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PASTOR 'BIKE' WRITES TO THE PRESIDENT

Pastor Zhang 'Bike' Mingxuan wrote his fifth open letter to President Hu Jintao on China's National Day (October 1), urging the head of state to turn his heart towards the suffering of Christians in his vast, populous nation.

In his letter, the well-known pastor shares his burdens for those oppressed in his country. He speaks of daily struggles, court battles, beatings and robberies that house church Christians have endured.

Even though Pastor Bike has been arrested 49 times because of his faith in Jesus Christ, he exudes a cheerful and respectful spirit, something evident in his extensive letter.

'I beg God to soften your heart and that you may not be irritated so you can listen to admonitions and truth from an ordinary person,' writes Pastor Bike. 'Only this way can your country prosper and your position be firm and stable.'

Read the full letter (pdf)

• Pray that God will soften the heart of President Hu Jintao and his attitude to the Chinese house churches.
 

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