On June 9, several dozen Chinese officials from the Domestic Security Protection Squad barged into the home of Pastor Li Ming in Langzhong city, Sichuan province, where more than 30 house church leaders were gathered, according to a June 12 report from ChinaAid. Pastor Li's home was searched and all of the believers arrested. Thirteen of the leaders were sentenced to 15 days of administrative detention. Five other leaders, including Pastor Li, were placed under criminal detention and are likely to face formal criminal indictment or up to three years of "re-education through labour." The remaining leaders have been released.

Ask God to give wisdom and guidance to the imprisoned leaders and their families. Pray for an end to crackdowns against believers in China.

For more information on China's suffering Christians, check out China's Country Report.