Prisoners Of Pain - Video Documentary

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Prisoners of Pain ….. God's Grace

I looked through the barred windows of Chalatenango gang prison in El Salvador. There was no look of anticipation, no look of hope, nor even any smiles on the faces of the prisoners crowded into their small cells. These forgotten and lonely men simply looked back at us with blank stares. The prison guards skeptical eyes said it all. And, though I had witnessed many miracles in many prisons in The United States and Mexico, I couldn’t help but wonder if the Gospel message could penetrate these hearts. Within a few hours we would have our answer.

My name is Tom Flaskerud. Twenty six years ago while I was Pastor of a church in Bend, Oregon, God placed a burden in my heart for prison ministry and seventeen years ago it became a fulltime mission for my wife Carla, and I. We organized “The Freedom Team”, and began taking the message of Jesus Christ to prisons throughout the West and Mexico. Now the Government of El Salvador has invited us to bring this message of love, hope, and forgiveness to the prisons in a country ravaged by decades of violence.

During our visits to the federal prisons in El Salvador, God worked wonderfully, and over 2600 men and women prisoners chose a better way. The saved included many members of the 18th Street and MS gangs, who have a strong presence in the United States. Many of them even defied the authority of their gang leaders in determination to live a life of freedom and hope.

Our team members, some of whom have first hand knowledge of prison life, were given unparalleled access to government buildings and prisons. This allowed us to gain interviews with prison officials, government representatives, and gang members as well as the right to film the power explosion events and prisoner reactions. In our film you will see that as we presented the Gospel, the Holy Spirit quickly began to work on hearts desperate for change. Hard hearts softened and tears began to scald the cheeks of inmates looking for hope and peace.

So why am I telling you about all of this. First of all, I covet your prayers. Secondly, I would like to share this documentary film, “Prisoners of Pain” with you and many others.

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