The Crossroad Bible Institute Manga Messiah course for children of incarcerated parents has completed a successful pilot program, and CBI is releasing it worldwide just in time for Christmas, reports MNN. "Manga" is the Japanese word for comics, and Manga Messiah is a retelling of the Gospel accounts through the fast-paced storytelling and edgy artwork of the popular Manga style. CBI's Manga Messiah notebooks complement the book with fun puzzles, Bible verses, and practical application. Children aged 6 to 18 correspond with loving instructors who correct their work for them and disciple them in the faith. Lives are changing as a result. "I've learned how I should always keep my faith with Jesus to keep out of the devil's grip," said Nelson, a student in the program. "Thanks a lot for the opportunity to learn about Jesus and how to be a better person." Most of the children learn about the program from their incarcerated parents, who participate in the courses CBI provides for them. Others receive CBI enrollment forms through Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree ministry. "Our existing connection to incarcerated parents provides the perfect avenue for reaching out to their children as we continue our commitment to extend the truth of God's Word and the love of His people to families affected by incarceration," said CBI President H. David Schuringa. 2.7 million children in the United States have an incarcerated parent. They are at high risk for educational failure, drug and alcohol abuse, mental illness, and homelessness. These children are five to seven times more likely than their peers to be imprisoned themselves. They suffer the consequences of the reduction in family income, the absence of their father or mother, and the social stigma associated with incarceration.
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