Prayer
Pray for: The Chinese House Church Leaders Who Didn’t Win Release
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Christianity Today·July 17, 2026
Around 9 p.m. on October 10, 2025, the power went out in the Beijing home of Ren Zhong and his wife, Wang Cong, leaving the couple and their 3-year-old daughter in darkness. Ren and Wang, who both minister at Zion Church, knew then that the authorities had come for them.
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Faithful Shepherd, we uplift the Zion Church community in Beijing, especially Ren Zhong, Wang Cong, and their young daughter. As they stand in the shadow of oppression, let Your light break into their darkness and fortify them with courage. Like Peter in chains, deliver them from captivity and let the chains fall away as a testimony to Your power and presence. Let the story of their faith and endurance echo throughout China, stirring hearts in authority and among neighbors. Multiply the testimony of their steadfastness, and let many come to know Jesus as Savior and Lord. Guard their family with peace that surpasses understanding and sustain them in Your loving care. For the glory of Your name, Amen.
Anchored in
Acts 12:6-11
also: Philippians 4:7