Three House Church Leaders in Xinjiang Detained Church Facing Destruction by Government

China Aid Association
Three House Church Leaders in Xinjiang Detained Church Facing Destruction by Government
Urumqi, Xinjiang(02-12-2008)
CAA learned three house church leaders from Jia He Yuan House Church were detained in Urumqi city, Xinjing on Feburary 12, 2008. Eyewitnesses told CAA that the three church leaders including pastor Zhang Ying, brother Cui and brother Ju Ge were taken away by the PSB while they were leading a sunday school class for more than 20 children. About 20 PSB officers carried the raid. The children were terrified by the PSB’s brutal action. They were forced to give out the names of their parents. Then these parents were notified to bring their children back home. The PSB officers searched the church and confiscated some private properties. These children are about ten years old and the Chinese government officially forbids religious education for children under 18 years old.
CAA also learned the PSB office already is now planning to destroy the church building by force. CAA is investigating this case. Please pray for the three church leaders and these terrified children.