Many Christian meetings have moved online in this era of tightened security.
Many Christian meetings have moved online in this era of tightened security.
Jun. 18, 2020 | China

Pastor Arrested During Online Meeting

[201] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Pastor Luo.

Authorities in Wuhan seized the pastor of the Nanjing Road Church on Saturday, May 30, during an online Christian gathering. The day-long event, which was dedicated to church planting and evangelism, was being held online because of the pandemic. Police arrived at the church around noon and detained Pastor Luo, who was interrogated for more than four hours before being released. During the interrogation, Luo told the officials how Christians have been serving their communities in Wuhan during the pandemic.

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  • OLord, thank you for your church in Wuhan, & Pastor Lou. Bless him & protect him in these persecutions. May the authorities have a change of heart. May they know Jesus saving grace, & long for more of You. Prepare their hearts, for your coming. May they be ready to go to heaven with your saints. Come soon, Lord Jesus, & take your bride to be with You.
    SM D - USA
  • Heavenly Father I pray that somehow, someway what the enemy meant for evil You would turn to good. I pray that the authorities would see how Jesus changes people and they would be compelled to learn more and be a part of it. I pray for conversations about Jesus to become even more popular in this area and for fear to be dismantled and brought down.
    Joy H - USA
  • For all those persecuted for the lords work and to all our brothers and sisters in the lord i pray when you all pass away you may R I P this to me dose not only mean rest in peace but intended to mean by prayer risen in peace at the time of the resurrection of the dead to live forever this time this is my prayer for all those in JESUS love your all
    Themis K - Australia
  • Thank You for the faithfulness and courage of our brothers and sisters in Wuhan during the Covid-19 pandemic. Use the testimony of their service to the community to the police who interrogated Pastor Luo to open their hearts. Use the training the Church received in the online gathering to build Your kingdom. Show them how to implement what they learned
    Toni D - USA
  • Father God, Pastor Luo was obviously aware of the risks he was taking in this day long event in the Wuhan province. We ask that the gospel would spread like wildfire in this province devastated by COVID19 and that in the midst of a Chinese crackdown on Christianity that in fact, their efforts to curtail faith would fail miserably. Bring many to Jesus.
    Forrest B - USA
  • Our Father in Heaven, we come to your throne of grace for Pastor Luo , grant him the peace and security in Christ.

    Use him mightily for your names Glory.

