Sunday 14 December
‘The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it…’ (Psalm 24:1) Pray that the authorities in China – including President Xi Jinping – would be convicted by the truth that God holds ultimate dominion over the country.
Monday 15 December
Last week marked seven years since police in Chengdu arrested over 100 members of Early Rain Covenant Church. The church’s Pastor Wang Yi remains imprisoned today, serving a nine-year sentence on trumped-up charges. Please continue to pray for his release.
Tuesday 16 December
In June, Pastor Li Jie and Elder Han Xiaodong (both of Linfen Covenant Home Church) were each sentenced to three years and eight months in prison. This came nearly three years after they were detained on unfounded fraud charges. Please pray for their immediate and unconditional release.
Wednesday 17 December
Pray today for the release of Pastor Huang Yizi. He is a Protestant church leader from Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province. In July, Pastor Huang was formally arrested on charges of ‘illegal business operations’ for selling recordings of his sermons.
Thursday 18 December
Due to the authorities’ continued repression, sadly there are only a few Chinese lawyers who will dare to take on freedom of religion or belief cases. Ask God to give them courage and strength to continue their work.
Friday 19 December
Pray for Christian lawyer Xiangui Fang who was detained in July 2015 as part of the infamous 709 Crackdown. He has since fled China after being threatened with further imprisonment for continuing to defend human rights cases. Ask God to comfort him and establish the work of his hands.
Saturday 20 December
Lord Jesus, as Christians across China look forward to celebrating your birth in just a few days’ time, we ask you particularly to comfort families who are unable to share this special time with loved ones who have been unjustly or arbitrarily imprisoned. Amen.
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