We are so happy to be gathered again to praise and worship the Lord today. Something good is surely going to happen.

A Chinese pastor, Zhang Chongzhu, who pastored the Three-Self Patriotic Movement Church in China, was released on Monday after eight months in prison for protesting against the government’s forced demolition of Christian crosses and churches. China Aid reported that Zhang has frequently spoken out against the ongoing persecution of Christians in the country, as the government sought to remove hundreds of rooftop crosses and churches. The government has argued that it is targeting places that violate its building codes, deeming rooftop crosses unsafe.

Zhang was reportedly taken into custody on Sept. 8, 2015, and was falsely charged with “stealing, spying, buying, or illegally providing state secrets or intelligence to entities outside China”. This is a common accusation against those who challenge the Communist regime. Although China allows state-run churches to operate, it has failed to spare even the highest ranking pastors from prison if they speak out against the Communist Party. Earlier this year, authorities took into custody Pastor Gu Yuese of Hangzhou’s Chongyi Church, the largest government sanctioned church in China. While Gu was formally charged with embezzling church funds. China Aid and other persecution watchdog groups said the actions against him have more to do
with his protest against the demolition campaign.

The general feeling is that this demolition campaign will shake the spirit of the government-sanctioned church leaders and the congregations throughout China. China Aid President Bob Fu told The Christian Post the following, “The reason for the ongoing crackdown is because of the growing Christian population, of which the government is afraid. The number of Christians in the country far outnumbers the members of the communist party.”

Let us all join the Global Intercessors and keep the Church in China in our prayers. Let us pray that God would strengthen their faith in this difficult hour so that His glory might be seen in them and many might be drawn to Him.

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

KING’S DAUGHTERS MINISTRY MEETING
Today, 6:00p.m.

LUNCH HOUR HOTLINE/ WARFARE PRAYER
Wednesday, 12:00 noon- Lunch Hour Hotline
5:30 P.M. – Warfare Prayer in preparation for Spiritual Warfare Convention.

SISTERS-IN-UNITY PRAYER NIGHT
Thursday, 6:00p.m.

PRAISE & ADORATION PRACTICE
Friday, 6:00 p.m.

HOUR-OF-POWER PRAYER SESSION
Saturday, 7:00a.m. – 8:00a.m.

CHOIR PRACTICE MEETING
Saturday, 6:30 p.m.

NEXT SUNDAY
Worship & Ministry Service, 9:00 a.m.
G. I., N. I. & P. I. Meeting, 5:00p.m.

Congratulations to the Charlotte Amalie High School Class of 1966 and special recognition to class member Sister Luz Dorival.

** King’s Daughters would like to meet with all women and young adults after church for a short meeting. **
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Men’s Ministry wants to thank all people who helped on Mother’s Day, especially our Young People.

King’s Daughters would like to thank the Men’s Ministry and everyone who assisted in doing such a wonderful job celebrating the mothers in grand style on Mother’s Day. We love you.

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