"Missions to Prisons"
and
"Friends of Prison Fellowship Ethiopia"
are working titles of Greenstones Christian Trust.
Registered Charity in England and Wales (Number 513862). Founded in 1974.
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and
"Friends of Prison Fellowship Ethiopia"
are working titles of Greenstones Christian Trust.
Registered Charity in England and Wales (Number 513862). Founded in 1974.
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Welcome!
A group of children in the Twinkle of Hope and Refuge Child support projects
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This website provides a brief introduction to Greenstones Christian Trust and outlines the holistic nature of the work we are involved in in partnership with others.
We hope that as you browse through it you will find it of interest and, as we try to keep it regularly updated, that you will keep coming back! As you get a glimpse of the wider picture, the opportunities and the challenges, you might like to pray for us that we may have the necessary wisdom and resources for the task. |
As far as possible we work in co-operation with others here in the UK and in Ethiopia.
Much of our involvement in the UK - in prisons and in the community - is made possible by invitation often associated with a growing interest in the work in Ethiopia.
In Ethiopian prisons our involvement in this holistic Christian work is all in partnership with Ethiopian NGO Justice for All Prison Fellowship Ethiopia (JFA-PFE) based in Addis Ababa. The work is facilitated in most Ethiopian prisons by JFA-PFE Chaplain Coordinators supported through this Trust and includes a whole variety of practical projects as well as great opportunities for prisoners to hear the gospel message, get involved in Bible Study and enjoy Christian fellowship and worship.
Much of our involvement in the UK - in prisons and in the community - is made possible by invitation often associated with a growing interest in the work in Ethiopia.
In Ethiopian prisons our involvement in this holistic Christian work is all in partnership with Ethiopian NGO Justice for All Prison Fellowship Ethiopia (JFA-PFE) based in Addis Ababa. The work is facilitated in most Ethiopian prisons by JFA-PFE Chaplain Coordinators supported through this Trust and includes a whole variety of practical projects as well as great opportunities for prisoners to hear the gospel message, get involved in Bible Study and enjoy Christian fellowship and worship.
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PRACTICAL PROJECTS
There are many practical needs and efforts are made to try and enable some of these.
In this connection there is opportunity to support the fund raising efforts by Calum
who is aiming to raise £1,000.00 in support of the Twinkle of Hope child care project
by running in the Greater Manchester Marathon.
If you would like to consider sponsoring him click here for more information
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Dormitory for women and children in Addis Alem Prison west of the capital Addis Ababa.
Money raised & work now nearing completion. Click here for more details of this project including progress pictures.
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Further projects are being considered and more details should be available shortly.
There are many practical needs and efforts are made to try and enable some of these.
In this connection there is opportunity to support the fund raising efforts by Calum
who is aiming to raise £1,000.00 in support of the Twinkle of Hope child care project
by running in the Greater Manchester Marathon.
If you would like to consider sponsoring him click here for more information
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Dormitory for women and children in Addis Alem Prison west of the capital Addis Ababa.
Money raised & work now nearing completion. Click here for more details of this project including progress pictures.
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Further projects are being considered and more details should be available shortly.
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Twinkle of Hope and REFUGE projects caring for Ethiopian prisoners' children.
Click to find out more |
PRAYER POINTERS
An aid to specific daily prayer for the prisons ministry. for November 2018 Click here |
Chapels and Chaplains in Ethiopian prisons. A brief introduction to what they do and how they may be supported.
Click here |
ETHIOPIA VISITS
2013 to 2017 Teams visit prisons and get up to date on a number of projects Click here to find out more |
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**ETHIOPIAN NEW YEAR 2011
AN EXTRA OPPORTUNITY MAYBE TO WISH ONE ANOTHER
Happy New Year
or for our Ethiopian friends
መልካም አዲስ አመት
(Melkam Addis Amet)
Let us thank God that amid all the changing years and all the doom and gloom
so often reported in the media, there is still some amazing good news around.
Jesus Christ - the same yesterday and today and forever!
How wonderful that - whether it's 2010EC or 2011EC or whatever calendar we use - Jesus is still the same. He is the Saviour who proved that God really does love us - even when we mess up. Because of his death and resurrection, when we come to him in repentance, we can be forgiven - totally forgiven! God will deliberately not remember any of that mess - it's gone!
This is good news for prisoners and for everybody else. There is hope! Yes – real hope! Eternal hope!
THANK YOU JESUS!
**According to the Ethiopian Calendar New Year's Day 2011 is the same day as 11 September 2018 Gregorian Calendar
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2017 VISITS TO ETHIOPIA
Founder Bob Spratt and Julian Legat were able to visit Ethiopia
in June where they were able to spend some time
alongside our partners Justice for All Prison Fellowship Ethiopia (JFA-PFE)
visiting prisons and taking part in the annual Chaplains' Conference.
Trustee Mike Ducker and retired police officer Eric Young visited in November.
As well as the joy and privilege of spending time with our partners in JFA-PFE,
this visit included visiting a number of prisons with focus on
Refuge and Twinkle of Hope child care projects, seeing progress with the
dormitory construction in Addis Alem and considering the next construction project.
