Laotian authorities arrested these men for building a church.
Laotian authorities arrested these men for building a church.
Apr. 18, 2024 | Laos

Tribal Christians Imprisoned for Building Church

[173] prayers in [11] nations have been posted for Tribal Christians.

Late in 2023, police in Laos arrested three Christians from the Akha people group for building a church and held them without giving any information to family or friends for several months. On January 26, 2024, authorities demolished the building these brothers in Christ had constructed. Pray for the safety and wellbeing of these men and their families, the strengthening of this congregation and the spread of the gospel among the Akha and other tribal groups in Laos.

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  • Father I pray, "And in no way be alarmed or intimidated in anything by your opponents, for such constancy and fearlessness on your part is a clear sign a proof and a seal for them of their impending destruction, but a clear sign for you of deliverance and salvation, and that too, from God "(Philippians 1:28).
    Rob N - USA
  • Father I pray, "And in no way be alarmed or intimidated in anything by your opponents, for such constancy and fearlessness on your part is a clear sign a proof and a seal for them of their impending destruction, but a clear sign for you of deliverance and salvation, and that too, from God "(Philippians 1:28).
    Rob N - USA
  • Father I pray, "And in no way be alarmed or intimidated in anything by your opponents, for such constancy and fearlessness on your part is a clear sign a proof and a seal for them of their impending destruction, but a clear sign for you of deliverance and salvation, and that too, from God "(Philippians 1:28).
    Rob N - USA
  • Father I pray, "And in no way be alarmed or intimidated in anything by your opponents, for such constancy and fearlessness on your part is a clear sign a proof and a seal for them of their impending destruction, but a clear sign for you of deliverance and salvation, and that too, from God "(Philippians 1:28).
    Rob N - USA
  • Father, I thank you, because these have delighted in you and known your name, you deliver them & set them on high. They call on you and you answer them. You're with them in distress. You deliver and honor them. With length of days you satisfy them and cause them to look upon your salvation. Psalm 91:14-16.
    Rob N - USA
  • Thank you, Father, that you are building your church and the gates of hell are not prevailing against it.
    Rob N - USA
  • Father, your word says "that if any two of you shall agree on earth as having anything that they shall ask it shall be done for them by my Father which is in heaven". So we agree that "no weapon formed against these shall prosper and every tongue that rises against him shall be shown to be in the wrong. This is his heritage as a servant of the Lord".
    Rob N - USA
  • In the eternal name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Olam, God eternal, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Laotians Tribal Christians We intercede for restoration, for blessing, a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord, let them rise up stronger than before, trusting in thy power and mercy.
    Margaret D - USA
  • To the One Who will see His Will Done, I ask for the safety and wellbeing of these faithful men and their families, that their congregation would grow, and the gospel would go forth in spite of these setbacks and resistance. Amen.
    Joan B - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for tribal believers in Laos: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for their faith! Give them favor with authorities so they can build their churches & live their faith in peace. So save all Laos. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father, please grant these three Akha brothers in Christ peace and grace in the midst of persecution and pressure to recant their faith. You love these tribal groups in Laos and You will draw many to Yourself among these tribal groups and we ask for grace and wisdom for any outreach to be wise in their approach so that many are established solidly.
    Forrest B - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for tribal believers in Laos: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for their faith! Give them favor with authorities so they can build their buildings & practice their faith in peace. And so may all Laos be sav
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father I pray for these tribal Christians for protection and safe return shield them from arm and provide Angelic protection over them, cover their family under your sheltering wings, cover all believers in the country , that they be free to worship bound the enemies and let people their choice as God has given them
    Joyce D - United Kingdom
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for tribal believers in Laos: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for their faith! Give them favor with authorities so they can build their churches & grow them. IN this way, may all Laos be saved. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • God, when David wanted to build a temple, Nathan said the desire was good. What these men tried to do was good, and now it has crumbled. I pray for mercy for them, for justice; return them swiftly to their families, their faith unbroken. Please root out all fear from these hearts, and give them a bold and loving faith. Let Your hand be mighty. Amen.
    Kesse R - USA
  • Lord, we lift up our Laotian brothers in Christ and ask that You would protect them from persecution from the enemies of the cross. We ask that You would give peace and encouragement to these men and their families and keep them all safe. We pray that rather than hampering their outreach, that You would bring Akha people a surrender to the gospel.
    Tim S - USA
  • Father, thank you for these Tribal Christians. Protect them Lord. May they have the joy of the Lord and the peace of your presence, always. May many others come to know you through these men. In Jesus name, amen.
    Nancy H - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for tribal believers in Laos: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for their faith! Give them favor with authorities so they can build their churches. And so may all Laos be saved. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Father in Jesus' Name, Thank You these 3 men have been released. Even though their church was destroyed, make a way for another to be built & for their families & other believers to grow stronger in faith & trust because of the suffering they endured. Let the Gospel explode with power now, signs & wonders following the preaching of the WORD!!!
    Kristin S - USA
  • Lord Jesus thank you for my Akha brothers. Lord keep them safe and restore them back to their families. Lord continue to build Your church amongst the Akha people.
    Andrew S - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for tribal believers in Laos: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for their faith! Give them favor with authorities so they can safely build their churches. And so may all Laos be saved. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father God, in Jesus mighty name I Pray for the safety & wellbeing of these men & their families, may You protect them all LORD! & I Pray for the strengthening of this congregation & the spread of the gospel among the Akha & other tribal groups in Laos. May all Laotians people be saved from Darkness! Amen
    Mariah D - USA
  • Father, we intercede for these three brothers in Christ, specifically for their safety and overall well-being. Strengthen them, their families, and the other members of the congregation as they war against principalities, powers, rulers of darkness, and spiritual wickedness in heavenly places. Grant them favor as they share the good news with the Akha.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Oh Lord comfort these fellow believers while they are in prison. Lift up their spirits and let them be a light to all around them. In Jesus name.
    Robert C - USA
  • Father, raise up three top authorities in police and government in tribal Laos to become strong believers in Christ. Use them to show mercy and favor to Tribal Christians while showing disfavor and impatience toward those who persecute believers. Surround believers with supernatural protections that confound and discourage the wicked who lose face.Amen
    Danae V - USA
  • Father God, I ask you to protect these brothers in Christ. Help them to get out of prison and return to their families. I pray that you will bring comfort to them and their families. I ask that you would continue to spread the gospel throughout Laos to all the people and help them to grow in their faith in Jesus Christ. Please help the people in Laos.
    Julia F - USA
  • Father, You know everything about these men who are being held. Lift them up and let them know they are not alone. Grant peace to their families as they trust you with their loved ones. .ay these men be released. Strengthen the church as they see the cost of serving you. Do not let their hearts be faint. Give them courage to share the good news.
    Laurie P - USA
  • Glorify Your name, loving Father, among the Ahka and tribal groups in laos. Have mercy upon these three young men taken captive; plead their cause with those who strive against them and deliver them from all their fears.
    Julie C - USA
  • Thank You for these men and others in this community who have put their trust in You. I pray for their safety and well being as well as for their families. Please strengthen their congregation and let the gospel spread in this Ahka community. Let them be encouraged despite their building being destroyed and help the persecutors come to You. In Jesus
    Cynthia H - USA
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