Authorities have been removing crosses from buildings in Henan province.
Authorities have been removing crosses from buildings in Henan province.
Apr. 11, 2019 | China

Authorities Remove More than 4,500 Crosses from Churches

[261] prayers in [15] nations have been posted for Churches in Henan Province.

Officials have removed crosses from more than 90 percent of the government-approved churches in Henan province, according to a VOM partner. In addition to removing crosses from the government-approved churches, officials have shut down many house churches, which do not have government approval to hold religious events. “We have no solution,” one Christian said. “Many [Christian] brothers and sisters do not dare to worship together and must privately and secretly gather.” Continue to pray for Christians in Henan.

Write your own prayer for Churches in Henan Province

  • Dear God, May Your Spirit intercede. Please bless Henan and give the people there the spirit and resources they need.Please make a way for them. I pray that the government will be swayed by Your Spirit. Thank You for all You have done to save us. May Your arms be around these people.Thank You.In Jesus' name, Amen
    Rae M - USA
  • God, I pray for my Christian brothers and sisters in Henan province and throughout China. The enemies of the Lord are working hard to stop the growth of your Church in China. I am thankful their efforts will ultimately fail, yet asking for you to strength and encourage these believers, and provide them with the wisdom and discernment on how to proceed.
    Curtis M - USA
  • As the days grow darker, and Your children are increasingly discriminated against, we ask You to encourage them and to reveal to them how to continue to live for You in the midst of such hostile environments. Bless the churches in Henan, may they grow stronger in faith because of the opposition of the government. May their light shine even brighter.
    Toni D - USA
  • Father I pray for the churches in Henan Province as they meet together secretly. Increase their faith and give them boldness and wisdom. I pray you would protect them and enable them to meet together.
    Darlene E - USA
  • Dear Jesus we pray for churches in Henan. We lift them up to You that You will protect them may they be able to continue to worship together and may they not feel fear but feel your peace. We pray for Your presence always with them may they know the peace that come from trusting you Jesus. In your sweet name we pray amen
    Maria F - USA
  • Our Father, please help all Christians in Henan Province, China. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Maria D - Finland
  • Bring millions to faith in Jesus through your gospel. Grant them peace and joy and eternal hope. Love and life through them. Make them see that you are Lord of all, that your troops outnumber, outrank and over power all of the troops of earth and hell. We are waiting for that time.
    mark m - USA
  • Cross is an offence to these muslims. Cross stands between us and heaven. It is through the death and resurrection of Christ we have promise of eternal life. May these Christians be given endurance to go through these trials and glorify Jesus who has done it all for us. God teach us thru the suffering of these children.Protect &provide their needs God
    BENEDICTA N - USA
  • Jesus, strengthen and encourage Your people. Give each one unmoveable confidence that You are right there with them in each trial, walking them on the right path and keeping Your hand on them.
    Elizabeth M - USA
  • Help these churches flourish despite all.
    Debbie V - USA
  • Lord bless the henan believers and let them not worry about the removal of the crosses but continue to share the gospel and meet together with prayer and Thanksgiving amen
    Susanne M - USA
  • Lord God, we do pray that You would work mightily in Henan. May the governing authorities be softened and drawn to and transformed by Your word. May Your people have the courage and wisdom to continue growing in You, to continue gathering together, to continue proclaiming Your Name. Comfort and strengthen them as they face and unknown future.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Lord, You have the answer to this problem, help the Christians in Henan to still gather together, to not be afraid of the consequences, but to come together to worship You. Give them courage and boldness and give them wisdom. May their lives be a praise to Your glory! In Jesus Name, Lord, Your will be done!
    Anne S - USA
  • Heavenly Father, glory to you! Every knee shall bow down in the name of Jesus. No nationperson can stop us bec. Jesus is the true head & we are the true body of Church. They may destroy the physical ones, but they will never stop the Truth. Thank you for the strength, courage, faith & more that the Holy Spirit impart to all. Pls provide for them, Amen
    MJ D - United Arab Emirates
