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| Martin and Gracia Burnham,
missionaries from Wichita, Kan., were kidnapped more than a
year ago by Muslim extremists in the Philippines. During a
rescue mission on Friday, Mr. Burnham was killed, and his
wife was wounded. |
SANFORD, Florida (June 10,
2002): In an interview given just before she boarded a plane to
return to the US, Gracia Burnham gave the following message for
those who have been praying for Martin and her: "We want to
thank each and every one of you for every time you remembered us
in prayer. We needed every single prayer you said for us during
our ordeal in the jungle." She also thanked the military men who
risked their lives to rescue her and Martin.
One of those who was with Gracia the day after her rescue said
this about her. "Gracia is a strong woman of deep faith."
Her clarity of mind as she testified of how God carried her and
Martin through this long ordeal amazed all who heard her.
Gracia will be reunited with her children in Kansas City today
(Monday) at 3:10 p.m. Central time. Please be praying for all of
the family members.
A memorial service for Martin will be held at Central Christian
Church in Wichita, Kansas, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday.
A Martin Burnham Memorial Fund has been established for the
benefit of Gracia and their three children. If you wish to
contribute, make checks payable to New Tribes Mission
with the designation "Martin Burnham Memorial Fund." Send to NTM,
1000 E. First Street, Sanford, FL 32771-1487. Any cards or
letters for Gracia should be sent to Gracia Burnham c/o NTM at
the same address.
Gracia has an incredible story to tell to all those that have so
faithfully prayer for her and Martin. We have heard that God
prepared the hearts of Martin and Gracia for whatever the result
might be. God truly has been at work in a mighty way.
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