We have a unique opportunity to visit and encourage Christian prisoners, and we need your help to do it!
For 20 years Christians in Bahrain prayed that the authorities would allow them to visit Christian prisoners.  Praise God, there are now Christians meeting in the Ladies’ Prison every Thursday morning and in the Men's Prison on the last Monday of the month.

At the Ladies’ prison a team of 4 volunteer ladies from different churches visit each Thursday from 9.30 – 11am. We meet with 8 – 30 prisoners from a variety of countries; some are committed Christians, others are just beginning to explore their faith. We are never concerned with what brought the ladies to prison, for were we not also once in chains?
‘It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm then and do not let yourselves be burdened by a yoke of slavery.’ Galatians 5:1

Most ladies are migrant workers struggling with many difficult issues: for example loss of income so vital to their families back home. In these desperate times, the power of God's love and hope in the Bible is all the more relevant, and what a privilege to share it with them!

Each week one visitor leads the group through a prepared study, followed by an informal time of chatting and prayer. This informal time is where we can share God's love with them individually.

This invaluable ministry is carried out by volunteers from churches across Bahrain and we always need more help, especially over the summer. Ladies, if you have the time on a Thursday morning to please prayerfully consider being part of this amazing work. Call Emily on 39801765 for more details or a chat! We are particularly interested in people who speak more than one language.

We would also appreciate your prayers. Please pray for….
 

	The authorities, that they would continue to allow us to visit, and that they too might come to see Gods’ love for them through our visits.
	The prisoners, that they would be encouraged in their faith and for those that don’t know Jesus to come to faith.
	The volunteers, that they be given strength and wisdom as they seek to do Gods’ work through this ministry.