Our Ministry Center in Washington, D.C., was filled to capacity last Thursday evening as we hosted a special guest for an inspiring purpose.

The Captive Nations Coalition, which is part of the Committee on the Present Danger: China (CPDC), advocates on behalf of and stands with nations suffering under the occupation of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The Faith & Liberty team was privileged to host both advocates and survivors at the event.

The Captive Nations Coalition presented NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom with the 2022 Freedom Award. Two Chinese women—Zhang Zhan, a Christian, and Peng Shuai, a tennis star—also were honored with Speak Truth to Power awards for their heroism in speaking out publicly against the CCP.

Freedom—who formally adopted that last name after becoming a U.S. citizen in November—is the first recipient of the Freedom Award. He also has the great honor of being nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.

“I cannot call myself a hero, when we have these heroes in front of me,” Freedom said of the two women being honored. “You can talk about all the social justice, all the injustices that are happening around the world, but when it comes to China, you cannot speak up, because if you do, then you have to face the consequences.”

It was a packed house as Lead Missionary Greg Cox and I welcomed those in attendance. We thanked the Captive Nations Coalition, the CPDC and Mr. Freedom for standing against tyranny and also spoke on the importance of religious freedom in America.

Peggy Nienaber, Vice President

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MONDAY RECAP

• In addition to our Thursday event, we met with staff from the National Faith Advisory Board in preparation for the activities to take place on and around the National Day of Prayer on May 5.

• Our Bible studies continue, and we are thankful to be able to add a new study on Tuesday evenings to accommodate an increase in attendance.

COMING SOON

• Peggy Nienaber will participate in a Hill Ministries Meeting this week to pray with and for the ministries serving on Capitol Hill.

• We are scheduling members of Congress, supporters and others for the U.S. Capitol Bible Reading Marathon, to be held April 30-May 4. If you are interested in participating by reading the Scriptures, please contact Patty Bills at 202-737-1776.

• Roof Top Prayer takes place on Tuesday during Bible Reading Marathon.

• Day Break Prayer takes place on Thursday, May 5, as does the National Day of Prayer.

• Preparations for the June 28-30 International Religious Freedom Summit are proceeding. We look forward to hearing from Mr. Freedom again as he will be speaking at the IRF Summit.

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PRAYER CONCERNS

Pray for those who lead our Bible studies and give thanks to the Lord for the new congressional staffers who have been attending, so much so that we needed to start yet another ongoing study. Pray for open hearts and minds to the gospel message.

Pray for our regular interactions with members of Congress and others on Capitol Hill, that the Lord would be glorified through our engagement with these key leaders.

Pray for Peggy and other Steering Committee members who are planning for the International Religious Freedom Summit 2022. Pray for wisdom and guidance as the committee plans the course of the event for maximum impact. Pray for the other important events the Faith & Liberty team is participating in as well.

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