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Missionary pilot Ryan Koher with his wife, Annabel, and their sons in April
2022. Ryan Koher has been detained in Mozambique since early November. (Photo
courtesy of Mission Aviation Fellowship)
NEWS PROVIDED BY
Christian Community Credit Union
March 1, 2023
SAN DIMAS, Calif., March 1, 2023 /Christian
Newswire/ -- Christian Community Credit Union (CCCU) has donated $10,000 to
aid in the release of MAF pilot Ryan Koher who has been in a Mozambican
high-security prison since November 4, 2022. Koher was on a mission to fly
supplies from southern Mozambique to an orphanage in the northern part of the
country where there has been insurgent activity. Unfortunately, what should have
been a routine flight for the greater good, turned into false allegations.
Police believed that the supplies were to support terrorists in the region, a
belief that simply doesn't align with the facts. Ryan has been detained for
nearly four months, still waiting for specific charges to be filed.
"The donation from Christian Community Credit Union is helping to cover legal
and other costs for Ryan," said David Holsten, MAF President and CEO. "CCCU is
more than just MAF's financial institution. For decades they have been generous
ministry partners who
have consistently invested in MAF and the isolated people we serve. We
appreciate their prayers and assistance for our pilot, Ryan Koher, in his
wrongful detainment in Mozambique."
The funds for the donation come from CCCU's "Cards
that Give to Missions" program, in which a portion of the Credit Union's
interchange income (fees merchants pay to card issuers) is donated when
cardholders use their Christian Community Credit Unionissued credit cards for
purchases.
"We are deeply troubled by the unjust detention of Ryan Koher," said Blair
Korschun, CCCU President and CEO. "Ryan's work is a testament to his dedication
to serving our Lord and the people. We stand in solidarity with MAF and Ryan's
family during this difficult time. For those asking how they can help, please
take a moment, and pray for Ryan Koher."
Prayers and messages of support can be sent to
prayforpilotryan@maf.org. If you
would like to follow Ryan Koher's story, please
click here.
Mission Aviation
Fellowship works to see isolated people changed by the love of
Christ by serving together to bring help, hope, and healing through aviation.
Christian Community Credit Union is a faith-based,
purpose-driven financial cooperative whose mission is to serve Christ followers
to live and give more abundantly. CCCU has over $880 million in assets and
30,000 members nationwide. For over 65 years, the Credit Union has provided
individuals and ministries with the financial tools and knowledge they need to
grow and thrive financially, so they can transform our world through their
generosity.
Click here to download photo of Ryan Koher and his family.
Caption: Missionary pilot Ryan Koher with his wife, Annabel, and their sons in
April 2022. Ryan Koher has been detained in Mozambique since early November.
(Photo courtesy of Mission Aviation Fellowship)
SOURCE Christian Community Credit Union
CONTACT: Felicia Hernandez, 626-915-7551 ext. 6289,
fhernandez@myCCCU.com