Dan and Tee claimed their son's body but were not allowed to hold a Christian funeral.
Dan and Tee claimed their son's body but were not allowed to hold a Christian funeral.
Jan. 08, 2026 | Laos

Christians' Grief Compounded by Funeral Ban

[216] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Dan and Tee.

A Christian couple in a northern province of Laos continues to suffer painful persecution after the unresolved death of their son. On Sunday, Nov. 2, Khong, 22, missed the church service because he was searching for his stolen motorbike. He did not return, and two days later, his body was found in a nearby rice field. No cause of death has been determined. Khong’s parents, Dan and Tee, wanted to bring the body home for a Christian funeral, but the head of their village refused to allow it unless they paid an exorbitant fee. The owner of the land where the body was found has also demanded a cow for a spirit ceremony to cleanse his land. The fines and ongoing threats and demands are compounding the grief Dan and Tee have experienced. Pray for their comfort and encouragement in this difficult time.

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  • He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me." Father comfort the family during this difficult period. I pray for the release of their son's body and they will not have to pay the ransom. May the offenders be found and brought to justice and the family be compensated accordingly. Protect the family from retaliation.
    Denise B - USA
  • Father, surround Dan and Tee as with a shield. Give them comfort through a very personal sign that their son is with you in heaven. Be closer to them than their tears and lift the heaviness of their grief off their hearts. Give them Your peace which truly surpasses all understanding. Bring them to a new place to live with kind-hearted neighbors. Amen!
    Danae V - USA
  • In the righteous name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Lord of Hosts, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Dan and Tee and family. We ask for comfort, hedge of protection, heavenly angels encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • God, death was not meant to touch us, and Dan and Tee have lost their child, young, and have not been allowed to grieve. We ask that You would comfort them, that You would prepare the way for a Christian funeral, that You would be with them afterwards, hearing them, speaking to them, and giving Khong justice. Provide for their needs for life, we ask.
    Kesse R - USA
  • Holy Father, Creator of Heaven and Earth, through your Son Jesus and your Holy Spirit, please answer our prayers for Dan and Tee. Being unable to bury the body of a loved one is hard to grasp. Thank you for hearing our prayers for Dan and Tee's comfort and encouragement. Give them grace and joy in their morning, following their sad night. Help them!
    Mary M - USA
  • In the loving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Agape, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for love to and of Dan and Tee. We ask for provision, hedge of protection, and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Father in heaven, I ask you to be with Dan & Tee as they grieve the loss of their son. I pray You will provide answers and allow them to bury their son in a Christian funeral. Ultimately, we asked for Your peace, grace, & comfort to wash over them by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen
    Jennifer T - USA
  • Father, I pray for Dan and T for their grief that is being compounded by these cruel threats and demands. I pray that you will pour out your presence in your peace and your revelation over the situation. I asked for wisdom. When you come, everything is OK. Please come to this situation, bind up their wounds. I ask for justice too in Jesus name amen.
    Nancy G - USA
  • Lord I pray for Dan and Tee and ask the Spirit to intercede for their groans. I pray Lord that You would help them in this time. Lord I pray that they would feel the weeping and mourning of Your Spirit along with them. Lord I pray for answers or peace that settles. I pray for the person demanding a cow to come face to face with Your Glory
    Joy H - USA
  • Dear Lord God,... Word Up For This Family,... For to Your Comfort And Encouragement,... And Wisdom For Them, And For these exorbitant fees To Be Taken Off And Cancelled. For The People To See The Family's grief And Have Pity, Or if they don't, That they Get Deliverance Efficient, And Then Have Pity, And If Not, they Get Chastened And Then Have Pity...
    Jessica Danielle J - New Zealand
  • In the good name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, God of goodness, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for Dan and Tee who believe You are good. We ask for a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Laos: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Guard, sustain, console & provide for them, especially Dan, Tee & others in similar need! Bring their persecutors to Christ, giving peace & hope! Am
    Lisa D - USA
