People of China

CHINA. The taxi driver listened intently as his passenger told how the God of Creation sent His Son to save people from their sin and to restore them to right relationship with Him. Then he replied, “Thank you for telling me. I have never heard these things before. I want to go discuss this with my family right now.” Pray that all who are telling the Gospel story to lost people in China will be empowered and emboldened by the Spirit of Truth, and that all who are hearing will readily open their hearts to salvation.

CHINA. For two years running, China has graduated five million from its universities, only to have one-fifth of them still unemployed eight months down the road. Along with those who still have no jobs whatsoever, many of the country’s “brightest and best” young adults are settling for jobs that they feel are beneath them and accepting salaries that fall far short of what they had anticipated. Pray that many of these young adults will turn their frustration and disappointment into a search for truth and will find the answer in Christ Jesus.

CHINA. With more than one-quarter of a million verified HIV/AIDS cases at the end of last year, AIDS was named the top infectious disease in China for the first time. Pray for all who are suffering from the deadly disease, many of whom were infected by blood transfusions. Pray that the people of China can receive the information needed and will make required behavioral changes to combat the spread of AIDS.

CHINA. With thousands of factories shutting down, jobs drying up, and future job prospects dimming, one-fifth of China’s 130 million migrant workers are out of work. Fearing social unrest, China’s leaders have announced new development initiatives for rural areas. Pray that all who need gainful employment will find it. Pray that the peoples of China will learn to trust in the only One who can truly provide all that they need.