Source: www.ChinaAid.org
Date: August 5, 2022
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Hello from the ChinaAid office, We're so thankful for your prayers and support of the persecuted faithful. Keep reading for the latest on religious freedom, human rights, and the rule of law across China as we endeavor to expose the abuses, encourage the abused, and equip the leaders. You can make a gift to let the persecuted know they are not alone by clicking here. If you have any feedback, comments, or suggestions for these weekly updates, please email Julian at ( Sharing Gao's Story With Nancy Pelosi Gao remains in secret detention in China and has been twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his human rights work. ChinaAid awarded Gao the Lin Zhao Freedom Award in 2020 and helped publish his book 'Unwavering Convictions' about his "ten-year torture and faith in China's future." The Jinan Presbyterian Church in Taiwan is also planning to hold an August 10th prayer service for Gao. Please keep Lawyer Gao and his entire family in your prayers, along with those in the CCP who have persecuted and tortured him for years. Seeking Nominees For Freedom Award In order to commemorate Lin Zhao and to encourage today’s heroes, ChinaAid set up the "Lin Zhao Freedom Award" to recognize Chinese citizens who are committed to promoting the progress of contemporary Chinese civil society and the rule of law in China. Lin has become one of the most precious symbols of spiritual fortitude for the Chinese people and the world. ChinaAid welcomes colleagues and friends from across the world to submit nominations. Read this article for more details about selection criteria and to send nominations. Please keep all those who face persecution in China in your prayers, along with their CCP persecutors. Strange Letter From Zhang Haitao In a letter dated June 27 to his family, Zhang Haitao said, “everything has been good for me lately,” “no need to send money,” and “no need to come to visit.” He specifically cited his food and clothing, saying, “food is good; there is beef, mutton, chicken, fish, steamed buns, rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, milk, and many others.” Zhang's wife Li Aijie who lives in California, explained that she doubts the intention of the letter even if it's penned in his own handwriting. According to her, “since everything is fine and his life in prison is better than the life of people on the outside, then why has the family not been allowed to meet him?” Li also stated the letter ended in an unusually bizarre way, with the words “thank you to the Party, thank you to the country, thank you to the government!” Please keep Zhang, Li, and their entire family in your prayers, along with the CCP guards overseeing Zhang. ERCC Minister Summoned By Police "Thank you for your prayers. I have arrived home. They summoned me under the excuse of violating the COVID prevention policy, but we all know the real reason. It was because of my Christian belief. I pray that God guards our hearts and helps us uphold our faith. Our God is an almighty God!" Please keep preacher Wu, his family, and everyone associated with Early Rain Covenant Church in your prayers, along with the CCP officials who persecute this church. How Can We At ChinaAid Pray For You? ChinaAid Quick Notes
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