1 Trojan a trueWarriors story By David and Michael Clarke The driving force behind this publication is a belief in the ancient prophecy: Rev. 12 verse 11. “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony and they loved not their lives unto the death 2 3 Second Edition David’s Citadel Flag Israel Flag Jerusalem Municiplity flag Isaiah 2 verse 3 For out of Zion shall go forth the Law and The Word of the Lord from Jerusalem Psalm 121 verse 4 Behold He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumb er nor sleep. First Published in The Philippines Quoted by Alastair Sutherland 2001 11th September 2002 th Final printed 19 September 2002 Dedication Sent from Jerusalem Release on 27th September 2002 Abshott Publications 11 Hayling Close Fareham Hampshire PO14 3AE “The Whole Israel of God” (Rom. 11 verse 26) England U.K. Also: General Sharon, Prime Minister of Israel Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, President of the Philippines H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H. Prince Charles ISBN: 978150857489 Rt. Hon. Tony Blair, Prime Minister of United Kingdom “The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.” Isaiah, 11 verse 6. E-Mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.BiertonParticularBaptists.co.uk We come in peace and desire that the Latin and English temperaments work together in the cause of peace. .shed abroad in our hearts חישמ We believe through the love of (Psalm 59 verse 26) 4 5 Acknowledgments Special thanks to God, who without His direction and Inspiration this publication could not have been realised. To all the inmates of New Bilibid Prison, Muntinlupa City, Philippines. To My wife Helen and daughter Rebekah. Also to the Wife and children of my first marriage Original Cover Design Michael John Clarke Artist Kulyay Group Of Artists Isaac, Esther, Ely, David and my wider family. Maximum Security Compound Special thanks to all my helpers: New Bilibid Prison Muntinlupa City Miss Josie Bliss (I call her Josie Wells), for all Philippines last minute the typing, spelling and proof reading. Josie was sent to us. We took this as last minute answer to prayer. Also Capt. Alastair Sutherland without whom I Present Design: David Clarke Josie Bliss could not have finished this book on time; and all my other helpers. Thank you all. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. David Clarke: 16th September 2002 6 7 Introduction word of their testimony and they loved not their lives unto the death. New Bilibid Prison (Maximum Compound) Muntinlupa City Foreword by Jose Calida Forword UnderSecretary Jose C. Calida Department of Justice Manila, Philippines I am honored to write the foreword of David Clarke’s book entitled “Trojan Warriors - Objective: Setting Captives Free.” The intriguing title of the book alludes to the Greek mythology about the rescue of Helen of Troy by using a wooden horse that hid the warriors. I can understand the literary license that the author employed to catch the attention of the reader because a book, to be of any use, must be read. However, this book is not about deceptive tricks to mislead the enemy. “The Big House” The underpinning premise of this book is that all men have sinned and Recounts the mission of the Trojan Horse to the Philippines in order to fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). This being so, we are captives bring assitance and help to many converted criminals that had turned from of sin, imprisoned in our own futility, and therefore, in need of a redeemer. crime to Christ in New Bilibid Prison in the Philippies. Some are literally imprisoned behind bars and barbed wires, like the inmates This is an amazing collection of life giving testimonies of former in the New Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa for sins they have committed to convicted criminals housed in one of the largest National Penitentiaries in society. Many however, are incarcerated in spiritual dungeons, without bars, the Far East without guards. One is no better than the other. Both prisons eventually lead Some hardened criminals are struck with fear when they learn their to destruction and death unless God intervenes. sentence is to be served in this jail. It houses over 33,500 inmates, in three God’s loving intervention in man’s history is the core message of the compounds. The Maximum, Medium and Minimum Compounds. The gospel and of this book. The good news is that we are not shipwrecks, Maximum Compound houses over 13,000 men in a most unique way, floating aimlessly in the sea of hopelessness. There is a God who loves us In this compound there are over 1200 “Death Convicts”, one of which tremendously, who desires to salvage us and make us useful once again is Alfred R. Nardo, a “Trojan Warrior”. He was converted from crime to according to His original plan. This is what salvation is all about. Christ and scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on the 16th October When Jesus read the scroll of the prophet Isaiah in the synagogue that 2002. He is the Mayor of “Death Row”. And is now a fisher of men, seeking he was sent “to proclaim freedom for the prisoners” (Luke 4:18), he was, in to direct men to Christ and freedom, which is the message of this book. fact, stating one of the profound truths of his ministry. And that is, there is His is the first of the 66 testimonies recorded for your reading. hope of forgiveness and healing because of the cross he had to endure for In October 2001, a Teacher Training College was formed, from the our sake. The choice whether we should remain prisoners or not ultimately original NBP Theological Institute, which was run exclusively by reformed rests on us. I encourage the reader to read the lives of the prisoners depicted convicted criminals. Some of which are the most notorious in the world. in this book in the hope that they will see that only Jesus can truly set us free. Some were murderers, killers, kidnappers, terrorist, drug traffickers and rapists. They too have been converted from crime to Christ and this book Jose C. Calida. contains their testimonies. This is the fulfilment of the ancient prophecy; Rev. 12 verse 11: And they over came him by the blood of the lamb and the 8 9 Foreword By Richardo Macala Authors Introduction Forward The issues I write about are not to level unjust accusations against any Richardo Macala REPUBLIC OF THE culture or judicial system but rather to bring light to those areas that I feel PHILIPPINES need to be addressed in a modern globalist world. BUREAU OF When first I heard about the awful nightmare and fearful injustice CORRECTIONS Muntinlupa City Matth. 25, verse 36 suffered by Albert, I felt compelled to investigate the realties of the legal It is both a privilege and pleasure to write the foreword of this book in systems that seemed to be very unjust by comparisons to British Standards. my capacity as Director of the Bureau of Corrections. By the grace of the My conclusions are that the British system is unjust but for very different Almighty God, I accepted this challenge with the knowledge that people are reasons. In Britain once an immoral act is perpetrated a person is considered put in prison, not for further punishment, but rather that they may benefit innocent until proven guilty, thus the victims of crime often suffer injustice. from their confinement and re-enter the community with positive attitudes. In the Philippines a person is considered guilty until proven innocent and The Bureau’s mission is the orderly rehabilitation of its wards when the innocent therefore often suffer injustice. clearly their spiritual upliftment is of major significance. A former prisoner, It now appears most legal professionals serve mammon rather than Reverent Lucas P. Dangatan, Jr. founded the New Bilibid Prison Christian justice, they are in fact not charitable organizations, thus confirming the Church and Theological Institute in 1989 after his release. Just recently, he was ancient proverb; appointed President of the Trojan Horse International Christian Ministries “It is the love of money that is the root of all evil”. (Philippines) Incorporated, in recognition of his spiritual guidance extended I have tried to chronicle all my findings in the most logical way I can. to past and present inmates. I have also pointed out and suggested a way forward for reform, to those The work of Trojan Horse Ministries and other similar organization interested to rectify some of the problems of injustice that I have found. is truly impressive as manifested by the sixty-five testimonies of former As a result is has been discovered that the actions of one man in hardcore criminals who have been imbued with the Holy Spirit. This book particular Fr. Shay Cullen, of Preda Foundation, though he meant it for evil, focuses on these people who are a small, but important illustration of how has brought to light the testimonies of these Trojan Warriors, who have been “faith moves mountains”. Clearly any guidance of this nature is wholly justified by a higher court. empathetic with the Bureau’s mission and I, as Director, will ensure the I now offer a challenge to all good men, to reconsider how they work in prison records of those who have “positively found their way” will attest the business and society.