We serve Christians around the world whose brave faith in Jesus means they are beaten, threatened, imprisoned, tortured, falsely accused, disowned and hated.

China: No under 18s!

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In China, where it’s illegal for under-18s to join in with any church events. Watch the video below to hear how Open Doors worker Simon* was helping to run a secret youth camp when it was raided by the authorities.

*Name changed for security reasons
From Open Doors Prayer News 282 (Jan-Feb 2021)

PRAY NOW...
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For Simon and his work training pastors to engage with young people

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For the work of Open Doors in China, that the Chuch would grow strong and be supported in the midst of pressure and persecution.

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That despite the restrictions, young people in China would continue to hear about Jesus and choose to follow him

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