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

[184] 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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  • Lord, look and see the troubles of Your people. And praise to Your name that Your Church isn't a building that can be destroyed by earthly men, but is Your body that is safe from earthly destruction. Be with these precious families and provide security and sustenance, both physically and spiritually. In Your name. Amen.
    Jeromy P - USA
  • Lord God, I pray that You would encourage these men and their families. May they be supported by the truth that You see all that is done for You and that our labors for You are not in vain. Give them courage and hope to continue following after You, and I pray that their example would be an inspiration to other suffering believers.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for these men and their steadfast commitment to the gospel and to following You despite intense state persecution. We pray that You would strengthen and comfort them and provide for all of their needs. May You keep they and their families safe. Bless their efforts with the spread of the gospel among the Akha and other tribal groups.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Lord, you know and you see these men and the effort they put forth for you in construction this church and the retaliation they have received. Minister to them in prison and comfort their families, Lord. Keep them safe and provide for every need. May this be a time of growth in their trust in your love, goodness and power. Pour out your Spirit, Jesus.
    Jackie V - USA
  • Dear family in Christ- never stop believing what the one true God can do! He's alive and moving as we get closer to His return! Don't stop believing He cares for you. Your reward is great in Heaven. May He bless you and keep you in His hand.
    Susan R - USA
  • In the ever present name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Yahweh Shammah, God Who is there, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for Your presence with Laotian Tribal Christians. We praise You for release, answered prayer. We ask for hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to and through them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Merciful God, we beseech you on behalf of these Christians who built a church to honour your name. We pray for their protection from the authorities who demolished their church & for their release from custody after their unjust arrest. Give them respect among their community so that they might continue to shine their light for You In Jesus name Amen.
    Robert C - Canada
  • I pray for the Christian brothers imprisoned for building the church building. I pray you protect encourage and make them bold witnesses in prison. I pray you protect the families of these men. I pray their families be comforted and soon to be reunited with them. I pray that a new church be constructed to met the churches needs. Salvation for the lost
    Eric D - USA
  • Father, we know when there is persecution, Your children rise up against those who mean them harm. May these believers rise up in the plan to advance the Gospel. May they have wisdom and Your protection as the endeavor to advance the Gospel and build up one another in the faith. In Jesus name. Amen.
    Bruce B - USA
  • Dear Lord, we thank You that these three Christians went through with the plan for buildling a church. However, we all know that the church is the people and not the building. Please help the men as they are in prison and help their families to have peace. Mostly help those militants who destroyed the church. Help them to come to know You and be saved
    Donna H - USA
  • Lord I pray for the hope and faith of these Tribal Christians who are relying on You for life and Godliness and everything in between. I pray for the building to rebuilt stronger and better, just like You King Jesus rebuilt the temple in 3 days. I pray for them to keep hoping and leaning on one another for all they d in accordance with your love
    Joy H - 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 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
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