Introduction of Who We Are

Our story is one that can bring Hope to others.

  Sue and I have been down paths that most of you can identify with.

 We met in 1969 and got together  in 1970.  We didn't get married until 1972. We Began our marrige without Jesus, very much in the world. We were both very free spirited.

Before we met the Lord we did everything wrong.  Our ways cost us everything including our marriage of five years.  We have two children and they suffered because of our choices.  We knew about God but did not feel worthy of Him because we messed everything up.  After fifteen years of divorce and runnig wild, Sue found Christ, and He came through for her.  She told me about how I needed Him and I finally decided to accept Him.  We were able to develop the relationship He wanted for us all along and we remarried in 1992.  What an awesome marriage we have now!!  The thing is, the Lord was there all that time just waiting for us “Just AS We Were.”  He knows how messed up we are and need Him.  We are thankful He is so patient.  The point is He wants You  

            "Just AS You Are"

Amanda Sikes commented on 5/23/2011

Amanda wrote: "I love this website so much! It is going to reach so many people. I would like to say this to all who are reading this: As a former resident at the Orlando Work Release Center I can say with 100% assurance that Sue and Al Hoover and all of the volunteers with Just As You Are Ministries ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE, they were my lifeline while I was there. They always had an encouraging word whenever I needed it. This ministry is vital to the success of the ladies getting out that have no support system, transition is a crucial time in everyone's life but especially after being incarcerated. I thank God everyday for putting them in my path and now I am so very excited to be able to give back. I love everyone associated with the ministry. THANK YOU."

Please Pray For Us Today!

This is our seventh year of doing Prison Ministry, which is solely volunteer, and our fifth year with the Orlando Work Release Center rarely missing any Saturday or Sundays. We are very dedicated to what we are doing. What is amazing are the results we are able to see. Many of the women still stay in touch with us and still participate in the activities.

We are looking for Prayer  Partners to pray for those The Ministry touches or more importantly  those we have not touched.

 "Just AS You Are" Ministries is a faith supported ministry and is made possible only by the support of those who believe in what Christ has led us to do. If you  would like to be a part of this wonderful  Ministry, please send a tax deductable donation to the address below.

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.  Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others" Philippians 2:3-4