A & O- sentence up soon

Two of our brothers have been held away from their families for almost two years now because of their faith in and service for Jesus in the area that we love.

Pray for O who has been in a labor camp. His two year sentence will be completed next month and he should be released. Since he and his wife have allowed foreign advocacy (from groups like China Aid) on their behalf, local authorities greatly dislike them for having foreign connections (foreignors are often greatly mistrusted) and for drawing attention to the injustice of this case (thereby shaming these authorities.)

Please pray for O to be released and to be protected when he is. Pray for a continued strong witness to the men around him in labor camp. Pray for provision for and protection for his wife and two children- and for their strength and encouragement in the Lord.

For our brother A, who has been held for nearly 2 years without any conviction, ask that the Lord would bring justice and help for him, comfort to him in prison, and continued grace to be a bold and loving witness and to see men around him come to know Christ. Pray also that his wife and children would be physically protected and provided for and spiritually strengthened and encouraged.