Thirty-Six Christians Arrested in Henan
Photo from China Aid
The police raided a house church Bible study in Wancheng District, Nanyang city, Henan province on March 6, 2007, according to a March 7 report from the China Aid Association. The leaders were taken into the police station and interrogated for a day. After intense international pressure, however, the local police have released thirty three arrested house church leaders and three leaders from South Korea. One leader, Pastor Dong Quanyu, was sentenced to ten days administrative detention for "illegal gathering."

Pray that they will demonstrate the love of God through consistent love and prayer for those who persecute them (Matthew 5:43-48). Pray that the Chinese authorities who are oppressing Christians may experience repentance and salvation, as the Apostle Paul did. (Acts 9:1-19). Pray particularly for strength for Pastor Quanyu, as he serves the remainder of his sentence.

For more information on the persecution of Christians in China, click here. A new book of meditations from China entitled "Stories from China: Fried Rice for the Soul" is available on VOMC's online catalogue.


(Persecution and Prayer Alert - March 14, 2007)


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