China: Walking with the Persecuted Faithful: ChinaAid’s Latest Updates

 Walking with the Persecuted Faithful: ChinaAid’s Latest Updates

Dear Friends,
We’re so grateful to have you with us.

In this edition of Newsletter update, we’re shining a light on five recent cases of religious persecution in China — including police raids, unjust sentences, and a letter from an imprisoned pastor.

These stories are heavy, but they remind us why your prayers, support, and advocacy matter so deeply. Let’s keep pressing on together.

 Top Headlines on Religious Persecution

 Ten Church Members Falsely Accused of "Fraud" and Sentenced to Harsh Prison Terms

Ten members of the Golden Lampstand Church in Linfen City, Shanxi Province, were each sentenced to multiple years in prison on charges of “fraud.” These charges were all based on a forced characterization of voluntary offerings given during a church service as "illegal fundraising".  

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 ChinaAid Association’s Statement on the Case of Linfen Golden Lampstand Church

In light of the harsh sentencing of several Christians from Linfen Golden Lampstand Church, ChinaAid makes a statement asserting false charges, procedural violations, and more against that church. 

 Read the full statement

 Obstruction of Justice in the Xi’an Church of Abundance Case Trial

During the trial of Pastor Lian Changnian, Pastor Lian Xuliang, and coworker Preacher Fu Juan of the Church of Abundance in Xi’an, the court forbade the “victims” from appearing in court, and lawyers were faced with forced dismissals.

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 Letter from an Imprisoned Pastor

Recently, Elder Zhang Chunlei of Guiyang Ren’ai Reformed Church sent a letter from prison. In the letter he expresses longing and concern for his loved ones, reflects intensely on the “injustice” he has endured, and shares profound insights on faith, the church, and serving the nation. 

 Read the full letter

 Calls for Prayer and Support for Eight Christians in Changzhou Taken by Police

Pastor Jin Mingri and the pastoral team of Beijing Zion Church issued a public prayer letter revealing that on the morning of June 22, eight Christians attending a gathering in Changzhou, Jiangsu, were suddenly taken away by the police for investigation. 

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 Quote of Faith

The Linfen Covenant House Church, after the arrest and harsh sentencing of three of their leaders, remains steadfast in prayer and hope and rejoices in suffering. 

 How You Can Stand with the Persecuted

Pray with and for the churches under persecution

•  Pray for the ten sentenced members of Golden Lampstand Church, including Brother Li Shuangping, Yang Rongli, and Pastor Wang Xiaoguang.
  May God grant them to endure their sentencing with grace and strength, and may He give them justice in the face of false charges.

   Pray for the eight Christians who were arrested at a gathering in Changzhou, Jiangsu
  May they find comfort in God's presence and protection. We also pray that the one remaining in detention, Zhu Hua, would be released soon.

   Pray for the health of Pastor Lian Changnian
  As the trial for the Church of Abundance in Xi’an goes on, Pastor Lian Changnian's health has rapidly deteriorated. Pray for God's healing and strength to be with him.

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