Yesterday, Monday February, 27th, our Mission Team visited the Trinidad Prison and shared the word of God with the prisoners. We were given approximately 2 hours to share with the prisoners. The Robman opened our program and then introduced Linda, who gave an incredible message to the prisoners. Then we actually brought out our basketballs and did simple drills with the prisoners. They do not play basketball in Trinidad so this was a new experience for most of them. It was amazing to see their faces light up as we spent more time with them - for a short period of time they actually got to enjoy themselves and forget where they were - maybe not completely forget, but at least relaxed in their environment. They were all very respectful and at the end of our time some accepted the Invitation to live for Christ! Also at the end of our time we encouraged them to talk with us about themselves and their lives - several spoke with us afterwards. Some are getting out of prison soon and are wanting so much to start a new life which for some of them means moving away from their old environment. Jobs are not plentiful in Trinidad so when they are released it is hard to find a way to earn a living. But, they are given opportunities in prison to learn some job skills such as electrician and plumbing. The Prison and prisoners asked that we come back to visit them again - most likely there will be another mission trip planned in the near future. We felt we had a positive response from the prisoners.
Tuesday we will go to one of the schools and speak to approximatley 80 kids - will update our blog after our visit the school. I will try to post pictures but having a bit of trouble getting those posted....those may come after we get back to the states......will do my best!
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