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MAKE THIS SUNDAY, CHINA PRAYER DAY , PLEASE TAKE TIME TO PRAY FOR CHINA. I am british and have lived there for ten years along with my chinese wife, send me a pm if you want to know more​

Seventeen Months Without a Trial​

Source(s): ChinaAid Date: 19 January 2023
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Yang Rongli
Minister Yang Rongli
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On August 7th, 2021, police officers arrested Pastor Wang Xiaoguang and his wife Yang Rongli, along with ten other members of the Golden Lampstand Church in Linfen, China. For Pastor Wang and Yang, this situation was not unexpected, as the ministering couple had previously served prison sentences of three and seven years respectively after being arrested in 2009. (See this page for more details on these prior arrests.)
The 12 Christians initially received 15-day detentions; however, at the end of that term, they were further detained on suspicion of "fraud" because tithes and offerings had been received by the church. Each of the imprisoned church members were approached by the police, who demanded that they sever ties with the church and accuse Pastor Wang and Yang of fraud.
After encountering increasing pressure from the police, five church members ultimately agreed to comply and were released on bail. The remaining seven believers (including the pastor and his wife) continue to be held in prison after more than 17 months without a trial. The church's lay leadership has especially requested prayer for Pastor Wang and Minister Yang, who are both elderly and not in good health.
Prayerfully uphold Pastor Wang, Minister Yang, and the other five church members who are presently being detained. May God provide each one of them the strength, endurance and health needed to endure this lengthy ordeal. Pray that court officials will proceed with the case, ensuring that true justice is upheld for these innocent believers so they can be rightfully acquitted of any possible charges and subsequently released. Continue to pray for other church members who are faithfully continuing in ministry, despite the absence of pastoral leadership due to Pastor Wang and Minister Yang's detainment.

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Pray that the Gospel will be proclaimed throughout China without government interference so many more names can be added to the Lamb's "Book of Life." May there also be a spirit of unity demonstrated among the country's growing churches, further strengthening existing believers and spurring them on in their ministry service and evangelistic outreach within the country's numerous communities.


Christians Released on Bail​

Source(s): Bob Fu (ChinaAid) Date: 19 January 2023
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With thanksgiving, Bob Fu from ChinaAid reported on social media that Wang Minghai and Wan Hongxia were released from prison on January 13th. The two Christians had been detained since their arrests in August 2021. They were charged with conducting "illegal business operations" due to their involvement with a private Christian school. (A previous report on the situation can be reviewed here.)
Few details surrounding the release of these two Christian leaders are presently available. According to fellow prisoners, both leaders were referred to as "great joyful witnesses of the Lord" while in prison.
Please join us in praising God for His faithfulness, giving Him thanks for the release of these two believers from imprisonment. Pray that their legal troubles will be fully resolved so they can resume their ministry activities without fear of further harassment from the authorities. Continue to prayerfully remember other Chinese followers of Jesus who are still being detained for their faith, as well as their concerned family members, asking that each of these believers will experience renewed strength, comfort and peace.

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Pray that the Gospel will be proclaimed throughout China without government interference so many more names can be added to the Lamb's "Book of Life." May there also be a spirit of unity demonstrated among the country's growing churches, further strengthening existing believers and spurring them on in their ministry service and evangelistic outreach within the country's numerous communities.


Sentence Upheld for House Church Pastor​

Source(s): ChinaAid Date: 19 January 2023
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Hao Zhiwei and her husband.
Pastor Hao Zhiwei and her late husband.
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In July 2019, Pastor Hao Zhiwei from the Egangqiao Church was arrested for allegedly swindling money. The charges came about because the Christian leader collected financial offerings to support the unregistered house church she was overseeing. Since the church is not part of the country's Three-Self Patriotic Movement, authorities of the Communist government deemed it illegal. (See this page to review a previous report.)
On February 11th, 2022, Pastor Hao received notice that she had been sentenced to eight years in prison. Although she had appealed her conviction, the original verdict was upheld by court officials on December 12th. According to Pastor Hao's lawyer, Si Weijiang, since the church is not part of the officially authorized Three-Self Patriotic Movement, the courts have ruled that it cannot be called a church. And since it is not considered a church, Pastor Hao is not recognized as a pastor. Therefore, any money collected to support its function is considered fraud.
Pastor Hao, who is 52 years old, is a single mother of two. Her eldest son, Paul, is a college student. Her younger son, Moses, has struggled with depression because of his mother's imprisonment. Church members have been providing assistance to the family as needed.
Continue to pray for Pastor Hao, as well as her two sons. May God meet each of their needs, granting them grace and healing strength during this difficult time of separation. As they now deal with this further disappointment, pray that God will continue to provide them greatly needed encouragement. Ask the Lord to surround Paul and Moses with a loving community of fellow believers, and that He would also make it possible for Pastor Hao to experience the joy and comfort of fellowship with other imprisoned Christians while she remains in custody.

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Pray that the Gospel will be proclaimed throughout China without government interference so many more names can be added to the Lamb's "Book of Life." May there also be a spirit of unity demonstrated among the country's growing churches, further strengthening existing believers and spurring them on in their ministry service and evangelistic outreach within the country's numerous communities.


Christian Portrayed as "Socially Dangerous"​

Source(s): VOM Korea Date: 22 September 2022
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The sparsely populated mountains in Sichuan province.
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The Public Security Bureau in the Sichuan Province of China arrested a Christian man, Lin Xuesui, on June 14th for allegedly "organizing and financing illegal gatherings." The charges were laid after Lin, who is from the coastal city of Wenzhou, shared his testimony in a remote mountainous region about 2,000 kilometres away from his home. Two other Christians were arrested at the same time but later released on bail. According to a recent report by VOM Korea, Lin remains in custody pending his trial.
Lin's wife, Li Chunqing, issued a public letter on August 20th, calling for Christians around the world to pray. According to Li's letter, the authorities have portrayed Lin as a "socially dangerous" criminal. Li describes her husband as an ordinary Christian who was carrying out his "fundamental Christian responsibility" by sharing his faith in an area where few people had heard the Gospel message.
Speaking of the incident, Dr. Hyun Sook Foley, President of VOM Korea, describes how "the arrest and imprisonment of Lin Xuesui shows that the Chinese government is afraid of even one ordinary Christian doing ordinary Christian activities in a remote, unpopulated area of China." For reports on other incidents of persecution in China, go to our country report.
Please join us in response to Li's call to prayer, asking God to lead and strengthen her husband during his imprisonment. In the midst of this trying situation, may the Christian couple and their family be filled with the peace and joy of the Lord. Pray that the Gospel message Lin proclaimed in the remote mountainous region prior to his arrest will continue to minister to the hearts of the hearers, leading them to repentance and faith in Christ.

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Pray that the Gospel will be proclaimed throughout China without government interference so many more names can be added to the Lamb's "Book of Life." May there also be a spirit of unity demonstrated among the country's growing churches, further strengthening existing believers and spurring them on in their ministry service and evangelistic outreach within the country's numerous communities.
 

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Father, we are reminded of the persecution against Your Children in this vast country. I pray You will have mercy upon Your Children who are undergoing persecution. I pray Your Justice will be done in accordance with Your Will. Let Your servants in this country rise up in the Spirit and display the example that Your Son Jesus has set. In His Mighty name I pray. Amen.
 
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