In Laos, a country in southeast Asia, Christian activities - including those of registered churches - are heavily monitored by the communist authorities. Both church leaders and believers have been detained or imprisoned. Especially in rural areas, house churches are forced to meet underground, as they are considered "illegal gatherings."
Life is especially difficult for the converts to the Christian faith, who are at risk of persecution from their families and the local authorities. This can include damage to property, confiscation of possessions, the issuing of fines and even violence.
Opposition is heightened when a convert's family or the local authorities stir up the local community against them, sometimes through local village meetings or by seeking the support of local religious leaders. It is a serious decision to follow Christ in Laos, but we have many brothers and sisters there who face opposition everyday.
Give thanks for the growth of the church in Laos. pray that God will continue to use His people to bring more people knowledge of Jesus love.
Pray that believers under pressure to recant their faith will have strength to stand firm.
Pray for churches left without support or leadership. pray that all their needs will be met and that it would be an opportunity for others to grow and thrive.
Thanks so much for praying God bless. Information and prayer from a text alert from Open Doors USA.
Life is especially difficult for the converts to the Christian faith, who are at risk of persecution from their families and the local authorities. This can include damage to property, confiscation of possessions, the issuing of fines and even violence.
Opposition is heightened when a convert's family or the local authorities stir up the local community against them, sometimes through local village meetings or by seeking the support of local religious leaders. It is a serious decision to follow Christ in Laos, but we have many brothers and sisters there who face opposition everyday.
Give thanks for the growth of the church in Laos. pray that God will continue to use His people to bring more people knowledge of Jesus love.
Pray that believers under pressure to recant their faith will have strength to stand firm.
Pray for churches left without support or leadership. pray that all their needs will be met and that it would be an opportunity for others to grow and thrive.
Thanks so much for praying God bless. Information and prayer from a text alert from Open Doors USA.