Youth Prison VisitOur last outing as a team was very special - we were invited to a youth prison about 1 hour out of Perm. Our team played hockey with some of the boys on their outdoor ice and then we had opportunity to share in a meeting setting. These boys range in age from 13 to 18 and can be in the facility for up to 10 years. What we saw was a group of very young guys who had made some poor decisions in their lives which ultimately cost them their freedom. Over 200 of them listened intently as our host Igor, who had spent 21 years in the Russian prison system, gave them a message from the "lifers" in the men's prison to change their ways while they still could. Wesley, Alex, and Glen also had opportunity to speak into their lives and offer them hope. The boys responded eagerly. It was a very powerful meeting.
2 comments:
The first thought I had after reading about your youth prison visit was how wonderful that our God is a God of second chances. I will pray for these Russian boys and that the seeds you planted and the words you spoke may bring hope and miracles into their lives. You are truly missionaries.
Hi Matt: Almost time to return home after a very exciting and rewarding time with your team. God has richly blessed you all, as you have blessed others. Love always, MaJean
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