Click here to see brief Reports of these visits.
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JUST IMAGINE......
The Howard League for Penal Reform have asked us to imagine being locked up in a cramped,
filthy cell and then go on to describe some of the disgraceful prison conditions current in the UK.
Please take a look at their summary and get praying that something will be
done as a matter of urgency to address this unacceptable state of affairs.
Pray too for both prisoners and staff facing danger day after day.
Thank you
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THE KESWICK CONVENTION 2018
The Keswick Convention organised annually by Keswick Ministries has been taking place since 1875.
Once again we had a presence in
The Congregational Church Hall, Lake Road, Keswick
each afternoon from Monday to Friday during the first two weeks
and enjoyed greeting old friends as well as making some new ones.
Go to "Catch up: Keswick '18" to enjoy some of the ministry.
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The LORD sets prisoners free
Psalm 146:7
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THE LOVE OF JESUS
Click here to find prisoners version of that old favourite "Jesus loves me......"
AN EXTRA OPPORTUNITY MAYBE TO WISH ONE ANOTHER
Happy New Year
or for our Ethiopian friends
መልካም አዲስ አመት
(Melkam Addis Amet)
Let us thank God that amid all the changing years and all the doom and gloom
so often reported in the media, there is still some amazing good news around.
Jesus Christ - the same yesterday and today and forever!
How wonderful that - whether it's 2010EC or 2011EC or whatever calendar we use - Jesus is still the same. He is the Saviour who proved that God really does love us - even when we mess up. Because of his death and resurrection, when we come to him in repentance, we can be forgiven - totally forgiven! God will deliberately not remember any of that mess - it's gone!
This is good news for prisoners and for everybody else. There is hope! Yes – real hope! Eternal hope!
THANK YOU JESUS!
**According to the Ethiopian Calendar New Year's Day 2011 is the same day as 11 September 2018 Gregorian Calendar
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2017 VISITS TO ETHIOPIA
Founder Bob Spratt and Julian Legat were able to visit Ethiopia
in June where they were able to spend some time
alongside our partners Justice for All Prison Fellowship Ethiopia (JFA-PFE)
visiting prisons and taking part in the annual Chaplains' Conference.
Trustee Mike Ducker and retired police officer Eric Young visited in November.
As well as the joy and privilege of spending time with our partners in JFA-PFE,
this visit included visiting a number of prisons with focus on
Refuge and Twinkle of Hope child care projects, seeing progress with the
dormitory construction in Addis Alem and considering the next construction project.
Click here to see brief Reports of these visits.
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JUST IMAGINE......
The Howard League for Penal Reform have asked us to imagine being locked up in a cramped,
filthy cell and then go on to describe some of the disgraceful prison conditions current in the UK.
Please take a look at their summary and get praying that something will be
done as a matter of urgency to address this unacceptable state of affairs.
Pray too for both prisoners and staff facing danger day after day.
Thank you
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
THE KESWICK CONVENTION 2018
The Keswick Convention organised annually by Keswick Ministries has been taking place since 1875.
Once again we had a presence in
The Congregational Church Hall, Lake Road, Keswick
each afternoon from Monday to Friday during the first two weeks
and enjoyed greeting old friends as well as making some new ones.
Go to "Catch up: Keswick '18" to enjoy some of the ministry.
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The LORD sets prisoners free
Psalm 146:7
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THE LOVE OF JESUS
Click here to find prisoners version of that old favourite "Jesus loves me......"
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A FEW PICTURES FROM ETHIOPIA BY WAY OF INTRODUCTION
Children in prison with their prisoner mothers before Twinkle of Hope was formed
Original accommodation for women prisoners & their children
New dormitory accommodation for women & children
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Delivering motorbike to an Ethiopian prison for the Health Worker
New dormitory under construction
Opening ceremony for new accommodation for women and children
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Group picture - Ethiopian Chaplains' Conference December 2014
Teaching session 2014 Chaplains' Conference
Open air service in an Ethiopian prison
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WORKING IN PRISONS IN THE UK and in ETHIOPIA
Working in the prison environment can be life transforming for all concerned.
It is at the same time full of challenges as well as opportunities and there are times of joy and time of sadness.
We value prayerful support and hope this website will help this to be focused and informed.
Click here to find other websites that may help you discover more about the world of prisons and prisoners
as well as some of the Christian responses and resources.
Working in the prison environment can be life transforming for all concerned.
It is at the same time full of challenges as well as opportunities and there are times of joy and time of sadness.
We value prayerful support and hope this website will help this to be focused and informed.
Click here to find other websites that may help you discover more about the world of prisons and prisoners
as well as some of the Christian responses and resources.
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You can see our Annual Report & Accounts for year ending 31 Dec 2017
on the Charity Commission Website
Click here for more information about the Trust including Data Privacy Notice.
Please do contact us if you wish to comment, ask for more information, request our regular email prayer & news pointers or just to say "hello".
You can see our Annual Report & Accounts for year ending 31 Dec 2017
on the Charity Commission Website
Click here for more information about the Trust including Data Privacy Notice.
Please do contact us if you wish to comment, ask for more information, request our regular email prayer & news pointers or just to say "hello".
