letter from the editor
April 2009

.....North Korea has been in the spotlight of the world media since, on April 5, their leader, Kim Jong Il defying all protests by the rest of the world, launched a long rang missile that allegedly had the capacity to reach Hawaii and the coast of Alaska.  Not certain if this was a communication satellite or a missile with nuclear warhead, there was great relief among world leaders when the launch failed and the missile fell into the ocean.  North Korea remains a serious threat, however, as their rogue leader, beholden to no one, in face of condemnation by the UN and the world’s lead nations, keeps building and expanding their nuclear capacity.
While watching the news unfold, I kept praying for the people of North Korea, especially for the persecuted church, and wondered if there was anything The Bridge could do in helping the believers there.

.....Just then, a friend and leader of a partnering mission called and told us that he is in relationship with a group of people who minister directly among national believers, both inside North Korea, as well as among North Korean refugees  who  have managed  to cross into neighboring countries. This is clandestine and very dangerous work, as those involved in spreading the Gospel — if caught — face incarceration, torture, and often death.  Through this network (I have checked it out and trust the integrity of this group) we, who live in this wonderful country with liberty to freely express our faith in Jesus Christ, have an opportunity to reach across the globe and help our North Korean brothers and sisters, who suffer so much for their faith, with our prayers and finances! 

Blessings!                  
R.K.