Prison chaplain

Prison program notes changes

Buimo prison chaplain, Reverend Martin Moel, said it is challenging working in a prison environment to convince prisoners to change their lives.

Rev Moel said before taking on the role as a prison pastor, he studied the prisoners’ behaviour by living amongst them in the prison cells.

He said after a thorough assessment, he started organising daily devotions in their cells.

“I was amazed to see the outcome of the work I did and I know my God did it all because I am just a vessel and I have faith in God to make it happen,” he said.

Inmate told chaplain he wasn't suicidal before killing self

Documents obtained by The Associated Press through a records request show that Lawrence Michael Hensley had discussed with the chaplain whether his decision to turn down medical treatment for cancer was equivalent to suicide.

The records show the chaplain assured Hensley in the June 16 conversation that his decision didn't fit a Biblical definition of suicide.

Records indicate Hensley assured the chaplain he wasn't considering killing himself.