Chinese authorities released Pastor Zhang Shaojie, a 59-year-old Christian, from prison on Nov. 16, after the man completed a 12-year prison sentence. The pastor conveyed great joy over his release after regaining his freedom. “Coming out of prison during this month of Thanksgiving has been full of God’s grace,” said Shaojie. “I have seen the Holy Spirit’s presence every day.” The pastor also stated that he was “deeply grateful for the help and support of the international community,” believing that “otherwise [he] might not be here today and might have been ‘disappeared.’” Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Rep.