This Week At ChinaAid: Pastor John Cao's Latest Poem From Prison

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Pastor John Cao's Newest Poem From Prison
ChinaAid is happy to publish Pastor John Cao's latest poem from prison on our website. The poem came in response to Pastor Cao's mother sending him Bible passages, which included the Gospel of Matthew.

Here's Pastor Cao's reply to his mother - with a four line poem expressing his thoughts on the Scriptures. 

Dear mother, you had written Chapter 24 verse 27 of the Gospel of Matthew for me, and I have recited it. These verses are Jesus asking the disciples to act immediately after hearing the Lord's words. I will use quatrains to express my thoughts after reading.

Set off on a journey at the Lord's Command

Roots set on solid rock will not falter

On the days of gusty winds and powerful blows,

Hold on tightly and receive mighty protection 

Please keep Pastor Cao and his family in your prayers as he continues to sit in prison on baseless charges.  

Chinese Pastor Harassed For Six Years After Release
This week, ChinaAid reporters wrote how Pastor Huang Yizi disclosed he has been harassed for six years since his release from jail. Pastor Huang was jailed twice for fighting against cross removal. 

Huang said one police officer asked people to threaten him. Another official came to Huang's church and told attendees Pastor Huang was not qualified to preach.

Check out the story on ChinaAid's website to read more about how Pastor Huang shared the Gospel while he was in prison and to learn about some of the horrendous persecution he has endured. 

Please keep Pastor Huang and his entire church in your prayers. 

Secret Trial For Christian Scheduled For Feb 11th
This week, ChinaAid reporters wrote about the plight of Christian Gao Heng and his upcoming secret trial, scheduled for February 11th. Brother Gao was arrested last year for holding a sign that stated "June 4, pray for the country" on the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre. 

Read the story on ChinaAid's website about Pastor Gao and to see a photo of him sharing the Gospel with a police officer on Christmas. 

Pastor Huang Xiaoning expressed his indignation regarding Brother's Gao's arrest:

“A man who appeals to pray for his country is arrested by the country?

It's not a sin for Christians to pray!

Christians can pray any day.

Christians can pray everywhere.

Please pray for Brother Gao Heng.”

Please keep Brother Gao in your prayers as his secret trial date approaches.

New Bob Fu Report - A Deep Dive Into China's New Internet Regulations
In the latest Bob Fu Report, found on YouTube and on God's Learning Channel, Bob discusses the news about how Chinese Communist Party committees recently enacted new measures restricting online religious content.

You can read more about the measures - set to come into effect on March 1st - on ChinaAid's website.

Be sure to watch the latest episode of the Bob Fu Report and follow ChinaAid's YouTube channel!

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