Mission Network News

The Christian and Missionary Alliance is reporting good news with regard to the hostage situation in the Philippines. In late March, Abu Sayyaf Muslim rebels took 27 hostages, many of them teachers and children, six of them Christian and Missionary Alliance Church members. CMA's Mike Sohm tells us what's going on. "We received word from our field leader in the Philippines that two teachers and four students that were being held hostage on the island of Basilan were released by the Muslim rebels. That's great news, but still on another of Jolo, there are 21 foreign hostages still being held and there's still a handful of students being held hostage on Basilan. So, we would ask that you continue to pray for the safe release of all those who are being held hostage in the Philippines." On Tuesday, about 100 Islamic rebels emerged from their mountain lair for talks. Abu Sayaaf and other Muslim groups have been working to force Christians out and Islamicize the area, among other things. Continue to pray for those involved in missions work in the Philippines.