In March 2017, Cao San-Qiang (John Cao) was detained and accused of “organizing illegal border crossings” between Myanmar and China. Pastor Cao, who is married to an American citizen, has been a long-time resident of North Carolina. Well known for his humanitarian work among the poor in Myanmar’s Wa State, he built 16 schools that serve about 2,000 impoverished children.
Pastor Cao was arrested and detained, along with a co-worker, for almost a year without charges. He was eventually sentenced to seven years in prison. In July of last year, his latest appeal against his incarceration was rejected.
A few days ago, Pastor Cao was finally allowed to meet with his mother via a video link. We praise God that Pastor is in good health. He is able to read and interact with other inmates and is praying daily for his brothers and sisters in Christ, as well as everything that is taking place in the world.
Please pray that God will provide Pastor Cao and other imprisoned believers renewed strength as they eagerly await their deliverance. Pray that their interactions with fellow inmates and guards will be mightily used to lead more people to a saving faith in Christ.
Pray for his wife Jamie and their two sons, Benjamin and Amos, who are living in the United States, and also for his dear mother.
(Source & Photo Credit : VOMC)
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