China - Update Prayer items
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The Swedish Christianity
has below two Chinese Prayer items in an extract from
INTERCESSORS NETWORK, Sweden.
/DSr
has below two Chinese Prayer items in an extract from
INTERCESSORS NETWORK, Sweden.
/DSr
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SHORT NOTES-mailing # 456
March 18, 2006
Items and issues to watch carefully in prayer and to ponder as to their implications in relation to the fellowship and increase in Christ.
March 18, 2006
Items and issues to watch carefully in prayer and to ponder as to their implications in relation to the fellowship and increase in Christ.
MORE CHINESE CHRISTIANS ARRESTED
While raids on unregistered churches in China are frequent, the Chinese government’s opposition to so-called “illegal evil cults” took a different turn on March 6 when an officially registered church was raided for allegedly providing “illegal evil cult” training.
An eyewitness told China Aid sources that a Three-Self Patriotic Church in the village of Qiaozhuang, Henan Province was raided by Public Security Bureau (PSB) officers as fifty Christians were receiving Bible training from Pastor Liu Tuanjie.
Pastor Liu is from Shangshui County in Henan Province. According to Chinese regulations, even within government churches, church leaders can only minister in their designated areas.
Pastor Liu and two other church leaders, Mr. Li Xueqin and Ms. Ma were taken into custody. Ma was released after her family paid a fine. As of March 10, Liu and Li remained in custody.
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While raids on unregistered churches in China are frequent, the Chinese government’s opposition to so-called “illegal evil cults” took a different turn on March 6 when an officially registered church was raided for allegedly providing “illegal evil cult” training.
An eyewitness told China Aid sources that a Three-Self Patriotic Church in the village of Qiaozhuang, Henan Province was raided by Public Security Bureau (PSB) officers as fifty Christians were receiving Bible training from Pastor Liu Tuanjie.
Pastor Liu is from Shangshui County in Henan Province. According to Chinese regulations, even within government churches, church leaders can only minister in their designated areas.
Pastor Liu and two other church leaders, Mr. Li Xueqin and Ms. Ma were taken into custody. Ma was released after her family paid a fine. As of March 10, Liu and Li remained in custody.
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CHINESE MUSICIAN PLACED UNDER HOUSE ARREST
China Aid reported on March 10 that a prominent Chinese musician, Su Wenxing, was recently placed under house arrest. Su is regarded as one of the best conductors in the country. In April 2004, a performance of Handel’s Messiah by the China National Orchestra conducted by Su was abruptly cancelled without reason. Su was reportedly told by guards at his door that he could face arrest if he continues his “provocative (evangelistic) activities” through music.
On March 6, two house church leaders were taken by PSB officers from their homes in Baihe County, Shanxi Province. Both Pastor Ruan Yonggui and Pastor Liu Fukao belong to a well-known House Church group called China Gospel Fellowship.
Pray that these arrested leaders will be released soon and that they will have opportunities to share Christ with others while in custody. Pray for renewed determination on the part of Chinese church leaders to continue to follow Christ regardless of the cost. Pray that the eyes of world leaders will be opened to the reality of China’s restrictive anti-religious policies.
China Aid reported on March 10 that a prominent Chinese musician, Su Wenxing, was recently placed under house arrest. Su is regarded as one of the best conductors in the country. In April 2004, a performance of Handel’s Messiah by the China National Orchestra conducted by Su was abruptly cancelled without reason. Su was reportedly told by guards at his door that he could face arrest if he continues his “provocative (evangelistic) activities” through music.
On March 6, two house church leaders were taken by PSB officers from their homes in Baihe County, Shanxi Province. Both Pastor Ruan Yonggui and Pastor Liu Fukao belong to a well-known House Church group called China Gospel Fellowship.
Pray that these arrested leaders will be released soon and that they will have opportunities to share Christ with others while in custody. Pray for renewed determination on the part of Chinese church leaders to continue to follow Christ regardless of the cost. Pray that the eyes of world leaders will be opened to the reality of China’s restrictive anti-religious policies.
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PRIORITY NUMBER ONE:
PRAY FOR MEN IN AUTHORITY, 1 TIM 2:1-4
Lars Widerberg
Intercessors Network
Storskiftesgatan 87
S-58334 Linkoping, Sweden
E-address: Intercessors Network
PRIORITY NUMBER ONE:
PRAY FOR MEN IN AUTHORITY, 1 TIM 2:1-4
Lars Widerberg
Intercessors Network
Storskiftesgatan 87
S-58334 Linkoping, Sweden
E-address: Intercessors Network
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