in the fun.

2010 Grants, NM 8th Wings Women's Prison Party

Wings Ministry hosted its 8th Wings Grants Prison Party on Feb. 6, 2010, in celebration of Valentine′s Day. There were 170 inmates and family members approved to visit and 40 volunteers came from 14 different churches throughout the Greater Albuquerque Area. We give special thanks to Central United Methodist Church for the use of their church van, which allowed the volunteers to carpool and drive many of the supplies to the prison. Jim and Lisa Harmon again took family photos, which become such treasured reminders of their special time together as a family. Warden Arlene Hickson and her son surprised us and we were so pleased to be able to thank her in person for the incredible hospitality shown us not only by her, but by her caring staff.

2010 Santa Fe, NM 2nd Wings Penitentiary Party

The 2^nd Wings Party was held at the Santa Fe Penitentiary on Saturday, January 16. There were 48 inmates, plus 4 band members, and 178 family members who had registered for the party. Family members arrived early, so balloon and mixer games were played with early arrivals. At first people were a little surprised about the informal, fun atmosphere, but soon everyone, even those with canes, were helping get the balloons high in the air through the tarps and team efforts.

Wings Christmas Party in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dec. 2008

The 14^th Annual Wings Christmas Party was held at Joshua's Vineyard in the SE Heights of Albuquerque. We had a large crowd of 300+ guests and an estimated 100+ volunteers from at least 29 different churches, including 2 volunteers from California. Joshua's Vineyard youth and youth praise team, pastoral staff and many church volunteers helped us. THANK YOU!
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Cheyenne Mountain Re-entry Center in Colorado Springs, CO Dec. 2008

The first Wings Party in a Colorado Prison was held on December 20, 2008, at the Cheyenne Mountain Re-entry Center. There were 22 volunteers who helped with the party. They were from Colorado and New Mexico, at least 10 different churches and denominations, and represented at least 6 different ministries. There were about 110 people total at the party including the staff, who were very helpful, accommodating, and welcoming. Music was led by Rev. Paul Hilker on the keyboard, along with about 12 resident choir members. Of course the children helped join the choir during various songs, and everyone loved the music. Special thanks to the South Suburban Christian Church for the use of their van to get volunteers from the Denver area to the party. Special thanks to all our donors, who helped with pizza costs, a Wings volunteer who made Biscochitos – the official "cookie" of the State of New Mexico for our Colorado friends, for the Hobby Lobby in Albuquerque, who specifically gave us cards and stickers for this party, and for all the cookie bakers in many cities who gave us their home-baked goodies to share with all the residents.
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First Tennessee Wings Prison Party

The first Wings Party in a Tennessee prison was held at TPFW in Nashville. Well over 200 people attended the party which was held in the prison gym. Deputy Warden Debra Johnson, Chaplain Yolanda Walker, and the corrections department welcomed us and treated everyone very warmly. There were 52 inmates, at least 41 volunteers, 26 children, and about 90 family members in attendance at the party, not including staff.

Southeastern Correctional Institute Wings Prison Party in Ohio

December 8, 2005 was the day Wings held a Wings Party in the Ohio Southeastern Correctional Institute. This wonderful party was sponsored by Ohio churches and attended by new Ohio Wings volunteers. It was a tremendous success and we are looking forward to doing it again!

Guideposts® Gifts

Guideposts® has been a supporter of Wings Ministry since our first party. They have donated magazines and books for every party. This gallery is under construction. Recently, they have donated hundreds of hand-knit sweaters for the children of our guests. We are so thankful for their support! You can visit their website at www.Guideposts.Org. These pictures show the smiles their generosity has generated.

2003 Grants, NM Women's Prison Party

On Saturday, February 8, 2003, Wings held a Wings party in the Grants Women's Prison in New Mexico. The Grants party was our first one inside a women's prison. It was a tremendous success. Guideposts donated 400 hand-made sweaters that we gave to children of inmates. It was so generous of them and it was needed. It snowed in Grants during the party! We are hoping to expand the in-prison Wings Ministry with more of these. It was wonderful to see families coming together to worship, have fun, and share a meal!
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2002 Los Lunas, NM Prison Party

October 19, 2002 was the day Wings held a Wings party in the Los Lunas Prison in New Mexico. Some of our previous Wings parties had young people from the Youth Detention and Diagnostic Center attend with supervision. The Los Lunas party was the first Wings party held inside a prison. It was a tremendous success. We are hoping to expand the in-prison Wings Ministry with more families coming together to worship, have fun, and share a meal!