Write Letters


Please write to prisoners of conscience to provide encouragement and send a signal to prison officials that there are people all over the world who are invested in the safety and well-being of these unjustly imprisoned Chinese citizens. 

Email Julian Marley (j.marley@chinaaid.org) with any questions about letter writing. 

Notes On Letter Writing 

1) Do not mention ChinaAid, any other specific organization, or church. If officials see names of entities like ChinaAid in letters, the prisoners could be punished due to a connection with a 'foreign organization.' There is no danger for a prisoner to receive a letter from an individual. 

2) There is not an issue with writing in English. Even if the prisoner is not able to completely understand your message, just seeing someone took the time to write to them from a different country is a great encouragement. Authorities will definitely notice any letters of support and there are many cases where guards treat prisoners better as a result of receiving letters.

3) Only share positive comments, spiritual encouragement, and/or Bible verses. Do not write any negative comments, especially about the country, political system, authorities, or the prison.  Feel free to incorporate the below Chinese/English phrases in your message. 

4) You are welcome to send notes, letters, and cards. Christian greeting cards are often cherished when received. 

5) There is not an issue with writing your name & return address on the mailing envelope. However, if you are more comfortable - just a name, state and/or country is fine. Letters to prisoners are most effective when officials see mail being delivered from many different U.S. states and nations across the world. 

6) Pricing for mailing letters to China depends on the weight of the item, carrier used, and where the item is being mailed from. The cheapest option from the United States in most cases is First Class International. You can purchase a 'Global Forever' stamp to send a one ounce letter or postcard.

Chinese/English Phrases

I gave thanks for you when I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus.
听到你在基督耶稣里的信心，我为你献上感恩。
Your life exhibits the grace He has shown you. 
你的生命彰显出神给你的恩典。
We encourage you to take advantage of every opportunity to tell others about Jesus. 
我们鼓励你一有机会就向别人传福音。
We love you and your family. We are praying for you, your family, and your guards. 
我们爱你和你的全家。我们为你和你的家人，以及看守你的狱警祷告。
My heart rejoices that you are strong in the Lord. 
我们为你在主里的刚强心里欢喜。
I thank God for your love of Christ. 
我为你对基督的爱献上感恩。
You are fighting a good fight. May you keep the faith and finish the race. 
你在打那美好的仗。愿你持守信心，争战到底。
May those who persecute you see Jesus in your life. 
愿那些逼迫你的人在你生命中看到耶稣。
You are counted worthy to suffer for His name. 
你配为主名受苦。
I pray you feel the arms of our Lord surrounding you. 
我们祷告愿你能感受到主的臂膀环绕着你。
Keep looking to Jesus, our only hope of heaven. 
持续仰望耶稣，他是我们天上唯一的盼望。
I pray you will feel the presence of Christ with you today. 
我们祷告你在今天就能感受到主的同在。
The Lord is your shepherd and He will be with you.    
主是你的牧者，他会与你同在。
The fields are ripe for harvest. I pray you bring in many    
庄稼熟了，我们祷告你会收割许多灵魂。
When one part of the body suffers the whole body suffers. Many Christians around the world are standing with you.    
一个肢体受苦，所有肢体一同受苦。全世界的基督徒都与你站在一起。
I thank God for your faithfulness.    
我为你的忠心向神献上感恩。
Let Jesus continue to guide your steps to eternal life    
愿耶稣继续引领你走永生的道路。
I pray the eyes, ears and hearts of those who persecute you may open to Jesus.    
我们祷告那些逼迫你的人能向耶稣敞开自己的心。
Thank you for suffering with Jesus.    
谢谢你为主受苦。
My prayers are with you as you endure the fellowship of suffering.    
在你忍受苦难之时，我们的祷告与你同在。
May your light reveal the truth to those around you    
愿你的光能向周围的人显明真理。
Your present trials proclaim your faith.    
你所遭受的熬炼宣扬了你的信心。
Our Lord is with you even where you are.    
即使在现在的处境中，主也与你同在。
Blessed are you in the eyes of the Lord.    
在主的眼中你是有福的。


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