Teamwork in Prison Ministry

Can't believe that its already Tuesday night!! The days have been filled with activities and many tasks keeping the time flowing quite nicely. Yesterday we  a little farther up the mountains toward a little school close to where Pastor Michel lives to do clinics and dental work with the people there. We also had a few people playing games, painting nails, and singing songs with the younger people. It was slightly difficult because we didn't have our own translator for the kids. It really is amazing to watch people and see how God equips them to improvise and do what it takes to interact with the people!! It has been great for our team to really step out of their comfort zone and learn to follow God's leading. It is quite physically taxing at times but so rewarding in the end. 
Before we headed up to the school we went to the prison in Saint Marc to do some ministry and clinics there. It was slightly frustrating though because we went to help the prisoners with their teeth and all the guards wanted THEIR teeth done. They could easily go somewhere else to get their teeth done but since we were there and they could get it for free they decided to get to have it done. There isn't anything we can do about it either because they wont let us come back otherwise. It is just so sad to see how their system is so corrupt and very unjust. In each cell there were almost 20 to 40 men. They only have one fan and absolutely no windows. Some men and boys end up staying in the prison for years on end because their system says that you are guilty until proven otherwise. A lot of times people end up going in and they are not even guilty to begin with! It ended up being an awesome day though because there was a YWAM group that was stationed in that area for a few more days so they decided out of the blue to come and minister to the prisoners as well. They didn't even know we were there at that time. Before they came they prayed for two things. A microphone, and someone to lead some singing and the gospel message. We ended up being able to provide both of those requests! It gave me goose bumps to be able to sing to the people in the prison with fellow believers that were here for the same purpose as we were. All coming together to fulfill God's calling for every believer. And just the fact that our group had been used to answer someone elses prayer request.. It really brings me to tears to think about how privileged I am to be able to live in the country that I do with the things that I need when I need them. And to have the eternal hope of salvation and know my future is sure. I also thank God for the opportunity to minister to others even if it means sacrificing my wants. We will be doing more clinics these next few days and will post again maybe tonight if not in the near future!! Thanks for following us! All glory and honor to God!! AMEN!
Hannah