Letter writing to brothers and sisters imprisoned for their faith

[Honey West]

I am new to JW.talk but looking for brothers and sisters who engage in letter writing to those in prison.  I would like to do this but I need some guidance.  Please forgive me if I am posting this in the wrong place.  Like I said 'I'm a newbie who needs guidance'.

Edited April 4, 2023 by Friends just call me Ross
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[trottigy]

You'll need to talk to the Service Overseer in your conregation. There is an application that has to be approved prior to your doing any prison witnessing. There is also a training program on what is ok and not ok - regarding your interections with prisoner.

 

It is a nice way to open up your ministry to new areas. I am just starting this week myself - after going through the application and training process.

 

I wish you the best!!!

[jwhess]

19 minutes ago, Honey West said:

I am new to JW.talk but looking for brothers and sisters who engage in letter writing to those in prison.  I would like to do this but I need some guidance.  Please forgive me if I am posting this in the wrong place.  Like I said 'I'm a newbie who needs guidance'.

Sr. Daria, welcome to our Forum.  I do not write to prisoners but I believe you will find that those who do so are part of a Branch organized group.  But I will let others share.  The Moderators can move this posting if they feel it is necessary. Again welcome.

[Qapla]

Being in a congregation that has been involved in prison ministry for more than 30 years (we have the state prison and death row in our territory) we are part of the pilot program for prison witnessing. As was stated, you need to talk with your BOE since there is an application/approval/training process to engage in prison ministry. As Jerry posted, there are some rather specific guidelines that must be followed before and during the writing of an incarcerated inmate and additional guidelines for if/when they are released.

 

Those who have been involved in the prison ministry in our area have enjoyed it immensely

[Honey West]

I was probably not very clear in what I hope to do.  I am wanting to write letters of encouragement to those who are in prison in Russia and other various places there abouts.  I realize there are also local prison territories being handled in the States and Canada as I've seen videos pertaining to such on JW.org.  I am not interested in getting involved in prison ministry at this time.  I don't feel comfortable with that.  I don't know if that is appropriate for sisters to do since I've only ever heard of brothers doing so.

 

[Friends just call me Ross]

1 hour ago, Honey West said:

I was probably not very clear in what I hope to do.  I am wanting to write letters of encouragement to those who are in prison in Russia and other various places there abouts.  I realize there are also local prison territories being handled in the States and Canada as I've seen videos pertaining to such on JW.org.  I am not interested in getting involved in prison ministry at this time.  I don't feel comfortable with that.  I don't know if that is appropriate for sisters to do since I've only ever heard of brothers doing so.

 

 

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[Friends just call me Ross]

When I wrote to Brother Christiansen, the instructions were to send the letter in Russian, (Google Translate it)

and do not mention Jehovah's name or speak disrespectfully of the authorities that imprisoned them.

 

 

[Honey West]

Yes well I haven't begun writing yet.  I am just researching the most appropriate way to do it.  Thanks for your input.  I did read that we have to be careful what is mentioned.

[Qapla]

Yes, this makes things a little clearer as to what you were asking about ... still, it is best to talk with your BOE to see what direction they may have.