Brothers and Sisters in Christ

Have you been praying for the group of humanitarian workers being held hostage by the Taliban

in Afghanistan? They are in grave peril and one of the group was brutally murdered two days ago.

These young South Koreans have been described in the Canadian media as missionaries and evangelicals, which might give the impression that they are in Afghanistan to proselytize. That is not the case. They are there to provide medical support and other forms of aid. Their capture is one more example of the despicable and cowardly actions of the Taliban.

They are Christians and are motivated by Christ's call to compassion and justice. It sounds as though the next day or so of negotiations will be absolutely crucial for their release.

Please pray for them as brothers and sisters in Christ.