History
Myrtle Breen was moved by God in 1947 to commence visiting women in prison. As her time in the ministry progressed, she had a vision of providing accommodation for the women on their release from prison. At that time, the ministry was associated with Campaigners for Christ and the board appointed several of their members to provide support for Myrtle in the work that she was doing.
As her vision of providing accommodation spread, she was requested to speak at many gatherings around Melbourne, both secular and Christian. A builder committed to build a house for her at cost. A Furniture Manufacturers Guild offered to furnish it for free with new furniture after she spoke to them. A family who sold their home donated all the proceeds, nearly 1000 pounds, to the house. Myrtle's vision was to have nothing owing when the house opened. This was fulfilled when a woman walked into the office and wrote a blank cheque to ensure that the house was in fact debt free when it opened. These are just some of the examples of God's hand on this ministry and peoples lives. It resulted in a haven being available for women on their release and a powerful testimony to God's provision for His people.
Deb, CEO and Myrtle Breen, Founder, 2007.
Ten years ago Campaigners for Christ changed its name to Prison Network Ministries and we continue to respond to the practical, emotional and spiritual needs of the women and their children in the Victorian prison system. |
