Prayers for hostages urged.(Metro & National News) From: Manila Bulletin | Date: August 8, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Manila Bulletin Publishing Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: LESLIE ANN G. AQUINO

The Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC) yesterday asked for prayers for the safe release of Korean missionaries held hostage in Afghanistan.

The PCEC led by National Director Bishop Efraim Tendero issued the appeal for prayers, convinced that it is the only thing that the people can do at this time.

"At this point in time, there are many things that we cannot do. But there is at least one thing we all can do for them. We can pray. Prayer is one powerful tool in the life of a Christian. By prayer, we can penetrate ...