China News & Prayer (2025.01.25-31)


Life with Light

“Our Heavenly Father didn’t give me bright eyes, but He kept my heart’s eyes from being blinded. Every day is so fulfilling. I practice the electronic keyboard and learn braille. I created an online group, over 30 visually impaired brothers and sisters learning hymns together. We encourage one another and pray for each other during this learning journey. I am a slow learner, and my memory isn’t as good as it used to be, but I thank God for not letting me give up. I believe that with Jesus Christ, perseverance will bring rewards. I’ve started teaching friends how to memorize lyrics using braille, and I’m deeply moved by their eagerness to learn. This motivates me even more to help them.”

(Brother Hui)

  • Thank the Lord for giving Brother Hui the greatest light — a positive life and clarity of heart. May the Lord guide him to help more visually impaired friends, learn knowledge in various areas and become a testimony to those who have not yet come to faith.

Travel Trap

“An elderly person ended up buying an unreturnable seaside property while travelling.” Recently, a family in Hubei was troubled by this issue, and many netizens have had similar experiences too. A netizen from Hubei explained that his mother was recommended to join a low-priced tour of which a visit to seaside properties was included. The salespeople convinced his mother that part of her payment would be offset if she referred someone to a purchase as well. What’s more infuriating is that his mother purchased the property at four to five times its market value. Since the sales contract is legally binding and the price doesn’t exceed the maximum set by the local housing bureau, it’s difficult to recover the money unless fraud can be proven.

(“Beijing Youth Daily”, December 9, 2024)

  • Lord, human hearts are deceitful above all things. In recent years, many scams and unlawful sales have targeted the elderly. Pray for wisdom for law enforcement to combat these schemes. May the Lord also move the younger generation to care more for their elderly relatives.

Overwhelming Pressure

Guizhou was once one of the economically under-developed provinces in China, with over 34 million people, but only 300,000 believers, accounting for 1% of the population. Among these Christians, 80% are ethnic minorities. Despite long-standing restrictions, local Bouyei and Sui church workers strive to maintain their ministries. However, due to various pressures, they face significant struggles in meeting daily needs. Believers’ lives are difficult, church offerings have declined, and pastors cannot meet their family expenses. As a result, many have left their congregations to work in other provinces.

  • Please remember the pastoral needs of the Bouyei church in Guizhou. Many church workers must leave their hometowns, and some pastors are forced to abandon their ministry to earn a living elsewhere. May the Lord have mercy on His servants, helping them overcome hardships and live victorious lives that glorify His name. Pray for the provision and strength needed for these servants to remain faithful to their flocks.

Gospel Broadcasting

  1. Broadcast Dreamwork 2.0: Broadcast Dreamwork is reinstated in 2024, igniting the listener’s dream and creativity. Radio Liangyou has made instructional short courses for this purpose, with online forums on related skills or queries. Last Christmas, selected listeners played a part in an original Christmas radio drama. The dedicated website for Broadcast Dreamwork has been set up, where all the newly created masterpieces will be made available — a space for every dreamer budding with passion and commitment.
  2. Seminary Activities: In November and December, Liangyou Theological Seminary hosted a series of activities to again link up individuals, boost interactions, and develop affiliation among listeners. These included an online symposium “Work of the Holy Spirit in Scripture”, “Unforgettable Christian Service” Article Solicitation, and “For Dear Jesus” Creative Gift Design campaign.

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