Agent B.B.’s Account
I watched Agent E.R. go for prison evangelism despite our schoolwork and busy schedules. She still made time for it and remained quite consistent. Her commitment challenged me because I also wanted to become more involved in evangelism.
Weeks later, I messaged Agent M.M. to ask if I could join the prison team, and he allowed me to. On my first day, I didn’t really know what to expect because it was my first time.
The chaplain came to escort us into the prison yard, accompanied by some inmates. There were many prisoners, and the place felt like a small community. Interestingly, I even 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. Out of compassion, or perhaps pressure, I gave him some. However, someone later rebuked me because I wasn’t supposed to give money to an inmate without permission.
When we arrived at our destination, we found prisoners already waiting for us. Wow! Do people in prison actually want to know God? I wondered.
There were all kinds of people there. Some looked healthy, others didn’t even look like prisoners, while a few looked like mini-dons. Different people came for the program.
At the hall, we were led to a high table, where I remained while my partners took turns ministering to the prisoners. One led the praise and worship, while another shared the Word.
At one point, I noticed Agent E.R. crying. It seemed she carried a burden for the prisoners. Once again, I wondered how someone could be so invested in them. Meanwhile, I tried to pray in the background as my partners ministered.
Afterwards, we met the chaplain, who exhorted us and expressed his appreciation for our visit. Shortly after, we left.
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Agent E.R.’s Account
I started prison evangelism because I had told the head of the evangelism team that I wanted to go on outreaches. I wanted more opportunities to go out and engage with people, so I told him I was willing to participate whenever something came up. Eventually, prison evangelism came up.
I remember that sometime in 2018 or 2019, Pastor Ita and some brethren visited a brother who was in prison. Back then, I didn’t go because I had my reasons. One of them was fear; I simply wasn’t bold enough.
When Pastor Ita returned, he preached about one of the criteria Jesus gave in Matthew 25:36 for being welcomed into God’s Kingdom: “I was in prison, and you visited me.”
The first day I went, I wore my yellow polka-dot dress. To my surprise, 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, and the whole place felt like a proper church setup.
I told myself, “Okay, well… Agent M.M. is here.” Since he had training in preaching, I decided to follow his lead. He preached that day and later informed me that I would preach on subsequent visits.
Eventually, my turn came, and I took the class. My first lesson was on repentance.
To be continued…
Miraculous Monday: 15th December 2025
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