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Linda teaches Delia

 While waiting for the large group of men and women detainees to enter the big meeting room, we saw about 10 new prisoners being brought in for orientation in a back room. They were shackled with leg irons and arm chains.  Some were also handcuffed to each other. What a sad sight. This reminded me of the old radio program “Unshackled” which in the spiritual realm only God can do.

Even though the foreigners are in an uncomfortable situation while awaiting release, it is encouraging to know that many receive Christ before being deported back home.

Last week we talked with an English speaking Filipino.  Even though there are more upstairs, only one Filipino girl was brought down.  She had been in the prison only 5 days.  She acted ashamed about being in the prison.  But after talking, singing, and reading Bible stories, she was encouraged.  She cried and called Linda, Mama because she felt comforted.  She had overstayed her visa after being in the country for 6 years as a domestic and health worker.  Even after sending money home to her family each month while working, she was unsure whether her family could raise enough money to pay for her fine and transportation back home.

The 5 Chinese men, who prayed to ask God for forgiveness and accepted Christ the week before were baptized.   The men then surprised everyone by voluntarily giving an offering!  What a blessing that God prompted their hearts to give to the Christian work at the prison.  The money will go to help more inmates hear about God.