    In Jesus name we ask and pray .Amen
    John W - India
  • Father, use the example of this saint and his flock of saints to "turn the world upside down" and to shake the Western Church out of our apathy. Transform every fright and every tear, please, into an eternal work of beauty, for Jesus' sake.
    Errol C - USA
  • Dear Lord, please bless these believers who love you so much. Help them as they work to bring deliverance to others during this challenging time. Shelter these believers from the watchful eyes of those that would stop the movement of your word. Show them the people seeking to know you and grant them peace. Please move mightily among these believers .
    Joyce A - USA
  • Dear Lord,
    We pray for all the Christians in China right now as they suffer under increased persecution. Right now, we especially pray for Pastor Luo. Surround him with your Grace, peace & joy as he stands firmly in his faith. I pray that his words, his testimony would reach hundreds of thousands! May your name be glorified!
    In the name of Jesus, Amen
    Madison F - USA
  • Dear Lord please protect this pastor as he works to serve You during the pandemic. May the words he shares with others be powerful touching hearts to repentance & salvation. Please bless the members of this church and help evangelism spread out through the area from their faithfulness. Block the officials from interrupting the work don by this church
    Joyce A - USA
  • Lord Jesus, I thank You for this pastor and his bold witness for You. May he continue to proclaim You faithfully in all the opportunities You give him, and may he have great wisdom to know what that should look like. Please help him to lead the church in a way that brings You glory and may many be drawn to You.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Dear Lord Jesus, thank You for Pastor Luo's witness to Wuhan authorities about the church's role in supporting their communities during the pandemic. Thank You for maintaining him during his lengthy interrogation. Please continue to bless his church planting and evangelism mission. In Your most holy Name, amen.
    Laura K G U - USA
  • Lord we lift up Pastor Luo. Bless the work he is doing and continue to use him and his church to serve others and use that opportunity to bring others to salvation. Send your Holy Spirit to give them strength, courage, wisdom and creativity to further your gospel and bring others to salvation. Send other Christians to them to help them grown in you
    Angie E - USA
  • O Lord of Hosts, we glorify Your presence in dark places. May You bless and protect Pastor Luo and our fellow worshippers in Wuhan, China, from tyranny as they serve their communities, Lord Jesus. We pray that by Your will, that body of Christ will be able to continue spreading Your Gospel and loves, especially those who are suffering. AMEN.
    Sirian T - USA
  • Father, help the officials realize the good this church has done for their people. I pray you open the eyes of those in authority. I pray for you children that they would have wisdom and boldness as they deal with this situation. Strengthen them and rebuke any fear Satan would put upon them. Father, I rejoice to hear so many love you.
    Polly C - USA
  • Father God we are grateful for Pastor Luo who has been released. Holy Spirit help him and guide in terms the future steps to take as a church under the current conditions of persecutions in his nation. Give them wisdom to understand what you want them to do. I ask all that in the name of Jesus Christ.
    Dumezweni M - South Africa
  • I pray for China and all Christians there in this dire time where persecution for those of faith is increasing. I pray that Christians may be able to meet in homes or online and that You would find a way for them to do so. I pray Luo's testimony to the officials will be used of You to bring some to faith in Christ, to see Your goodness and believe
    margaret m - USA
  • Father thank You for Pastor Luo. Thank You for his ministry. Please protect Christians throughout China and help them stand firm in the faith. Send Your Holy Spirit to empower them and bless them with wisdom and understanding. Lots of wisdom Yeshua. I thank You that You are sovereign and I thank You for the church in China, please let it grow.
    Kia W - USA
  • Father God, Please bless and protect the Christians in China. Stop the persecution of your church. Let people hear your truth. Embolden this pastor and others to continue to serve you and to know your will for them. Encourage them. What a Mighty God you are. Let every person in China hear your truth and see your love and power in irrefutable ways.
    Liane F - USA
  • Thank you that pastor Luo was released! Lord cause the interruption of the conference to actually increase evangelism and church planting. Give him courage not fear as he continues to be obedient to you. Protect his family. May they grow in faith and knowledge of you, The true and living God!
    Lori R - USA
  • Father God, I pray for all the believers in China that they would have religious freedom to learn and worship you. I pray that your gospel will go out in power to all who seek you and desire salvation in Jesus. Lord, draw many to yourself and let your will be done one earth as it is in heaven. Glorify the name of Jesus in every corner of China. amen.
    Julia F - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for Pastor Luo and his courage in being a pastor despite the threat of state persecution. I pray that You would strengthen his faith while he is in captivity and use him to lead others to Christ. May he be seen as beyond blame, a representation of God's goodness and mercy for sinners; may many come to faith through his efforts.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Father I want to lift up my dear brother Pastor Luo. May his faith, and those who know of this, be strengthened iJN. May fear be far from him & all the believers. May they find favor in the eyes of the govt. May they continue to serve the people of Wuhan wherever You want them Lord. May their online mtgs be hidden in Christ. draw the persecutors.
    Lisa T - USA
  • Father God, by Your mighty Spirit, please strengthen the hearts of Your people in China. Seize the internet in the name of JESUS for the good of the believers to use and promote the gospel and Your word. We need Your truth more than ever to go around the world. Help us all to "get the word out" while we can. Thank you Father.
    Kathy G - USA
  • Father, our hearts grieve for the persecution of the Chinese church and we thank you they are not daunted by press on to the high calling of Jesus Christ. Thank You for the pastor's release and watch over him and bless his ministry that this church may bear incredible fruit. May they have all they need to minister to those near them in Wuhan.
    Gail M - USA
  • Father, I thank you for those who are faithful in China and who are persevering under the eye of the government. I thank you for these Christians and for this pastor who has been serving through the internet through the covid crisis. Please continue to help the Christians and to give them what they need to remain faithful to you through the difficulty.
    Vicki W - USA
  • Today, I pray for Pastor Luo and the folks in his church. May you use them greatly there in Wuhan to really make Jesus visible to their interrogators. May his words linger in the thoughts of the police so that they will not be able to dismiss them. Bless and protect that group of believes from the Nanjing Road Church. May Jesus be lifted up, AMEN
    Mark H - USA
  • Father , Please keep pastor Luo and the Christians in Wuhan safe and strong in faith. May they be wise in evangelism to avoid the authorities. In jesus name, Amen
    Gene H - USA
  • Thank you Father for the faithfulness & powerful testimony of pastor Luobelievers in Wuhan. Put far from them any root of bitterness or pride of life; fill them with faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness. Enable them to enkindle fervent charity among their community, being fruitful, faithful stewards. May You be glorified in China
    Julie C - USA
  • Father, I thank you for your faithfulness toward the people of China. I know we see but through a pin hole most days but we trust that what we don't see is becoming brought into the arms of our Savior. I pray for joyful endurance over Pastor Luo and the church their in China. I pray for continued perseverance through your Holy Spirit and May the peace
    Justin W - USA
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