A notice has been sent to the official churches in Shandong province stating that “all livestreamed preaching should be stopped immediately”.
With the recent outbreak of COVID-19, the use of Internet-based services has increased significantly. Non-registered churches began using online services after being involuntarily shut down.
Now even the official churches, The Three-Self Patriotic Movement (TSPM)and China Christian Council (CCC), have received an order to stop online preaching. Besides this restriction, these churches are also asked to assist in rooting out any non-approved churches within their communities.
Pray for wisdom and discernment for all pastors and church leaders (from both official and unofficial churches) as they seek to maintain their ministries amidst the numerous restrictions.
Pray that the church will remain united and strong in their faith. Pray that the gospel message will continue to be proclaimed throughout the nation and many will be ready to choose life and hope that only our Almighty God can give.
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