  • Our Father, hold Dan and Tee close to Your heart as they grieve the death of their son. Bring others into their lives who love You and who can comfort them. Give them strength to endure this season of loss and pain. Let them know they are loved, in Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Laos: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Provide for, console, sustain & unify them, especially Dan, Tee, & others in similar situations. Bring the persecutors to Christ, giving hope! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord God, I pray for Dan and Tee and ask that Your comfort would surround them, that they would remember that You are close to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit. Please allow them to bury their son, and I pray that You would be their defender and provider as they face these fees and threats. Please deliver them.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Lord, Your Word says that those that mourn are blessed. We ask that blessing for Dan & Tee in the midst of this persecution & grief. Send Your Holy Spirit to surround them with comfort & protection. Break through the persecution to allow them to bury their son. Free them from the outrageous demands on them. May Your compassion replace the demands.
    Sharon G - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Laos: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Console, encourage, provide for & guard them, especially Dan, Tee & others like them. Bring their persecutors to Christ, giving hope & freedom. Amen
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father, I lift up my brother & sister, Dan & Tee to You. Please comfort their aching hearts as they mourn the death of their son & the horrible situation surrounding it. Soften the hearts of those persecuting them, & help Dan & Tee be able to grieve. Sustain them through each day. Strengthen their faith in You. Provide for their needs. Be near them.
    April D - USA
  • O Lord, thank you for this couple's faith in Christ. And I lament with them in the darkness of persecution that surrounds them. You are the Light of the world, Lord Jesus; let your light comfort their hearts & guide them in godly living. May they know you and we weep with them in the loss of their son as we pray for sustained faith. Amen.
    Diana F - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, we ask you to bring a spirit of peace to Dan and Tee. We ask that You give them the ability to pay the price requested by the farmer & also the state in order to bury their son.Please give them comfort in knowing that he is now with You and that he is no longer feeling pain or suffering. Help them to seek You first as they grieve
    Donna H - USA
  • Dearest Father, please hear my prayer for these, Your children. Keep them protected, blessed and prosper them not only with earthly benefits but growthunderstanding of Your word. In Jesus name I pray...Amen.
    MARANATHA!
    Della H - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Laos: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Console, encourage, guard & sustain them, especially Dan, Tee, & others with similar needs. Bring their persecutors to Christ, giving peace & hope! A
    Lisa D - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray that You will be with Dan and Tee in a special way in the loss of their son. After 2 months, I pray that the threats and demands for fines will stop. Please work in the hearts of their persecutors to have some compassion. I pray that their church will be a support and encouragement to them.
    Rosalind T - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray that You will be with Dan and Tee in a special way in the loss of their son. After 2 months, I pray that the threats and demands for fines will stop. Please work in the hearts of their persecutors to have some compassion. I pray that their church will be a support and encouragement to them.
    Rosalind T - USA
  • Father God, I lift up these grieving parents and ask that you will comfort them. Provide for their needs at this times. Provide a way for the burial to take place. I pray that they will get the information they seek. I pray that they will see your hand at work in their lives and that their faith will be strengthened as they continue to stand for Jesus.
    Julia F - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Laos: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Guard, console, encourage & provide for them, especially Dan, Tee, & others with similar needs. Bring their persecutors to Christ, giving hope! Ame

    Lisa D - USA
  • Father, please bring peace and comfort to Dan and Tee. Please let their persecutors be changed by your Spirit through the witness of your servants. Help Dan and Tee to find joy in being counted worthy to suffer for your name, and be glorified through them.
    C C - USA
  • God of Life, Please comfort Dan and Tee giving them witness that their son is in heaven. Also, may they pray for Your wisdom and intervention in this situation and difficult time for them. You comfort those who mourn and heal the broken-hearted. May they cast all their cares upon You knowing You care for them. You are moved with compassion, for good.
    Jim E - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Laos: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Console, encourage, guard & provide for them, especially Dan, Tee, & other with similar needs. Bring their persecutors to Christ, giving hope! Amen
    Lisa D - USA
  • Oh Heavenly Father these people are desperate for Your help! Jesus Christ Savior Messiah Lamb of God help these people please in the way that You know how and only You can do!
    christine s - USA
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