Pastor A. Dao has been released from prison after being incarcerated for over four years. He was released 11 months before the expected release date.
Pastor Dao, who headed the Montagnard Evangelical Church of Christ, was an ardent advocate of his people who frequently faced oppression because of their faith in Christ. He was arrested in August 2016 and sentenced in April 2017 to 5 years’ imprisonment for allegedly “helping individuals to escape abroad illegally.” He was reportedly tortured and beaten by other inmates during his incarceration.
We praise and thank God for this unexpected and early release!
We pray that Pastor Dao and his wife, Nguyen Thi Tuoi, will experience the Lord’s peace and rest as they reunite and reconnect after being apart for four years. We pray that Pastor Dao will receive the much-needed healing from the traumatic and horrific abuse he endured during his imprisonment.
Pray for a radical change in the mindset of the local community, especially those who are apposed to the Gospel. Pray that their hearts will be enlightened to understand the truths of the Gospel and be set free to receive salvation in Christ.
(Source & Photo Credit : VOMC)
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