Two Lao Christian leaders, Mr. Ton, 58, and Mr. Serun, 45, were arrested on April 3, according to a report received today from Christian Aid. Authorities came to the Nong-ing church on March 30 to stop a worship service. The leaders persuaded the police to allow them to continue the service. Authorities returned, however, on April 3, arrested the men and destroyed the building.
It is thought that the church may have been targeted because it was visited by a high-ranking US official earlier this year. Another church in Kdngkok, which was also visited, has been seized and converted to a government office. Other churches in Laos have also been closed recently.
Pray for those Christians who no longer have a place to worship. Pray for the release of Ton and Serun.
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