  • Lord Jesus,save your children from persecution.Let your children not experience fear but your peace.You said Fear not as I am with you.Let them know that you are with them.Lord please make it so the authorities soften their hearts and allow freedom; Lord right now by your precious spilt blood allow this.We are sorry Lord Jesus we hurt you-help Lord.
    Cheryl S - Australia
  • Lord l lift up the Christians in Henan Province, in the midst of the persecution they are experiencing may they sense Your presence and be strengthen and encouraged. May You be glorified.
    Vera B - USA
  • Father your son Jesus told us that persecution would come. I pray that through this persecution these dear brothers and sisters in Christ will grow stronger in their faith and will show the love of Christ to their persecutors. I pray that they will pray for, bless and love the very people that hate them. I pray that they will show the love of Christ.
    Paul K - USA
  • Daddy we thank You because we know the battle against the cross is already won at Calvary and the gates of hell cannot prevail against the church in China especially in Henan Province. All glory must be given to You God in China whether the authorities like it or not in the name of Jesus Christ!
    Cherechi E - Nigeria
  • Dear Lord
    I pray for my brothers and sisters in the Province of Henan. Be with them and strengthen them in the face of this persecution. Give them grace, wisdom and courage. Show them what they should do and say. Shine on them.
    In Your name,
    Amen
    Madison F - USA
  • Father, I pray for my brothers and sisters who are serving you in this area of the world. I pray you help them to remain faithful. Father, I pray you give them wisdom, boldness, strength as they fight the good fight of faith. Help them to know how to deal with this. Speak to the hearts of those who oppose them. Open their eyes to the truth.
    Polly C - USA
  • Father may your light continue to shine in Henan. Please give wisdom to believers in how they can continue to witness for you.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • Holy Father, I pray for my brothers and sisters in Henan in this dark time of opposition. May they feel Your presence, and find ways to connect with each other so they can remain faithful. May the Spirit comfort them as only He can and encourage them to be strong. Carry their burdens with them, and fill them with Your light. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Eli S - USA
  • Heavenly Father, May you help keep the Church in Henan Province. May the Christians in Henan stay in faith of Christ Jesus. Be in their minds, hearts, and souls. May they not be afraid of the officials that took down their crosses of their Church. In Christ Jesus name I pray, Amen.
    Gretchen F - USA
  • Father,in Jesus Christ I come before you humbly crying ABBA FATHER!!!
    I pray in your son that the church of the Cross is not hindered and your glory go forth.
    That the evil one has no power is known to the country who denys your Holy word!
    Your two edged sword go forth on behalf of the souls who love you not be any longer hindered!
    In Jesus name,
    Amen!
    Bruce M - USA
  • Psalm 1
    4 Not so the wicked!
    They are like chaff
    that the wind blows away.
    5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
    nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
    6 For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous,
    but the way of the wicked will perish.
    Layne N - USA
  • I pray to You Father for the churches in Henan, Give them supernatural wisdom and strength to go
    on with You .
    in Jesus Name
    Jane L - USA
  • Father , I pray a hedge of protection around Christians in China . I pray that the government will allow People to worship the one ,true God . May the hatred of Christians cease . Give them wisdom to know who to trust and provide them with Bibles . May they continue to be a light in the darkness . Strength and encourage them . In Jesus mighty name
    Ann S - USA
  • Lord Jesus, protect and encourage the Christians throughout China, including Henan where the house churches are being shut down and the believers are afraid. Encourage them and give them Your boldness. Guide them with Your Spirit that they develop fellowship with other believers. Hide the believers from the eyes of their persecutors and keep them safe
    Sharon G - USA
  • Lord Jesus, protect and encourage the Christians throughout China, including Henan where the house churches are being shut down and the believers are afraid. Encourage them and give them Your boldness. Guide them with Your Spirit that they develop fellowship with other believers. Hide the believers from the eyes of their persecutors and keep them safe
    Sharon G - USA
  • Father, as it is written: "Where 2 or 3 are gathered, there am I in the midst." Bless them with 1 or 2 others with which to gather. Let them be ever aware of Your presence. Call more prayer warriors to be gathered with them in prayer. Help them to pray for those who persecute them, and increase their numbers. Give them favor in the sight of all. Amen.
    Leslie M - USA
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