The Uyghurs are a Muslim minority group in China facing systemic human trafficking. Recently a missionary family of four serving among them was evacuated after police took in a colleague for interrogation. They had just seven hours to flee.
The family ended up back in the United States—lost, broken, and confused. They felt guilty for leaving their friends behind, and sad about missing out on the great things God was doing.
Then they discovered that their town in the United States was home to a number of Uyghur families. They were able to make connections, love, and support the refugees. Later, their church hosted a prayer and awareness event. Many Uyghurs attended, and God overwhelmed them with his love.
One Uyghur family started studying the Scriptures and is now sharing its hope in him with many others. Praise be to God! He sees, knows, and cares for the oppressed.
Ways to pray:
- Praise the lovingkindness of the Lord, who allows us to participate in his good plans
- For the church to see and reach diaspora Uyghurs, who are often hurting and lonely
- For an end to the human trafficking of Uyghurs in their homeland, and for God’s light to shine even in the concentration camps
In my distress I called upon the LORD; to my God I cried for help.
From his temple he heard my voice, and my cry to him reached his ears. Psalm 18:6
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