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Prison Fellowship Singapore (PFS) is an inter-denominational fellowship of Christians that ministers to men and women and their families in Singapore’s prison system. We are glad to share with you our vision and ministry in the hope that you and your church can join us as volunteers, prayer warriors, donors and supporters. |
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Doing time in prison may for some be a total waste of time. But as many released prisoners will testify, it could also be a time of radical life transformation, preparing prisoners to live responsibly and honourably before God and others.
Pre-sentence Preparation and Counselling
Much can be done to prepare a person for imprisonment. As early as upon the arrest of a person, PFS steps in to help prepare him emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, as well as help him settle outstanding matters before beginning his prison sentence.
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When an inmate is released from prison, he is faced with many challenges. Most need help finding meaningful employment with decent pay, upgrading of skills, and finances to tide them through the initial period of re-integration into society. More intangibly, and even more important, these men and women need to develop healthy friendships, find a listening and sympathetic ear (or for some, counselling), and support and encouragement to continue their transformation. PFS Aftercare provides the following services:
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The Family Life Ministries (FLM) seek to reach out to families of inmates in the following ways:
Angel Tree Project
Each year, around Christmas, volunteers deliver gift hampers to family members of prisoners: food hampers for parents or siblings, a special gift for a husband or wife, toys for children. The highlight of the gift delivery is a card written by the inmate carrying heartfelt Christmas greetings. This is one opportunity for the inmate to express his love and gratitude to his family and serves to strengthen or rebuild family ties.
Wives’ and Mothers’ Support groups
Often, when a loved one is imprisoned, wives and mothers isolate themselves from their friends and family because of a sense of shame and failure.
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