So, we were able to go to the women's prison this week for their weekly bible study and I got to experience one of the greatest things I think I have ever been able to experience on a mission's trip. As most of you know, and many of you have been able to participate in, around Christmas time the Samaritan's Purse begins collecting shoe boxes full of gifts for underprivileged children in other countries. I have been a part of filling these boxes and have always wondered what the other side looked like. Well, today, I was able to experience this amazing gift. The women who get put into jail in Ecuador have to take their children ages 0-3 with them. So, sadly enough, the women and children are BOTH behind bars! We were able to pass out the shoe boxes that were filled in the States to the precious little children at the prison! What an amazing thing to see unfold and an incredible way to share about Christ's love with the women and children.
In order to enter the prison, we have to hand in our passports, receive two huge stamps on our arms, and go through the most rigorous and invasive body search I have ever experienced! The "tattoos" didn't come off for days and it looked like we got "branded."
No comments:
Post a Comment