Perseverance In China

UPDATE: China's Shouwang Church Remains Steadfast

The Shouwang Church in Beijing recently held its 45th outdoor worship service in the rain and snow while praising God's faithfulness. Church leaders report that 20 believers were detained, but all were released later that day.

The church held its first outdoor service three years ago, on Nov. 1. The Chinese government has blocked the church's efforts to rent or purchase a building during those three years.

 

"God reminded us of His grace through the rain and snow on this third anniversary of that day," wrote church representatives. "On that Sunday, God protected His church, and has been watching and guarding His church. ... Although we are always blind to God's presence in this fierce battle because of our weakness, yet the Lord keeps reminding us through various ways that He is near and is with us."

Source: ChinaAid

Please pray that the hearts of unbelievers will be touched by the Shouwang congregation's faithfulness and steadfastness in the face of adversity. Pray for God's continued protection over the Shouwang Church, and pray that their efforts to obtain a suitable place of worship will be successful.

"So that we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure, which is manifest evidence of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer." 2 Thess. 1:4-5

VOM assists Christians in China by providing Bibles, Christian literature, scholarships for training and emergency aid to families of prisoners.

 

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