M.G., of Larned, KS, reports: “First off, we are a new SA group. At present we have two members and one social worker (sits in but does not talk—he’s learning).

“The men here at Larned are from the state prison system and have been arrested for some kind of sex act (in SA group only) and at present are receiving care and treatment for our problems. In the prison system sex crimes are the worst to live with, and to be blunt we could be killed if found out. So our weekly meeting is so important to us. In time we are hoping to open up the SA to the other wards so keep that in your prayers.

“My own stay here has been six months now and I have been involved in SA three-and-a-half months and sober for three months. With all the help here through the professional staff I must state that the SA life has helped me the most. Through my reading the SA book and prayer I am growing in sobriety and unity with God.

“We are a small group right now and we shall grow as time goes on. There is a song that goes ‘Be not afraid for He has you in the palm of His hand.’ Well He has this SA group in His palm and we are not afraid. If we can open up in a prison mental hospital we can make it. ‘Be not afraid.’”