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

[163] 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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  • 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
  • In the precious name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah El Roi, God Who sees, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Tribal Christians We praise You that You see their ministry. We ask for a hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - 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 may build their churches in peace. And so may all Laos be saved. IN Jesus' Name. Amen
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord let these beautiful brothers walk in freedom and strength in the sure hope that The God of the universe is fully & completely in control and is working through the dark times. Let your light shine so brightly through them that the entire community & those persecuting them become convinced that Jesus is Lord over all. Victory is coming! Hallelujah!
    Atacy U - USA
  • Our Father, continue to strengthen and bless our brothers and sisters who are Tribal Christians. May they lives reflect Your love to others who need You. Encourage them to remain faithful among the persecution they are facing. Rise up and scatter their enemies! In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Father, I lift up these three men of faith who desire to spread the gospel among the Akha and other tribal groups in Laos. Protect them from those who destroyed their church building. Provide the means to hold church meetings and may those who hear about Your love and grace respond by giving their lives to you.
    Betty D - USA
  • Almighty God, you know and see all things. I pray you will strengthen these men and their families. Increase their faith and grant them grace to show the love of Jesus to those who opposed them. Bless their efforts in sharing the gospel message of Jesus and grant them added blessings above what they knew possible. Be glorified! PS US
    Patricia S - USA
  • God of all tribes and peoples, may these young men know the power and peace of Jesus as they are in this situation. We pray for other ways of building your Church other than buildings that will spread beyond the power of the authorities, and quicker so that the leaders all can't be imprisoned. Bring any emotional healing that's needed to the families.
    Andrew H - USA
  • Father, may these men stand firm in faith and be a witness to their village. Protect their families and this congregation from evil intent and grant them wisdom, courage, boldness, perseverance and renew their strength. May perfect love cast out fear. May all the Akha believe that Jesus is their Savior and repent and receive salvation.
    Beth P - 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 in peace. And so may all Laos be saved. In Jesus' Name. Amen
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. We know the enemy is trying to stop Your revival here. I pray he fails. Cont. to save the village leaders & guide men like this who have the faith to follow You wherever You lead. Your power & peace surround them & their families. Erect Your church wherever they are. In Jesus' Faithful Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
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