Hand of Hope in the Solomon Islands

Population: 609,883 - ranks 168th worldwide 
Literacy: 77% 
Official Language: Melanesian pidgin and English  
Religion: Freedom of religion
Geography: Area 27,556 sq. km. Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Papua New Guinea. 

Prison Ministry

2012: The prison team visited the Solomon Islands, holding 3 services in 3 different prisons, witnessing 43 people accept Christ.  They also distributed hygiene gift bags, including one of Joyce’s book to 381 inmates.