Pakistan
Continue to pray for reform of Pakistan’s blasphemy laws which are a major cause of Christian persecution.
Pakistan
Christians in Pakistan are suffering mounting discrimination, including from government policies and discriminatory laws which cast them as second-class citizens. Pray that the Government will start to stand up to extremist and radical groups and uphold equal rights for all citizens.
China
Please pray that the church in China will grow in number and in maturity and closeness to God. Praise God that He is in control.
China
Pray that Release partners will be able to continue their work. Join with one partner in thanking God that last year ‘no long-term workers were evicted from China and all of them were able to continue the work God has called them to’.
China
Pray for those in China under pressure to deny they are Christians – including children who are being told not to identify themselves as ‘Christian’ on official forms.
China
In some areas of China house churches have voluntarily disbanded to meet in smaller groups to avoid officials’ attention. Pray that these groups will be able to function under the radar of state control.
China
In some areas of China, government officials have enlisted schools to promote the idea that religion is ‘bad for children’ and against Communist Party thought. Pray this will provoke families to explore why faith is so dangerous.
