Story number 2 for 8 May 2002

(Laos)–We turn next to Laos where Christians suffer from oppression. Christian Aid Mission reports many believers continue to be arrested and jailed on charges involving their faith. Yet persistence has led to an open door for one ministry. One evangelist, who has been jailed repeatedly, recently baptized 20 believers. The church he began in his home was officially recognized by local Lao officials. He also donated his house to the church to be used as a meeting hall, making it the first church meeting place in that province.