What is "Open Mike?"

On Saturday night the Candidates are give the opportunity to use the mike to talk to the whole group.  No one is ever required to speak or encouraged to speak.  Team members are told not to offer support to any Candidate who becomes emotional while speaking.  That support needs to come from the table family.  The team will leave the "family" will be there Monday morning.  I've left off names for privacy 

HUGHES KAIROS #9

OPEN MIKE

We need to change the name of this program from Kairos to LOVE

Kairos has proven me wrong. I learned I did need to come to Kairos. I do read scripture but I didn't understand. Thru Kairos I learned compassion and I am learning to remove the log from my eye.

A friend introduced me to Kairos. This was a real blessing. I came to Kairos not thinking I would participate. Now I am participating 100%. I even included the judges name in my forgiveness list.

In Kairos I made a very special friend! Every one knows who I am talking about--J.C.

A lot of guys got me to come to Kairos. I used to pray but I didn't give God a chance to answer. I cried a lot in Kairos. I made a list of people I hated when my father died. I learned you got to get forgiveness from God before you can get rid of hate. I have watched this room and have seen God change a lot of people. I got something I didn't bargain for.

I wanted to leave this morning. As I was leaving God told me to be patient. I learned the power of prayer. My sister had surgery last week and I learned she was recovering and was doing all right. Family is the biggest part of Kairos--Kairos shows so much love.

I came to Kairos out of curiosity. Since I have been here I learned about myself. I learned there is a God. I'm going to try to serve. I don't know now what direction, but I will serve.

I don't know what brought me to Kairos. I want to thank whoever it was. Kairos changed the direction I have been going for 55 years. I learned love and I want to serve.

Curiosity brought me to Karos. Since I have been here with Kairos I have learned how to love. I learned to let go and let God.

What brought me to Kairos? I don't know. I feel like I have learned to mix with people.

I wanted to get away from Satan and become closer to God. I'm truly blessed. God is real.

My roomy asked me to go to Kairos. Found that Kairos is about love. Let those who haven't had the opportunity to learn about the love of Christ come to Kairos and see Christ's love in action.

Came to Kairos because of personal invitation. I learned the awsome power of God. Kairos stripped me of everything I thought a man should be. I found the power of love. I hope others got what I got.

The last 4 days I have been spiritually whipped. Kairos has shown you can't measure everyone by the same ruler. I had a lot of hatred. Now I have had a day of awakening. I'm still struggling but I want to get rid of hatred. Thanks for Kairos coming to the place of living death.

This weekend has shown me agape love. Kairos doesn't want anything from us-- it only wants to show us about God.

No one is exempt from the love of God. His love penetrates the toughest heart. I found out what family is all about. I have had a storm inside me for years That has been cured by my Kairos family.

I did not want to come to Kairos but I was influenced by a friend. It feels good to be in front of a group. You can tell what is in a man's heart by what comes out of his mouth. I am really trying to clean up my language.

Love is so powerful. I really appreciate the fellowship I found in Kairos. Kairos has shown me what true love really means.

If you keep bringing Kairos to others, you will have the whole world Christians. Anyone who comes here and doesn't get anything out of this is not human.

I came with no spirit at all. Have now found it and it is beautiful. Found a lot of tears. It was awesome. The Lord is awesome--He broke me down. Taking away a new fresh person. I want to bless every one.

I was brought up with a family that had no discipline. At Kairos I was introduced to myself. I grew in my relationship to Christ. I'm taking away a few pounds and a memory that I will carry to my grave.

Curiosity brought me to Kairos. Found a lot of love-- not like my mom gave to me. I never found joy like this. I have learned how to forgive.

I was a backslider. I learned what I need to do. I found a new spirit. I'm taking away Jesus and a lot of new friends.

What did I bring to Kairos? I don't know--I left it out there. I met men in white that I never knew but who now love me and I love them. I'm proud and I am going to stand proud.

I was brought to Kairos by a couple of friends. I arrived with a lot of problems, a lot of weight. Kairos knocked it down. I found brothers that showed me love. I'm taking with me a lot of relief, Jesus, brothers and sisters, as well as a peace and joy I never had experienced.

I came to Kairos because I was curious. I had heard about the cookies. I wanted to be part of what ever was happening. Kairos is what I was looking for. I wanted that love. Here at Kairos I received it and appreciate it.

Came to experience what Kairos has. Four years ago I had the HAV virus. It has taken a long time for me to find where I needed to be. This is where I needed to be.

I was the most arguing person in the unit. I was a hard person to get along with since I have been in jail. I have never seen the love that I have seen in here during Kairos.

Kairos has the Brothers in White on the ropes. Won't let them off. Christians must be Christ-like--must show by example. I believe we are the church. The free world people in Kairos have set the example for the inmates. I have been whipped the last 3 days. Kairos has me on the ropes --wont let me off. We were set up --started out Thursday. I like the fellowship, I like to talk. Different people have different elements, different backgrounds, different hurts. It helps to have the chance to talk.

I want to do a lot of writing to tell others about Kairos. I know a lot of people who would benefit from this. I feel like I would like to spread the word. I know I am not supposed to give the free world people thanks, but I just have to give you thanks.