Story number 4 for 11 Oct 2001

(Laos)–Elsewhere, Christian Aid Mission is reporting that Laotian authorities are stepping up their efforts to squelch Christianity. Late last week, they shut down a church after Christians refused to surrender the facility to government authorities. Believers plan to meet at another church about two miles away. Reports show that 59 churches have been shut down in the preceding 18 months, and many Christians imprisoned. Please pray for their testimony and that their faith would be strengthened.