359 Days Without Dad: Children’s Heartfelt Cries Outside Prison Walls on Father’s Day On Father’s Day, young children of three detained leaders from Maizhong Reformed Church stood outside Fuyang Detention Center in Anhui Province, their voices echoing with love and longing: “Happy Father’s Day! Daddy, come home soon.” For 359 days, Pastor Zhang Sen, Pastor Chang Shun, and Elder Ma Tao have been held for “organizing illegal gatherings”—simply leading worship and community life in their unregistered house church, banned in 2023 for refusing state control. A June 2025 raid swept up 19 members, including children. Yet amid tears and separation, families draw strength from faith, with sons and daughters writing tender letters of prayer and hope. Their quiet endurance reminds the world of the human cost of restricted religious freedom—and the unquenchable light of parental love and Christian resilience. Join us in standing with these faithful families—pray for their fathers’ release, write words of encouragement, and share their story. #FreeMaizhongPastors# #FathersDayInChina# #PrayForChineseChurch# #ReligiousFreedomChina# #MaizhongHouseChurch# Source: @MZ2025629 @pnwng188585