Operation Foundation’s programs are designed to lead participants in a journey of self-awareness and self-confrontation. These objectives are crafted and delivered from the initial design to the curriculum writing and, finally, the facilitator training.
This past Friday, JB gave his update on what was happening in Nasinu Correctional Centre.
“What a change of attitude in the young men this week! They paid attention and participated comfortably in class, asking questions. The highlight was when one of the most disruptive young men approached me yesterday, after all the others had left, and began to share that he would love to be restored.”
It is in these moments that we observe the journey objectives having impact. The disruption is often the first giveaway of a participant being uncomfortable with conviction. This most often leads to a conversation around what I’m hiding, which in this case was ‘I want to be restored!” That flame of hope is the precious gift that he has allowed himself to become vulnerable to verbalise. What we now do with that matters, as the truth is that any flame can be extinguished as quickly as it can become a fire. These are the opportunities to encounter!
The encounter is built on vulnerability and genuine expression of change. This is what I want… becomes the language that begins to shape heart and mind towards something better. What is visible in our programs is the person of Jesus Christ. We don’t push or insist but make him available - which is what he truly is - to all of us.
Each week, as Operation Foundation runs programs in different Correctional Centres, this is the encounter we long to see - the encounter that leads to new lament, hope, ideas, and opportunity.
Operation Foundation is committed to restoring lives and communities to God's glory. Thank you for supporting our opportunity to have impact!