A house church pastor, Alimujiang Yimiti (“Pastor Alim”), was arrested because of a phone conversation with an American colleague in 2007 wherein Pastor Alim cautioned his colleague that the phone call could be monitored. Pastor Alim was subsequently charged with “unlawfully providing state secrets to an overseas organization” even though there was no evidence that any sensitive information was shared during the call.
Despite the lack of evidence, Pastor Alim was sentenced in 2009 and his appeals in 2010 and 2011 against his sentencing were both rejected. Members of Pastor Alim’s family were also prohibited from attending his trial.
We thank and praise God that Pastor Alim, who spent 15 years in prison, has finally been released and reunited with his family.
Pray that Pastor Alim will be able to adjust well and enjoy his time with his loved ones. Pray that God, in His grace and mercy, will restore to Pastor Alim and his family all that they have lost because of the many years of separation (Joel 2:25).
(Source & Photo : VOMC)
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