Chinese authorities step up campaign against Christians

[jsph110]

The central government in China has reportedly intensified its campaign against Christian activity in the country, targeting both registered and unregistered churches. (Source: ChinaAid)
On November 2, Judge Sun of the Linfen Intermediate Court instructed the families of the five remaining imprisoned leaders and pastors of the Linfen-Fushan Church in Shanxi province to hire lawyers to defend them in an immediate trial. Even though the believers have been detained for over 50 days, their families had not received prior warning or notification of arrest. One of the imprisoned leaders, Pastor Yang Rongli, has been transferred to the Taiyuan City Detention Center, a high-security prison directly controlled by the central government. Local sources have expressed particular concern for her safety.
On the evening of November 12, Public Security officials sealed the doors and locked down the Wanbang Missionary Church in Shanghai, which was earlier banned by authorities on November 2 . While officials were barring the church entrance, believers banded together to protect the associate pastor as he escaped into the crowd. Two days earlier, a formal notice of abolishment was issued to the senior pastor of the church. The seven pastors also received notices stating that they are "self-claimed illegal preachers" and ordering them to cease their "illegal religious activities." Many of the 2000 members of the church have been severely questioned and threatened in recent weeks by members of multiple agencies. The senior pastor's cell phone number has been terminated and the church's website forcibly shut down.
Pray that the detained Christians from the Linfen-Fushan church will be found innocent and be released. Ask God to protect and encourage Pastor Yang Rongli. Pray for strength and endurance for the members of the Wanbang Missionary Church. Pray that religious freedom will be respected by Chinese authorities.

[Lady e]

In times and situations like these we need to remember that our precious savior was taken to 6 separate trials the night before his death-all of it was against Jewish law-then he was put to death.He is the perfect example of how we should behave in this situation.He stood in the truth knowing the joy that was coming.May GOD bless our Chinese brothers and sisters in CHRIST.May he watch over them and give them strength,wisdom,and boldness.Praise GOD!

[arcadia]

My friend went to China today. He will be ministering in underground churches. He goes to Vietnam next. Pray for Monty. Thanks friends.

[Amos_with_goats]

Oh Father,

Please protect our brothers and sisters of Your Church in China. Lord we do not worship with them now, but someday we will all stand before Your throne together. Lord PLEASE do not allow them to lose heart or become discouraged by the attacks of their government or even by the betrayals that may come from their friends and family. Please give them Your peace and Your strength to get them through this dark time.

I do ask a special blessing for all those You raise up to teach, and those you would send to teach. I thank You for this man Monty, and ask Your protection and guidance for him and for all of Your laborers. May we all be found faithful, and pleasing to You. May You receive all the glory and honor from the great things You will do in Your Church in China!

IN Your Son's Name I ask,

AMEN

[Frances]

that they enjoy the Presence, Peace, Strength and Wisdom of Jesus Christ . . .

[bc3n1]

Praying that all that are undergoing persecution in the Name of our Lord, be filled with His peace, strength, faith, and grace in all power to the praise of His glory forever. Amen.

[L'Ange]

The central government in China has reportedly intensified its campaign against Christian activity in the country, targeting both registered and unregistered churches. (Source: ChinaAid)
On November 2, Judge Sun of the Linfen Intermediate Court instructed the families of the five remaining imprisoned leaders and pastors of the Linfen-Fushan Church in Shanxi province to hire lawyers to defend them in an immediate trial. Even though the believers have been detained for over 50 days, their families had not received prior warning or notification of arrest. One of the imprisoned leaders, Pastor Yang Rongli, has been transferred to the Taiyuan City Detention Center, a high-security prison directly controlled by the central government. Local sources have expressed particular concern for her safety.
On the evening of November 12, Public Security officials sealed the doors and locked down the Wanbang Missionary Church in Shanghai, which was earlier banned by authorities on November 2 . While officials were barring the church entrance, believers banded together to protect the associate pastor as he escaped into the crowd. Two days earlier, a formal notice of abolishment was issued to the senior pastor of the church. The seven pastors also received notices stating that they are "self-claimed illegal preachers" and ordering them to cease their "illegal religious activities." Many of the 2000 members of the church have been severely questioned and threatened in recent weeks by members of multiple agencies. The senior pastor's cell phone number has been terminated and the church's website forcibly shut down.
Pray that the detained Christians from the Linfen-Fushan church will be found innocent and be released. Ask God to protect and encourage Pastor Yang Rongli. Pray for strength and endurance for the members of the Wanbang Missionary Church. Pray that religious freedom will be respected by Chinese authorities.

Praying as requested.....

[gringo300]

I hope this isn't too off topic, but everybody on here needs to pray for the Tibetans as well.

For multiple reasons. Tibetans need to hear the Gospel, just like everybody else. And Tibetans who are already Christians need prayer, as well.

But, anyway, I prayed a prayer for the Han Chinese Christians.

[arcadia]

I pray foe protection for the believers in China. I pray for the unconverted in China and I pray Thy will be done!!!Thy Kingdom COME. In Jesus' name!!!

[HisHelpingHandmaid]

Praying here also for hedges of protection for all involved in China. That the Lord's will be done and that His strength, wisdom, and peace flow to and from these precious brothers and sisters in Christ there. May they all be shining examples to us the world over. May the government see their error and allow the word of God to proceed. Amen.