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Urgent Prayer Needed for Women's Shelter

Perhaps you have seen the news of the tragedy that occurred last week in a government-run shelter near Guatemala City. (See a news article about it here ) There was a riot and a fire caused by girls trying to escape the facility due to mistreatment that they were receiving there. 
               Our Bible study at the shelter here.

The last I have heard is that 40 have died, and many more are hospitalized. There were over 500 in this facility designed for 400 residents.

As a result of this tragedy the women and teens at the shelter where I minister have been emotionally traumatized. In addition, we are expecting to receive a number of teenage girls to be transferred here from the capital. Please pray for us as we have a great opportunity to minister to these women at a time of great stress in their lives. Also believe with us for provision of food and personal items as there is no funding for these, only the donations that the shelter receives. I will be coordinating donations from those who want to help. If you wish to donate for the purchase of food or personal care items, please enclose a note with your donation or leave a note with your online donation at livingwordmissions.org
Discipleship in the Men's and Women's Prisons
New opportunities for discipleship have been opening up! The men's prison here is like a small town with almost 2000 inmates. There are several churches located there, pastored by inmates. Last month I began giving weekly worship discipleship sessions to an inmate who is the worship leader at his church. This includes piano lessons and spiritual guidance, and he in turn is teaching others that are involved in worship at other churches. Please pray for Juan, that he will put into practice the things that he is learning.

In the women's prison we have begun a program of teaching centered on the five principles that the prison system has set up for rehabilitation. We have taken these principles and built Bible-based teachings around them. I just finished a series of classes that included teaching about sin, repentance and the new birth. These women's lives are changing as a result of hearing God's Word!
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Living Word Missions
PO Box 687
Wilmington, MA 01887
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