Prisoners being baptized
Three new converts at Yayachu prison being baptized by our indigenous parters using the only water available

Dear Friends and Family,

I’ve just returned from a wonderful visit to the mysterious and beautiful country of Myanmar, also known as Burma. Unfortunately, its people are held captive by a repressive military government and by a Buddhist religion that binds them to worshiping a god they cannot know personally. Thankfully, however, freedom is coming to some of the most unlikely places—the prisons. God has opened the door for our partners to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ in Burmese prisons!

Our partners are ministering in the work camps near Kalaymyo, a city located in the remote northwest region of the country. The prisoners receive warm clothing, blankets, food, medicine and a Bible; then they hear the gospel, many for the first time!

During my visit with our partners, I provided them with a camera and a laptop to help with documentation and administration of the prison ministry. And because workers often must rent a car or truck to get to the more remote prisons, Heaven’s Family also purchased a new motorbike for them, all thanks to generous gifts to the Prisoners Fund.

Shackled inmates praying
Inmates, many in shackles, responding in prayer

Heaven’s Family is also working to help our partners begin ministering in a 4,000-inmate prison in Taunggyi, a city located near the center of the country. There are some inmates in that prison who have been labeled as “untouchables.” Our partners will be helping to meet their physical needs and telling them about Jesus, the One who is not afraid to touch them.

Please pray with us for this ministry in Myanmar. I thank all of our Heaven’s Family friends from the bottom of my heart for your faithful support and obedience to the command of Jesus to minister to “the least of these” around the world. One day you will hear Jesus say, “When I was in prison, you visited me”!

May God continue to richly bless you!

Bob Collins
Director, Prisoners Fund

This correspondence is not intended to be an appeal for funds, but as an informational update for those who have already contributed to the Prisoners Fund, have signed up to receive these updates, or know Bob and Carole personally. Thank you so much.

Our goal is to serve you as you serve the “least of these” among Christ’s family. If, however, you would like to contribute again to this fund, we want to make it easy for you, either through credit card or automatic bank withdrawal. Just click here or call our office during regular business hours (8:30AM – 5PM EST) at (412) 833-5826.

To contribute by cheque in the U.K., please write the designated fund name in the memo line and mail it to Heaven’s Family, P.O. Box 7402, Bournemouth, U.K. BH11 0EJ.

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