Officials removed two more crosses from two churches in Wenzhou.
Officials removed two more crosses from two churches in Wenzhou.
Aug. 20, 2020 | China

Cross Removals Continue

[270] prayers in [18] nations have been posted for Christians facing government crackdowns.

Chinese authorities removed two more crosses from church buildings in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, on July 7, reminiscent of mass cross removals across the province in 2014. More than 100 security personnel arrived at the Aodi Christian Church and the Yinchang Christian Church at 5 a.m. with cranes. After breaking the locks, they began removing crosses from the churches’ steeples. When church members tried to stop the officials, the authorities beat them, even pushing a man in his 80s to the ground. As the crosses at both churches were demolished, Christians sang hymns and prayed outside. Christians fear a recurrence of the widespread crackdown that occurred in 2014, shortly after Xi Jinping came to power. Pray that Chinese Christians will respond wisely to government actions.

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  • Wow Father this is a terrible thing which is happening in this country. Please have mercy on China, for the sake of your people there intervene and show your grace upon the land. I ask that you would embolden believers and the church would greatly increase in depth and in numbers. May the seek you with fasting and prayer and would you do a mighty work
    Becky G - New Zealand
  • Dear Jesus, continue to help the Christians in China as they seek wisdom and discernment as to how to serve You and worship You with the persecution of the CCP. May their suffering not be in vain but bear much fruit. Comfort and encourage them.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Father, be near to your saints in Wenzhou Zhejiang. Protect their congregations as they worship you. Provide protection against gov't destruction of the buildings. Turn the village leaders hearts to allow worship & show favor to your children. Heal those who were beaten & give them rest. Turn hearts to your love and forgiveness, in Jesus Name, Amen.
    SM D - USA
  • Lord Jesus be with the Christians in China who are facing continued persecutions & crackdowns from their government. Lord we know the church & its symbols like the cross are not what is most important. You still reign and live in our hearts and we can be the "cross" to others by our actions and words. Give these people courage & strength to continue
    Angie E - USA
  • I pray for my brothers and sisters in China father who are mistreated due to a foolish gov't and cause may all the injured be healed, all the lost found and all the aggressors blessed so that in the end you can bring more of your childrencreations home. May they also respond wisely to their situation but not be too afraid to give their lives amen
    Angela L - USA
  • Holy Almighty God our FATHER please stop the attacks against my brothers and sisters churches. Pour out your greatest riches and favor upon them that they may rebuild and spread the Good News that Jesus is the only way to Heaven. Give them courage like Joshua had and faith like Abraham had. Send angels to minister to them in Jesus Name Amen!!!
    Sam C - USA
  • Almighty Father, pour out Thy spirit of wise counseling upon China. Reverse the atrocities into spirit of conviction towards repentance to Christ. May your peace that surpasses understanding guard the hearts of the persecuted brethren. In Messiah's mighty name we pray, Amen.

