Christian Library International (CLI) ships gently used Bibles and Christian books to more than 1000 prisons. They ship to every state in the Union and to a multiple number of prisons in each state. Many men, women, and young people have made a commitment to Christ as a result of this ministry. It is non-denominational, but very much Christ-centered. CLI has delivered more than 300,000 volumes to prisons, jails, and youth detentioon centers. My husband and I work as volunteers with this organization. You can get a lot more information about this minstry by going to their website www.cli-nc.org. If you are interested in participating by donating Bibles and/or Christian books, please contact me.

Donna B. in North Carolina

I think this is an awesome ministry, and I would like to send some bibles.

My church did a book drive for CLI.  A lot of books came in and people seemed genuinely pleased to be able to give their Christian books to such a good cause.

Laura

I have no Bibles available, but are you interested in the books by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye.  If so, would be willing to forward them to you.  Phyllis.

Laura,

Thanks for the information about your church's book drive for CLI!

Donna B.

Is it ok if they have a name written in them? or some underlining?

I answered these questions in PMs to those who asked them, but thought others might have the same questions.

Yes, the Left Behind books are OK to send.

Yes, it is OK to have names written in the books and some underlining. CLI just asks that the books be in good condition, hence the request for "gently used Bibles and Christian books."

If you have other questions, please post them.

Donna B.

Thank you to those who have sent Bibles and Christian books! They will arrive soon in prisons scattered all over the U. S.

Donna B.

I will be out of contact with the Internet until Oct 2. If you have any questions about the donation of Bibles/Christian books through CLI, I'll be available after Oct 2 to respond to them.

Thanks again to those who have sent Bibles and books.

Donna B.

Just wanted to let you know that I am back and again able to access the Internet. If you have any questions about the donation of Bibles/Christian books through CLI, let me know.

Donna B.

PMing you now...

Sue W.,

I've just sent you a pm.

Donna B

Would your church be interested in having a book drive to get gently used Christian books/Bibles to send to Christian Library International? If so, contact me  with a personal message, and I will send you information.

Donna B.

I just had a request for the address to mail the gently-used Christian books/Bibles to Christian Library International and thought I would post it here in case anyone else is interested. It is:

Christian Library International
3800A Hillcrest Drive
Raleigh, NC 27610
Please also put ATTN: Donna Beckham

The reason for the attention line is so they can identify where you learned about CLI. After they receive the books, they will send you a letter and form for donation credit if you want it for tax purposes. If you have any questions, contact me through this forum or a personal message.

I will be out of contact with the Internet until December 13. If you have any questions about the donation of Bibles/Christian books through CLI, I'll be available after Oct 13 to respond to them.

Thanks again to those who have sent Bibles and books.

Donna B.

Thanks to Phyllis M. for the box of books and Bibles sent for the CLI ministry!

Donna B.

Thanks again to Phyllis M. for another box of Christian books and Bibles sent for the CLI ministry! What a blessing from S. Dakota to prisons all over the country.

Donna B.

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If you have any Christian Books or Bibles that you don't need anymore, they can be a blessing to people in prison who want to change their lives. If you are interested check out the Christian Library International website at www.cli-nc.org. Read about this wonderful organization and find out how to participate in the ministry. If I can answer any questions, please contact me by personal message.

Donna B.