Police, state security officers, and ethnic and religious affairs bureau officials raided Guangzhou’s Bible Reformed Church. They accused Christians of “spreading evil religion”.
Authorities interrupted a Bible study, which had more than 10 attendees, and took three Christians, including Minister Yang Jun, to the police station. Officials released two individuals that night but detained Minister Yang for a day. They alleged he had been “showing off and swindling”.
Pastor Huang Xiaoning appealed to authorities on behalf of Bible Reformed Church. He said government representatives “can come at any time and ‘enforce the law,… but our worship will never cease.”
Source: ChinaAid
- Ask God to provide spiritual encouragement to those believers who are facing ongoing opposition, particularly evangelists and church leaders including Minister Yang and Pastor Huang.
- Pray believers across China will not be fearful but will stand as a symbol of faith, courage and unity.
- Praise the Lord for the extraordinary growth of the church in China over the past few decades.
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Lord Jesus Christ, you are head over your body, the Church. We thank you for the faithfulness and endurance of your children in the Guangzhou’s Bible Reformed Church. We rejoice in their witness to truth and pray that you might provide them with spiritual encouragement as they face persecution. We especially pray for Minister Yang and Pastor Huang (and their families) as they teach and shepherd your people. Bless them with wisdom and courage. May your people in China continue to endure and faithfully testify to the truth of the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Lord bless the church in China. All of those who are willing to still stand for you despite the fierce opposition they face everyday is a testament to not only them, but you also. Lord may these christians continue to grow in strength, trust, unity, peace and knowledge in you. May you use them to help build your church in China and may we see an outpouring of your Spirit and many many lives come to you, including those in authority who stand against your church and you.
Praying for Minister Yang and Pastor Huang. And for perseverance for the church and more people to come to Christ amidst the difficult persecution