Prison Visit
Unfortunately for the team, Jon & Scott's antics finally got them in trouble with the authorities. Late last night they were picked up by Mpigi police and thrown in the slammer for unruly behaviour. Today we went with our gaurds and their AK's to bust em out.
... oh wait, this is the public blog... shoot. I mean, uh... we went to the prison for a ministry visit... yes... ahem.
The prison in Mpigi is co-ed, about 20 inmates, five of them female. One of the women has her baby with her in the prison. Nothing is provided for them. They typically serve an average 3-year sentence in the clothes they were arrested in. Some of the inmates are allowed into the community to work to get money for food... so they are very much in need of material things.
The warden of Mpigi is a Christian and treats his inmates with care and respect. The team sang songs with them, talked about Canada (and what it's like in our prisons!), and gave them some maize flour and blankets. The men & women split up and had a chance to talk more and pray for the needs of the inmates.
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Miss you guys...
love,
darian
What a day this must have been!
Be encouraged that even though the prison conditions sound less than adequate, I believe that your actions have made God smile.
Heb. 13:3 "Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering."
May God shower his blessings on you as continue to put these words into action.
Looking forward to the next update.
Extra love to Sandy, Brita, Darlene & Erin
Jamie
Hey team - sounds amazing. I can hardly wait to see you guys at the airport.
Doug and Mari - I miss you so much. Although, not much laundry to do!!!!
Trevor: name the price - I will pay it, I am dying to see a photo of Mari and Doug (although, I am beginning to think they stayed in London and are stowed away at Buckingham Palace...)
Savour the simple life there. Life here is complicated!
Love Cecelia (and Mom for you Mari!)
Hey team - sounds amazing. I can hardly wait to see you guys at the airport.
Doug and Mari - I miss you so much. Although, not much laundry to do!!!!
Trevor: name the price - I will pay it, I am dying to see a photo of Mari and Doug (although, I am beginning to think they stayed in London and are stowed away at Buckingham Palace...)
Savour the simple life there. Life here is complicated - (cellphones, tv, - you know the stuff!)
Love Cecelia (and Mom for you Mari!)
me again. I am loser - I posted twice. Yes, life is very complicated!
OK, I should be pressing Toronto to get 'ABM opening' dimensions.
Brandon, we do miss you BIG time; however, it light of what you have opportunity to be apart of now, what is so important about a CIBC project anyway!
It is fabulous to be able to follow your involvements there.
Praying when ever you all come to mind.
Jon Congo, Senor
Trevor, we still can not fully access the 'team schedule'. All we seem to get is the flight times. Did you manage to put up the daily schedule and team groupings as you mentioned last week? If so what do we need to do to check it out.
It would be cool to see this and be able to offer specific prayers for the day's projects.
Thank you
From Cheryl & Arnie Miller,
Soooo good to know that you're heading homeward. Our prayers continue to follow you, Erin, and the whole team. The photos have been fabulous, even saw you during a serious moment. The memories you carry in your hearts will be forever.
This note is probably coming while you're enroute...perhaps you'll have some internet connectedness as you travel.
Love and prayers. MMMMMMMMmmmmmmmm
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