Prohibitions against raising their children in the Christian faith was a motivating factor for the Mayflower Church in the decision to leave China.
Prohibitions against raising their children in the Christian faith was a motivating factor for the Mayflower Church in the decision to leave China.
Jun. 29, 2023 | China

Mayflower Church Members Granted Asylum

[199] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Mayflower Church.

After more than three years of seeking refugee status, the 63 members of Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church, commonly referred to as the Mayflower Church, were granted asylum and arrived in the U.S. on April 7. Pastor Pan Yongguang led his congregation to South Korea in late 2019 to escape the harsh persecution they experienced at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). After exhausting their legal options in South Korea, they arrived in Thailand in August 2022, living under the imminent threat of international kidnapping and repatriation. The group was arrested by Thai authorities on March 30, prompting urgency for safe refuge since they were at risk of being handed over to Chinese authorities. Pray for this congregation’s transition and for other Chinese house churches that continue to face harassment, fines and imprisonment.

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  • Thank you, Father, that they are now safer. Give them wisdom, knowledge, guidance as they continue to learn about living in a new country. Continue to give them connections to other believers for support and friendship. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Thank you, Jesus, for these precious Christian people. Thank You that they have come to Texas. Please help them and their children as they adjust to their new life. Guard their faith.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Oh Lord Jesus Christ, so many people are in trouble and turmoil around the globe! Please ask The Father to close down this age quicker, please help and heal and protect and deliver all of Your people!
    christine s - USA
  • Thank you for bringing Mayflower Church to safety. Show them now how to live for Jesus in their new home, guide them in how to serve you.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • I can't imagine what these brothers and sisters are gong through. Please strengthen them and bless them. I pray You'll use them wherever they are. In Jesus Name, amen
    Debbie M - USA
  • Thank You for protecting these brothers and sisters on their long, circuitous journey to the US. We ask You for their adjustment in the US. May Your people here come alongside them, and assist them in adapting to a very different culture. Use them to shine the light on persecution in China. Deliver them from the trap of materialism and all of its lure.
    Toni D - USA
  • Lord I pray for all the transitions and hard things for the Mayflower church. I pray Lord for them to lean on one another and for local church bodies to come alongside them and help provide for all their needs. I pray Lord for You to be holding and comforting them in the midst of all their changes. I pray Lord for the authorities to be gracious.
    Joy H - USA
  • Lord God, I praise You that these believers have been granted asylum. I pray that they would see Your people at work here in the US and that their transition would be filled with believers offering support and help. May they trust and cling to You in the difficulties, and may they be able to find jobs and homes soon.
    Danielle H - USA
  • In the omnipresence of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Shammah, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You that You are there for and with Mayflower Christians. We ask for a hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord,
    My heart breaks at the struggles face by our brothers and sisters of the Mayflower Church and other churches in China that face severe state persecution. Thank You that their asylum request was granted. May You continue to bless and lead them. May other churches stand strong and be wise in their seeking of You and living out the gospel.
    Lysander S - USA
  • In the holy name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Hakkadosh, God Who is holy, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Christians from Mayflower church. We ask for a hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Jesus name, God I dispatch Michael & his warrior angels with their flaming swords & flaming wild horses with fire bombs, to go back & forth, in & out thru out the entire world to tare down & destroy satan & every demon & every kingdom & stronghold that he has set up & burn every evil thing to ashes so nothing is left for them to try & rebuild...
    Aimey M - USA
  • Abba Father, I pray the Mayflower Church from China will thrive now they are in the USA. Hopefully, they can draw in other lost Chinese immigrants already here but following some other way of life. Let this church be a beacon to them. Keep them safe as they navigate their new freedom in Christ. I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ your son. Amen
    Judith B - USA
  • Please Father protect this church as they seek refuge and may everything go well! Give them favor with the government and strike fear into those who would seek them harm. Protect the other churches and use them to shine the light of Christ!
    Robert B - USA
  • Lord thank You for blessing the Mayflower church. Give them strength to face the days ahead as they acclimate to their new country. Bless the entire Chinese church as I know You always do and always will. In the name of Jesus
    Alison M - USA
  • Our Father, be with Your children of the Mayflower Church as they transition from place to place until they come to where You want them to be. Provide for their needs, and bring them comfort as they leave all behind and move forward. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Heavenly Father we thank You for rescuing this congregation. We pray they will settle well in their new home and continue proclaiming the Gospel in Spirit and in truth. We ask for Your provision and protection for Your Church that remains in China-may they proclaim Your Glory. May many within China hear the Gospel and be added to Your Church. Amen
    Marita J - USA
  • In the name of Jesus, the Great Shepherd, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Rohi, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You that You care for Your sheep - Mayflower church. We ask for care, for a hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, thank You for making a way for this body of believers to be rescued from the hands of those who meant them harm. May the hands and feet of Jesus reach out and provide for the many needs of Your children as they acclimate to a new place and help them to grow in their faith. In Jesus name, Amen.
    Bruce B - USA
  • Dear LORD, have mercy on these persecuted saints. Secure their protect in a safe place. Do not allow satan to gain control of them. Tear down his plans & neutralize his authority. May Jesus have this victory over the Mayflower church. Give them hope & a future where they may worship you in spirit & truth. May Jesus be lifted up. Amen.
    SM D - USA
  • O Father God, thank you for your providential hand in bringing the US church women to be of assistance to the Mayflower Church in this transition to the US. May the church members continue to be a witness to your grace and faithfulness as they begin a new life here. Provide for them in the spiritual and physical needs they have. Amen.
    Diana F - USA
  • Please Heavenly Father, God thank you for finding refuge for the Mayflower Church. Help them grow strong in faith and courage to continue in their faith in Jesus Christ.
    Pam W - USA
  • LORD thank You for Your mighty Hand upon the Mayflower church bring them safely to the US! Thank You for strengthening the pastor & his congregation's faith & trust in this transition. Bless them & keep them. Wrap Your love around them as a shield & heal them from the trauma! LORD cover & protect ALL the house churches in China in the name of Jesus!
    Kisha M - USA
  • Father, thank You for successfully bringing this Congregation to U.S. I implore You to complete the good work You have started by helping them through this transition time. Grant that they will not be stranded by providing them with whatever is needed to settle down. I pray that You make a way too for other Chinese Christians who might be suffering sam
    Maureen E - USA
  • Father, we pray for a good transition for the Mayflower Church. We also pray for the churches in China that you would bring peace, hope and protection. In Jesus name.
    Rhonda F - USA
  • I hope and pray in Christ Jesus' name for a daily abundance of blessings, especially your Holy Spirit, wisdom, healing, restoration, love, grace, compassion, mercy, protection, deliverance, resiliance, and so much more. I hope and pray that things are going well and improving everyday. These snakes and scorpions are crushed in Jesus' name, amen.
    Gabriel S - USA
  • Precious Lord, please bless, protect and prosper these Your children. Show Yourself strong for them, encourage them and move on the hearts of those that persecute them. In Jesus name I pray, Amen! MARANATHA!
    Della H - USA
  • Father, there are so many still facing this persecution. Father, a parent's heart breaks knowing their children are being taught false teachings. We are to bring our children up to know and serve you; yet they won't allow it. Lord, you must move for the little children's sake. Guide your children, give them wisdom, provide for them. Move, Holy Spirit
    Polly C - USA
  • Father, I pray for this congregation's transition and for other Chinese house churches that continue to face harassment, fines and imprisonment.
    Betty D - USA
  • In the name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Shalom, God of Peace, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Mayflower church. We ask for peace, for a hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
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