This letter was sent to TWR-Africa from the Zonderwater Medium ‘A’ Prison in Cullinan.  Karen Barkhuizen, the Audience Relations Coordinator kindly shared it.

A few months ago Karen sent study materials, books and a wind-up radio to this man serving a long-term prison sentence for violent crimes.  He became a Christian whilst in prison and has been listening to TWR constantly in order to grow in his new found faith.

Dear Mrs Karen Barkhuizen,

I know that it is through God’s powers that TWR took notice that we are constantly surrounded by sound.  What sound?  The sound of the Gospel.  Now I am listening to my favourite programmes being transmitted from the TWR stations without any worries of where I’ll be able to listen to the next programme from.

What a perfect gift you sent me Karen!  Thank you so much also for the two books, one by Sam Gordon and one by Dr. Richard Bennett.   The wind-up radio arrived safely.  I’m blessed and I’ve gone on to understand that life is a miracle and I’ve started smiling and having fun again here in prison because God is watching and protecting me.  I’m counting my blessings because I have so much to be thankful for.  I am overwhelmed by your support and I’m spending time praying and listening to my favourite TWR programmes.

Already I have started a listener group in my section and in the near future I am planning to engage other inmates from the other sections with the permission of the Section Manager.  I believe that God will make it possible.

I will keep you up to date on all the progress I have made in spreading the Gospel of God.  You can send me any useful material for spiritual growth e.g. audio tapes, CDs or books.  Hopefully this will be a better year for me.

God bless you!

Published 07 April 2008