*275 inmates baptised at Khami Prisons* https://chat.whatsapp.com/BW7D5bOO26FKy4TQOnmhsE By Blessed Moyo and Media Mpofu, Sunday News - A record 275 inmates at Khami Remand and Medium Prisons recently embraced a new chapter in their reformation and rehabilitation process when they volunteered to get baptised after weeks of evangelism. The occasion that took place last week marked a historic milestone in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church’s mission to bring moral regeneration and spiritual renewal to those behind bars. The inmates who dedicated their lives to Christ in the penitentiary confinement were also gifted with bibles which they were encouraged to read and share the word in the quest to improve their social uprightness. The baptism ceremony, held in the prison’s courtyard, symbolised a profound commitment by the prisoners to embark on a new life with Christ. It serves as a powerful testament to their rehabilitation and personal growth, affirming that redemption is possible even within the confines of incarceration. Led by former Khami inmate Mr Dumisani Nkomo, now a retired evangelist and Pastor Khonzile Khumalo, the church’s prison ministry team descended on the security facility to administer the sacrament. Mr Nkomo shared the significance of receiving the word of God wholeheartedly and that of water baptism highlighting its potential to reform lives. He emphasised that God’s love knows no boundaries, reaching even those behind bars and spoke of its transformative nature. The baptism followed weeks of evangelism and discipleship programmes carried out by the Seventh-Day Adventist Church within the prison. Mr Nkomo, who is pioneering the outreach initiative has dedicated his life to transforming lives behind prison walls and said his journey of redemption fuels his passion for service. Once entangled in a life of crime, Mr Nkomo was imprisoned for armed robbery in 1989. “I was in the darkest depths of despair when I encountered the transformative power of faith,” he recalled. “Someone took time to preach to me and I received Christ in the most unlikely places — behind prison walls.” Khami Prison inmates pose for a picture, holding bibles they received from the SDA Church after the baptism ceremony This profound experience has reinforced his belief that prison can be a place for renewal and transformation. The kindness shown to him ignited a flame of compassion, inspiring him to help others find their paths to redemption. “Giving back is not just a duty, it’s a divine calling,” he asserted. Sunday News