With the Medical Center's rotating population, however, Lloyd and Nita have encountered hurting prisoners from across the United States. Nita plays the piano, and I lead the discussion. Several weekly Bible studies are offered at the hospital, so the Colbaughs do not promote a structured study. Their emphasis is on fellowship. Circular seating in the chapel encourages openness.
Meetings begin with group singing and then inmates are invited to offer special music.
We always read Scripture together, and some will quote their favorite Scripture. Even without a hard and fast structure, the Colbaughs find that a theme almost always develops. He's a strong believer. His wife had died earlier and his grandson sent in a picture of the gravestone. That just eliminated me,' he said.