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Kidnapped Missionaries
MNN - the internet ^ | April 5 | Mission Network News

Posted on 04/05/2002 4:33:05 PM PST by Jemian

(Philippines) -- Our newscast begins today in the Philippines, where U.S. planes have reportedly tracked down hostages that include an American missionary couple. Filipino media reports indicate Martin and Gracia Burnham may have been separated in the latest bid by the Abu Sayyaf to thwart government rescue operations. We spoke to New Tribes Mission's contingency spokesman, Guy Sier. While he declined to go on tape, he stated that their local sources have information contradicting the area's media information. A key issue, Sier points out, is that they haven't been able to verify the reports or locate the sources behind the story. Not only that, but New Tribes has been battling misinformation from local press since the Burnhams were kidnapped last April. Despite the newspaper stories, New Tribes' local sources believe the Burnhams, along with a Filipina nurse are likely still together in Basilan, while the Abu Sayyaf have split into three groups throughout the islands. Sier asks people to continue to pray for the hostages' safe release.


TOPICS: Religion
KEYWORDS: burnhams; kidnapped; moslems; newtribesmission; philippines; terrorists
As Sier, in the article says, we need to keep praying.
1 posted on 04/05/2002 4:33:05 PM PST by Jemian
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To: Jemian
Sier asks people to continue to pray for the hostages' safe release.

Done.

2 posted on 04/05/2002 4:46:40 PM PST by lysie
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To: A Citizen Reporter; ABG(Anybody but Gore); acnielsen guy; arazitjh; b4its2late; backhoe...
Prayer request ping.
3 posted on 04/05/2002 4:49:34 PM PST by lysie
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To: Jemian
My prayers are with this couple.
4 posted on 04/05/2002 4:52:41 PM PST by Utah Girl
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To: lysander13135
Thanks for the ping.

May God protect these missionaries and provide for their safe return. Also, I pray for persecuted Christians worldwide.

5 posted on 04/05/2002 5:49:56 PM PST by oldcodger
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To: lysander13135; Jemian
Thanks for the ping, Lysander.

And thanks for posting this, Jemian. How you doing? Long time no hear.

6 posted on 04/05/2002 6:54:01 PM PST by Mr. Mulliner
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To: Jemian
Amen,...........More Grace and Mercy,..............In Jesus' Precious Name, Amen!!!
7 posted on 04/05/2002 7:18:38 PM PST by maestro
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To: Singapore_Yank
Hey! I'm doing well. I was thinking about you, too. Haven't seen you on ATRW lately. But then, they're asleep while we are working.

LionsDaughter and I are heading to the states in a couple of weeks. What's air travel like these days? Any hints?

8 posted on 04/05/2002 9:30:43 PM PST by Jemian
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To: Jemian;RnMomof7

I pray to you, Abba, Father , Creator of the universe

take these people, the Burnhams and their co-workers

in this mission field under your wings

Draw them near to your Son, Y'shua haMashiach

and provide the Ru'akh haKodesh to be their comforter;

I pray this in the Name of Your Son, Jesus the Christ

xeni>a, <truth@YeshuaHaMashiach>

9 posted on 04/06/2002 11:15:43 AM PST by Uri’el-2012
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