Rock Church Pastor Dou Shaowen Released Early

 We have good news from China Aid today, as they are reporting that on April 17th, Pastor Dou was released a little bit early from his one year Re-education Through Labor Sentence, which began in June 2009.  

Pastor Dou expressed his gratitude and thanks to Christians worldwide for their prayers.  Please keep Pastor Dou in your prayers as he has lost almost 40 pounds while in the labor camp, and he also needs to readjust back to life outside of the labor camp.

For more information on what led up to the pastor and his wife, who is still currently serving a one year term on house arrest, being arrested, please see this report at China Aid.  China Aid is also reporting that they will have future updates.  When they do, we will share them with you.  

Thank you for your prayers and please keep praying!

Note: The picture says in Chinese - "blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness" (Matthew 5).