Bob Fu, one of our ministry partners, over at China Aid, has written a wonderful blog post today explaining the how American Christians can minister to the Chinese and also a little bit about how he came to faith in Christ, after being raised in communist China where they are taught that God doesn't exist. Here's part of what Bob says...

Over the weekend many of us watched in amazement as the story of a blind Chinese activist, Chen Guangcheng captured headlines and received international attention. Today, CBN News reported the following in a video report concerning what is happening with Chen and his wife, who was reportedly beaten.

Sadly, Christians who live in oppressive, dictatorial, Islamic and communist countries do not have the blessing of worshipping freely the way Americans do. I am soberly reminded every major Christian holiday, that for me, as an American, I can worship freely in my home or church and not have to worry about being arrested or have any harm come to me. However, for Christians in other nations who believe in and serve the same Jesus I do, they don't have that blessing. Instead, what often happens during the Christmas season and the Easter season is that my brothers and sisters in these nations, often get martyred, or severely injured because of the attacks that increase during the time of the year where Christians observe the birth and resurrection of Jesus.

Many of you are familiar with Gao Zhisheng, a prisoner in China, who we have been advocating for since he was taken captive. If you're not acquainted with his case, you may learn about him at www.freegao.com and also sign the petition to help him.

The following news is from our friends at China Aid who monitor what is happening with Christians being persecuted in China. Please pray for China today and all of the Christians who are living under their communist government.

I am so happy to share with you this great news about our sister Li Ying. Many of you have joined me and thousands of others in writing letters of encouragement to Li over the past few years. Now we get to rejoice that she's been set free early. Praise the Lord!

Today I thought that I would give you a recap of the stories we shared with you this week, just in case you missed something. We have so much to pray for and rejoice in the Lord over. Please share this with your friends and family who care about the persecution of Christians around the world.

Our friends at China Aid are reporting the following concerning Zhu Yufu. Please add your prayers and share with your praying friends.