Chinese Citizen Remains in North Korean Prison
April 2, 2020 North Korea (VOM)
Zhang Wen Shi, also known as Deacon Jang, is an ethnically Korean Christian who lived and ministered in Changbai, China, a town located on China’s border with North Korea. When North Koreans illegally visited Changbai to conduct business, purchase items they could sell on the black market, or seek medicine or other help, Deacon Jang often provided them with warm clothing, food and supplies for their return to North Korea. He also shared the gospel with those willing to listen. In November 2014, Deacon Jang was abducted in China, taken to North Korea and sentenced to 15 years in prison. Since his imprisonment, several former prisoners have reported seeing or hearing about him.
Please pray…
- Pray that Deacon Zhang will be released.
- Pray that he will experience the close Presence of the Lord in prison, and that the Lord will encourage, strengthen and comfort him.
- Pray that he will have opportunities to tell others about Jesus while he is in prison.
- Pray that the Lord will bring an end to the Kim Jun Un regime and open the nation to Christian workers.