"Dear Brother Court and Sister Sandy,

 There is an on going war of terrorists (The Moro Islamic Liberation Front), 5 hours away, where our co workers of the Gospel are pioneering a work for the Lord. Please pray for the families of the brethren who had family members killed and massacred, and their houses burned. Some have been held hostage and used as human shields when the government soldiers tried to capture the terrorist. We have been helping in the evacuation for these displaced Christian families. We are housing them in our church school.... We have more than 30 brethren with their children who have come to our church to find asylum from this distress and terrible fear. We are extending compassionate care to them as some of them are in a state of confusion and shock. Please pray for God's strength  and comfort for these brethren. They are asking for anonymity and many fear having their for picture taken to avoid reprisals from the rebels and terrorists.....Food and medicines and sleeping mats and other necessities are greatly needed. Some of them have fled with only the clothes on their backs, leaving their homes and poor earthly belongings. Please pray with us for these displaced brethren.

Please also pray for my family's protection as we are under attack by the enemy from every side. Emma is having painful complications due to diabetes. My children have been sick. The church has had some struggles and troubles in the families. We have spent every thing for those needing our help, even to depriving my wife Emma of needed medication. Please pray with us. Everyday we have to trust God for everything we need.

Pastor Alex and Emma Montanano"