Source: www.ChinaAid.org
Date: April 19, 2024
Chen Yu released two years early
We are happy to report that Christian Chen Yu, who was sentenced to seven years in prison for selling Christian books, was released on parole and allowed to return home two years and five months early. Here's a great photo of Chen with his parents outside the prison!
Pray for Chen, his family, and their persecutors.
Two elders found guilty
Deyang Qingcaodi Reformed Church elders Hao Ming & Wu Jiannan were found guilty of "fraud" on April 9th. Both were sentenced to three years in jail and fined. Here's how their lawyers bravely argued before Chinese officials and stated that tithing is not economic fraud.
Pray for Elders Hao and Wu, and their persecutors.
Son endures both parents behind bars
Please pray for Yu Zhenyang, the son of jailed human rights laywer Yu Wensheng and his wife Xu Yan. 19-year old Yu has suffered immensely due to his parents situation and has been in the hospital twice so far for overdosing on medicine. Here's more of Lawyer Yu and his wife's story.
Pray for this family and their persecutors.
Two new prisoner addresses
We've added the prison addresses for Christians Chang Yuchun and Li Chenhui to our website for you to write an encouraging note too. Both were sentenced to seven years in jail in August 2021 for running a Christian book printing company.
Pray for Chang and Li, and for their persecutors.
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- AsiaNews mentions ChinaAid in an article about online censorship of the works of Martin Luther & John Calvin.
- Local Midland/Odessa dentist Basin Pediatric Dentistry has graciously provided free check-ups and other services for Mayflower Churh kids!
- It's been a great week two of intensive English classes for the Mayflower Church! The week has included Phoebe and baby Nathan, born in late March, who have joined the classes.
We'd love to join in prayer for you and your loved ones! Please visit our Freedom To Pray Website to share your prayer request via our online form.
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