After passing through our final set of locked doors, Comandante Alicia (head prison official) escorted us to a cell where Eva was lying on her side. Despair and anguish were written all over Eva’s face. Weeks earlier Eva’s family came to visit. Separation and loss from family drew Eva into a deep depression. It had been three weeks since Eva had eaten anything and the guards were concerned. This incident gave our Prison Ministry team the opportunity to pray and see God answer prayer on Eva’s behalf. The following week Eva came back to the Celebrate Recovery group. There was great joy as we embraced her and welcomed her back.
Our open door policy of inviting new inmates to join us in the CR program allows new comers to hear the message of love and hope with the opportunity to come to know this Jesus that brings healing to body, soul and mind. Women grasp the new relationship with Him and soon recognize the next step is to be baptized as a public declaration that they have turned from their old ways and are now walking with Jesus. Songs of joy and dancing filled the chapel of the prison June 20, 2011. 9 women walked through the waters of baptism.
Baptised in the prison
God continues to send teams, staff and the volunteers needed to do the work He sets before us. The evangelism and construction teams have been busy. Two houses have been erected and the local communities are hearing the message “God loves you!” YUGO staff led an outreach at the Cristo Rey Church in Rosarito. Rod enjoyed setting aside leadership responsibilities to take part in the staff outreach. Many thanks to our friend Donna from Canada for joining us in ministry this summer doing whatever task is placed before her.
House #2 @ the Rosarito Outreach Center
NOTE- If you have been collecting Prison Ministry supplies for us to bring back to Mexico, please contact Gerry Moore (780-907-4735) so you can plan a drop off time with him at St. Alberta Alliance Church. All items must be at the church before August 12 so the trailer can be filled. Here is the list of needs one more time:
-Toothpaste and toothbrushes
-deodorant (no roll on or spray)
-Rolls of toilet paper
-heavy grey sweatpants or sweatshirts
-Shampoo (NO conditioner)
-sanitary napkins (not tampons)
-White socks
-white t-shirts (no color whatsoever)
-Blankets
-Spanish study bibles
