PLEASE PRAY FOR US, FOR OUR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM

Self | July 1, 2003 | FreepForever

[FreepForever]

The march begins 3:00pm July 1, HK time, and there will be a pre-march prayer service led by Bishop Joseph Zen. Please pray for us.

[dandelion]

We are praying for you. Let our prayers, and God's hand, strengthen you...

[votelife]

this makes what we have in the US look like a picnic. May God bless you and the Chinese Christians.

[kezekiel]

The Chinese church is a church alive. Our local church sponsored the completion (about 80% of the construction was completed using local funds) of two churches in Yunnan province through Asian Outreach, and my pastor flew back for the dedication. The ENTIRE VILLAGE came out in the rain to honor him and the representatives of Asian Outreach. They lined the streets of the village to welcome our team, and then they all sat quitely in the church while the team ate a meal cooked in their honor. When the team was getting on the bus to return, the villagers pressed upon them an abundance of vegetables as an offering. All this in gratitude for EVEN HAVING A PLACE TO WORSHIP--while so many Americans who consider themselves believers would rather sleep in than go to church, and would rather spend a dollar on a lottery ticket than put it in the basket.

Their honor is our shame. I think we need Chinese missionaries to come to America to lead revival right here.

[Antoninus]

Hong Kong’s Bishop Joseph Zen Ze-kiun had openly admitted in a radio talk show that the Hong Kong diocesan has close connection and liaison with the underground "house churches" inside China. He even confirmed that there exist documents in the Church proving such liaison. "You don't need a search warrant. I will not lie and deny our association with the underground church. Millions of our brethren are risking their lives to worship God, can we not lend them our support? If that is a crime, come and arrest me then." he said.

There are still heroes in the world and in the Catholic Church. God bless you, Bishop!

[ETERNAL WARMING]

Prayers for your freedoms, Bro. May God bless you.

[PeoplesRep_of_LA]

You are an inspiration for us in a morally decaying culture, may God be with you.

[katnip]

Prayers for Chinese Christians bump.

[GrandMoM]

BUMP May the LOVE of God be your strength.

[bourbon]

Prayers going out tonight for you and your associates.

One question: Is there someway that we can monitor the march? Could you recommend a website of a reliable English-language media organization in HK?

[Jeff Head]

Hong Kong’s Bishop Joseph Zen Ze-kiun had openly admitted in a radio talk show that the Hong Kong diocesan has close connection and liaison with the underground "house churches" inside China. He even confirmed that there exist documents in the Church proving such liaison. "You don't need a search warrant. I will not lie and deny our association with the underground church. Millions of our brethren are risking their lives to worship God, can we not lend them our support? If that is a crime, come and arrest me then." he said.

God bless him, and God bless and keep all of you who know what it truly means to put everything, your lives, fortunes and sacred honor on the line for your faith.

These folks are the living embodiment of what true faith and commitment to principle mean. May God grant that we all be as couragous in our own time...and may He grant that we retain the effectual means to protect ourselves and loves one if it comes to that, and if not, that He may protect us and fold us safely in His arms.

Jeff

[MikalM]

[Big Bad Bob]

The people must unite as one, against the communist filth who rule China, if Hong Kong gets their freedom back, then it could all fall.

[Cindy]

Continuous prayers...

[CDHart]

It's 5:00 a.m. Central time--may God watch over your march and your demonstrators and may He soften the hearts of the legislators, in Jesus' name.

Carolyn

[fly_so_free]

"You never know what living under a tyrany is like until you do.
As usual, it is always to late to fight a tyrany when you finally do
Tyrants do not need a lot of supporters.
They just need the silence majority that never make their voice heard." -from FreepForever's profile page

What a story this is. Is there some way to get news about the protest? God Bless and protect you FreepForever and all who are with you. You are very brave, and remind us of how blessed we are to live here in the United States.

It's nice to see the Catholic Church (at least in China) is doing the right thing, and showing great courage. I was just thinking about how liberals sneer and look down on Religion. They think it's stupid and not worth any thing. But, if it's stupid and worthless, why all the effort, in China and other totalitarian regimes, to crush it? Obviously the Chi-coms see it as a powerful threat. The main reason our Country is here today is because the Pilgrim's wanted ,above all else, the freedom to Worship without being persecuted. It seems to me that belief in God then, IS very powerful; and it makes people powerful. That's why the Chi-coms are trying to destroy it.

FreepForever's words, and the protest that is about to take place in Hong Kong are sobering reminders of just how much freedom we have (and unfortunately, too many take for granted) here in the U.S.A. With the Fourth of July coming up, I am more thankful than ever , that I was born here. God Bless America!

To FreepForever and all who march in Hong Kong:

And if the daylight feels like it's a long way off
And if your glass heart should crack
Before the second you turn back
Oh no, be strong

Walk on
Walk on

What you got They can't steal it
No, They can't even feel it
Walk on
Walk on
Stay safe tonight.

You're packing a suitcase for a place
None of us has been
A place that has to be beleived
To be seen

You could have flown away
A singing bird in open cage
Who will only fly
Only fly for freedom

Walk on
Walk on

What you got
You can't deny it
Can't sell it or buy it
Walk on
Walk on
You Stay safe tonight

U2's "Walk On" from -All That You Can't Leave Behind Album-written for Ayun Sun Suki(forgive me if I spelled her name wrong)

[netmilsmom]

God please enfold you in His arms. Bless you and keep you strong. I can't even imagine what you are going through.

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

We all knew the Chinese communists would not resist stomping out the fires of freedom in Hong Kong! Our hearts go out to the brave ones in Hong Kong who are resisting their tyranny. Our prayers go up to God for His mercy, His deliverance, and His righteousness to prevail for the courageous people of Hong Kong - and of Mainland China.

May each step taken today be the first steps towards the dethronement of the Communist Chinese in mainland China. Satan is defeated by the word of their testimony and by the blood of Jesus Christ which shows forever the power and might of salvation of our God.

[beachn4fun]

Praying for anointed words. An anointed gathering. And, heavenly protection.

[Freedom'sWorthIt]

News is reporting 500,000 in the march - well done Hong Kongers! Now take it to a Romanian-like finish line!!!