Story number 2 for 18 Nov 2002

(Nepal) — Next, we get an update on a missionary in Nepal who’s serving a 20-year prison sentence for a crime he didn’t commit. According to Gospel For Asia Manja Tamang is appealing his murder conviction to the Supreme Court. Last week’s hearing before the high court was postponed and rescheduled for this Thursday. Agency officials say while this appears to be a setback, it does give Christians around the world more time to pray. Since being imprisoned, he’s led at least four inmates to Christ.