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Following Easter Sunday services, three Protestant house churches in the Gelephu subdivision of Sarpang district in southern Bhutan were raided by police. Most worshippers had already left, but those who remained were questioned about who had attended. According to an April 23 report from Compass Direct, no arrests were made, but the Christians were told that their services were "terrorist activities." Three pastors and one elder were ordered to report daily to the police station.

Officially, Christianity does not exist in Bhutan and it is illegal to meet for public worship, though worship in homes has been allowed.

Pray that Christians in Bhutan will be strengthened in their faith and grow closer to Christ in the midst of opposition. Pray for the growth of Christ's Church in this predominantly Buddhist country.

For more information on persecution in Bhutan, click here.