Source: www.ChinaAid.org
Date: June 9, 2023
Thank you for your prayers and support as we stand for freedom and liberty across China in 2023. We'll keep you updated as we stand together with the persecuted faithful this year. You can make a gift to let the persecuted know they are not alone by clicking here.
Here's the latest on religious freedom, human rights, and the rule of law across China.
Early Rain Covenant Church Families Assaulted
Our media team reported on how Early Rain Covenant Church families were assaulted when trying to return to their apartments in Chengdu. Hired 'enforcers' robbed some of the Christian women's cell phones and watches while beating and insulting them. Make a gift to support these brave Christians as they face repeated persecution.
Pray for all Early Rain Church members and their persecutors.
Pastor Qin Sifeng Sentenced
ChinaAid sources found out that officials sentenced Pastor Qin Sifeng of Beijing Lampstand Church to 5.5 years in jail for "illegal business operations." Another co-worker was sentenced to probation while a third was released on time served. Witnesses reported that the defendants were handcuffed and manacled in court like hardened criminals. Read why Pastor Qin is so harshly persecuted.
Pray for Pastor Qin, the church co-workers, and their persecutors.
Two House Church Leaders Charged
We just learned that Elder Zhisheng Pan and Hua Huang of the Nanchang Christian Assembly were charged with obstruction of justice by organizing and utilizing a religious cult, for leading a 100-member congregation. Elder Zhisheng was given a fine and a 3.5-year jail sentence. Hua was sentenced to three years and three months in jail with a fine.
Pray for Elder Zhisheng and Hua, and their persecutors.
Four Christians Arrested In Shunde
Four Christians from Shengjia Church in Shunde City were arrested on suspicion of "illegal business operations." The group includes Pastor Deng Yanxiang, and colleagues Zhu Longjiang, Wang Weicai, and Zhu Qiaoling. Here's more about the police raid on Shengjia Church's education center.
Pray for Pastor Deng, Zhu Longjiang, Wang, and Zhu Qiaoling
- UCA News cites ChinaAid in reporting about Pastor Qin and Su's sentencing. The Alabama Baptist also mentions ChinaAid in reporting on a raid of a Henan house church.
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