personal hygiene kits that include soap , detergent , toothpaste , toothbrushes , and more . We offer business skills workshops on food preparation ( sweet peanuts , corn wraps , tamales , shrimp , ceviche , coconut treats , plantain balls , and pizza ); constructing piñatas ; hairstyling ; and various handcrafts . We also provide counseling for self-esteem , motivation , restoration , and reconciliation with families and society .
These workshops allow prisoners to develop spiritually and psychosocially so they can work to support themselves financially after they leave prison . We work with juveniles in various cities , visiting prisoners ’ families and ministering to prisoners ’ children . In a few months , we will begin a pilot project called “ postpenados ,” which entails caring for those believers who have left prison but don ’ t have the necessary skills to provide for their families . Post-penados will offer hope to those who need it . Often , when former
prisoners leave prison , they are rejected by their families , the church , and a society that is not prepared to accept them or help them adapt to their environment .
We are grateful to One Mission Society for being a blessing to this prison ministry , fervently supporting the work of taking the Gospel to Ecuador ’ s prisoners . And we thank God that the power of the Gospel is transforming prisoners ’ lives . We have seen many souls baptized and discipled so that they , in turn , can disciple others .
We ask you to join us in praying for this ministry . We can progress together to help these people , as Hebrews 13:3 says .
photo , top : The Delgados work faithfully inside many of Ecuador ’ s prisons , sharing God ’ s Word and baptizing new believers . insert : Carlos and Sulay Delgado .
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