    Proverbs 9:10a
    The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.
    1 John 4:4
    Jack D - United Kingdom
  • 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
  • Father God, King of the Universe, we comes against this Government determined to force all to Worship Communism and with Our Saviors Blood, Sprinkle it over those in authority to soften their heart,bringing them guilt to have godly sorrow! Bless Brother JOEL who has alerted us to Chinese Interrogators taking children & causing harm, In Jesus' name amen
    Rev. William ED C - USA
  • Thank You, Father, for these faithful Chinese believers during their time of persecution. Mercifully empower them to continue to praise Your name, to speak of the might of Your awesome acts, to declare Your greatness, to utter the memory of Your great goodness, & sing of Your righteousness, speaking of the glory of your kingdom & power!
    Julie C - USA
  • Thank you Father for the courage of these Chinese Christians in Wenzhou Zhejiang! Please have your hand of protection over them as they continue to meet and strengthen and renew their faith in You! Please give these believers wisdom and discernment in responding to the government. We pray for more believers to be added to the church in China each day!
    Sarah H - USA
  • Dear Lord,
    Give these Christians the perfect wisdom promised in Your Word to face these crackdowns. May their actions proclaim unmoving Faith in You, filled with grace and love. May they feel Your Peace & Presence with them as they walk through whatever may come their way. Let them cling to the eternal cross of Your Salvation that cannot be destroyed.
    Madison F - USA
  • Father give my Chinese brothers and sisters wisdom in dealing with this. I pray you guide them. Help them to share the gospel with those who oppose them. Open the eyes of those doing this. May your Spirit chase them. I pray you comfort them. Pour out your Spirit. Father, show your children what they are to do. Move
    Polly C - USA
  • Dear LORD Jesus I pray in your name that you stop Chinese government officials from meddling in Christian affairs and tearing down crosses and persecuting your people, your flock. I pray that China gets new leadership so that the Chinese Christians can worship in peace together without interference. I pray that Chinese Christians be wise in mind.
    Brian E - USA
  • Father God, here the voices of your people. As they seek your peace and guidance during the government crackdowns. Give them the peace And strength that they need during these difficult times. May the prayers be more fervent and without ceasing and by this persecution you are glorified and the Gospel will spread like wild fire. In Jesus name amen
    Alvin A - USA
  • Father, we thank You for our courageous brothers and sisters, singing and praying while the crosses were being removed from their church. We do ask You for wisdom in dealing with the Chinese authorities. We also ask for Your grace and power as they stand with the early Christians in saying that it is better to obey God than those in authority .
    Toni D - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray your Holy Spirit provide clarity and wisdom for these your dear children as they witness the destruction of crosses from church buildings. Help them to surrender to your will and may their responses bring conviction to the authorities. May Jesus be glorifiedsomehow in this situation. Pat USA
    Patricia S - USA
  • Father, please protect your children in China. Give them courage, strength, wisdom and guidance for how to live in such difficult circumstances. Continue to grow your church in faith and numbers in China. Glorify yourself in China and may your will be done. Thank you. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Dear Lord,
    I pray in the name of Jesus for Christians in China, that they continue in faith and that they are comforted through your word, Lord help them to stand on your foundation. In your name Jesus.
    Crystal L - USA
  • Dear Lord Jesus place into the hearst og our fellow Cheistians inChina not to give up hope, and to the Chinese Communist Party may Go d have mercy on their souls.
    Eamonn S - USA
  • Help your people in China. Please stop the persecution of Christians in China.
    michele r - USA
  • You say that You will provide wisdom for anyone who ask of You God. Not only do You provide it but You give it generously! I pray that these Christians will seek Your face for wisdom, wisdom that is unlike anything of this world. Although there may be people taking away things God, they can never take away their faith in You. Keep them steadfast in You
    Miranda J - USA
  • Father, we weep with the Chinese believers over the destruction of their church buildings and we ask that You comfort them and show them what Your plan is for them at this time. May they be given a special dispensation of Your love for the authorities so that they may see Jesus in them and desire Him. We pray for Xi Jinping's heart to be changed
    Gail M - USA
  • Dear Lord, please continue to strengthen the faith of these believers in the face of persecution. Give them wisdom on how to handle each situation. Soften the hearts of nonbelievers so that they too may know the love of Jesus Christ and become believers.
    Betty A - USA
  • Lord who observes all men, please defend your children as they magnify your name and witness of your salvation.
    Margaret D - USA
  • Holy Father, bless Your children's faithfulness to You. Give them wisdom to face the government crackdowns. May their love for You be a witness to those in darkness. Break the strong hold of Satan, and let Your light shine down. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Dear God, I pray these Christians will stand strong in the faith and in love. Please grant wisdom to Chinese Christians in response to government actions. Thank You in Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Christienne D - USA
  • Dear Lord, the cross is a symbol of the gospel, but although they are removing the symbols, they cannot remove Jesus from the hearts of the Christians. Lord please help the Christians in China to remain strong in their faith. Help others to see the love of God in all that they do. Help there be no retaliation as You are just and will punish them.
    Donna H - USA
  • Please god protect christians in. China and also the chur hes and convict the government of their evil ways and bring to justice and surrou d them with your abounding love in jesus name amen
    Sherry S - USA
  • Dear Lord, please let your Holy Spirit embolden and strengthen the faith of these Chinese Christians, not letting this act discourage or hinder their faith in You, the almighty God. Spark a fire in their hearts and help them to remain steadfast in seeking you and proclaiming your name. Allow them to act with your wisdom. In Jesus name I pray, amen.
    Samantha O - USA
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