Repentance and hope are always possible, even behind bars — Rev. Minister inspires Nsawam female inmates

The Grace Methodist Church, under the leadership of The Very Rev. George Kofi Affum, Superintendent Minister of the Lartebiokorshie Circuit, has reaffirmed its commitment to Christian service through a generous donation and outreach visit to the Nsawam Female Prisons.

The gesture, which combined material support with spiritual encouragement, sought to uplift the lives of inmates and remind them of God’s abiding love and mercy.

During the presentation ceremony, The Very Reverend Affum emphasized that the initiative was driven by the Church’s duty to extend compassion to the marginalized and to embody Christ’s teachings through action. Speaking in an interview with WTV, he explained that the donation was not only a form of charity but a message of faith and hope to women who may feel forgotten.

“The motive behind this act is to remind our sisters here that though they are in prison, God has not forgotten them,” he said. “Even when the way seems blocked, the Almighty can make a way. Our visit is intended to bring hope, strengthen faith, and inspire transformation.”

The Church presented several essential items, including bags of rice, bottled water, soft drinks, detergents, toiletries, kenkey and fish, and other household supplies. The Rev. Minister noted that while the items were many, the purpose of the exercise was primarily spiritual — to share God’s love and reaffirm His grace.

“Our mission is not only to meet physical needs,” he stated. “We came here to offer hope, faith, and reassurance — to remind every inmate that God’s mercy can reach them wherever they are.”

A brief service was held in the prison yard, filled with hymns, prayers, and powerful messages of encouragement. The atmosphere was both emotional and uplifting as the inmates joined in songs of praise. The Reverend encouraged the women to view their time in confinement as an opportunity for reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal, assuring them that God’s forgiveness has no limits.

He reminded them that “through faith and repentance, new beginnings are possible. God’s grace can turn pain into purpose and restore every broken life.”

Officials of the Ghana Prisons Service expressed appreciation to the Grace Methodist Church for its consistent compassion and outreach efforts. They noted that the donation and spiritual service were vital to the emotional and psychological wellbeing of inmates, providing both relief and inspiration.

“This visit brings more than material help — it brings hope,” one officer observed. “Such gestures remind the women that society still cares and that change is possible.”

The Grace Methodist Church’s visit to Nsawam Female Prisons forms part of its broader mission to extend ministry beyond church walls — reaching the forgotten, comforting the broken, and sharing the Gospel through acts of love.

Through this compassionate outreach, the Church has once again demonstrated that faith in action can bring renewal, healing, and transformation, even in the most difficult circumstances.