I have to admit, it does seem a bit strange writing to you about Christmas, considering that the average temperature here in Malawi this past week was 94 C (yes, I am rubbing it in a bit…)!
Part of my work while here in Malawi is working with the Prison Chaplin. Each week we visit prisons for Bible Study, 1 on 1 counseling and advocacy work. In the southern part of Malawi there are 22 Prisons with approx 13,000 inmates. During my time, I have recognized the very harsh conditions of these prisons with inmates lacking the basic necessities of life like bed mats, blankets and soap.

This Christmas, we are partnering with an initiative of International ministries of the Presbyterian Church in Canada with the purchase of bed mats, blankets and bars of soap to be distributed amongst 7 of the prisons, but we could always use your help. Would you consider giving to this project? It could be a way of giving a little bit of Christmas to those less fortunate. For less than the cost of a candy cane, you could provide a bar of soap ($0.14)…for less than a carton of Egg Nog you could provide a bed mat ($3)… & for less than a box of chocolates you could provide a warm blanket ($8). Yes, it DOES get cold in Africa!

If you are interested, click here to send your donation to International ministries ‘Bring Hope to Prisoners.’ All money will then be forwarded on to us via International Ministries.

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Merry Christmas! The Sherbino’s

(here is a short link to a video on youtube describing in a bit more detail)