Source: www.ChinaAid.org
Date: May 10, 2024
Elder Zhang shares his supernatural growth
Jailed Qingcaodi Reformed Church Elder Zhang Chunlei was visited by his defense lawyer, and Elder Zhang shared about his spiritual growth while behind bars. Elder Zhang told his lawyer how he realized "when criticizing unbelievers in the past, his intention was to spread the gospel, but due to a lack of love in his language, he pushed them away instead." More on Elder Zhang's spiritual growth and reflections.
Pray for Elder Zhang and his persecutors.
Jailed pastor's unusual behavior
A defense lawyer who visited jailed Pastor Lian Changnian noticed that the Pastor was listless, tense, and was unable to express himself clearly, all while appearing uneasy. Pastor Lian has been behind bars several times, and has currently been detained for nearly one year and nine months. Here's how he's being accused of fake "fraud" charges.
Pray for Pastor Lian's strength, and for his persecutors.
Christian arrested on 'cult charges'
On April 25th, officials arrested Christian Yang Zhijin, a member of the All Ranges Church, on 'cult' charges. This church has suffered immense persecution in 2024 so far, and most members are too poor to afford lawyers. Here's the history of the All Ranges Church, a protestant denomination founded in 1968.
Pray for Yang and his persecutors.
More delays for Elder Zhang Chunlei's case
Defense lawyers have repeatedly asked for access to detained Elder Zhang Chunlei's case files since his trial in November 2022. So far, Elder Zhang has been detained for more than three years without a verdict, which represents a serious delay. Here's more about the lawyer's efforts to try and get information.
Pray for Elder Zhang and his legal team.
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- On May 16th, several Christians involved with the Living Stone Reformed Church in Anhui will go on trial for 'cult charges.' We're asking believers to pray for this group each day.
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