Agent B.B.’s Account
I watched Agent E.R go for prison evangelism even though we had schoolwork and a busy schedule. She still made time to go-and she was quite consistent about it. I felt challenged, since I also wanted to be more involved in evangelism. Weeks later, I messaged Agent M.M and asked if I could join the prison team, and I was allowed to. On my first day, I didn’t really know what to expect-it was my first time. The chaplain came to escort us into the prison yard, accompanied by some inmates. There were many prisoners. It felt like a small community. Interestingly, I saw some people selling goods. Yes, I know you’re wondering how they got the goods, right? At some point, an inmate asked me for money, and out of compassion or maybe pressure, I gave him some.
I was later rebuked because I wasn’t supposed to give money to an inmate without permission. When we arrived at our destination, there were already prisoners waiting for us. Wow! Do people in prison actually want to know God? I thought.
There were all kinds of people there: some looked healthy, some didn’t even look like prisoners, and some looked like mini-dons. Different people came for the program. At the Hall, we were led to a high table. I stayed at the high table while my partners took turns ministering to the prisoners; one led the praise and worship while another took the word. At a point, I noticed Agent E.R crying; it seemed she had a burden for the prisoners. Again, my thoughts wandered to how someone could be this invested in the prisoners. I tried to pray in the background as my partners ministered. Afterwards, we met the chaplain, and he exhorted us, appreciated our coming, and we left shortly after.
Agent E.R’s Account
I started prison evangelism because I had been talking to the head of the evangelism team about wanting to go on outreaches. I wanted to be able to go out and engage more with people. I told him that whatever comes up, I’d like to go for it. Then, the prison evangelism came up. I remember that sometime in 2018 or 2019, Pastor Ita and some brethren went to visit a brother who was in prison. Back then, I didn’t go. I had my reasons, and one of them was fear – I wasn’t bold enough.
When Pastor Ita came back, he preached about how one of the criteria Jesus gave in Matthew 25:36 to be welcomed into God’s Kingdom was, “I was in prison, and you visited me.” The first day I went, I wore my yellow polka dot dress. I was surprised to see there was a stage-and we had to preach from a pulpit! I was so scared. We also had to sit in the lectern area. It felt like a proper church setup. I told myself, “Okay, well… Agent M.M is here.” He had training in preaching, so I just followed his lead. He preached that day and informed me that I would preach on later dates. I eventually did, and my first class was on repentance.
To be continued…
Miraculous Monday: 15th December 2025
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